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A patient undergoing a warming compress initially experiences a cooling effect. What physiological process primarily contributes to this initial sensation?
A patient undergoing a warming compress initially experiences a cooling effect. What physiological process primarily contributes to this initial sensation?
- Increased metabolic activity within the underlying tissues.
- Constriction of deep blood vessels.
- Evaporation of moisture from the skin's surface, drawing heat away from the body. (correct)
- Vasodilation of superficial blood vessels leading to increased heat radiation.
In which scenario would administering a warming compress be potentially contraindicated due to the risk of exacerbating the patient's condition?
In which scenario would administering a warming compress be potentially contraindicated due to the risk of exacerbating the patient's condition?
- A patient experiencing weakness and general malaise related to convalescence.
- A patient who has a fever.
- A patient with lymphedema following lymph node removal. (correct)
- A patient with mild anxiety and insomnia.
A practitioner is considering using a warming compress as part of a treatment plan. What is the most crucial factor to consider to ensure patient safety and efficacy of the compress?
A practitioner is considering using a warming compress as part of a treatment plan. What is the most crucial factor to consider to ensure patient safety and efficacy of the compress?
- The brand of linens used for both the cold wrap and the covering blankets.
- The patient's hydration status before and after the compress.
- The ambient temperature of the treatment room.
- The patient's individual tolerance and contraindications to whole-body heating. (correct)
A patient with a history of cardiovascular problems is considered for a warming hydrotherapy treatment. Which modification to the standard warming compress protocol would be the MOST appropriate to ensure patient safety?
A patient with a history of cardiovascular problems is considered for a warming hydrotherapy treatment. Which modification to the standard warming compress protocol would be the MOST appropriate to ensure patient safety?
What is the primary rationale for using cold linens when administering a warming compress?
What is the primary rationale for using cold linens when administering a warming compress?
Which statement accurately describes the use of vents in a sauna?
Which statement accurately describes the use of vents in a sauna?
Why is finishing with a cold shower advised after sauna use?
Why is finishing with a cold shower advised after sauna use?
How does the mechanism of heat transfer differ between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna?
How does the mechanism of heat transfer differ between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna?
A patient reports intense itching after their first sauna session. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?
A patient reports intense itching after their first sauna session. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?
What is the primary rationale for applying plastic over the flannel cloth saturated with castor oil during a castor oil pack treatment?
What is the primary rationale for applying plastic over the flannel cloth saturated with castor oil during a castor oil pack treatment?
What is the primary objective of adopting lifestyle interventions, as discussed?
What is the primary objective of adopting lifestyle interventions, as discussed?
When undertaking homework activities, what metric is rated on a scale of 1-10?
When undertaking homework activities, what metric is rated on a scale of 1-10?
According to the reference article, what is a potential benefit of 'Shinrin-Yoku'?
According to the reference article, what is a potential benefit of 'Shinrin-Yoku'?
Which activity involves observing and noting your surroundings with heightened awareness, using all your senses to fully appreciate the environment?
Which activity involves observing and noting your surroundings with heightened awareness, using all your senses to fully appreciate the environment?
What primary element should be included in your reflection notes after completing an activity?
What primary element should be included in your reflection notes after completing an activity?
In what way does Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy (ABBT) uniquely aid individuals dealing with anxiety?
In what way does Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy (ABBT) uniquely aid individuals dealing with anxiety?
How does Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) integrate physical and mental practices to alleviate daily stress?
How does Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) integrate physical and mental practices to alleviate daily stress?
Mindfulness-influenced interventions (MIIs) incorporate mindfulness, but differ from Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) primarily in what way?
Mindfulness-influenced interventions (MIIs) incorporate mindfulness, but differ from Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) primarily in what way?
What distinguishes the emotional response benefits of nature exposure compared to the benefits of mindfulness meditation?
What distinguishes the emotional response benefits of nature exposure compared to the benefits of mindfulness meditation?
How might incorporating elements of nature into an urban environment affect neurobiological responses to stress, according to research?
How might incorporating elements of nature into an urban environment affect neurobiological responses to stress, according to research?
When creating an exercise prescription specifically designed to support mental health, which consideration is MOST important?
When creating an exercise prescription specifically designed to support mental health, which consideration is MOST important?
A patient reports feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated to start an exercise program. Which strategy is MOST likely to help them overcome this initial barrier?
