Examples List on Intervention

...Intervention Indiana Assessment The sample taken for the study comprised of 257 healthy women whose agelied between 18 and 40 years. The gestation period was supposed to be before 20 months. The controlled group received standard of care while the other group (non-controlled) one received supervised exercises one time per week (Eggen et al., 2012). The concepts involved in the study were introduced to the groups in due time to allow them have a deeper knowledge of the study. The second study was done in order to compare the effectiveness of motor control exercises and graded activity for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study was conducted in Sydney... Evidence Based Practice...

...Intervention Social workers, alcohol and drug counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians and vocation rehabilitation programs have used brief interventions to treat substance abuse problems such as alcohol. Once alcohol abuse disorder has been identified, the substance abuser is first evaluated for the process of change (Miller and Gold, 2011). Initial care providers state that many brief interventions are effective in treating substance abuse. Brief interventions include encouraging substance abusers to attend detoxification welfare groups such as Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) by involving themselves in short,...

...interventions are often used in assisting patients to discard unnecessary or potentially harmful behaviours. These interventions are rooted in the belief that the persistence of such behaviours and their enforcement without focusing on the underlying causes allow the behaviour’s repetition, continuation and habituation (Adams, et al., 2009). Various methods are used to modify the behaviours of parents, and one of these is the use of habit reversal techniques (HRT). HRT was designed... ? THE USE OF HABIT REVERSAL TECHNIQUES ON ELICITING CHANGES AND REDUCTION OF UNWANTED BEHAVIOUR The Use of Habit Reversal Techniques on Eliciting Changes and Reduction of Unwanted Behaviour In the field of psychology,...

...Intervention 31-12 Richard James, in his book about the strategies of crisis intervention. He enlightens the readers that at a crisis situation the victims concurs the presence of both danger and opportunity. In a matter of micro seconds the effected person has to decide among a couple of choices. Suggesting a person when taking curative measure is in fact an easy task but to analyze situations logically and critically at the time when adrenaline rush is on fire, is really a hard job. At the time of crisis, a huge amount of stress acts on the body and measurable affects of biological disorders are observed.( James, R. K., Gilliland, B. E., & Gilliland, B. E. (2001). Crisis intervention... Crisis...

...intervention mapping, and evaluate its potential to inform the development of health change interventions. Introduction Intervention mapping has been well acclaimed to be a protocol delineating a process for health promotion programme development based on theory and evidence from research literature. According to its original innovators, this is a process comprising of development of health promotion programme leading to change or health change behaviours in six predefined steps. This is initiated with a needs assessment which defines performance and change objectives, scientific analyses of prevalent health problems of a given population, and identification of factors... Describe the key principles of...

...Intervention: Is it Justified? US global intervention based on political and economic interest is not justified, as this would logically legitimize the right of other countries to intervene in the US in their own interests. Global intervention is justified only in defense of sovereign territory and citizens lives. US Global Intervention: Is it Justified? From the naval war against France in 1798, to present-day Iraq and Afghanistan, global intervention remains an integral part of US foreign policy. The defense of sovereign territory, and the security of its citizens, legitimizes intervention: as in the two World Wars. However, such action is unjustified when dictated by political... and...

...Intervention Submitted by 0n 9-3-2009. Arm Intervention Introduction: Intervention may be defined as "an international act ofone state or group of states or an international agency aimed at exercising overriding authority on what are normally the international policies or practices of another state or group of states. It is crucial here, that the target state does not consent to intervention." (Coady, 2002) Keeping in view the definition the bombing of Serbia to protect Albanian Kosovo was an intervention whereas, the action of coalitions to go to East Timor with the consent of Indonesian government was not an intervention. Many a theorists have ignored or denied the distinction based... on...

...Intervention Crisis Intervention The victim of an assault incident may develop suicidal thoughts due to trauma anddepression (Petrak, 2003). Sandra developed suicidal thoughts due to the depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder she was experiencing. These thoughts involved taking a bottle of Tylenol and making superficial cuts on her body. This has drained away her trust in herself and suicide would be the final remedy to the problem. Counselors working with victims of sexual assault often encounter suicidal thoughts in their clients. The counselor is forced to assess and determine the persistence of the suicidal thoughts in their clients as...

