Mental health disorders can affect physical and psychological behaviors.
Therapeutic modalities can provide useful guidance for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders and the care of the people.
Therapeutic modalities in mental health refers to the various ways of management of people with mental illness.
27. NURSING ROLES BEFORE AND AFTER
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
• Support the shoulder and arms of the patient. Restraint the thigh with
the help of a sheet.
• Hyperextension of the head with support to the chin.
• Administer oxygen.
• Apply jelly to the electrodes.
• Make the observations of the convulsions.
• The presence of initial tonic stage which lasts for 10-15 seconds
followed by clonic stage which lasts for 25-30 sec then there is a phase
of muscular relaxation with stertorus respiration i.e. flaccid stage.
• Do suction immediately
• Restore respiration by giving O2 if necessary. 27
34. Where do Occupational Therapists work?
• Hospitals
• Schools/Special
schools
• Mental Health
Facilities
• Armed forces
• Old Homes
• Private Clinics
• Rehabilitation
Centers
• Community Health
Centers
• Insurance
Companies
• Client Homes
• Client Work Places
35. Who do Occupational Therapists work with?
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Seniors