Lecture 9 Flashcards
What percentage of Canadian adults have at least one chronic condition?
44% of adults (20+).
Which chronic condition is most prevalent in Canada?
Hypertension (25%).
What are common emotional reactions to a chronic illness diagnosis?
Shock, denial, anxiety, and anger.
What is the focus of emotion-focused coping during the initial stages?
Managing emotional distress rather than directly addressing the problem.
What are the two types of adaptive tasks in coping with chronic illness?
- Tasks related to illness or treatment (e.g., managing symptoms).
- Tasks related to psychosocial functioning (e.g., maintaining relationships, positive outlook).
Example: A cancer patient learning to manage chemotherapy side effects while maintaining a positive self-image.
What are examples of maladaptive coping strategies?
Rumination, interpersonal withdrawal, and denial.
Example: A patient avoiding medical appointments to escape anxiety about their condition.
How is QoL evaluated in chronic illness?
Through subjective health surveys and satisfaction with life scales. (self-report)
Is subjective health consistent with objective measures?
Yes, subjective health correlates with disease prevalence and predicts mortality better than objective indices.
Example: Self-rated poor health predicts higher mortality rates, even if clinical measures appear normal.
What are benefits of cancer support groups?
Improved mood, reduced uncertainty, better self-esteem, and enhanced coping skills.
Example: Breast cancer patients in support groups often report a higher quality of life.
What are common stressors for caregivers?
Lack of time for self-care, disrupted sleep, and poor stress management.
What are benefits of caregiving?
Providing a sense of purpose, strengthening family bonds, and rewarding accomplishments.
Example: A caregiver feeling fulfilled after helping their parent recover from surgery.
How does denial differ in terminal illness compared to chronic illness?
Denial is more common in early stages of terminal illness and may hinder acceptance.
Why is acceptance important in terminal illness?
It helps both patients and families cope emotionally and prepare for the future.
Example: A terminal cancer patient choosing palliative care reflects acceptance.
Neuraligia VS Causalgia
Neuralgia is a shooting or stabbing pain along a nerve and a result of past infection, etc. It is usually triggered by an innoculous stimuli rather than noixous ones (ie cotton ball rather than pin prick)
Causalgia is a result of past injury ie gunshot. It is an intense burning sensation triggered by minor stimuli such as a puff of air or clothing touvching ht area
