Support Flashcards
Disease
Abnormal condition affecting an organism. Could be due to infection, degeneration of tissue, injury/trauma, toxic expose, development of cancer
Illness
Refers to the feelings that might come w having a disease. Feelings like pain, fatigue, weakness, discomfort, distress, confusion etc. The reason people seek healthcare and the way people measure their success with treatment.
Sickness
Is a social identity. It is poor health or health problems of an individual. Usually applied if people miss work / cannot function normally in society (sick-leave) sick role
Somatoform disease
Physical symptoms, but no organic cause that can be detected through medical examination
Hypochondria
Someone thinks that he has a disease when he does not.
Disability
Is an umbrella term for impairment, activity limitations and participation restrictions
Impairment
Problem in body function or structure
Activity limitation
Difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action
Particitpation restriction
A problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations.
Determinants of the illness
- Factors influencing process of being ill
2. Attitude towards disorder
What are the factors influencing the process of being ill?
age (limit disease) , gender ( women react faster) , income and social status(lower social status= greater acceptance of dx, higher status= more knowledge) , culture, personality and emotional factors
Attitude towards the disease
- Perception of the illness as a challenge
- Perception of the illness as a threat (rejection, angry, refuse of treatment)
- Perception of the illness as punishment (passivity, reluctance to tx)
- Perception of the illness as a relief (i need rest)
- Perception of the illness as an eye opening experience (eager to cooperate w doctor)
Good health is a major resource for…
Social, economic and personal development and an important dimension of quality of life
Social support
A network of family friends, neighbors, community members that is available in times of need to give psychological, physical and financial help. Support / protect citizens during various life changes that can affect their health.
What are the normal life changes that might require social support?
- Having and raising a child
- Attaining education
- Seeking housing
- Reaching retirement
Unexpected life events that might need social support
- Unemployment
- Mental and psychological illness
- Accident
Unexpected life events affect health through ..
Economic insecurity and psychological stress
What are the types of social support?
- Emotional
- Esteem
- Network
- Informational
- Tangible
Emotional support
Communication that meets an individuals emotional or affective needs
Esteem support
Communication that bolsters an individuals self-esteem or beliefs in their ability to handle a problem or perform a needed task “i know you can do it bc you’re alway good at..”
Network support
Communication that reminds people that they are not alone in whatever situation they are facing
Informational support
Communication providing useful or needed information
Tangible support
Any physical assistance provided by others, making a meal og driving.
Family support
- Lessen the chance that one will become sick or die from heart disease
- People w/o strong social support are 50% more likely to die from illness than those who had such support
- Important for those w chronic disease
- Will help patient to adhere to medical regimen
How does family support help patient to adhere to medical regimen?
- Keep apointments
- Monitoring blood sugar and BP
- Take medicine
- Get regular exercise
- Eat healthier foods
How does family support provide practical support?
Help with ride to doctor or pharmacy. Going to the supermarket. Childcare during healthcare
What is social safety?
1) Unemployment insurance 2) Social assistance 3) Sick leave 4) Disability benefits 5) Retirement pension 6) Childcare 7) Health services and social service 8) Home care services
How is health care system a source of support
- Helping patient and their loved ones deal w Dx
- Supporting pat ++ in making informed choices about care
- Providing Tx
- Assisting pat in accessing community resources
- Helping pat navigate the healthcare system
What are the determinants of illness?
Socioeconomic position, cultural background, personality, social supprt
Characteristics of the discipline of general practice/FM
- Normally the point of first medical contact within the health care system
- Develops a person-centered approach, oriented to the individual his /her family and their community
- Mx simultaneously both acute and chronic health problems of individual patients
As doctors we should treat..
Both illness and disease