A patient reports feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated to start an exercise program. Which strategy is MOST likely to help them overcome this initial barrier?
Which of the following exercise types would be MOST appropriate to recommend to a patient dealing with anxiety, especially in the morning?
Which of the following exercise types would be MOST appropriate to recommend to a patient dealing with anxiety, especially in the morning?
What is a key consideration when designing an exercise program for a patient with mild depression, focusing on resistance training?
What is a key consideration when designing an exercise program for a patient with mild depression, focusing on resistance training?
Why is it important to regularly monitor exercise routines and adjust parameters as appropriate for individual's progression and treatment goals?
Why is it important to regularly monitor exercise routines and adjust parameters as appropriate for individual's progression and treatment goals?
When using a sleep diary, which aspect provides insights into the efficiency of an individual's sleep?
When using a sleep diary, which aspect provides insights into the efficiency of an individual's sleep?
How might reduced sleep impact an individual's overall health, according to the information provided?
How might reduced sleep impact an individual's overall health, according to the information provided?
Which of the following actions represents a step towards modifying a modifiable risk factor associated with poor sleep?
Which of the following actions represents a step towards modifying a modifiable risk factor associated with poor sleep?
What is a key consideration when evaluating an individual's sleep pattern using a sleep diary?
What is a key consideration when evaluating an individual's sleep pattern using a sleep diary?
A lifestyle medicine approach to sleep focuses on modifiable factors. Considering this, what is the MOST relevant initial question to explore?
A lifestyle medicine approach to sleep focuses on modifiable factors. Considering this, what is the MOST relevant initial question to explore?
A young adult reports feeling increasingly isolated despite being active on social media. What approach would MOST directly address the potential discrepancy between perceived and actual social connection?
A young adult reports feeling increasingly isolated despite being active on social media. What approach would MOST directly address the potential discrepancy between perceived and actual social connection?
An elderly patient expresses reluctance to engage in social activities after the loss of their spouse, stating they 'don't want to burden others' with their grief. ' Which intervention would be MOST appropriate as an initial step?
An elderly patient expresses reluctance to engage in social activities after the loss of their spouse, stating they 'don't want to burden others' with their grief. ' Which intervention would be MOST appropriate as an initial step?
A patient reports feeling lonely despite having frequent interactions with coworkers. What question would be MOST useful in identifying the underlying issue?
A patient reports feeling lonely despite having frequent interactions with coworkers. What question would be MOST useful in identifying the underlying issue?
A patient who recently moved to a new city is struggling with loneliness due to a lack of established social connections. What strategy would be MOST effective in helping this patient build a supportive network?
A patient who recently moved to a new city is struggling with loneliness due to a lack of established social connections. What strategy would be MOST effective in helping this patient build a supportive network?
A patient expresses skepticism about the idea that social connection can improve their health, stating 'I'm a private person, and I prefer to keep to myself.' What response is MOST likely to encourage them to consider the benefits of increased social interaction?
A patient expresses skepticism about the idea that social connection can improve their health, stating 'I'm a private person, and I prefer to keep to myself.' What response is MOST likely to encourage them to consider the benefits of increased social interaction?
Flashcards
What is a warming compress?
What is a warming compress?
Wrapping a person in cold linens, covering them with blankets, and leaving them for a certain time.
Warming Compress
Warming Compress
A gentle alternating hot and cold treatment that can be administered in-office or at home.
Constitutional Hydrotherapy
Constitutional Hydrotherapy
A hydrotherapy treatment involves alternating hot, cold, and dry blankets on the back and front of the patient.
Contraindications for Wraps
Contraindications for Wraps
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Contraindications to Warming Stage
Contraindications to Warming Stage
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What is a Sauna?
What is a Sauna?
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What is a Sweat Lodge?
What is a Sweat Lodge?
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What is Castor Oil?
What is Castor Oil?
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How do you create a Castor Oil Pack?
How do you create a Castor Oil Pack?
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What are the contraindications of Castor oil?
What are the contraindications of Castor oil?
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What is Stress?
What is Stress?
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Stress management
Stress management
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Lifestyle Modifications
Lifestyle Modifications
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Mindfulness Based Applications
Mindfulness Based Applications
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Nature Exposure
Nature Exposure
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What is Mindfulness?
What is Mindfulness?
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What are Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs)?
What are Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs)?
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What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
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What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)?
What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)?
