PSYCH 4531 Study Guide - Posttraumatic Growth, Menopause, Palliative Care
Document Summary
What is quality of life: physical functioning, psychological status social functioning, pain status, symptoms & side effects of treatment, interference with activities of daily living. Impact on family: significant others may be distressed by the loved one"s condition. Increased appreciation and inspiration to take action now instead of postponing it. Improving coping: parents, self-care, school attendance, reasonable physical activity, what are psychological interventions to help those with chronic illness, pharmacological, antidepressants used to treat depression. Family support: enhances patients physical/emotional functioning, promotes adherence to treatment. Chapter 12: death & dying: what happens when we die, pre-active phase. Increased restlessness, agitation, can"t stay content in one position, patient. Exam #3 study guide states he/she is dying: active phase. Am"s have higher rates of hypertension than lighter skinned af. In general: low-sodium diet, reduction of alcohol, weight reduction in overweight patients, exercise, caffeine restriction, behavioral, relaxation, stress/anger management, exercise.
