PSYC 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Chronic Condition, Tinnitus, Terminal Illness
20 Nov 2015
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November 11 th lecture: chronic and terminal illness. Chronic refers to the duration of the disease/illness. Has a long term effect on your body. Ranges from relatively mild to severe (life threatening) You may be born with this or develop later in life. Previous injury or prolonged strain (lower back pain, tinnitus) 58% of the population has a chronic condition. Assessments gauge the extent to which normal life activities have been compromised. Allows for a comparative analysis across conditions between countries. Who also developed an assessment tool in 1991 named whoqol- Physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Characteristics of the illness (acute phase vs. symptom-free or managed phases) Acute changes in symptoms (progression of the illness, flare ups) Age-related changes over time (elderly vs. patients under 35 years) Culture (impact on how people experience common illness) Denial: helps patient control emotional reactions, may interfere with treatment.
