Module 02 Strategies of Multidimensional Care With Latest Version
1.Multidimensional Care: Multidimensional care focuses on the patient and h h h h h h h h
family as a unit. Care is determined based on the individual and family
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needs.
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2.Multidimensional includes:: h
Diagnosis Treatment options
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Care coordination
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Nursing
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Case Management/Social worker
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Dietitian
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Therapy
3.Diagnosis: performed by the physician team (primary physician, h h h h h h h
oncologist, pathologist, radiation oncologist, and surgeon). Diagnosis is
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based on patient test results.
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4.Treatment options: determined based on the cancer types, stage, and h h h h h h h h h
metas- tasis. The treatment plan is developed by the physician team and
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shared with the patient. Often the patient will be presented with options
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regarding their treatment to make an informed decision.
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5.Care coordination: several members of the care team (nursing, dietician,
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thera- py, social workers, case management) play a crucial role in the care
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of the cancer patient.
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6.Nursing: performs assessment and communicates findings to the h h h h h h h
physician team; they administer chemotherapy and other medications.
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They identify the patient and family needs and ensure the appropriate
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actions are taken to meet those needs. Nursing provides education and
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counseling to the patient and family.
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7.Case Management/Social worker: assists the patient from diagnosis and
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throughout the treatment process. They work with the patient and family to
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identify their needs; they can secure counseling, financial and other support
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services. They can also provide information regarding support groups and
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provide patient and family counseling.
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8.Dietitian: provides recommendation to the patient to support nutritional h h h h h h h h
health during the disease and treatment process.
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9.Therapy: therapy consists of physical, occupational, speech, and h h h h h h h
recreational therapists that assist the patient in returning to their pre-
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disease functional level. h h
10.What is Multidimensional Nursing?: Multidimensional nursing care is a
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1.Multidimensional Care: Multidimensional care focuses on the patient and h h h h h h h h
family as a unit. Care is determined based on the individual and family
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
needs.
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2.Multidimensional includes:: h
Diagnosis Treatment options
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Care coordination
h
Nursing
h
Case Management/Social worker
h h
Dietitian
h
Therapy
3.Diagnosis: performed by the physician team (primary physician, h h h h h h h
oncologist, pathologist, radiation oncologist, and surgeon). Diagnosis is
h h h h h h h h
based on patient test results.
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4.Treatment options: determined based on the cancer types, stage, and h h h h h h h h h
metas- tasis. The treatment plan is developed by the physician team and
h h h h h h h h h h h h
shared with the patient. Often the patient will be presented with options
h h h h h h h h h h h h
regarding their treatment to make an informed decision.
h h h h h h h h
5.Care coordination: several members of the care team (nursing, dietician,
h h h h h h h h h
thera- py, social workers, case management) play a crucial role in the care
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
of the cancer patient.
h h h h
6.Nursing: performs assessment and communicates findings to the h h h h h h h
physician team; they administer chemotherapy and other medications.
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They identify the patient and family needs and ensure the appropriate
h h h h h h h h h h h
actions are taken to meet those needs. Nursing provides education and
h h h h h h h h h h h
counseling to the patient and family.
h h h h h h
7.Case Management/Social worker: assists the patient from diagnosis and
h h h h h h h h
throughout the treatment process. They work with the patient and family to
h h h h h h h h h h h h
identify their needs; they can secure counseling, financial and other support
h h h h h h h h h h h
services. They can also provide information regarding support groups and
h h h h h h h h h h
provide patient and family counseling.
h h h h h
8.Dietitian: provides recommendation to the patient to support nutritional h h h h h h h h
health during the disease and treatment process.
h h h h h h h
9.Therapy: therapy consists of physical, occupational, speech, and h h h h h h h
recreational therapists that assist the patient in returning to their pre-
h h h h h h h h h h h
disease functional level. h h
10.What is Multidimensional Nursing?: Multidimensional nursing care is a
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1/3 h h
