Lecture 1 Flashcards
BHC role
1) assist pt when habits, bx, stress, worry, emotional concerns re. physical or other life problems interfere with overall health
2) team member (PCP, etc.) to evaluate mind-body-behavior connection and to provide brief, solution-focused interventions
3) be a generalist
4) focus on pt self-care, symptom reduction and functional improvement
T.E.A.M.S
T: teamwork- clear, effective communication w/ pt, family, professionals
E: evidence-based approaches
A: attention to affect
M: mindfulness- promote pt and professionals
S: systemic perspective- look holistically
7-step problem-solving model
- ) Specifically define the problem
- ) Brainstorm possible solutions without being critical
- ) Critically evaluate each possible solution, discarding those that aren’t feasible using pro and con list
- ) Select the best option
- ) Implement the chosen solution
- ) Assess the outcome
- ) Fine tune the solution if necessary and monitor
5 A’s
“Can be applied to “any patient in any clinic with any problem”
Assess – gather info
Advise – specific personalized options
Agree – collaboratively select goals
Assist – provide info, teach, problem solve barriers
Arrange – specific plans for follow-up
5 A’s for initial consultation
- ) Intro to BHC service (1-2 minutes)
- ) Identifying/Clarifying consultation problem (10-60 seconds)
- ) Conducting a functional assessment of the problem (12-15 minutes)
- ) Summarizing your understanding of the problem (1-2 minutes)
- ) Listing possible change plan options (selling it: 1-2 minutes)
- ) Starting a change plan (5-10 minutes)
skills of primary care psychologist
- ) patient care skills (assessment, intervention, prevention, change, collaboration across team)
- ) promote well-being of other team members
functional assessment of the problem
1.) Nature of the Referral Problem
“Do you see depression as the main problem or is it something else?”
2.) Duration
“How long have you been feeling this way?” “Has it been longer than 2 weeks?” “How many months has it been?”
3.) Triggering Events
“Was there anything going on in your life at the time or was it out of the blue?”
4.) Frequency and Intensity of the Problem
“How often do you feel depressed?” “On a scale of 1-10, how intense or disruptive is your depression?”
overarching principles for primary care psychology
- ) agency (assumption that one can make effective, personal choices when necessary)
- ) communion (strengthening emotional and spiritual bonds that can be frayed by illness, disability, and family and social problems)
differences between BHC and MHC
BHC builds on PCP interventions, teaches PCP MH skills, holds a secondary role
benefits of integrated BHC
- ) immediate access
- ) improved recognition of behavioral health needs
- ) improved collaborative care and management of pts with psychosocial issues in primary care
- ) prevention of more serious MH disorders through early recognition/intervention
- ) easy transfer of treatments into PCP setting
Tobacco use strategies
- behavior change interventions (set a date to quit, talk about physical/psychological factors, prepare surroundings–tell someone, remove stimuli)
- pharmacological agents (patches, gum, nasal spray)
- establish pattern of use
- establish a history of prior cessation attempts
Overweight & obesity strategies
- self-monitoring (physical activity, food intake, weight)
- behavior change planning
Ex. slowing eating rate, eat on a schedule, do nothing else while eating, shop for food with a list and when satiated, accessibility of healthy vs. unhealthy food, - when eating out:
Ex. plan meal, share meal, don’t overindulge, don’t deprive - calorie education
Increasing physical activity
- check with PCP
- have fun w/ activity
- set goals
- start slow, work up
- track progress
- have a plan B for vacations, bad weather, holidays
- reward yourself
Diabetes types
type 1 - autoimmune destruction of beta cells (typical development in childhood, 5% of cases)
type 2 - develops based on lifestyle (managed through behavioral interventions
gestational - develops during pregnancy due to glucose intolerance
other type - genetics, surgery, meds
biopsychosocial model of type 2 diabetes
PHYSICAL
hypoglycemia (blood sugar lower than 60mg)
- symptoms: increased heart rate, headaches, hunger, shakiness, sweating, decreased concentration, mood changes, confusion
hyperglycemia (blood sugar higher than 140mg)
- symptoms: increased thirst, increased urine frequency, causes micro and microvascular problems (stroke, blindness, amputation, neuropathy, kidney issues)
EMOTIONAL
- bidirectional relationship between diabetes and depressions
BEHAVIORAL
-dietary habits, physical activity, med adherence
SOCIAL
-job, finances, friends
Assessment in Diabetes
PHYSICAL
-HTN, obesity, A1C levels less than 7%, frequency of hypo/hyperglycemic response
EMOTIONAL/COGNITIVE
- anxiety, depression, etc.
- How have these emotional experiences impacted your ability to care for yourself and diabetes?
- Do you find yourself avoiding checking your blood sugar?
BEHAVIORAL
- eating patterns (carbs, fats, time eating)
- physical activity
- med adherences
- foot/eye care
ENVIRONMENT
- quality of social, work
- understand PCP rec?
Assessment in COPD
PHYSICAL
- figure out cause (air, cigs, genetics)
- treat w/ meds (anti-inflammatory for short-term)
EMOTIONAL/COG
anxiety/depression associated w/ poorer COPD prognosis
BEHAVIORAL
smoking cessation-slows progression of the disease
-physical activity (must be gradual)
ENVIRONMENTAL
air pollutants, gases, fumes, dust