Chapter 11 Flashcards
DEFINE
Self-Management
in terms of healthcare
The involvement of the patient in all aspects of their treatment and decision making
DEFINE
Quality of Life
an individual’s perception of their well-being and satisfaction with their life, encompassing various aspects like health, relationships, and environment
EXPLAIN
How is quality of life measured?
Administering self-report questionaires to be compared against the general population
SF-36 is a common survey that is used
EXPLAIN
What are some of the benefits to studying quality of life?
- Improves our understanding of how illness affects people’s life
- Provides information about types of problems that commonly come up with certain conditions
- Helps assess the impact of treatments and compare therapies
- Helps determine the best possible care plan for the specific patient
LIST
What are some possible responses to chronic illness?
- Denial
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Benefit finding
LIST
What are the 5 coping strategies mentioned in a study on cancer patients?
- Social support
- Distancing
- Positive focus
- Cognitive Escape
- Behavioural avoidance
LIST
What are the 4 types of coping?
- Avoidant Coping
- Active Coping
- Adaptive Coping
- Flexible Coping
LIST
What are some impacts chronic illness can have on work life?
- Issues with fatigue
- Need to accomodations in the workplace
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Mental health challenges
DEFINE
Psychotherapeutic Intervention
a type of treatment that focuses on addressing mental health concerns and emotional challenges through verbal communication and interaction between a therapist and a patient.
EXPLAIN
What is the difference between medical and Psychiatric psychotherapy?
Medical psychotherapy tends to be more periodic in use as patients may only need it during more challenging periods of their treatment, it is also more of a collabratory effort between the psychologist and doctor as a full understanding of a patients treatment and condition is vital to successful psychotherapy
