Coping with Chronic Illness Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Lazarus’ Transactional Model of Stress
A
Primary Appraisal
- is this stressful?
Secondary Appraisal - can I cope with this?
2
Q
What is problem focussed coping? Give examples
A
Take action to reduce demands of stressor
- Or to increases resources able to manage it
e. g. revision plan, setting agenda, studying for extra qualifications to enable career change, counselling for failing relationship
3
Q
What is emtotion focused coping?
A
attempts to manage the emotions caused by stress
- seeking emotional support
- denial
- distraction
- venting anger
- exercise
- alcohol/drugs
- humour
- suicide
4
Q
Coping is context dependent and dynamic
A
- is it a practical solution
- times/resources/moneu available
- personality
5
Q
What are the characteristics of Type A behaviours
A
- think of, or doing, two things at once,
- hurrying the speech of others
- unduly irritated by questes
- knee jigging or finger tapping
- playing every game to win
- frequent use of obscenities
- ipatientct when watching someone else doing sometihng
- eating and speaking very fast
6
Q
What are the characteristics of Type C personally
A
- cooperative and appeasing
- compliant and passive
- stoic
- unassertive and selfsacrificing
- tend to inhibit negative emotions e.g. anger
7
Q
High N personaily
A
- worrying
- negative outlook
- introspective
- low self-concept
- social anxiety
8
Q
How does stress cause illness?
A
- prolonged interaction between physio/bio/psychological factors
- atherosclerosis
- essential hypertension
- stress also changes behaviour
- smoking, alcohol, get, exercise, accidents
9
Q
What are the impacts of chronic illness on a person?
A
- emotional distress
- restriction and disruptions to normal life
- learning how to manage the illness
- new tasks
- changing risk factors to help prevent progression
- side effects of treatment
- loss of self
10
Q
What is the impact of chronic illness on families?
A
- community care increases pressure on families
- physical, psychological, social, financial consequence of informal caring
- objective, subjective burden
- caregivers ness are often given low priority
11
Q
How can healthcare professionals aid stress management?
A
- information provision
- social support
- self-management training
- stress management training
- psychotropic medication
- CBT
12
Q
What are the aims of coping interventions?
A
- reduce distress
- help to manage illness effectively
- minimise impact of illness on daily life
- prevent progression and minimise risk of further health problems
- each intervention may have multiple benefits
