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Ch. 3 Psychological Aspects of Rehab. Responses to Injury. Cognitive Emotional Behavioral. Response-Injury Severity Relationship. Short Term (4 weeks or less) Long term (more than 4 weeks) Chronic (recurring) Termination ( career ending). Short Term. Respond with shock - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Ch. 3 Psychological Aspects of Rehab
Responses to InjuryCognitiveEmotionalBehavioral
Response-Injury Severity Relationship
Short Term (4 weeks or less) Long term (more than 4 weeks) Chronic (recurring) Termination ( career ending)
Short Term Respond with shock Then relief that it is not severe They can be impatient when it
comes to rehab
Long Term Respond with fear and anger DABDA Loss of vigor, irrational
thoughts, alienation during sessions
Psychological intervention is sometimes helpful
Chronic Injuries Frustrated and angry to be in
rehab again Extreme reactions during rehab Either willing to try any
treatment or resistant to all protocols and skeptical
Termination Injuries Experience all stages of the
grief process Isolation is common May experience loss of identity Clinicians may want to help
draw patients to new activities
Emotional Responses Grief Anger Anxiety Stress Depression
Phases of Adjustment Shock Realization Mourning Acknowledgement Coping and reformation
Shock Understand the individual may not be
receptive Proceed slowly with information Allow patient time to assess situation
Realization Avoid well-wisher statements Respond empathetically Recognized challenges faced by patient
Mourning Don’t be judgemental Provide constant support Offer encouragement, recognize progress Help them focus on what they can do
rather than what they can’t
Acknowledgement Listen to individual’s concerns Encourage activities that are self re-
inforcing Introduce social contact, modeling
Coping and Reformulation Foster trust and confidence Never ignore or discourage patient Build self confidence and physical
competence Incorporate mental training interventions
Behavioral Responses Coping mechanisms Adherance
Types of Patients “The Malingerer” “The Pediatric Athlete” “The Elite Athlete” “The Senior Adult”
Role of the Clinician Explain the rehab process Develop rapport
Rehabilitation Adherence Strategies
Set effective goals Specific and measureable Written goals Can be posted Short term Attainable Based on physical rehab steps
Rehabilitation Adherence Strategies
Self monitoring and acceptance of responsibility Effort Follow instructions Honestly reporting pain Choices with where to start Keep logs of therapy sessions
Rehabilitation Adherence Strategies
Promote the use of imagery Enhances feelings of control Increases focus and confidence Reduces anxiety and stress Speeds up recovery Patients use it to see and feel their body
mending
Rehabilitation Adherence Strategies
Positive Self Talk Internal monologue Be an optimist Remain realistic and objective Focus on the present View “problems” as challenges rather than
threats View successes as replicable Concentrate on the controllable Separate performance from self worth Provide social support
Pain Management Ice Ultrasound Electrical stimulation Acupressure Massage Medicine Imagery Relaxation Association and dissociation methods
Pain Management Soothing Imagery: -creating a restful image Relaxation: -greater blood flow, less tension -less sympathetic nerve response Association: -reinterprets pain as a challenge Dissociation: -directing attention away from pain
Return to Play Talk to them about concerns Discuss confidence, fear of re-injury and
focus Help them understand that they are
healed Encourage them to imagine a successful
return
Career Ending Injuries
Have more physical and mental health problems
Financial concerns Isolation Provide alternate activity
options
Steps to Successful Referral
Look for symptoms off maladjustment to injury
Consult a mental health professional Express concern for the patient Allow the patient to ask questions and
discuss concerns Obtain written consent to share
information with the referral source Give patient information to schedule
appt. Check to see if appt was made.