...Intervention Crisis intervention in traumatic incidents Introduction A crisis is an acute emotional reaction to powerful stimulus that leads to emotional disturbance, failure of coping mechanisms and impairment of the individual social, psychological and physical abilities (James & Gilliland, 2012). Traumatic incidents have negative emotional, physical and psychological effect on an individual and thus crisis intervention should offer immediate, intensive, pragmatic and innovative support to individuals who have experienced a traumatic incident or event (James & Gilliland, 2012). Crisis intervention aims at lowering the...

...Intervention The modern global community presents the world with several dilemmas in regards to the ability to protect the human rightsof all its citizens, preserving the traditions of sovereign borders, and maintaining a rule of law through international governing bodies. Stakeholders will differ on the definition of what constitutes humanitarian intervention and what goes beyond the purpose and be more appropriately labelled as meddling in another country's internal affairs. There are further complications as to what constitutes a legitimate state or nation, and which governing force represents the true will of the people of a locality or region. These abstract definitions... in Darfur beg...

...Intervention Proposal Helen H. Rider Walden Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis May 13, M. Sukal Table of Contents References 20 Crisis Intervention Proposal Abstract Mental health is a public health issue and the largest single source of burden of disease in the United Staes of America. Research has shown that one in seventeen Americans, which translates to 6.0% of the population suffer from mental illness. Traditionally, mentally ill patients were put under care in a state run psychiatric institution. However, due to pressure in terms of budget constraints and capacity to handle mentally ill patients, the concept of deinstitutionalization came into play. This required patients... Crisis...

...intervention is a group meeting designed to help a person with a substance abuse problem or any type of addiction realize that they have a problem, and there is a need for them to take action and seek immediate treatment (Recoveryconnection, 2006). The case this paper analyses deals with a family whose son is an alcoholic and compulsive gambler. The family asked a professional therapist to intervene with the patient in order to help him out. The therapist decided that the best course of action was to set-up an intervention. This paper describes the process and criteria the therapist utilized to create the intervention and mentions...

...Intervention Table of Contents Introduction 3 Arguments for Minimum Wages 3 Impacts of Minimum Wages 4 Market Intervention 5 Advantages and Dis – Advantages 6 Market Failure and Perfect Competition 7 Example 8 References 9 Introduction The concept of minimum wages has been one of the most debated issues of the present day economics. Minimum wage can be defined as the lowest wage that an employee accrues for the service rendered for each hour or day or month for his or her services. The concept is too debated because it goes against the conventions of market economics. In market economics (specifically that of perfect competition), market determines the wage of an employee through the factors...

...intervention: Introduction: This paper focuses on government intervention in times of economic down turn, the government has mechanisms to improve the current situation, and this involves the use of appropriate fiscal and monetary policies. Classical economists state that government intervention will only make things worse. Keynes (2007) on other hand states that the free market is not always efficient and the government has a role to play in ensuring that the market is efficient. In the great depression of 1930 government did little to solve the crisis, this depression was characterized by a decline in international trade, a decline in product prices, reduced consumer expenditure... and...

...Intervention Introduction As sad as it may seem, not every child develops as expected. There are children who develop at a slower pace than the others. There are several reasons as to why such may occur. However, no matter what such reasons are, these children and their families still encounter various problems that the delay or abnormalities in the child may cause. Developmental problems affect not just the child but his family as well. Moreover, the ability of the child to overcome such difficulties requires the active participation and support of his family. The child cannot do it alone. He needs his family's love, care, and support to overcome the various obstacles posed by the delays... Early...

...INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (Children with Emotional Disorders) of the Submitted: Biography of Student The child being studied for this research project is named Paul Alexander Higgins, male, born on August 8, 2000 and now aged 12 years old and in the 7th grade. According to his parents, he was born prematurely at 7 months of gestation and was placed in an incubator for approximately 3 months before being released from the nursery and brought home. He suffers from frequent infections such as coughs and colds due to a weak immune system, has a poor appetite and is mildly underweight for his age group. He has difficulty breathing as an infant due to a hyaline membrane lung disease (now called... ...

...Intervention for a Traumatized Sex Abuse Survivor Everyone has problems. However, some people’s problems run much deeper than others’ that disables them from functioning normally in their personal and professional lives. For such troubled individuals, certain interventions may be designed to help them cope with their problems, and hopefully, help them resolve them. This idea provides much hope for people who may feel hopeless that their lives can never be the same again due to the burdens they carry on their shoulders. This paper provides an example of the process of designing an intervention plan for a deeply troubled person who is caught up with her psychological trauma. Presenting... Designing and...

