Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to M B Reichenbach.
The framework uses the social cognitive perspective that health is personally defined in relation to an object of emotional attachment. Thought related to this person/object parallels, but is distinct from, the process of cognitive development. The framework suggests that cognitive operations will vary according to situational differences.
The purpose of this research study was to develop and test a screening tool to determine the readiness of children with myelodysplasia to self-catheterize. The tool was developed after identifying requisite skills for self-catheterization. Twenty-five clients with myelodysplasia who required intermittent catheterization for bladder management--all under 18 years of age--were screened using the tool. Based on their previously demonstrated ability to self-catheterize, the children were divided into two groups: those who did self-catheterize and those who did not. The 18 children who self-catheterized all passed each item on the screening tool. The 7 children who did not self-catheterize failed one or more items on the screening tool. Based on this small sample, the tool offers a simple, safe way to judge readiness to learn self-catheterization.
Chronic orthopaedic conditions or orthopaedic conditions associated with other chronic conditions affect an estimated 150,000 children in the United States. The ultimate cost in human and financial resources depends upon the success of habilitation efforts throughout childhood. This article identifies major areas of concern to the continuing care of the child and family who must cope with chronic problems and proposes nursing approaches to resolve them.