Self-Care on Stress

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a case study in the form of a self- care assessment and evaluation on a patient with stress. It identifies measurable goals for the patient to improve personal health, plans health care interventions, implements interventions, including learning and utilizing CAM techniques, and evaluates the attainment of the stated goals. The paper bases its assessment on past and present behavior patterns, present objective and subjective data, symptoms and signs and factors contributing to present health status. Finally, the paper identifies two specific outcome goals and plans up to three interventions towards problem-resolution.

Table of Contents:
Case Study
Introduction
Assessment - Subjective Data
Assessment - Objective Data
Specific Outcome Goal
Literature Review
Identification of Actual interventions and Social Support
Evaluation of Interventions and Outcome Goals
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There are three primary components of self-care, which include those of: (1) physical; (2) mental; and (3) spiritual. Physical self-care involves exercise of the body whether it be walking, stretching, dancing, or any type of physical activity. Mental and emotional self-care includes self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. This also includes setting reasonable expectations for oneself and nurturing oneself however, this does not mean overindulgence. Spiritual self-care involves development of some type of practice that gives the mind and soul a workout whether it be meditation or prayer or attendance of church services and gathering with others of the same faith, values and principles. While it is commonly believed that putting, oneself first is selfish this is a myth because one cannot provide care for others if they do not practice self-care. Oftentimes life's demands and the demands of work and parenthood makes it seem that one does not have time for self-care however, this must be a priority if one is to fulfill their desire to provide care for those they love and to whom they are responsible for providing care such as their children."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Self-Help: Self-Care (2008) The University of Texas at Dallas. Online available at: http://www.utdallas.edu/counseling/selfhelp/selfcare.html
• Determining Your Ideal Weight (2008) Rush University Medical Center http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1108048103230.html
• Blood Pressure Chart (2008) http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.htm
• Scott, Elizabeth (2008) The Importance of Self Care for Health and Stress Management. Disease and Conditions. Online available at: http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/selfcare.htm
• Martin, Elaine (2005) Dorothea E. Orem's Theory. prism.troy.edu/~martin/DorotheaE.Orem'sTheory.pdf

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