...INTERVENTION PLAN- DYSLEXIA Intervention Plan- Dyslexia of the of the Intervention Plan- Dyslexia Introduction As reading teachers, we are rewarded as students become more confident with literacy. Unfortunately, each of us also has students who continue to struggle. John (pseudonym), a fourth grader, was one of those students. He has an average IQ and excellent listening comprehension, but automatic word recognition eluded him. These characteristics are indicators of dyslexia or a specific reading disability. (Robinson and Dally, 2008) For students like John, it is crucial that teachers understand dyslexia. This paper will provide a brief explanation of dyslexia and up to date brain... ?Running Head:...

...Intervention Project Report Name April 2014 Abstract A four-year old student diagnosed with a developmental delay condition and speech impairment was subjected to a behavioral intervention within a ‘least restrictive’ classroom environment. The aim was to help the student stay on her tasks by reducing the frequency off-task behavior. An A-B design was employed that involved scheduling a picture activity and reinforcing on-task behavior. By using time sampling, the student was observed for periods of 20 minutes each and assessed for each one minute time interval... as to whether she was on or off-task. The results showed evidence of a significant reduction between the baseline and...

...intervention due: Early intervention Brandie Martine’s presentation displays ways in which the family can be involved in helping the child deal with the condition. It also helps to enhance the family’s capacity to meet the need of the child. Brandie shows areas in which parents should be keen on so as to know whether the child requires EI or not. The areas to focus on are; communication, cognitive, adaptation, physical, and social and emotional aspect of the child. There are two teams that help to assist the child with disability and assist their family to meet the family capacity. The first one is IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan is a plan put...

...INTERVENTION Organization Intervention Organization Intervention Introduction Eddie Bauer Inc. is a US based retailers offering “signature outerwear, clothing, shoes, accessories and world-class mountaineering gear for men and women.” (Eddie Bauer, 2011: p. 1). Employee at Eddie Bauer Inc. has been reporting high level of stress and most of them are concerned with long working hours (Holbeche, 2009). Long hours may be defined as longer than a regular work week of 35 to 40 hours (Rochon, 2000). These long hours may be one reason that number of workers report a high level of stress at Eddie Bauer Inc. Some researchers contend employees who are spending more hours working... ?Running Head: ORGANIZATION...

...Intervention Having been raised in a family that has always been helpful towards others be it in church or our local community, I would definitely stop to help someone who looks like he is having a heart attack. The reason I feel I should come to the aid of such a person is that I too would want the help of kindly strangers if I find myself in the same situation. I am sure I would cross the street and, having formal Red Cross training in CPR, I would check on the patient and apply the necessary first aid treatment until emergency services arrives. In order to insure that the patient would get the necessary medical aid and that someone will quickly come to my assistance, I will shout “Fire... Bystander...

...Intervention? 2 Why Retain Human Capital? 3 Retention Intervention Toolkit 4 Works Cited 7 What is Retention Intervention? Retention intervention refers to the actions taken by a company to reduce its level of turnover within the company. If there is a high turnover rate in a specific department or is spread company wide, then a retention intervention research is conducted to find out the cause of the issue and what corrective measures can be taken. Retention intervention can help resolve internal issues and pin point causes of unhappiness for the employees. A retention intervention is carried out to prevent the loss of valuable human assets... Assignment [Due Table of Contents What is Retention...

...intervention programs which are designed for the prevention of gang proliferation. One kind of program developed for such need is the suppression programs that employ the use of all the aspects of law enforcement. The suppression program is a mixture of prosecution that involves trial, police hands-on work and imprisonment that is primarily used to restrain the formation of gangs, crack their criminal activities and eliminate gang members from the core group (Youth Gang Programs and Strategies, 2000). The prosecution suppression program Operation Hardcore was initially formed in 1979 by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. This is the original... ?Suppression Programs There are many types of...

...INTERVENTIONS Nursing Interventions Outline Outline 2 Introduction 3History of music therapy 3 Research 4 Benefits of music therapy 4 Complications of music therapy 6 Conclusion 7 Reference 8 Nursing Interventions Introduction Nursing interventions can be defined as methods and techniques used by health professionals to enhance and promote healing for their patients. An example of nursing intervention is music therapy, which we are going to look at in details. Music therapy is the use of music to promote healing in patients by health professionals; it can be used to promote social connections, emotional expression, produce specific symptoms and so on. History of music therapy... ?Running Head: NURSING...