Psychologists promote biopsychosocial health for families.

2004 ◽  
pp. 49-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan H. McDaniel ◽  
Suzanne Bennett Johnson ◽  
Samuel F. Sears
Keyword(s):  
Biopsychosocial Health

scholarly journals The perception of biopsychosocial impacts of COVID-19 during lockdown restrictions over time in the UK – a mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Special2) ◽  
pp. 402-414
Author(s):  
Samuel Grimwood ◽  
Kaz Stuart ◽  
Ruth Browning ◽  
Elaine Bidmead ◽  
Thea Winn-Reed
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Biological Domain ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Integrated Recovery ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the health of individuals physically, mentally, and socially. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of this impact across the pandemic from a biopsychosocial stance. Methods: A survey created by the research team was employed between November 2020 and February 2021 across social media, relevant organizations, and networks. The survey incorporated 5-time points across the different stages of the pandemic, covering biological, psychological, and social. There were 5 items for each survey (Very Positive affect to Very Negative affect), and analysis was undertaken using SPSS version 16. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric Friedman and Wilcoxon Tests, as well as correlations between the three domains, were implemented. Results: This study included 164 participants (77.0% female and 35.0% male) across 24 out of 38 counties in the UK. The impact of COVID-19 on biological domain was significant across the five data points χ2(4) = 63.99, p < 0.001, psychological χ2(4) = 118.939, p <0.001 and socially χ2(4) = 186.43, p <0.001. Between the 5 data points, 4 out of 5 had a negative impact, however between the first stage of lockdown and the easing of restrictions, findings for biological (Z=-2.35, p <0.05), psychological (Z=-6.61, p < 0.001), and socially (Z = -8.61, p <0.001) were positive. Negative correlations between the three domains across the pandemic are apparent, but in later stages, the biological domain had a positive correlation r = 0.52, p < 0.001. Conclusion: The data shows a negative impact from the self-reported perception of wellbeing from a biopsychosocial stance over time, as well as perceiving the three domains to interact negatively. To address these biopsychosocial issues, the research implies a place-based integrated recovery effort is needed, addressing biological, psychological, and social issues simultaneously. Further research should investigate biopsychosocial health among a more generalizable population.

Yoga and Polyvagal Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 391-409
Author(s):  
Marlysa Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Polyvagal Theory ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Behavioral States ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health

This chapter explores yoga as a salutogenic intervention supportive of eudaimonic well-being with its wide-spread health effects for various patient populations. Autonomic nervous system regulation and resilience are considered as important meditators for the promotion of biopsychosocial health. Polyvagal theory offers a novel perspective on how underlying neural platforms support combined physiological, psychological, and behavioral states—inclusive of eudaimonic well-being. This chapter describes the convergence of neurophysiological ideas of neuroception, interoception, and neural platforms with yoga foundational concepts such as discriminative wisdom and the gunas. This translatory language of eudaimonic well-being and polyvagal theory offers a framework for yoga to be understood and integrated into current healthcare and research contexts while maintaining its unique perspective and foundational wisdom.

Positive Psychology and Health: Situational Dependence and Personal Striving

Beyond Coping ◽  
2002 ◽  
pp. 107-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Hierarchy Of Needs ◽  
Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs ◽  
History Of ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Maslow’S Hierarchy Of Needs

Chapter 6 explores positive psychology and health in the context of situational dependence and personal striving. It includes a history of positive psychology, and relates Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to biopsychosocial health. The chapter discusses categories of coping strategies and strategies that reduce the impact of threats to health (such as unemployment, restructuring changes) as well as mediators (self-efficacy, goals, and optimism).

scholarly journals Cohort profile: The prospective study on Chinese elderly with multimorbidity in primary care in Hong Kong

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e027279
Author(s):  
Dexing Zhang ◽  
Regina Wing Shan Sit ◽  
Carmen Wong ◽  
Dan Zou ◽  
Stewart W Mercer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Daycare Centre ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health ◽  
Health Profiles

