Psychological

Question 1

Ax for psychological issues

Answer 1

1. Observation (interactions with staff and other patients and monitoring for signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, aggression, and impulsivity
2. Beck Depression Inventory
3. Geriatrics depression screen
4. Agitated Behavior Scale

Question 2

Tx for psychological issues (Develop coping strategies)

Answer 2

Develop coping strategies such as breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques to help relaxation, improve concentration and attention span

Question 3

Tx for psychological issues (Cognitive restructuring techniques)

Answer 3

Cognitive restructuring techniques (recognize, challenge, and change negative thinking patterns that can become limiting and self-defeating)

Question 4

Tx for psychological issues (Problem-solving skills training)

Answer 4

Problem-solving skills training (gives patients the tools they need to identify problems and find ways to solve or adapt to them)

Question 5

Tx for psychological issues (build up confidence)

Answer 5

• breaking down activities into manageable steps
• Identify solutions to narrow the gaps between what one can do and wants to do
  –> realized that he had skills and abilities and could control his life in a positive way, his self-esteem grew

Question 6

Tx for psychological issues (activity exposure)

Answer 6

build confidence by giving them a safe, controlled way to adapt to the environment and activity that they need or want to return to; explore appropriate school programs, volunteer and paid work, and leisure occupations to create balanced daily routines

Question 7

Tx for psychological issues (Supportive structure)

Answer 7

Supportive structure (create daily routines and set specific goals that help them progress along a path toward the desired lifestyle)

Question 8

Tx for psychological issues (Motivational interviewing)

Answer 8

Motivational interviewing (explore and resolve ambivalence, build personal motivation, and develop a plan for behavioral change)

Question 9

Tx for psychological issues (work accommodation)

Answer 9

Occupational analysis to bridge the gap between the person’s abilities and the behavioral, cognitive, emotional, social, and physical demands of a job within the contextual environment of work

Facilitate the transition from worker readiness (at home/community), re-integration (work), to re-establishing resilience and sustainability at work