HALLUCINATIONS

Question 1

What are hallucinations?

Answer 1

It is a perception of a sensation when none exits.

Question 2

Types of hallucinations

Answer 2

Visual (Seeing)
Olfactory (Smell)
Auditory (Hear)
Kinesthetic (Sensation in phantom limb)
Haptic (Touch)
Gustatory (Taste)

Question 3

Causes of hallucinations

Answer 3

Side effects of medication
Toxic substances
Endocrine abnormality

Question 4

Four factor model

Answer 4

Stressful event
Environmental simulation
Genetic disposition
Reinforcement

Question 5

Treatment

Answer 5

Antipsychotic medication
Self control mechanisms

Question 6

Treatment by OT

Answer 6

Self-instruction plans of action during an episode.
Control environmental stimulation.
On the spot handling
Constructive activities to reduce psychotic episodes.

Question 7

Assessment

Answer 7

History
Observations
Interview

Question 8

Handling

Answer 8

Accept the client’s reality.
Do not try and change belief system.
Don’t argue with client that it is not real.
Don’t enter into and join the hallucination.

Question 9

Self-control mechanisms

Answer 9

Making positive statements to oneself if voices say derogatory things to client.
Relaxation, exercise and recreational activities
Humming, earplugs to cope with auditory hallucinations.