PurposeThis is an ongoing prospective cohort aiming to examine the biopsychosocial health profiles and predictors of health outcomes of older patients with multimorbidity in primary care in Hong Kong.ParticipantsFrom April 2016 to October 2017, 1077 patients aged 60+ years with at least two chronic diseases were recruited in four public primary care clinics in the New Territories East Region of Hong Kong.Findings to dateAfter weighting, the patients had 4.1 (1.8) chronic conditions and 2.5 (1.9) medications on average; 37% forgot taking medication sometimes; 71% rated their health as fair or poor; 17% were frail; 73% reported one (21%) or two or more (52%) body pain areas; 62% were overweight/obese; 23% reported chewing difficulty, 18% reported incontinence; 36% had current stage 1/2 hypertension; 38% had handgrip strength below the cut-off; 10% screened positive in sarcopenia; 17% had mild or severer cognitive impairment; 17% had mild to severe depression; 16% had mild to severe anxiety; 50% had subthreshold to severe insomnia; 28% indicated being lonely; 12% needed help in at least one out of the five daily functions and the EuroQoL-5-Dimensions-5-Level index score was 0.81 (0.20) and its Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score was 67.6 (14.6). In the past 12 months, 17% were hospitalised, 92% attended general outpatient clinics, 70% attended specialist outpatient clinics and 10% used elderly daycare centre services, the median out-of-pocket health cost was HK$1000 (US$150). Female and male patients showed significant differences in many biopsychosocial health aspects.Future plansWith assessments and clinical data, the cohort can be used for understanding longitudinal trajectories of biopsychosocial health profiles of Chinese older patients with multimorbidity in primary care. We are also initially planning cohort studies on factors associated with various health outcomes, as well as quality of life and healthcare use.Cohort registration numberChiCTR-OIC-16008477

Disease severity, pain, and patient perception: themes in clinical practice and research

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Lal ◽  
Johannes Bitzer
Keyword(s):  
Disease Severity ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Uterine Cavity ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Emotional Pain ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health ◽  
Patient’S Perception

Chapter 6 begins with a discussion of how to assess disease severity. It then moves on to the concepts of physical and emotional pain, which are particularly useful for understanding pelvic floor problems, infertility, pregnancy loss, and chronic pelvic pain. All of these have biological, psychological, and social features associated with their aetiopathogenesis, and presentations. To manage these conditions effectively, it is crucial to understand the patient's perception. First, pelvic/perineal dysfunction is addressed. This includes the loss of urinary and bowel continence, with deleterious effects on biopsychosocial health. The condition is common, and can cause severe morbidity following any delivery mode, including a planned caesarean. This is illustrated by an evaluation of biopsychosocial morbidity, quantified by categorising patient perceptions of severity of incontinence, and related sexual problems. The psychosomatic repercussions of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and chronic pelvic pain are then appraised. Since physical and emotional pain can affect these conditions, timely recognition and biopsychosocial management helps promote positive physical, mental and social health. A special focus is given to endometrial implants outside the uterine cavity (endometriosis). These can cause chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and pregnancy loss, but may be symptomless. Their aetiology remains unclear. Ovulation suppression relieves pain and treatment is tentative, with removal of the affected pelvic organs being an extreme option. Even after this, however, symptoms may persist. A pathway using the tailored psychosomatic approach is advocated to provide patient-centred care where indicated.

Comparative perspectives in biopsychosocial health. Report on a symposium

1991 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-108
Author(s):  
Fernando Lolas ◽  
Uwe Hentschel ◽  
Peter Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Health Report ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health

scholarly journals Nursing diagnoses in women deprived of freedom

Rev Rene ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabelle De Freitas Ferreira ◽  
Tatiane Gomes Guedes ◽  
Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais ◽  
José Cristovam Martins Vieira ◽  
Marcelle Guimarães de Mello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Infection Risk ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Tobacco Abuse ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nursing Diagnoses

Objective: to analyze the nursing diagnoses profile of women deprived of freedom, using the International Classification for Nursing® Practice version 1.0. Methods: a descriptive study, conducted with 186 women deprived of freedom. Nursing Diagnoses were extrapolated based on the clinical data of the participants, collected through a structured form and clinical reasoning. Results: there were 44 nursing diagnostic statements, among the most common, there were: infection risk (70.9%); fluid intake, decreased (61.2%); Sleep, impaired (60.7%); tobacco abuse, started (51.6%); health seeking behavior, committed (50.0%). Conclusion:the diagnoses are related to factors that compromise the biopsychosocial health. The nurse, health staff member in the prison setting, must recognize and assess the individual and collective needs of women deprived of freedom. The inference of nursing diagnoses, based on clinical reasoning, contributes to a humanized, empathic and special care.

Understanding Physiological Associations With Emotional Competence

2020 ◽  
pp. 68-96
Author(s):  
Colin Hesse
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Health It ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Fundamental Part ◽  
Communication Events ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Biopsychosocial Health

The communication discipline has long believed that emotions are a fundamental part of the human experience, becoming one of the building blocks upon which interpersonal communication events can occur. This chapter examines the various ways that emotional competence is linked to biopsychosocial health. It focuses on alexithymia, a condition where individuals are less able to understand and communicate emotions. The chapter then describes the relationships between alexithymia and a host of physiological outcome measures, including elements of the sympathetic nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system. It also details several neurological structures that are related to alexithymia, including socioaffective processing, interoceptive arousal, and emotion-guided decision making. Finally, the chapter concludes with some general insights about the state of research in this domain and possible future directions.

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