One of the most important and sublime services that the medical sector can provide is psychological support for patients, especially those who suffer from a chronic disease that causes constant physical and psychological pain. They are in dire need of effective psychological and moral support, but the matter requires specialists with sufficient experience and knowledge to deal with patients and improve their psychological state throughout the treatment period. Therefore, through this article, we will learn about the importance of providing psychological support to the patient during the treatment journey and the impact of this on recovery.
What are the keys to improving therapeutic outcomes?
Some doctors complain that the patient does not adhere to the treatment plan or that he does not want to complete the treatment journey, so together we will learn about the most important keys to improving treatment results, all of which are part of the plan to provide psychological support to the patient.
Relying on qualified medical personnel
It is necessary to rely on qualified medical personnel to deal with patients, especially those who suffer from a bad psychological state. The doctor or psychotherapist must realize that he carries a lofty message and that he is a human being before being a doctor who treats patients.
Paying attention to patient education
The patient must be educated regarding the treatment plan proposed by the doctor and what is permissible and prohibited during the treatment journey. This, of course, requires building a strong and interconnected relationship between the patient and the doctor.
Motivating patients to complete treatment
Providing continuous support to the patient and instilling hope in him to complete treatment. He should not be told that the disease will continue with you throughout his life or use depressing expressions during the treatment journey. Rather, we show him cases that have actually been cured of the disease as a result of their patience in the treatment journey until the end.
Providing a supportive therapeutic environment
It is necessary to provide an appropriate environment for treating patients by preparing an integrated team to deal with patients within clinics and hospitals. Some places may use recreational activities and programs that help relieve stress while the patient is present.
How to provide psychological support to patients
Together we learn about the steps to provide psychological support to patients through steps studied and approved by specialists, which include:
- Creating an appropriate and supportive environment for the patient.
- Listen well and give the patient an opportunity to express what is inside him.
- Providing confidentiality and privacy, no private details or feelings should be published.
- Emotional support, showing respect, and avoiding marginalizing or ignoring the patient’s psychological state.
- Identifying the problems and challenges that the patient faces during the treatment journey and the psychological state he is going through.
- Avoid using negative expressions. Rather, you must seek the help of a psychotherapist to deal with the patient properly.
- Highlighting a person's characteristics and positive aspects, which enhances his self-confidence and renews hope.
- Practical suggestions, such as engaging in some useful activities or practicing an old hobby to relieve stress.
- Helping him build a wide social network and engage with society, and one of the best programs that help with this is joining support groups.
- Providing practical support to the patient and reassuring him that there is always someone next to him who can provide assistance at any time. This step is one of the strongest steps in psychological support for patients.
- Make sure to constantly follow up on the case and monitor the progress of the treatment journey and the extent of the patient’s response. The specialist must be patient and flexible in dealing with the case and set all expectations.
The importance of psychological support for patients during the treatment journey
We talked about the steps for psychological support and what should be done with the patient. But it is also necessary to understand the importance of psychological support for patients during the treatment journey, which includes:
- The ability to improve the patient's psychological state by reducing anxiety and stress.
- Encouraging patients to adhere to the treatment plan, which makes them receive doctors’ instructions with open arms.
- Studies have proven that psychological support strengthens the patient's immune system and affects its function positively.
- Reducing the patient's feeling of isolation and loneliness, so he feels that there is someone to share his feelings and life with.
- Encouraging the patient to have a very positive characteristic, which is the ability to adapt to the conditions of the disease.
- Reducing the side effects of some medications. There are treatments that may lead to feelings of sadness and depression, which are treated by psychological support for patients.
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The rapid impact of psychological support on patients’ recovery
We are still talking about the importance of psychological support. There are studies and research that confirm the rapid impact of psychological support on patients’ recovery, and this is what is expected. When the patient feels psychological comfort and reassurance, completes the treatment journey and is patient with it, and also emerges from a state of isolation and frustration, this will of course be reflected in the speed of recovery and reduce the possibility of relapse after recovery.
Mental health care and treatment
Care and treatment in the field of mental health includes a wide range of services and different treatment options that aim to improve the mental health of the individual, and are among the basics of providing psychological support to patients, and include the following:
Evaluation of the patient's condition
Before providing psychological support to patients and paying attention to mental health programs, we must first identify the problem that the patient faces, and conduct a comprehensive assessment of his condition to understand and understand the psychological crises that the patient is going through, and the extent of their impact on the mind.
Providing psychotherapy programs
There is a large group of psychological treatment programs that help provide psychological support to patients and focus on mental health, the most important of which are:
- Dynamic therapy: It focuses on the emotional aspects of patients and the extent of their impact on mental health.
- العلاج السلوكي المعرفي CBT: Which aims to change the patient's negative thoughts and wrong behaviors.
- Group therapy and support groups: And it is Psychological sessions Interactive for patients that allows them to express their inner feelings and the challenges they face.
Social support and family education
It is necessary to provide educational programs for patients’ families by specialists, in order to help them in how to provide social support to patients who suffer from isolation and depression, so that family members are informed of the nature of the disease that one of their members suffers from, and the best way to deal with the patient in that period.
Paying attention to recreational activities and rehabilitation programs
One of the best means of psychological support for the patient is to make him engage in recreational activities such as courses in drawing, writing, and other talents, and vocational rehabilitation programs that help the patient engage with society and learn new skills.
Providing emergency care
Emergency care means emergency services for patients who are exposed to critical psychological conditions, such as Severe depression And contemplating suicide. These services are provided by a group of doctors and specialists around the clock, as is Al Mousa Hospital برنامج علاج الاكتئاب.
Al Mousa Specialist Hospital is concerned with all care and treatment services in the field of mental health and aims to create a safe environment for patients that helps them move forward towards their treatment journey without feeling frustrated or anxious.
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Learn with us below about the most frequently asked questions about how to provide psychological support to patients, and its importance during the treatment stages:
What are psychological support sessions?
Psychological support sessions are a meeting between the patient and a specialist that aims to help the patient pass the treatment stage safely without stress or anxiety. They also help spread a spirit of hope and optimism and motivate him to complete the treatment journey, gain certainty in recovery, and adapt to the new situation in the case of chronic diseases.
How do I get out of a bad psychological state?
You can get out of a bad psychological state first by talking to a close person and requesting the assistance of one of the psychological support specialists for patients at Al Mousa Specialist Hospital to provide a helping hand and provide a trained and experienced psychotherapist.
What are the symptoms of a bad psychological state?
The most prominent symptoms of a poor psychological state that a patient experiences are sadness and anxiety, a tendency toward isolation, refusal to complete treatment, exposure to severe mood swings, difficulty in thinking, and loss of concentration.
Al Mousa Specialist Hospital provides psychological support services to patients with all kindness and attention at the hands of qualified specialists trained on how to deal with a patient who suffers from frustration and loss of hope during the treatment journey. If you have a dear person suffering from this condition, do not hesitate to seek help from the medical team at Al Mousa Hospital and you will find a quick response and distinguished medical service.
Sources and references
National Cancer Institute -Supportive and Palliative Care
