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TFN_ABAQUIN_FINALS
TFN_FINALS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what is the theory of CARMENCITA M. ABAQUIN | PREPARE ME Theory |
| what metaparadigm: Her theory is specific to patients in advanced stages of cancer | PERSON |
| what metaparadigm: They are holistic being with physical, psychological, social, religious, level of independence, and environmental aspects | PERSON |
| what metaparadigm: is an aspect or dimension integrated to the cancer patient | ENVIRONMENT |
| what metaparadigm: The concept of her theory revolves around illness, particularly cancer and the provision of holistic care to improve quality of life despite their terminal cases | HEALTH |
| Patients who are terminally-ill or those with incurable diseases as with cancer must be approached in | multifaceted care to improve their quality of life |
| defined as a multifaceted construct that encompasses the individuals capabilities and abilities of enriching life when it can no longer be prolonged | quality of life |
| quality of life includes | proper care and maintaining integrity of the body, mind and spirit despite the limitations brought about by the present condition |
| what is the goal of nursing care metaparadigm? | improvement of quality of life for advance stage cancer patients despite their current situation |
| The concept of providing holistic nursing care in addressing the multidimensional problems that cancer patients face is | PREPARE ME THEORY |
| PREPARE ME theory provides a framework on | non-pharmacologic, non-surgical approach of care to advanced cases of cancer patients |
| PREPARE ME theory's focus is not on cure but | on assisting the patient to explore her humanity and internal serenity as one is faced with the challenge of life and death. |
| Nurses must be seen not as mere caregivers but | facilitators of peaceful acceptance of condition |
| PREPARE ME (deacronym) | Presence, reminisce therapy, prayer, relaxation activities, meditation, values clarification |
| being with another person during the times of need | PRESENCE |
| PRESENCE includes | therapeutic communication, active listening, and touch. |
| recall of past experiences, feelings and thoughts to facilitate adaptation to present circumstances | REMINISCE THERAPY |
| An act or practice of praying to God | PRAYER |
| techniques to encourage and elicit relaxation | RELAXATION-BREATHING |
| purpose of RELAXATION-BREATHING | decreasing undesirable signs and symptoms such as pain, muscle tension, and anxiety |
| encourages an elicit form of relaxation for the purpose of altering patient’s level of awareness | meditation |
| helps establish connection and relationship with God | meditation |
| meditation may be done through the | use of music and other relaxation techniques |
| Assisting another individual to clarify his own values about health and illness | VALUES CLARIFICATION |
| Through VALUES CLARIFICATION, the patient develops an open mind that will facilitate | acceptance of disease state or may help deepen or enhance values. |
| helps one become internally consistent by achieving closer between what we do and what we feed | The process of values clarification |