Human Response to Illness

1. Human Response to Illness By Prof. Neema A. Aboushady

2. Objectives • At the end of this lecture the student will be able to: • Identify the stages of illness &the role of the nurse during each stage. • Describe the significance of the patient’s need for onclusion,control &affection during his or her adaptation to illness.

3. Cont. • Specify nursing strategies that are appropriate for assisting patient to develop & maintain a positive self image &body image. • Explain the emotions of anxiety, anger,hostility&grief.

5. Cont. • Use nursing process as framework for care of the patient with emotional reaction to illness& treatment. • Assess the significance of role changes that result from illness. • Identify nursing action that promote effective coping strategies.

6. Outline • Stages of illness • 1-First stage • 2-Second stage • 3-Third stage • Adapting to illness • 1-Basic emotional need • 2-Self image & body image • 3-Emotional reaction to illness • 4-Role changes

7. Cont. • Coping strategies • 1-Denial • 2-Seeking information • 3-Requesting emotional support • 4-Learning self care • 5-Setting concrete • 6-Rehearsing alternative outcome • 6-Finding meaning in illness

8. Best Wishes