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Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare, 2/E
Meredith E. Drench, Ph.D., PT, Adaptive Health Associates
Nancy Sharby, Northeastern University
Ann Noonan, Northeastern University
Susan Ventura, Northeastern University

ISBN-10: 0131716743
ISBN-13: 9780131716742

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 384 pp
Published: 01/18/2006

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This text is based on the belief that an understanding of the psychococial aspects of health care optimizes therapeutic outcomes.   Comprehensive in scope, Drench addresses a variety of psychosocial topics involving individuals affected by pathology, impairment, functional limitation and/or disability.  It addresses very real issues in today's health care environment, acknowledging time as well as other constraints, and describes recommended roles and intervention strategies for care providers.  It is intended for students and professionals within all health care professions.

 

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  • NEW! - Case Studies provide context for investigating concepts introduced in each chapter.

 

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  • Real-life student journals entries to assist readers, from multiple disciplines, in understanding psychosocial aspects of health care.

 

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PART I Understanding Client-Professional Relationships

 

Ch. 1 Recognizing Beliefs and Values

Understanding Values
Attitudes and Behavior
Stigma and Prejudice in Health Care Delivery
Becoming Competent, Unbiased Health Care Practitioners
Cross-Professional Values and Biases
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

Ch. 2 Communication 25

Elements of Effective Communication
Developing Practitioner–Client Rapport
Mindfulness: Being Present In The Moment
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Written Communication
Grasping the True Meaning of What the Client is Saying
Using Humor to Communicate
Barriers to Effective Communication
Conflict
Strategies to Manage Conflict

Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References


Ch. 3 Cultural Aspects of Therapeutic Care

Race, Ethnicity and Culture

Contents
Subcultures
Worldview
Explanatory Models of Health and Illness
Health Beliefs and Practices
The Culture of Medicine
Barriers to Effective Cross-Cultural Health Care
Creating Solutions to Cross-Cultural Health Care
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 4 Understanding Family Needs, Roles, and Responsibilities 81

 

Family Systems
Caregiver Needs
Developing Caregiver Skills
Roles and Responsibilities Within the Family System
Caregiver Burden
Caring for the Caregiver
Relationships Between Professional and Family Caregivers
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Part II Goal-Setting: Client–Professional

 

Ch. 5 Client Rights and Provider Responsibilities

The Health Care System
Health and Quality of Life
Quality of Life Assessment
Disablement
The Client-Provider Relationship
Provider Responsibilities
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 6 Motivation and Adherence

Factors Affecting Motivation
Role of Health Care Providers in Promoting Motivation and Adherence
Strategies to Enhance Motivation and Adherence
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 7 Collaborative Treatment-Planning

Collaboration
Barriers to Collaboration
Strategies for Improving Collaboration
Modifying Health Behaviors
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

CH. 8 The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

Holism
Spirituality
Ancient Insights and Modern Practices
Mind-Body-Spirit
Psychoneuroimmunology
Pulling it all together
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Part III Changing Perspectives  

 

Ch. 9 Body Image and Self-Concept

Sudden Onset Versus Chronic or Progressive Course
The Meaning of Physical Change
Factors That Influence How a Person Responds to Changes in Body Image
Responding to Changes in Body Image from Disease and Injury
Strategies for Adapting and Accepting Changes in Body Image
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 10 Condition-Specific Characteristics

Congenital and Perinatal Conditions
Sudden-Onset Disability
Acute or Rapidly Progressive Diseases

Age-Related Disability
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 11 Sexuality

Sexual Development
Clinical Interventions
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Part IV The Continuum of Loss, Grief, and Adjustment

 

Ch. 12 Loss

Loss is a “Four Letter Word”
Loss for the Personal Caregiver
Loss for the Health Care Professional

Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 13 Grief

Types of Grief
Grieving Behavior
Conceptual Models of Grieving
Grief Outcomes
Chronic Sorrow
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 14 Adjustment

Coping Behavior
Psychosocial Adaptation Strategies
Implications for Health Providers
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

 

Part V Responses to Illness and Disability


Ch. 15 Chronic Illness

Chronic Health Problems
Disease Versus Illness
Chronic Pain
Permanent Disability
Malingering
Conversion Disorder
Therapeutic Interventions
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 16 Psychiatric Disorders

Depression
Bipolar Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Implications for Health Care Professionals
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

Ch. 17 Destructive Behaviors

Family Violence and Abuse
Substance Use Disorders
Eating Disorders
Self-Injurious Behavior
Summary
Reflective Questions

Case Study
References

 

    For courses in Psychosocial Aspects of Illness/Disability, Social Psychology of Disability and Rehabilitation, Chronic Illness, and Rehabilitation Psychology in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other health care programs.

    Comprehensive in scope and depth, evidence-based, and current, this text addresses a variety of integrated psychosocial topics involving patients/clients, families, and other caregivers affected by pathology, impairment, functional limitation, and/or disability due to injury or acute or chronic illness. Reality-based and practical in approach, it addresses very real issues in today's health care, acknowledging time as well as other constraints, and describes recommended roles and intervention strategies for care providers. Reader-friendly and thought-provoking, the text features an abundance of real-life student journal entries, case studies and examples, and reflective questions.

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