Release Date: 2023-10-09

Special Groups

Ozge Sukut (Author)

Release Date: 2023-10-09

Health assessment of special groups, such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, requires diff erent health assessment procedures to meet the special needs of specifi c populations that require specialized care because of their characteristics, circumstances, or vulnerabilities. In pediatric patients, it is important to assess growth and development, immunization status, age-appropriate milestones [...]

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Published inHealth Assessment & Physical Examination in Nursing
First Page213
Last Page235
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359135.12
ISBN978-605-335-913-5 (PDF)
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Health assessment of special groups, such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, requires diff erent health assessment procedures to meet the special needs of specifi c populations that require specialized care because of their characteristics, circumstances, or vulnerabilities.
In pediatric patients, it is important to assess growth and development, immunization status, age-appropriate milestones and behaviors, and screen for childhood diseases and conditions.In the elderly, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is important, including physical, mental, and functional aspects; screening for age-related conditions such as cognitive decline, falls, and frailty; a review of medication and medication management to avoid polypharmacy; and an assessment of social support and potential caregiver needs.
For people with disabilities, it is important to assess the specifi c disability and its impact on daily living, look for secondary health issues related to the disability, and identify accessibility and adaptive support needs.Health care providers should strive to create a supportive and respectful environment, addressing the specific challenges and needs of each group. Cultural competence, individual needs, and potential barriers to care should be considered when assessing the health of special groups.

Ozge Sukut (Author)
RN, MSc, PhD, Asst. Prof., Istanbul Cerrahpasa University
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6394-3346
3Özge Sukut, RN, MSc, PhD, Assist Prof was born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1983. In 2006, she graduated as a nurse from Halic University (with a full scholarship). From 2006-2007, she worked as a nurse at Florence Nightingale Hospital. Her academic life began in 2009 as a research assistant at Halic University. In 2009, she completed her master’s thesis on peer pressure/bullying in high school, and in 2016, she completed her PhD on drug addiction and stigma. During her doctoral studies, she began working as a research assistant in the Department of Mental Health and Psychiatry at Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty and continues as an assistant professor in Psychiatric Nursing. During her doctoral studies, she completed the Addiction Consultant Certifi cate Program and has volunteered in the fi eld for many years. She has contributed extensively to the literature on mental health, behavioral and substance addiction, and other research topics. She has published, lectu red, and presented widely nationally and internationally. Her research interests include addiction, mental health, psychiatric disorders, and social psychology. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Psychiatry Nursing Association in Turkey from 2014 to 2018.

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