BPS Flashcards
how developed the BPS model?
American psychiatrist George Engel
whats the difference between the BPS model and the biomedical model?
the biomedical model focus only at the biomedical aspect, but the BPS model sees the patient as a hole
What are the biomedical aspects?
illness manifested only on physiological grounds
what are the social aspects?
family, friends, work environment, personal belief, economics and even technology
what are the psychological aspects?
psychological health, motivation, self control, personality, behavioural patterns ect
what are the benefit of the BPS model?
they see the patient in a holistic point of view. they treat the patient not the problem, so the patient will have a greater success rate in rehab
that are the negative sides of the BPS model?
they may not focus enough on the actual problem, and takes longer time. they also may miks biomedical and physiological problems
explain fear avoidance behavior
they avoid the problem making it worse
What is the most important reason for lower back pain
fear avoidance behaviour, as chiropractors we need to take this into consideration
what in the physical environment do we need to take into consideration as chiroprators?
weather, housing conditions, furniture, availability of money, means of transportation.
who gets affected by lower back pain
the patient, their family, their job, friends, health care providers
what are the red flags
-Fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or above -Unexplained weight loss -History of cancer Abdominal bruit (AAA) -Swelling of the back -Signs / symptoms of infection -Constant back pain that does not ease after lying down -Pain in your chest or high up in your back -Pain down your legs and below the knees -Pain caused by a recent trauma or injury to your back -Loss of bladder / bowel control -Inability or difficulty passing urine -Perineal numbness, numbness around your genitals, buttocks or back passage -Pain that is worse at night -Unable to reduce symptoms mechanically -History of trauma (mild + osteopaenia) -Family hx inflammatory arthropathy
what are the cauda equina syndrome, symptoms
-Low back pain -Bilateral leg pain -Perianal sensory loss; altered sensation around the back passage and genitals. -Bladder symptoms include: loss of bladder sensation, abnormal sensation on passing urine, urinary retention (more common in men), urinary incontinence (more common in women). -Bowel symptoms are rare but include incontinence. -Sexual / erectile dysfunction -Progressive weakness in the legs
information communication
to transmit information from one person to another
supportive communication
to provide understanding, sympathy or encouragement to patients
successful treatment outcomes are partially determined by…..
……effective communications
paternalistic
doctor uses doctor-centred style, closed question
cunsumeristic
the patient knows exactly what they want and “force” the doctor into patient centred approach
default
the doctor attempts to assume control but the patient is unwilling to accept it
mutuality
the doctor uses open questions to encourage the patient to talk about his complaint
doctor-centred communication
-one way communication - patient is passive
patient-centred communication
-two way process -the patient is active and have more influence over the consultation