PSYC 2301 Study Guide - Vocational Rehabilitation
Document Summary
The importance of self management by those with chronic illness is a central concept that is very important in rehabilitation. Self management: refers to involvement of the patient in all aspects of a chronic illness and its implications, including medical management, changes in social and vocational roles and coping. One of the most important aspects of qol is the person"s own perception of their own quality of life. Self reports are the best predictors of mortality, far beyond medical and psychological factors. Stress worsens the symptoms and leads to many chronic illnesses, and since depression and anxiety are common consequences of stress, reducing stress can help manage the chronic illness. These findings show us the foregrounds of what makes qol such a multifaceted area that involves more than just health. Quality of life: several different components such as physical functioning, psychological status, social functioning, and disease or treatment related symptoms.