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What is Forest Bathing?
What is Forest Bathing?
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Exercise Prescription
Exercise Prescription
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Physical activity
Physical activity
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Exercise and Anxiety
Exercise and Anxiety
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Exercise and Depression
Exercise and Depression
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Practice tips in exercise
Practice tips in exercise
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Overall Health Relevance
Overall Health Relevance
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Reduced sleep risks
Reduced sleep risks
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Sleep Diary Use
Sleep Diary Use
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Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders
Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders
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Sleep hygiene
Sleep hygiene
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What is social isolation?
What is social isolation?
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What is loneliness?
What is loneliness?
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Why is social connection important?
Why is social connection important?
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Study Notes
Okay, here are the study notes updated with the new information you provided on Lifestyle Medicine and Social Connection:
Intro
- Last weeks discussion involved stress and how to manage stress from a lifestyle perspective.
- Today is part 1 of the topic of sleep.
- Many people have issues with sleep, but its important for health.
- Strategies for modifying sleep through lifestyle interventions will be addressed over two sessions
- Consider the last time you felt lonely.
- Recall the situation and circumstances surrounding that experience.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to describe the relevance of sleep for overall health after this lesson.
- Factors impacting sleep that can be modified will be identified.
- Lifestyle modification that will improve sleep will be compared and contrasted.
- Students will be able to describe 3 ways to increase social connection.
Questions
- How is your sleep?
- If sleep is not satisfactory, identify why and how you would like it to be different.
- What challenges and barriers do you face in improving your sleep?
Readings
- Lifestyle Medicine : Lifestyle, the Environment and Preventive Medicine in Health and Disease, Vol Third Edition includes sections on: Reasons for Sleep, How much sleep do we need?, Concept of Sleep Debt, Risk factors associated with Poor sleep, and Sleep and lifestyle interactions
Podcast Time
- “The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep (The Science of Happiness Podcast')” is available.
Reflection
- Identify one benefit of sleep.
- Identify modifiable risk factors that are associated with poor sleep.
- List 1-2 ways on how these factors can be modified based on what you know.
- Use a lifestyle approach and any modality
Activity/Homework
- Complete a National Sleep Foundation Sleep Diary for 3-7 days, or another one you find comparable.
Using A Sleep Diary
- Useful aspects of a sleep diary that are helpful as a clinician include:
- Time in bed vs time asleep – sleep efficiency.
- Naps - duration and time of day, and sleep drive.
- Caffeine and/or alcohol intake – substances that disrupt sleep.
- Common sleep disturbances noticed in others during the sleep diary.
Reflection
- Briefly summarize two sleep hygiene therapies and describe these to a patience.
- Identify what was one benefit of sleep that was surprising to you.
Summary
- Sleep is important for health maintenance.
- Reduced sleep is linked to increased risk for cardio vascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and also all-cause mortality.
- Sleep is often disrupted in psychiatric disorders.
- Additional lifestyle modifications to improve sleep will be discussed in two weeks.
- Loneliness is rising and social connection seems to be waning, which negatively impacts wellbeing.
- Practitioners can facilitate ways for patients to increase their social connections.
Resources
- Review the following references:
- Michael Sagner, Garry Egger, Andrew Binns, Stephan Rossner's Lifestyle Medicine : Lifestyle, the Environment and Preventive Medicine in Health and Disease.
- Holt-Lunstad J's "Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors: The Power of Social Connection in Prevention."
Quiz Time - T/F
- Loneliness and isolation are not the same thing.
- The elderly are not the loneliest group.
- Casual encounters with others can enhance our feeling of belonging.
- Loneliness affects one's physical health.
Watch The Video
- How loneliness is killing us, according to a Harvard professor I Robert Waldinger (6 min) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxbYPk1Mlyw
- Reflect on what was surprising.
Skim This Article
- Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors: The Power of Social Connection in Prevention (appx. 40 mins).
- Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8504333/
- Identify one key takeaway.
Cultivating Social Connection
- Review the information available at https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/social_connection/definition#how-cultivate-social-connection
- Ask yourself:
- Which of these do you already do on a regular basis?
- Which of these sounds like it might be interesting to try?
- What value do you see (or not see) in learning about social connection in working with your future patients?
Brainstorm
- Consider ways to discuss increasing social connection with patients.
- Choose a PCS case to use as a sample case/make it more concrete.
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