Preliminary examination of the relations between disease stage, illness perceptions, coping strategies, and psychological morbidity in chronic hepatitis B and C guided by the Common-Sense Model of Illness

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 932-939
Author(s):  
Nergiz Ekmen ◽  
Güray Can ◽  
Hatice Can
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Common Sense Model ◽  
Preliminary Examination ◽  
The Common ◽  
Sense Model

Using the common sense model of illness perceptions to examine osteoarthritis change: A 6-year longitudinal study.

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ad A. Kaptein ◽  
Jessica Bijsterbosch ◽  
Margreet Scharloo ◽  
Sarah E. Hampson ◽  
Herman M. Kroon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Common Sense Model ◽  
The Common ◽  
Sense Model

scholarly journals Applying the Common Sense Model to predicting quality of life in alopecia areata: The role of illness perceptions and coping strategies

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1461-1472
Author(s):  
Heidi Willemse ◽  
Margot van der Doef ◽  
Henriët van Middendorp
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Avoidant Coping ◽  
Common Sense Model ◽  
The Common ◽  
Sense Model

Applying the Common Sense Model, this cross-sectional study examines associations between illness perceptions and quality of life and the mediating role of coping in 243 adults with alopecia areata, a chronic dermatological condition. At least some QoL impairment was reported by 84 percent of participants, with 31 percent reporting very to extremely large impairment. Stronger perceptions of consequences, emotional representations, identity, and lower attribution to chance were related to more impairment, with avoidant coping acting as (partial) mediator. Illness perceptions and avoidant coping seem to play an important role in QoL and are relevant intervention targets in alopecia areata.

scholarly journals Illness perceptions in adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome and other physical health conditions: Application of the common sense model

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 546-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara Haines ◽  
Maria Loades ◽  
Cara Davis
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Common Sense Model ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
The Common ◽  
Sense Model

Background: The common sense model (CSM) proposes that illness perceptions guide coping and illness management, which subsequently affects outcomes. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is associated with severe functional impairment. CFS is distinct from other physical health conditions in that individuals can experience high levels of uncertainty, stigma and disbelief from others. This study aimed to compare illness perceptions in adolescents with CFS with other physical health conditions, using a cross-sectional, between-groups design. Methods: Adolescents (aged 11–18) with CFS ( n = 49), type 1 diabetes ( n = 52) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( n = 42) were recruited through National Health Service (NHS) clinics and online, and completed a series of questionnaires. Results: Adolescents with CFS differed on the perceived consequences, timeline, personal control, treatment control, identity and understanding dimensions of illness perceptions. Except for identity, these dimensions were predicted by health condition even when accounting for age, gender, fatigue, physical functioning, anxiety and depression. Conclusions: Results offer preliminary evidence for the applicability of the CSM in adolescents, with implications for supporting adolescents with physical health conditions. Results suggest that psychological interventions targeting perceived control, understanding and identity may have particular utility for adolescents with CFS.

scholarly journals Applying a Common-Sense Approach to Fighting Obesity

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Y. Breland ◽  
Ashley M. Fox ◽  
Carol R. Horowitz ◽  
Howard Leventhal
Keyword(s):  
Common Sense ◽  
Weight Maintenance ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Initial Weight ◽  
Initial Weight Loss ◽  
Common Sense Model ◽  
Change Models ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
The Common ◽  
Sense Model

The obesity epidemic is a threat to the health of millions and to the economic viability of healthcare systems, governments, businesses, and nations. A range of answers come to mind if and when we ask, “What can we, health professionals (physicians, nurses, nutritionists, behavioral psychologists), do about this epidemic?” In this paper, we describe the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation as a framework for organizing existent tools and creating new tools to improve control of the obesity epidemic. Further, we explain how the Common-Sense Model can augment existing behavior-change models, with particular attention to the strength of the Common-Sense Model in addressing assessment and weight maintenance beyond initial weight loss.

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