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Applied humanism: a model for managing inappropriate behavior among mentally retarded elders
Federal regulations require specialized programming for elderly individuals with mental retardation. Behavior modification may be insufficient, but Applied Humanism offers a more congruent and practical nursing approach for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Care
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Nursing Philosophy
Background:
- Federal regulations mandate tailored programming for elderly individuals with mental retardation.
- Current behavior modification techniques may not meet individual patient needs or align with nursing principles.
- Implementation challenges exist due to limited resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the suitability of behavior modification techniques for elderly individuals with mental retardation.
- To explore the potential of Applied Humanism as a nursing philosophy for this demographic.
- To determine if Applied Humanism aligns with nursing processes and individual patient needs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing federal regulations concerning specialized programming.
- Critique of behavior modification techniques in the context of geriatric intellectual disability care.
- Examination of the philosophical underpinnings and practical application of Applied Humanism in nursing.
Main Results:
- Behavior modification techniques present limitations in meeting individual needs and integrating with nursing practice.
- Applied Humanism demonstrates congruence with established nursing philosophy and processes.
- The philosophy of Applied Humanism is adaptable to the specific requirements of elderly patients with mental retardation.
Conclusions:
- Applied Humanism offers a more appropriate framework than behavior modification for serving elderly individuals with mental retardation.
- This approach can be effectively integrated into the nursing process to meet unique patient needs.
- The adoption of Applied Humanism may enhance the quality of care and resource utilization.
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