PSYC 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Pattern Theory, Posterior Grey Column
25 Jun 2018
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LECTURE 11 – June 25 th
Coping with Chronic Disease
Illnesses that are prolonged, do not resolve spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely.
Leading causes of disability (13 to 37% over age 65)
75% of healthcare costs
Variables affecting diagnosis:
Rapidity of onset
Degree of ambiguity in symptom presentation
Level of life threat
Prominence pain
Disease course / with or without remission
Degree of daily life disruption
Treatment effectiveness
Psychological issues: e.g., when does one stop being a ‘cancer patient’
oE.g., Treatment completed
oE.g., Disease free for 5 years
oE.g., No detectable cancer is present
Require Adjustment:
1) In multiple life dimensions (work, family)
2) Positive and negative indicators of adjustment
3) Not static
Salient factor in adjustment:
1) Keep distress within manageable limits
a. 1-10 how is your anxiety, how can we achieve your goals
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Document Summary
Illnesses that are prolonged, do not resolve spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely. Leading causes of disability (13 to 37% over age 65) Disease course / with or without remission. Psychological issues: e. g. , when does one stop being a cancer patient": e. g. , treatment completed, e. g. , disease free for 5 years, e. g. , no detectable cancer is present. In multiple life dimensions (work, family: positive and negative indicators of adjustment, not static. Salient factor in adjustment: keep distress within manageable limits, 1-10 how is your anxiety, how can we achieve your goals, maintain a sense of personal wealth, restore relations with significant people, dig deep, listen, just show up. Increase likelihood of achieving a socially acceptable and valued standing or situation. Secondarily including: manage pain, maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, measure accompanying mental health issues / disorders. Symptoms of positive adjustment: positive morale (but depression can still be present, not only focusing on pathology.
