Nursing care oriented to health promotion, wellness and illness prevention is described in terms of health activities on primary, secondary and tertiary levels (Potter, P., Perry, A. Stockert, P.Hall, A. 2017)
As a discipline, preventive medicine has traditionally been described to encompass primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. The fields of preventive medicine and public health share the objectives of promoting general health, preventing disease, and applying epidemiologic techniques to these goals (Ather, A., Katz, D., 2015).
Primary prevention encompasses health education which includes nutrition, immunizations, physical fitness activities that focus on maintaining or improving the general health of individuals, families, and communities. Secondary focuses on individuals who are experiencing health problems or illnesses and are at risk for developing complications or worsening conditions. Tertiary occurs when a defect or disability is permanent and irreversible. It involves minimizing the effects of long term disease or disability by interventions directed at preventing complications and deterioration (Potter, P., Perry, A. Stockert, P.Hall, A. 2017).
Understanding the levels of care will help you navigate the medical system and receive the care you need (Torrey, T., 2022).
Nurses are key in explaining the different levels of care to help the patients to find their ways within the medical world and actually get the care they need.
References:
Ather, Ali., Katz, David (2017) Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, NCBI PubMed retrieved from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4615581/
Potter, Patricia., Perry, Anne., Stockert, Patricia., Hall, Amy. (2013) Health and Wellness, Chapter 6. Fundamentals of Nursing, Ninth Edition , Elsevier
Torrey, Trisha 2022., Differences Between Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Care., Verywell Health., Retrieved from:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/primary-secondary-tertiary
Assessment Description
Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:
- Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
- Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
- Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.
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Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources
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Introduction
Adolescence is a period that requires much attention because people tend to experience a lot of challenges during this time of life. Adolescence is the period of life between childhood and adulthood. Adolescents are also called teens because they include individuals from 10 to 19 years (Kim, 2021). It affects how these teens feel, think, interacts, and make decisions. Adolescents experience rapid cognitive, physical, and psychosocial growth. In that regard, this paper discusses depression as a contemporary issue among adolescents.
Depression in Adolescents
Depression is a community health concern affecting adolescents in the United States and elsewhere across the world. About 13.3% of the adolescents aged 12 to 17 years had symptoms of depression in 2017, according to the National Institute of mental Health (NIML) (Harris, 2019). Furthermore, about 6.8% of males and 20% of female adolescents were diagnosed with major depressive disorder in 2017. Symptoms of depression include a feeling of sadness, outbursts, hopelessness, low self-esteem, lack of concentration, loss of interest, and suicidal thoughts.
Some of the external stressors associated with the major depressive disorder include acceptance issues, bullying, academic performance, and negative experiences such as trauma, neglect, physical and emotional abuse at home, and others (Harris, 2019). Adolescents across the world are facing a certain level of bullying by their peers in schools, clubs, and other places. Academic performance is a serious threat. Adolescents who have dismal performance in their tests may become depressed due to disappointments (Kim, 2021). Teens facing parental neglect or abuse may get depressed.
Strategies of Assessment
There are several assessment strategies that a care provider may perform for adolescents. Physical assessment or examination may include vital assessment, neurological assessments, and others. Major depressive disorder is associated with underlying physical health problems, hence the importance of physical assessment (Kim, 2021). Another assessment strategy involves the emotional and behavioral aspects of health. Any emotional, functional, or behavioral changes that are liked to depression including suicidal thoughts, feeling of sadness, drug abuse, truancy, and social withdrawal, among others, should be noted. Some of the questions to ask include those around the feeling of sadness, the experience of neglect, abuse, or bullying at home and in other places (Kim, 2021). The patients’ information should not be shared with the public or unauthorized people.
Support Options for Adolescents
The three support options for adolescents include medications, psychotherapy, and education. Several medications can help adolescents overcome depressive symptoms (Perlman et al., 2019). Fluoxetine (Prozac) and escitalopram (Lexapro) are common mediations for treating depression. Patient and family education will help parents learn about taking care of adolescents with depression. Education also allows patients recognize support groups in society to link with. Psychiatric counseling is another support option (Perlman et al., 2019). Counseling provides patients with coping skills to address negative thoughts.
Conclusion
Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood. It affects how these teens feel, think, interacts, and make decisions. One serious health concern among the youths is depression. According to the National Institute of mental Health (NIML), about 13.3% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 years had symptoms of depression in 2017. Some of the external stressors associated with the major depressive disorder include acceptance issues, bullying, academic performance, and others. proper assessment must be conducted. The three support options for adolescents include medications, psychotherapy, and education.
References
Harris, N. (2019). Teen Depression: Statistics, Causes, and Treatment. https://www.parents.com/kids/teens/depression/teen-depression-statistics-causes-and-treatment/
Kim, Y.-K. (2021). Major depressive disorder: Rethinking and understanding recent discoveries. Springer.
Perlman, K., Benrimoh, D., Israel, S., Rollins, C., Brown, E., Tunteng, J. F., … & Berlim, M. T. (2019). A systematic meta-review of predictors of antidepressant treatment outcome in major depressive disorder. Journal of affective disorders, 243, 503-515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2018.09.067