Psychology and Sociology

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 Question :
How does psychology in nursing affect
patient care.

Discuss the factors influencing

physical, psychological and social
development of the individual.
 Introduction.
• Nurses is responsible for the total well – being of the patient. Not
only their own physical health.
• By employing certain fundamental psychological concept, we
may give emotional and mental support to patient while also
establishing a foundation of trust with them.
• This is especially significant when patients are dealing with a life-
threatening or long-term disease.
Cont…
• They will feel more comfortable with treatments or tests if they have faith in
the provider and a sense of psychological safety, which will make the
situation easier for everyone concerned.
• Nursing psychology is also crucial for the nurses who practice. Many of us
work in high-stress workplaces, and being able to calm down and get into
the correct mindset to accomplish our jobs is critical for the well-being of
patients, co-workers, and our own mental health.
• Nursing is guided by standards and criteria created by nursing
professionals in the field of professional nursing practices.
 FACTORS INFLUENCING

PSYCHOLOGICA
PHYSICAL SOCIAL
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DEVELOPMENT
Physical
Early adolescence is the period of time during which that body
undergoes the greatest amount of developmental change, except
beyond the period between birth and two years of age.

Its rate of growth is quick and unequal, with each individual

experiencing a distinct speed and rate of change than the others.

Increases in height, weight, as well as internal organ size, as well

as alterations in the skeletal and muscular systems, are all
common physical adjustments in pregnancy.

Physical changes are obvious to everyone and serve to

emphasise the scope and rapid advances.

As a result, certain teenagers may perceive themselves as more

or less mature than individuals. Development periods in physical
growth occur around two years sooner in girls than in boys.
Physical attributes of a person are, without a question, significant, but they are only
recognised when they are combined with specific intellectual attributes.

An individual who exhibits the characteristics listed above would undoubtedly demand
respect wherever he or she may be found.

Such a person is always able to do what he or she sets out to accomplish.

Physical activity intentions and perceived behavioural control, on the other hand,
have been shown to be important predictors of physical activity.

Furthermore, medical practitioners and community health workers who have not
embraced a healthy lifestyle or engaged in physical exercise are less likely to urge
patients or members of the community to do the same.
 It is possible to describe the nursing work environment as follows: an
organisational characteristic of the work environment that either assists or hinders
the conduct of professional nursing.

The nurse work environment is associated with undesirable outcomes that occur in
the hospital setting for patients.

As a result, nurses are subjected to significant physical and psychological stress, as

well as the danger of contracting an illness.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
When assessing an individual's total health, it is critical to evaluate the interplay between the
mind and the physical body.

In fact, mental health problems can increase the chance of developing a number of physical
illnesses.

High blood pressure and heart disease are two conditions that have been associated to
anxiety in the past.

There is a reciprocal link between physical disorders and mental health difficulties, which is
especially true in the case of chronic illnesses.

By incorporating psychology into their treatment, nurses will be able to develop patient plans
that take the psychological aspects of their health into consideration, resulting in a more
comprehensive approach to patient care.
Nursing is seen as a physically demanding profession with
high and complex demands.

The high demands of the work, as well as the combination

of too much responsibility and too little power, have been
highlighted as some of the most significant contributors of
occupational stress among nursing staff members.

Patients and their families are experiencing a variety of

difficulties, ranging from a lack of collaboration to violent
conduct.

According to a study of the literature, the possibility of

physical and psychological violence on the part of abusive
patients and their family is a significant source of stress.
Throughout the course of a typical life span, from birth to old age (and beyond), human
beings' intellectual, psychological, physical, as well as social talents and functions evolve.

It's really the issue of developmental psychology, which is a branch of psychology that
studies human development.

Every individual, according to this viewpoint, is particular, therefore his or her personality
structure, which includes or excludes a unique objective and means of achieving it, or both,
finds manifestation in his or her way of life, which or which seems to be the result of his or
her own creation.

