Case Study Analysis on Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

RUNNING HEAD: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
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1CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
Response 1:
On the basis of the information gathered from the case study, it can be said that Mrs.
Martin is engaging in self-care practices. After opting for the alternative therapy, Mrs. Martin
felt much better and was able to walk half a mile, drive her car and also do much of her
house-hold work. In addition to this, she was also able to participate in the social gatherings.
However, after the initial diagnosis she found it extremely difficult to move and was bed-
ridden. Therefore, on the basis of the improvement, it can be said that Mrs. Martin had been
able to successfully engage in self-care.
Response 2:
On investigating the Google search engine to evaluate the treatment remedies for the
cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis, a number of alternative therapies were found. The most
prevalent ones included the physical therapy and stringently following an exercise routine. In
addition to this, consumption of a number of dietary elements such as fish oil supplements, S-
adenosym-L-methionine (SAMe) was also found to have positive effects on patients suffering
from Rheumatoid Arthritis (EverydayHealth.com, 2019). Also, the use of acupuncture
technique has also been found to be effective in patients suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Response 3:
In order to investigate effective treatment regimen for the treatment of Rheumatoid
Arthritis, the electronic databases were scanned to retrieve scholarly literatures. Studies were
identified that typically backed the efficiency of the ancient acupuncture technique for the
treatment of the disorder. The use of the technique could be traced back to the ancient
Egyptian Practice where care professionals made use of thin needles and inserted at different
pressure points in the body to promote the smooth flow of energy (qi), throughout the body