Definition, Types, & Locale
Development, Responsibility, & Acceptance
Anger, Helplessness, & Hopefulness
Culture & Gender
Mental Health Professionals
100
The universal definition of chronic physical illness.
What is nonexistent.
100
When dealing with chronic physical illness, the therapist must consider the entire family, as well as ________.
What is each individual’s stage of development.
100
Though therapists cannot eliminate the illness, he or she may be able to _______.
What is foster a realistic sense of optimism.
100
The family’s attitude toward their physical illness often derives from _________.
What is the family’s ethnic background, their culture, religion, and other influences.
100
Professionals are required to view the chronic physical illness from a more _______ viewpoint than family members.
What is objective.
200
According the Brownson, chronic diseases can be defined as _______.
What is those that have a prolonged course, that do not reslove spontaneously, and for which a complete cure is rarely achieved.
200
*Critical Thinking* (All groups can receive points) The lifestyle of the entire family may change when a chronic physical illness occurs. As a professional, how might you approach a family struggling with this dilemma.
Possible answers: During sessions, the therapist can help the family discuss how they are dealing with the illness, make decisions together, and learn how to utilize their own internal strengths and resources to address interpersonal problems. Family therapy sessions may also include medical professionals who are involved with the ill member's treatment. This provides an opportunity for clarification of treatment and other issues, such as reasonable expectations for the future functioning of the ill member.
200
________ of the population seeks help outside the medical profession due to the lack of support, curiosity, and hope from most medical practitioners.
What is ninety six percent.
200
It is not uncommon for marriages that include a child with a chronic physical illness to _______.
What is end in divorce.
200
*Critical Thinking* (All groups can receive points)Therapists can help the _______ speak of their needs for support, nurturance, and free time. If they are uncomfortable doing so, what are some steps the professional can take?
What is care-giving family. Second part/Possible answers: Hold separate sessions for the caregivers, normalize their fears and discomfort, create a safe environment for both parties to express their emotions.
300
Chronic physical illness is a less than normal physical condition that continues beyond how many months?
What is three months.
300
Technological advances often help families deal with chronic illness. Three examples are _________.
What is insulin pumps, hearing aids, and emergency pagers.
300
Regardless of the spousal recognition and warning, the ill person usually does not seek help until _______.
What is a severe event occurs.
300
The onset of most chronic physical illness occurs when?
What is occurs later in life, rather than at birth.
300
Professionals are sought out for their _______ and _______.
What is humanity and understanding.
400
Three major causes of death in the United States.
What is heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
400
Patients who make routine appointments and take medications on their own establish a sense of ______.
What is responsibility for themselves.
400
Professionals should promote _________ between family members, and encourage the expression of ___________.
What is communication and dormant feelings.
400
Chronic physical illness usually surfaces as people age and is now more prevalent because the average life span has increased to _________.
What is 75.8 years.
400
*DAILY DOUBLE* Professionals must seek ways to help the chronically ill take responsibility for themselves, change lifestyles, and be ________ with their treatment.
What is interactive.
500
Major cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles have what in common.
What is have higher rates of individuals with AIDS.
500
The lifestyle of the entire family may change when a chronic physical illness occurs, what are three forms of physical assistance the family can offer?
What is shopping, cleaning, errand-running, frequent visits, and arranging new living situations.
500
Name three of the five techniques that families may use when a member is ill.
What is makes specific suggestions, call frequently, be upbeat, do not act like a physician, plan outings, and listen.
500
Who is more prone to developing a chronic illness such as stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and osteoporosis? And why?
What is women, because they live longer than men.
500
List four techniques that are helpful for professionals, when working with a chronically ill individual and family.
What is listen, avoid scare tactics, be humble, and be respectful.
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