https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho Bella Freckingham en-us 2022-01-21 11:24:20 UTC 2022-02-06 22:35:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a4.png bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004842663 In health and social care practice, psychology is essential as it allows practitioners to understand the behaviours of patients which therefore allows better care to be provided. Psychological theories influence and impact health and social care practice as they help practitioners understand behaviours and identify coping strategies. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004842663 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004844520 Understanding and interpreting behaviour is essential in health and social care practice as it results in better care being provided to patients. This is due to practitioners being able to understand why patient's behave in certain ways and are therefore able to provide care best suited to that individual regarding their problem.

The cognitive perspective helps to understand disorders and conditions which can impact people's cognitive development. For example, people with autism may display aggressive behaviours. Similarly, people suffering with PTSD may display behaviours such as: sweating, agitation, and anxiousness. It is important for practitioners to understand that these behaviours are as a result of their condition and therefore they must be sensitive to this and provide the best care possible. People diagnosed with Alzheimer's can display behaviours such as confusion and aggression. Therefore being able to understand these behaviours and why they are displayed in certain conditions ensures that practitioners can treat and manage them effectively whilst still providing good care for all patients.

Behaviourism has helped to understand why some people act the way they do and how they respond to the environment. For example, drug/alcohol abuse may have positive outcomes for some patients as they may get a pleasurable feeling as a result of it. However, it can also have negative effects as it can lead to forgetfulness to try and help the patient forget certain situations. The patient may see this as a positive but it can have impacts on their mental health and wellbeing overall and is ultimately a negative outcome. 

These theories impact health and social care practice as it helps practitioners to understand human behaviours and why patients behave in certain ways and this therefore means that more effective care can be provided to them as they can offer person-centred care and respect the fact that their behaviours are due to their condition. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004844520 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004844944 Person-centred care means putting the individual and their needs first/ as a priority. Practitioners must ensure that the individual's needs, preferences, and values are taken care of and respected. This also ensures that the practitioner is providing the best care possible as they are acting in the patient's best interests and accommodating their needs/preferences.

Person-centred care was created/developed as a result of the humanistic perspective which was created by Abram Maslow and Carl Rogers. They were able to demonstrate how an individuals health can be influenced by external factors, such as home life. This theory has impacted health and social care practice as it changed the way practitioners care for patients. For example, patients who have experienced traumatic events can be referred to support systems to ensure they are cared for effectively.
All care provided to patients acts in their best interests and ensures all of their needs are taken into consideration. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004844944 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004845350 Health and social care practice has changed due to research and evidence from psychological theories. For example, the attachment theory and the biological perspective has given practitioners the knowledge and understanding that skin to skin contact between a mother and her baby is crucial within the first hour of birth. 
Research shows that it is so important as it: calms both the mother and baby, regulates the baby's heart rate and breathing, regulates temperature, reduces stress levels, and improves oxygen saturation. (UNICEF, n.d.). 
It has also been found to increase maternal bonding, reduces the risk of early separation anxiety and stress, and encourages attachment. The attachment theory relates to this as it relates to the strong emotional bond between two people, usually mother and child and it explains how the parent/child relationship influences future development. 

The Human Genome Project helps to identify genes responsible for cystic fibrosis. This has allowed further research to develop treatments and methods to manage those diagnosed with this condition. Therefore, research and evidence is crucial in health and social care practice as it allows better care and treatments to be provided to patients. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004845350 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004846001 Therapeutic relationships are an interactive relationship with a patient and family that is caring, clear, boundaries, positive, and professional. The psychodynamic perspective looks at the unconscious drive and this is where this form of relationship was developed from. 

Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy developed to gain an insight into someone's unconscious mind to identify issues during development, psychological problems, or other hidden factors that could be causing/contributing to depression and anxiety. 

Humanistic researchers Maslow and Rogers extended this type of therapy to develop person-centred counselling which  relates to the idea that people can reach self-actualisation in the correct conditions. Achieving self-actualisation requires the therapist to be congruent, empathic, and provide positive regard towards patients.  

This impacts health and social care practice as it creates an understanding of the unconscious mind which helps to understand and identify development issues and psychological problems. Having a better understanding of this means that better care can be provided to patients.

]]> 2022-01-21 11:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004846001 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004846661 Research and evidence provides us with new appropriate interventions which may benefit patients and provide better care. Electroconvulsive therapy used to be used to relieve symptoms of mental health problems, however these have been replaced with talking therapies as this is a more effective way to offer support to people with mental health issues. Examples of talking therapies are counselling, behaviour activation and EMDR. 

Both the cognitive and behaviourism perspective led to the development of cognitive development therapy (CBT) which helps people with many different problems such as: eating disorders, drug issues, alcohol problems, and depression. CBT can be more successful than medication as medication can lead to dependency and negative side effects. 

Social skills training refers to learning activities using behavioural techniques to improve verbal and non-verbal social skills. This is mainly used for people with mental disorders or developmental disabilities, such as autism. Examples of these behaviours are: eye contact, tone, language, and personal space. 

Appropriate interventions impact health and social care practice as it looks for more effective ways to provide care and support to people suffering with mental health problems, such as talking therapies and social skills training.

]]> 2022-01-21 11:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004846661 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004847245 The biological perspective helps practitioners to understand how the mind can impact the body, such as stress. The level of awareness about different conditions, available treatment, and ways to manage them is significant and it has increased rapidly. For example, medical professionals used to be the main source of information regarding conditions and information about them. 
However, new methods have evolved and we now able to research sign, symptoms, and information about all different conditions. This theory has impacted health and social care practice as it has improved knowledge and information sources to provide patients with extra care and support. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004847245 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004847531 The psychodynamic perspective refers to the idea that people's behaviour derives from their unconscious drive. This means that we are unaware of meanings motivating our behaviour. This relates to coping strategies as they are usually impulsive thoughts and behaviours that are hard to control. 

Coping strategies are behaviours or mental processes used to manage/cope with distressing situations or problems. A range of coping strategies can be used by individuals when they are in situations that cannot be controlled as they may feel overwhelmed and use coping strategies as a way to cope with it. Effective coping strategies aim to help the individual feel better, however maladaptive coping strategies are other ways of coping that cause harm to the individual. 

Examples of effective coping strategies are: taking deep breathes, counting down when they are angry, journal writing, therapy etc. Maladaptive coping strategies can be: self harm, alcohol/drug abuse, eating disorders etc. These can seriously damage an individual's health and wellbeing and therefore practitioners must be made aware of methods to support and care for individuals suffering with these maladaptive strategies. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004847531 bellafreck https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004849602 HEE (n.d.). Person-centred care [Online]. Available from: Person-centred care | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk) [Accessed 6.2.22].
Pirbhai, J (2022). B1- Explain the impact of psychological theories on health and social care practice [Online]. Available from: Level 3 Year 1 CT3HC1F - B1 (google.com) [Accessed 6.2.22].
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Sam M.S (n.d.) Coping strategy [Online]. Available from: What is COPING STRATEGY? definition of COPING STRATEGY (Psychology Dictionary) [Accessed 6.2.22].
Simply Psychology (n.d.). Psychology Perspectives [Online]. Available from: Psychology Perspectives | Simply Psychology [Accessed 6.2.22].
UNICEF (n.d.). Skin-to-skin contact [Online]. Available from: Skin-to-skin contact - Baby Friendly Initiative (unicef.org.uk) [Accessed 6.2.22]. ]]> 2022-01-21 11:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellafreck/ncl2msn29gi2iwho/wish/2004849602