Problem
Uncontrollable depression in adolescents and adult populations is a serious problem that brings multiple inconveniences to people. Making improvements in depression is essential to restoring people’s full ability to carry out their life activities (Mandal et al., 2019). A depressive state can bring inconvenience in everyday life and contribute to the degradation of social adaptation, negatively affecting a person’s success (Dwyer et al., 2021).
Therefore, the significance of this issue is notable, and it warrants more attention. The discussed issue in adolescents and adult populations can be addressed in several ways. One decisive approach is ketamine infusion therapy to reduce the symptoms of depression disorders in all ages.
Context
A project to implement the proposed treatment will be applied to an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Such institutions serve different populations of people, and their primary task is to detect and address mental health issues (Gara et al., 2019). The impact aims to implement the method in one of the clinics in a way that enhances the well-being of clients by maximizing their opportunities in the social sphere and enabling them to continue living fully.
The stated type of clinic was chosen because this category of institution provides particular interventions aimed at restoring the mental stability of patients (Sugarman et al., 2021). Thus, the well-being of people will depend on the accuracy of the procedures prescribed in this hospital.
Description
To implement ketamine therapy into a chosen clinical setting and improve the well-being of patients with depression in this way, specific steps will need to be taken. Firstly, a detailed study of the effects of ketamine on the body is an important aspect. The proposed intervention must be scientifically based and confirmed, which will help ensure confidence in this treatment method and enable its more effective use in the future (Meshkat et al., 2022). Additionally, this element would require training for medical personnel to ensure they fully understand the consequences of ketamine and its potential side effects (Yavi et al., 2022).
The second necessary point is the implementation of the developed system, which involves personal meetings with psychiatrists who will assess the possibility of using this therapy. The prescription must be justified and approved so that doctors are confident that its use is harmless for a particular patient (Roy et al., 2021). The final step of implementation involves monitoring the functioning of the distributed system and the dynamics of adjustments for patients treated with this method.
Effect and Significance
The expected effect of the project is a more apparent positive change compared to the cognitive behavior therapy intervention. One of the main parameters should be to improve the mental state of clients quickly, without compromising effectiveness. Using the proposed method instead of changes in cognitive behavior, the potential result should be a noticeable improvement in patients with depression within a few days of starting treatment (Phillips et al., 2020).
For nursing practice, the topic is crucial as it can improve patients’ recovery and overall well-being. A proposed solution to the identified project topic is to implement the administration of ketamine, which should be aimed at relieving clients from a depressed state. This will have a positive impact on nursing practice, as it will improve the quality of treatment and increase the need to comply with ethical standards and rules in the context of respecting human rights.
References
Dwyer, J. B., Landeros-Weisenberger, A., Johnson, J. A., Londono Tobon, A., Flores, J. M., Nasir, M., Couloures, K., Sanacora, G. & Bloch, M. H. (2021). Efficacy of intravenous ketamine in adolescent treatment-resistant depression: A randomized midazolam-controlled trial. American Journal of Psychiatry, 178(4), 352-362.
Gara, M. A., Minsky, S., Silverstein, S. M., Miskimen, T., & Strakowski, S. M. (2019). A naturalistic study of racial disparities in diagnoses at an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Psychiatric Services, 70(2), 130-134.
Mandal, S., Sinha, V. K., & Goyal, N. (2019). Efficacy of ketamine therapy in the treatment of depression. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 61(5), 480.
Meshkat, S., Rosenblat, J. D., Ho, R. C., Rhee, T. G., Cao, B., Ceban, F., Danayan, K., Chisamore, N., Vincenzo, J. & McIntyre, R. S. (2022). Ketamine use in pediatric depression: A systematic review. Psychiatry Research, 114911.
Phillips, J. L., Norris, S., Talbot, J., Hatchard, T., Ortiz, A., Birmingham, M., Owoeye, O., Batten, L. & Blier, P. (2020). Single and repeated ketamine infusions for reduction of suicidal ideation in treatment-resistant depression. Neuropsychopharmacology, 45(4), 606-612.
Roy, A. V., Thai, M., Klimes-Dougan, B., Westlund Schreiner, M., Mueller, B. A., Albott, C. S., Lim, K., Fiecas, M., Tye, S. & Cullen, K. R. (2021). Brain entropy and neurotrophic molecular markers accompanying clinical improvement after ketamine: preliminary evidence in adolescents with treatment-resistant depression. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 35(2), 168-177.
Sugarman, D. E., Horvitz, L. E., Greenfield, S. F., & Busch, A. B. (2021). Clinicians’ perceptions of rapid scale-up of telehealth services in outpatient mental health treatment. Telemedicine and e-Health, 27(12), 1399-1408.
Yavi, M., Lee, H., Henter, I. D., Park, L. T., & Zarate Jr, C. A. (2022). Ketamine treatment for depression: A review. Discover Mental Health, 2(1), 9.