illness and illness behavior, impact on patient& family
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ILLNESS AND ILLNESS BEHAVIOUR
INTRODUCTION
Illness : An illness is the response ,the person has
to disease .
It is an abnormal process in which the persons
level of functioning is changed compared with a
previous level.
Persons physical ,emotional, intellectual , social,
developmental or spiritual functioning is
diminished.
Illness is highly subjective ; only the individual
person can say he or she is ill.
ILLNESS BEHAVIOR
A coping mechanism , involves ways
individual describes ,monitor ,interpret their
symptoms ,take remedial actions , and the use of
health care system.
DETERMINANTS OF ILLNESS BEHAVIOR
Recognisability of illness symptoms.
The extent the person perceives symptoms as serious.
Information, knowledge and cultural assumption.
Disruption in family work and social activity.
Frequency of appearance.
Toleration level.
Physical proximity of treatment resources
STAGES OF ILLNESS BEHAVIOUR
Edward suchman (1972) identified stages of illness
behavior.
SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCE
Awareness of physical changes.
Pain, rashes and lump etc
ASSUMPTION OF SICK ROLE
Accept sick role and seek confirmation
Self treatment
Excuses
Emotional responses
Illness persist seek professional help
MEDICAL CARE CONTACT
Seek professional advice
Accept or deny diagnosis
Follow the treatment plan
DEPENDENT CLIENT ROLE
Dependent for professional help.
Accept their dependence on the primary care
provider.
RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
Relinquish the dependent role
Resume former roles and responsibilities.
Acute illness (short term) – recovery fast
Chronic illness (Long term) s– recovery difficult
IMPACT OF ILLNESS ON
PATIENT AND FAMILY
IMPACT ON THE CLIENT
EXPERIENCE BEHAVIORAL AND
EMOTIONAL CHANGES
CHANGES IN SELF CONCEPT
Loss of self esteem
Loss of self concept
Diet Activity
Exercise Rest and sleep
CHANGES IN LIFE STYLE
IMPACT ON THE FAMILY
FACTORS :-
Member of the family who is ill.
Seriousness and length of illness
Cultural and social customs the family follows
Role changes.
Task reassigned and increased demands on time.
Stress.
Financial problems.
Loneliness.
Change in social customs.
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