week 8 college c17

Question 1

What are the four main types of Quality of Life (QOL) Interventions?

Answer 1

• Physical training programs
• Stress management programs
• Social support interventions
• Palliative care.

Question 2

in the cubical model for classifying psychosocial interventions in chronic disease we can distinghuis. which two aims, three levels, two channels?

Answer 2

Question 3

what is the difference between indirect and direct channels in this context?

Answer 3

direct: psychologist gives supervision
indirect: not supervised.

Question 4

What are the three primary focuses of QOL interventions?

Answer 4

(a) Reducing stress
(b) Reducing pain
(c) Addressing problems related to the performance of everyday activities, including physical, emotional, or social limitations.

Question 5

What is ‘the Hook intervention’ in the context of stress management interventions?

Answer 5

The Hook is an example of a stress management intervention that focuses exclusively on cognitive restructuring. It aims to help post-MI (Myocardial Infarction) patients gain control over their emotional reactivity to daily stressors by promoting a shift in basic beliefs and attitudes.

Question 6

what are the five stress management intervention techniques mentioned?

Answer 6

Question 7

how does the HOOK technique work in three steps?

Answer 7

Question 8

how can Self-reinforcement, stimulus control and behavioral contracting be used to increase self-management?

Answer 8

Question 9

How can self-monitoring, goal setting and shaping be used to increase self-management?

Answer 9

Question 10

How are the ‘Heart and Health’ program sessions structured?

Answer 10

Each session has two parts: the first is informational with a cardiac rehabilitation team member addressing specific topics, and the second focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to replace irrational thoughts with rational ones regarding personal rehabilitation goals, such as physical activity and MI recurrence.

Question 11

What is ‘Social Engineering’ in chronic disease management?

Answer 11

‘Social Engineering’ involves modifying the home, work, or leisure environments to facilitate a patient's daily functioning. For example, for an RA patient, this could mean adjusting the height of furniture or making the home wheelchair-accessible.

Question 12

What are indirect interventions in chronic disease management?

Answer 12

Indirect interventions can be delivered byvarious health care professionals, laypersons, or through self-help resources such as manuals and online platforms, aiming to support patient self-management and empowerment.`

Question 13

What are the benefits of interventions by trained lay people and what is their effectiveness dependent on?

Answer 13

Interventions by trained lay people have shown positive effects on pain control, functional limitations, and psychological distress in chronic disease management. Their effectiveness relies on thorough training and close supervision of the participating volunteers.

Question 14

How are psychological interventions for chronic disease categorized and what are their impacts?

Answer 14

two types: those aimed at restoring/improving Quality of Life (QOL) and those aimed at improving self-management. Interventions focusing on QOL impact self-management and health status, while those focusing on self-management have an impact on QOL.

Question 15

Why is information provision helpfull in reducing stress?

Answer 15

it can relieve anxiety and worry and increase self-efficacy

Question 16

which four cognitive behavioural interventions can help reduce anxiety in chronically ill patients?

Answer 16

problem solving, congitive restructuring, relaxation and mindfullness

Question 17

On which two aspects are support groups helpfull in patients with chronic illnesses?

Answer 17

less suppression of negative emotions and less antisocial behaviour.