Behavioral Health Interventions Flashcards
Biomedical model: disease/illness
- Abnormal biological processes
- Should be treated with medication and surgery
Integrated care
Psychosocial services are integrated into health interventions
Overview of behavioral health
Helping people with medical conditions navigate the medical world and get the most out of treatment
Preserving health through lifestyle changes
Engaging in health promoting behaviors
- Stress management
- Sleep hygiene
- Social support networks
How do we manage chronic illnesses in patients?
- Increase patient quality of life and benefits from medical treatment
- Help patient engage in certain behaviors
- Sometimes pain level will not change at all
Biopsychosocial model: disease/illness
- The interaction between biological, social, and psychological factors
- A state of being that is not just disease
- Should be treated with psychological, social, behavioral, and medical approaches
- Prevention through lifestyle changes
Biomedical model: health
The absence of disease
Biopsychosocial model: health
A balance between biological, social, and psychological factors
Colocating care
Health services are located in the same building or near each other for ease of access
In setting goals for behavior change, it is important to…
Work with people as they are, not how they should be
What is a teachable moment?
Context or event in which behavior change becomes more salient due to health concerns; opportunity for lifestyle interventions
SMART: S
Specific
- Ex) I want to get healthy vs. I want to begin an exercise plan
SMART: M
Measurable
- Ex) I want to exercise more vs. I want to exercise 30 minutes 3x per week
SMART: A
Attainable: balance the goal with one’s own abilities
- Ex) I want to bench 200lbs vs. I want to start lifting
SMART: R
Realistic: will you actually go through with this goal/is it feasible per your environment?
- Ex) I want to run outside every day vs. I want to incorporate movement into my day every day