Barriers and Obstacles

Question 1

name emotional/psychological obstacles

Answer 1

low self-concept, lack of motivation, acceptance of current health and well-being situations

Question 2

name constrains obstacles

Answer 2

lack of time because of work and study commitments or family responsibilities

Question 3

name resource obstacles

Answer 3

lack of financial resources, equipment or opportunities

Question 4

names examples of unachievable targets

Answer 4

to ambitious, not broken down into small steps or unrealistic timescales

Question 5

what are different ‘lacks’ of support

Answer 5

lack of informal support: from family and friends.

lack of formal support: not able access support services.

Question 6

name specifics facts we need to know about the individuals

Answer 6

age, gender, disability or ability, illness and addiction

Question 7

name the different barriers to accessing identified services

Answer 7

• geographical location
• culture and language
• psychological- such as the perceived stigma of accessing a service

Question 8

what emotional and psychological support dose to a patient

Answer 8

-influences their motivation
-affects their confidence in their ability to follow a
health improvement plan
- reach their target.

Question 9

what is motivation

Answer 9

the drive to continue with something.

Question 10

reasons a person can lack motivation

Answer 10

• conflict between choices
• other priorities in a person’s life
• having a negative attitude
• lack of progress
• having a ‘blip’= thinking there is no point to continuing

Question 11

what is self-concept

Answer 11

when someone doesn’t value themselves.
feel powerless to change their lifestyles or that there’s is no point in starting, the task seems too big, don’t believe in themselves.

Question 12

how someone can stay motivated

Answer 12

• suggest new ways to meet people
• plan rewards
• record the money saved

Question 13

how someone can build self-concept

Answer 13

• make sure targets are achievable
• break down targets into small steps
• try to speak/thinks positively
• give reassurance, encouragement, feedback on progress

Question 14

how to challenge a patients current state/ help push them

Answer 14

• encourage the person about the possibility of change

- help the person understand the longer-term risk of staying the same/ in the same attitude

Question 15

obstacles are less likely to arise as the plan will be tailored to the persons:…

Answer 15

• needs= recommend actions will be suitable
• wishes= if the person wants to make improvements or has preferences
• circumstances= their abilities and time constrains

Question 16

what is mitigation

Answer 16

the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness or a situation

Question 17

obstacles that arise during the implementation of the plan can be mitigated for example:..

Answer 17

• emotional
• time
• resources
• support
• specific

Question 18

(implementation) emotional=

Answer 18

offering encouragement and pointing out progess

Question 19

(implementation) time=

Answer 19

suggesting ways to fit new activities into daily routines

Question 20

(implementation) resources=

Answer 20

suggesting sources of second-hand equipment or providing resources to borrow

Question 21

(implementation) support=

Answer 21

encouraging family to be supportive, suggest formal support groups

Question 22

(implementation) specific=

Answer 22

adjusting the plan to the individuals own needs, wish and circumstances.