scholarly journals How Can Psychologists and Psychiatrists Help COVID-19 Bereaved Persons: Five propositions to Understanding Contextual Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Cyrille Kossigan KOKOU-KPOLOU ◽  
Jude Mary CENAT ◽  
María Nieves PEREZ-MARFIL ◽  
Manuel FERNANDEZ-ALCANTARA
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Therapeutic Alliances ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Online Platforms

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented cumulative deaths and leaving behind millions of bereaved families and individuals. Moreover, the pandemic is disrupting social fabrics in the conventional way we mourn our deads. In this context therefore, how can psychologists, psychiatrists and other health care professionals help bereaved families and individuals more effectively? This opinion paper proposed five recommendations that cover mental health care needs and challenges which may emerge from the management of these traumatic deaths. In all, efforts to comply with either DSM-5 or ICD-11 PGD guidelines could help COVID-19 bereaved persons with overwhelming distress, as they ensure therapists' use of appropriate terminologies in therapeutic alliances. However, clinicians need to have a global perspective of COVID-19 bereavement courses, political and public health measures due to the pandemic, and flexible attitudes about the ICD-11 and of DSM-5 time-criterion for diagnosis. This paper emphasizes the importance of social and collective recognition of COVID-19 deaths through various symbolic and materialized forms to free up collective and individual capacities for resilience. The necessity of individual and group interventions through online platforms is underscored, however these modes of therapies may not reinforce social inequalities by excluding bereaved individuals who really need them.

scholarly journals Promoting the health and well being of older carers: A proactive strategy

2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bev O'Connell ◽  
Susan Bailey ◽  
Arlene Walker
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
Health And Well Being

Research has indicated that carers are concerned about their ageing status, their deteriorating health and their abilityto continue to care for their dependants. Given that the health care system will become increasingly reliant on carersthe health care needs of carers should be a concern for all health care professionals. This paper describes the first stageof a project designed to enhance older carers health promotion knowledge and skills and improve their healthpromoting behaviors. This stage investigated the mental and physical health status of older carers. It also soughtinformation on older carers' levels of participation in health related and social activities and identification of barriersto participation in these types of activities. The results highlighted that carers responding to the survey experiencedcompromised physical and mental health. Many carers reported being unable to participate in social and health-typeactivities as they were unable to leave the care recipient. Of note, is that carers identified their own mental fragilityand felt they needed further emotional support.

Exploring Rehabilitation and Wellness Needs of People with MS Living in South Florida: A Pilot Study

2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherrilene Classen ◽  
Jennie Q. Lou
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
South Florida ◽  
The Self ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Client Experience ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Illness Experiences ◽  
Client Expectations

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder with an unpredictable course that affects each person uniquely. Health care professionals must understand the illness experiences of clients with MS and their health care needs before planning interventions. This study illustrates the process of exploring the rehabilitation and wellness needs of people with MS through a qualitative research design utilizing a focus group. Through content analysis we established three central themes from the data: client experience, client perceived concerns and needs, and client expectations. The self-reflections of people with MS in South Florida enhanced our understanding of their illness experiences and health care needs.

The sexual health care needs after colorectal cancer: the view of patients, partners, and health care professionals

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 763-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan J. Traa ◽  
Jolanda De Vries ◽  
Jan A. Roukema ◽  
Harm J. T. Rutten ◽  
Brenda L. Den Oudsten
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Care

Meeting the Hearing Health Care Needs of the Oldest Older Adult

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara E. Weinstein
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Function Management

Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the auditory needs of and approaches to management of the oldest older adult. Method This article is an overview of principles of geriatric care and implications of untreated hearing loss for function, management, and care of the oldest older adult. Conclusions Person-centered care is at the heart of health care delivery to the oldest older adult, who typically suffers from multimorbidity. Given the high prevalence of moderate to severe hearing loss in this cohort and the functional limitations of untreated hearing loss, audiologists must become proactive in educating stakeholders on the importance of identifying and referring the oldest older adult for management of hearing health care needs. Audiologists have an integral role to play in collaborating with health care professionals in optimizing health care for the oldest older adult.

Access to Health Care: Health Insurance Considerations for Young Adults With Special Health Care Needs/Disabilities

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 110 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 1328-1335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patience H. White
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Special Health Care Needs ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
Special Health

Youth with special health care needs/disabilities want what all youth in America want: independence, health, friends, and jobs. Yet, between 19 and 23 years of age (depending on the state), youth with special health care needs/disabilities often find little availability of health insurance or health providers that were an essential part of why they survived and now are looking to participate in adult society. This article reviews the complex system of health insurance options that young adults with special health care needs/disabilities face as they move from pediatric to adult health insurance systems. Yet because of a maze of different eligibility criteria, many of these options are not available to young adults with special health care needs, and they are left with out health insurance. Similarly, the issues surrounding health provider reimbursement often leave the young adult with special health care needs without health care professionals who can manage their complex health conditions as they transition into adulthood. In conclusion, this article outlines what steps could be taken by associations and the health policy, advocacy, and governmental communities to improve the situation.

Perceptions and experiences of epilepsy among patients from black ethnic groups in South London

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (05) ◽  
pp. 450-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaneil Sonecha ◽  
Adam J. Noble ◽  
Myfanwy Morgan ◽  
Leone Ridsdale
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Clinical Excellence ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Equity In Health ◽  
Black African ◽  
Social Restriction ◽  
Practical Implications

ObjectiveThe National Institute of Clinical Excellence suggested black ethnic minorities with epilepsy have different cultural, communicative and health-care needs. However, little is known about these despite increasing migration of black African and Caribbean people to Europe. This study aims to explore perceptions and experiences of epilepsy among black African and Caribbean people in South London.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were undertaken with 11 participants, to examine their beliefs and perceptions of living with epilepsy. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, codes generated and thematic analysis undertaken.ResultsAfrican participants described supernatural causes for epilepsy and experienced considerable stigma whereas Caribbean participants described epilepsy as a ‘normal illness’. However, both African and Caribbean participants experienced social restrictions arising from their epilepsy.ConclusionsThe findings of higher levels of perceived stigma and social restriction seen in African participants may be a continuation of beliefs reported in participants’ country of origin. There is also evidence that views regarding epilepsy transition through generations vary depending on place of birth.Practical ImplicationsHealth-care professionals need to be aware of and engage with the particular beliefs and concerns of black African and Caribbean people to achieve equity in health outcomes.

Continuity of care for children in the ‘too hard’ basket: a literature review of care needs in the health system

1996 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Cas O'Neill ◽  
Julie Contole ◽  
Robyne Schwarz ◽  
Doug Bryan ◽  
Christine Minogue
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Set Up

The following review of literature arose from Project Partnership, an initiative of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, which was set up to identify systemic and organisational changes which could improve continuity and quality of care for children with long-term and complex health care needs. This article examines research findings and other literature relevant to the experience of families whose children have complex health care needs; the experience of hospital based, health care professionals who care for this group of children; and the complexities of undertaking collaborative research in a large health bureaucracy.

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