Bulimia Nervosa

Essay # 103925

Medical and Health > Eating Disorders
Medical and Health > Nursing
Psychology > Eating Disorders

Bulimia Nervosa

This paper is a teaching plan for nurses to address the problem of bulimia nervosa, especially during pregnancy.

770 words () | 9 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that education on bulimia nervosa is important for nurses because bulimia threatens the long-term health of newborns and mothers. The author relates that, at the end of the teaching session, the client will be able to understand the concerns that are raised by bulimic behavior during pregnancy, the difference between reasonable steps to control weight gain during and after pregnancy and risk-prone bulimic behavior, the range of resources and the negative perception given bulimic behavior. The paper stresses that, in pregnant women, bulimia can cause cardiac compromise to the fetus. The author underscores that the unique component of the teaching plan is its emphasis on the anti-social aspects of bulimia.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of the Literature-
Teaching Project Objectives
Teaching Material
The Creative Element

From the Paper:

"Bowers remains a classic overview of bulimia nervosa. Bowers has followed up his suggestions on cognitive therapy with a study on the use of medications to enhance outcomes of such therapies. Other studies have found eating present in pre-adolescents. The supposed genetic component has now been dismissed. Recent studies give a cue to addressing the problem: Bulimia carries social costs. It is perceived in a very negative light."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bowers, Wayne (1987, Oct./Nov./Dec.). Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: Implications for Rehabilitation Counselors. Journal of Rehabilitation. 23: 55-57.
Bowers, Wayne, & Andersen, Arnold (2007, spring) Cognitive-Behavior Therapy With Eating Disorders: The Role of Medications in Treatment. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. 21: 16-27.
Hamilton, Jan (2007, Mar.). Eating Disorders in Preadolescent Children. Nurse Practitioner. 32(3) 44-48.
James, Dotti. (2001) Eating Disorders, Fertility, and Pregnancy: Relationships and Complications. Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing. 15(2):36-48.
Johnstone, Jessica R.; Rickard, Kathryn M. (2006) Perceptions Of College Women With Disordered Eating And Exercise Patterns. Social Behavior & Personality. 34: 1035-1050.