Psych of Chronic Illness

Question 1

T/F We are getting to the point where the number of people>65 yo will exceed the # of children

Answer 1

T

Question 2

What is the goal of geriatrics?

Answer 2

compression of morbidity, delay the time for onset of chronic illness

Question 3

T/F Runners (long distance) who are elderly have more joint injuries and lower QOL & higher mortality.

Answer 3

False. Liver longer & healthier.

Question 4

What are some of the aspects of the behavioral health model?

Answer 4

• -behavior (observable & private)
• -human affect, cognition, behavior are unique!
• -context of behaviors (personal hx, current circumstances)

Question 5

How do you change someone’s behavior?

Answer 5

1. manipulate their circumstances
2. change the pt’s behavioral repertoire
3. change consequences

Question 6

Which behaviors are essential?

Answer 6

1. emotional regulation skills
2. effective problem solving skills
3. relaxation skills: chilling, having fun
4. acceptance of what cannot be changed
5. social engagement

Question 7

T/F Loss of social support raises risk of mortality.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Other important factors for QOL?

Answer 8

Spirituality
Sleeping Well
Exercise

Question 9

Spirituality/religion health outcomes?

Answer 9

reduced onset of physical illness
longer life
recovery from physical illness
MOA: higher rates of healthy behaviors, social support, sense of coherence of meaning

Question 10

T/F Regardless of the medical reality, those elderly patients who identify their health as better do better.

Answer 10

T