Prognosis

Question 1

What are the five subheadings of prognosis?

Answer 1

1. Demographic factors
2. Disease specific factors
3. Medical co-morbidities
4. Bio-behavioural factors
5. Barriers and facilitators to care

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Question 2

What are some factors under Demographic factors?

Answer 2

• Age of onset
• Biological sex
• Employment status
• Occupation
• Geographical location
• Partnered status
• Financial status of resources

Question 3

What are some factors under Disease specific factors?

Answer 3

• Diagnosis and course of illness
• Timing of intervention
• Phase of illness (acute vs chronic)
• Response to past and current treatment
• Nature and duration of symptoms
• Type and severity

Question 4

What are some factors under Medical co-morbidities?

Answer 4

• Co-occurring diagnoses
• Risk factors

Question 5

What are some factors under Bio-behavioural factors?

Answer 5

• Ancestral genetic predisposition
• Gender
• Socio-cultural influences (e.g. religious bias, cultural stigma)
• Personality factors
• Expectations for recovery
• Self-efficacy, locus of control, and resilience
• Elevated fear / avoidance beliefs
• Motivation
• Compliance

Question 6

What are some factors under Barriers and facilitators of care?

Answer 6

• Transport (e.g. public transport)
• Terrain (e.g. rough outdoor)
• Distance to health facilities
• Level of care
• Health system factors
• Psychosocial support
• Length of stay
• Treatment used