Question

Discuss how the Health Council is working to address the determinants of health for indigenous people in BC. How does the analogy of the “canoe” influence in psychiatric practise nursing?

Answer 1

The “Canoe Theory” analogy is that businesses and teamwork are much like a canoe and its crew. Everyone plays a role and must “paddle together” to achieve a common goal.

Difficuly challenges in clinical practice revolve around

1 patient education

2: ensuring medication adherence

3 explaining difficult medical concepts to patients.

analogy allows for a comparison between two things;

It is especially helpful in explaining or clarifying ideas. V

disorders have successfully utilized analogies as part of patient education—

diabetes

, dermatological conditions

, neurological conditions,

general patient education.

Some of example to make patient understood condition

Concern: Now that we know the diagnosis, what is the way to get well?

Response: A plant requires time and care before it yields fruit. The disorder requires similar care:

- Time and attention (ie, visiting the doctor)

- Fertilizer (ie, expenses)

- Regular care (ie, daily meds),

- Fruit takes time to appear (ie, treatment )