Numerous people are unaware that a person's personality is not only defined by his or her
physical appearance, which is a common misconception.
When it comes to purchasing behaviour, customers' levels of motivation are important
factors to consider. Maslow's need hierarchy theory, which consists of fundamental
needs, security requirements, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs,
provides a fairly clear explanation of human motivation and behaviour.

Most of the time, the basic needs as well as the security arrangements are more
demanding than the other wants, therefore as a result, these requirements become a
motivator that guides consumer behaviour in the direction of seeking satisfaction.

Various psychological issues, such as stress and behaviour resulting from chronic pain,
depression as well as belief systems, will have a negative impact on the physical state of
the body.

In order for patients to have good treatment results, maintain and enhance wellbeing, and
increased adherence to medical regimens, it is critical that they receive therapy for both
these same physiological and psychological elements of poor health.
SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
It is the goal of social development to improve the well-being of individual
throughout society so that they can achieve its full capabilities as members of
society. The well-being of all as well as every individual is directly related to the
prosperity of a community.

Investing in individuals is essential for social progress. It is the goal of social

development to improve a well of everyone individuals in civilization so that
individuals can achieve its full capacity as members of society.

A well of each and every individual is directly related to the prosperity of a

community. It is the goal of social development to improve the well-being of every
individual in civilization so that they can achieve their full potential as members of
society.

The well-being of all and every individual is directly related to the prosperity of a
community.
Social development is a procedure of organized social change aimed at
improving people's quality of life, in which building is taken through as a
complimentary procedure to economic development in order to increase
people's quality of life.

The country has a responsibility to contribute to the advancement of social

welfare. Individual approaches to social development, often known as
individualistic approaches, are used to promote social development.

The ideology's roots may be traced back to liberal or collectivist principles, with
the emphasis on the significance of individuals freedom of choice being
emphasised.

It is hoped that increased social functionality in individuals and interpersonal

interactions would encourage the adoption of this strategy.
Participants throughout society are given the opportunity to create self-help
groups in order to empower communities under this technique.

This collectivist strategy is heavily inspired by populist ideals, which are

prevalent in the country.

This technique is based on the belief that the community has the potential to
guarantee that their fundamental needs are addressed, that their social
problems were treated, and that they have the opportunity to progress.

To do this, each community must work together to build their local

communities, which will require cooperation from all members.
This collection was created by bringing together community
organisations that pool their resources as well as delegate
empowered to enforce choices to one another.

Individuals as well as communities have been encouraged to

participate in social development through use of these
strategies, which are installed by organisations inside the
authorities.

The authorities are responsible for ensuring that social

development policies have been enforced as well as that
social and economic policies are affiliated.
CONCLUSION
 PATIENT CARE
Patient experiences are monitored by healthcare
organisations in order to evaluate and enhance
the overall quality of care. Nurses have a
significant influence on patient satisfaction since
they spend a significant amount of time with
them. Nurses must be aware of the elements that
impact patient perceptions of the quality of care
they provide in order to increase patient
satisfaction with that treatment. They add the
most value to the healthcare system when they
collaborate with other members of the healthcare
team, when they practise within their entire scope
of practise, and when they are engaged and
responsible to the system.
 • From the initial assessment to the
final review, the nursing process
• Several authors have defined
incorporates constant input from
the nursing process, which
patients, their families, and the
includes the steps of
surrounding community. Diagnoses,
assessment, diagnosis,
treatment plans, and treatments can
planning/outcomes,
all be modified at any point in the
intervention, and evaluation, as
process depending on new
the "heart and soul" of nursing,
information obtained from the patient
and as being "essential to all
or from any other source. As far as
nursing acts." Nurses engage
feasible, the patient should be able to
in a methodical, logical, and
engage in the nursing process in an
reasonable problem-solving
active and equitable manner, with the
approach that allows them to
only constraints being physical or
fulfil their nursing duties in a
emotional limitations on their
standardised manner.
capacity to participate.
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