Define Disease
Biological/ physiologically based
Define illness
Human experience of ill health [objective and subjective]
As well as the biological aspects what must a medical model also take into account?
the patient social context and the health care system
What does the psychological aspect of the biopsychosocial model focus on?
- learning
- memory
- attitudes/ beliefs
- past experiences
- expectations of future experiences
- personality
- behaviours
- coping skills
What does the biological aspect of the biopsychosocial model focus on?
- genetic vulnerability
- sex
- immune function
- stress reactivity
- impairments
- neurochemistry
- medication effects
- environment interactions
What does the social aspect of the biopsychosocial model focus on?
- social supports
- family background
- cultural traditions
- socioeconomic situation
- education
Do all aspects always contribute equally to the biopsychosocial model?
No, it is more of a fluid framework and the components are rarely equal contributors. Priorities shift based on what is most important right now
What are the stages of the common sense model?
- situational stimuli
- illness representation
- coping strategies
- outcomes
- coping appraisal
What does situational stimuli from the CSM focus on?
where the information was obtained
What does illness representation from the CSM focus on?
What is believed, expected or felt
What does coping strategies from the CSM focus on?
How do I manage
What does outcomes from the CSM focus on?
what impact is it having
What does coping appraisal from the CSM focus on?
is it working?
What are some examples of situational stimuli?
expert sources, past experiences and symptoms
What are some examples of illness represntations?
identity, consequences, causes, timeline, control, coherence
What are some examples of coping strategies?
avoidance, cognitive, reappraisal, emotion venting, problem focussed coping, seeking social support
What are example of outcomes?
progress of illness physically or socially, distress and psychological wellbeing
What is an example of a coping appraisal?
Evaluation of impact of coping strategies on illness outcomes
