Psychology of Chronic Illness

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  • Created on: 30-03-21 14:18
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  • Psychology of Chronic Illness
    • Initial Responce
      • Emotional distress and crisis usually stops after 1 year
      • Stunned and bewildered
      • Depression and anxiety
      • Feel detatched, seek support
    • Psychological Adjustment
      • Uncertainty about future
      • Changing plans
      • Vulnerability
      • Change identity and self-esteem
    • The Impact of Depression
      • Increased risk of dying
      • Impacts clinical progression of disease
      • Significantly less recovery
      • Reduces motivation to access medical care
      • Reduces quality of life
    • Coping
      • Cognitive Appraisal
        • Percieved tratment and resources
      • Adaptive Tasks
        • Coping with symptoms and psychological aspects
      • Coping Skills
        • Denying, avoiding, guilt and acceptance
    • Long term adaptations
      • Appropriate illness management
      • Treatment adherence
        • Lack of understanding
        • Confusion
        • Forgetting - stressed and anxious
        • Mobility and accessability
        • Percieve self as well
        • Believe medication causes side effects
    • Necessity-Concerns framework
      • Don't believe medications make them better
      • Worried about dependancy

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