Overview of Psychosocial Issues in the Rehabilitation Setting
Presented by Julie Brandy
Non-Financial: Julie Brandy has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Meet your instructor
Julie Brandy
Dr. Brandy is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Valparaiso University. She holds a PhD in Nursing Science from Loyola University, Chicago, a master’s degree as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and a post-graduate Certificate as a family nurse practitioner from Valparaiso University. Dr.…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Why are Psychosocial Issues Important in the Rehabilitation Setting?
The importance for all healthcare providers working in the rehabilitation setting to view patients in a holistic manner, with equal emphasis on addressing both physical and psychosocial issues, will be discussed.
2. Stress and Coping: A Theoretical View
A theoretical view of how individuals respond and cope with stress will be discussed. This discussion will provide an overview of the theory presented by Lazarus and Folkman.
3. Depression in the Rehabilitation Setting
The incidence of depression in the rehabilitation setting, symptoms which may be unique to this setting, the use of screening tools, common interventions and identifying the need for specialized referral will be presented.
4. Anxiety in the Rehabilitation Setting
The incidence of anxiety in the rehabilitation setting, symptoms which may be unique to this setting, the use of screening tools, common interventions and identifying the need for specialized referral will be presented.
5. Mindfulness Interventions for all Patients in the Rehabilitation Setting
Developing ways to cope with stressors in a positive way has been shown to improve physical outcomes for rehabilitation patients. Mindfulness interventions for stress management that can be easily implemented in the rehabilitation setting will be presented.
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