ABSTRACT
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a lifelong disease that peaks in diagnosis between the ages of 15 to 25 years, making UC a significant chronic disease among adolescents that could affect the adolescents throughout their life. This article provides an overview of the role of nurse practitioners as health care providers in managing adolescent patients with UC with a holistic approach that encompasses the physical aspects of the disease, as well as developmental and psychosocial needs. By describing the influence that developmental stage and psychological stress have on patients with UC, the nurse practitioners can facilitate evidence-based and holistic care for adolescents and promote self-management.
Subject(s)
Adolescent Behavior/psychology , Colitis, Ulcerative/nursing , Health Education/methods , Holistic Health , Internet/statistics & numerical data , Patient Compliance/statistics & numerical data , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Adaptation, Psychological , Adolescent , Adult , Colitis, Ulcerative/psychology , Female , Health Behavior , Health Services Needs and Demand , Humans , Male , Young AdultABSTRACT
Newly hired teaching assistants (TAs) come to schools of nursing with varying levels of experience in academic institutions. Therefore, the orientation of TAs becomes important at a micro level (student instruction) and macro level (mission of the organization). We describe a Lean approach to strengthening TA orientation and reducing waste and inconsistency. Developed solutions and tools through the lens of quality improvement are discussed.
