Homework: Psychological Factors
Write a short (50 to 100 words) paragraph response for each question. This homework is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
• Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the health care professional and the effect those factors could have on patient education.
• Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the patient and the effect those factors could have on patient education.
• Explain what is meant by personality styles and give examples of approaches that could be used to help the patient. Include self-perception as a factor.
• List the steps in adjustment to illness and how the patient copes with each step.
• Explain the health professional's role in teaching the patient at different life stages.
• Define the role of the family in patient education.
• How might the family influence the compliance of the patient and what measures can the health care professional use in communication with the family?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.