Introduction
Hyperglycemia is quite common in people with diabetes. It usually starts when there is an increased sugar level in the blood. Hyperglycemia comes in two forms namely fasting and postprandial hyperglycemia. Its presence can cause severe damage to the nerve system. Moreover, it can cause damage to blood vessels and other organs in the body. Patients are usually advised to take care of themselves to prevent hyperglycemia symptoms. In addition, they should always treat symptoms on time. This requires caution in taking medicine as well as insulin. This paper will discuss Mr. Allen’s motivation and benefit to the learning process. It will also explore his hierarchy in Maslow.
Discussion
Mr. Allen’s motivation along with its benefit to the teaching learning process
Mr. Allen’s motivation is crucial for diabetic patients. His experience is essential as it motivates patients who suffer from diabetes to reduce their chances of developing hyperglycemia. A diabetic educator would find Mr. Allen’s experience motivating as well as beneficial for other patients as well as for those at risk of developing diabetes. The learning process is usually successful when evidence-based practice is involved. Mr. Allen acted as an example of poor personal care for those suffering from diabetes. In addition, his admission was important in helping other patients to avoid living in denial when faced with chronic situations.
Advantage and disadvantages of Allen’s ego defense mechanism
Just as the body reacts to physical injuries, people also react to emotional issues. Allen’s ego defense was in denial. However, this did not work out. In the end, he had to accept and begin the healing process. Ego defense mechanisms have various advantages and disadvantages. It is especially advantageous if its repercussions are painless. However, if its repercussions are severe, as in the case of Mr. Allen, it becomes disadvantageous. Defense mechanisms are advantageous if they help an individual to cope with emotional problems. However, this is only possible when the right defense mechanism is chosen. However, this can be highly disadvantageous if a primitive defense mechanism like denial is used. This can cause severe damage to the nerve system as well as blood vessels in the case of Mr. Allen. In essence, denial is more disadvantageous than other defense mechanisms like sublimation, among others.
How Mr. Allen’s hospitalization impacted his hierarchy of need according to Maslow
Mr. Allen’s hospitalization moved him from the first to the second level of Maslow’s hierarchy. His defense mechanisms did not help in moving him up the ladder because he ended up requiring hospital attention and basic need to be healthy. However, after accepting his mistakes and after facing reality, he has moved to the next phase of safety. In this phase, he would be required to take care of himself and renege from fear. He states that he was frightened and out of control. This shows that he needs to restore confidence before moving up to the next phase of Maslow’s hierarchy.
How this relates to the humanistic learning theory
The humanistic approach is quite relevant in Mr. Allen’s case. The learning process in his case is student-centered. This enables him to learn from experience. However, this is very dangerous especially in matters concerning health. In some cases, if the learning process is left to be student-centered, one can make irreversible damage. For instance, if his blood vessels or nerve system were damaged, it would be difficult to learn from that mistake.