Altered Thought Processes

Altered Thought Processes

Instructions: Fill out this form, print it, and hand it in with your assessment to your instructor. If you save the page with new name, you can use it again for future clients with minor changes as needed.

AOL users: Read this instruction.

Definition: a state in which an individual experiences a disruption in mental processes such as conscious thought, reality orientation, problem solving, comprehension and judgement

1. Your initials (required):

2. Defining Characteristics- check those that apply to your client:

None- high risk diagnosis inaccurate interpretation of environment
inappropriate nonreality-based thinking memory deficits distractibility
egocentricity delusions

3. Related Factors- check those that apply to your client:

mental disorders ( dementia, genetic disorder, hormonal changes)
situtational disorder (depression, substance abuse, emotional trauma)

4. Goal (ultimate, long term)

5. Outcome Criteria (short term)

6. Evaluation: Was the outcome criteria met?

Yes- Give Evidence:

No- Explain how you would change the plan:

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