Common-sense Model Of Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What essentially is the common sense model?
A
Problem solver is trying to make sense of health threat (interpretation)
Methods are selected to deal with threat (coping)
Effectiveness of the individual’s actions in coping are evaluated (appraisal)
2
Q
What’s included in illness representations?
A
Identity
Cause
Timeline
Consequences
Control
3
Q
Why are illness beliefs useful?
A
UnderstandProvide patients with framework for coping with and understanding their illness
4
Q
What can beliefs about prescribed medicines be grouped under?
A
Necessity - personal need for treatment
Concerns - about negative effects of treatment
