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What are the best ways to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization?

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Hospitalization can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for many patients. They may face uncertainty, pain, anxiety, isolation, boredom, or loss of control. As a patient advocate, you can help them cope with these difficult emotions and improve their well-being. Here are some of the best ways to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization.

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Clare Batkin - Your OT Tutor

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V Raman Ravindran

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Glenn Carlson MSN, ACNP

ICU Nurse Practitioner ACNP-BC Influencer and motivational speaker Process improvement expert Owner and Personal…

1 Listen empathically

One of the most important skills you can use as a patient advocate is listening empathically. This means paying attention to the patient's feelings, needs, and concerns, and reflecting them back without judging or interrupting. Listening empathically can help the patient feel understood, validated, and supported. It can also help you identify the patient's goals, preferences, and values, and advocate for them effectively.

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V Raman Ravindran

Consultant to Patients and Health care service providers, Medical Tourism Operator.
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1. Listening to patients complaints 2. Explaining in detail about the pros and cons of the treatment 3. Being pleasing to the patient 4. Assuring them the best of Services. 5. Re assuring the best services from the hospital team including all non medical and medical staffs.

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Glenn Carlson MSN, ACNP

ICU Nurse Practitioner ACNP-BC Influencer and motivational speaker Process improvement expert Owner and Personal Trainer @ To be continued boxing
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1. Involve in care planning and goals for the day 2. encourage journaling 3. Offer spiritual support 4. Ask what goals for care are and then listen. 5. Involve positive family member interaction

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Patrick Paul
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As the CEO of DKMS-BMST, I believe that providing patient-centered communication, education, relaxation techniques, social support, addressing underlying factors, promoting normalcy, access to mental health services, and incorporating mindfulness practices are crucial for helping patients cope with the stress of hospitalization.

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2 Provide information and education

Another way to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization is to provide them with accurate and relevant information and education. This can help them understand their condition, treatment, and prognosis, and reduce their fear of the unknown. It can also help them make informed decisions, participate in their care, and ask questions to their health care team. You can use different methods to provide information and education, such as verbal explanations, written materials, videos, or online resources.

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Sudhir Makhija

"Innovating Healthcare Solutions | Stroke Awareness Advocate | Award-Winning Speaker & Author | Healthcare Patient Advocate".
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Provide the patients for basic reasons they will be hospitalized very calmly. Explaining the Relatives about it is also very important.. motivating them for good health by sharing success stories and reviews can help..

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3 Encourage relaxation and distraction

A third way to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization is to encourage them to use relaxation and distraction techniques. Relaxation techniques can help them calm their nervous system, lower their blood pressure, and ease their pain. Some examples of relaxation techniques are deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, or guided imagery. Distraction techniques can help them divert their attention from their worries, boredom, or discomfort. Some examples of distraction techniques are reading, listening to music, watching TV, playing games, or chatting with friends or family.

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Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA

?? Brain care for all. | ?? Founder, Virtual Brain Health Center | ??Host of the Let’s Talk Brain Health! Podcast | ?? Blogger, Psychology Today | Senior Fellow, Global Brain Health Institute
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Educating patients about the value of restorative rest and relaxation as a foundational pillar of their recovery process is vital. We commonly overlook the multiple benefits of rest. Providing resources, shared spaces (outside of the patient room), quiet hours (mid-day and late evening/ early morning), and information to patients can promote better rest. Many times there are programs accessible through the patient's TV that can be a benefit like gentle movement, breathwork, and more.

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4 Promote self-care and autonomy

A fourth way to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization is to promote their self-care and autonomy. Self-care means taking care of their physical, mental, and emotional needs, such as eating well, sleeping enough, staying hydrated, and expressing their feelings. Autonomy means having a sense of control and choice over their situation, such as setting their own goals, making their own decisions, and communicating their own preferences. You can promote self-care and autonomy by respecting the patient's wishes, helping them plan their daily activities, and supporting their independence.

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Taking the time to ask or find out about patient preferences for their daily routines is very important. While as clinicians we can get caught up in the routine of a ward environment, think about whether it has to be done that way. Just because all the patients have their showers in the morning because that's the typical nursing routine, doesn't mean it has to be this way. For some a relaxing shower before bed may be their normal routine at home, and if we can find ways to facilitate this it is likely to promote client self-care and a sense of normality in what is otherwise a stressful experience or environment. Instead of thinking "no that's not how we do it" ask "is there any reason we can't make it work the way the patient prefers?"

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5 Connect them with resources and support

A fifth way to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization is to connect them with resources and support. Resources can include financial assistance, legal advice, social services, or spiritual care. Support can include emotional support, practical support, or peer support. You can connect them with resources and support by assessing their needs, providing referrals, facilitating access, and following up. You can also help them build their support network by involving their family, friends, or other patients in their care.

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6 Recognize and respond to signs of distress

A sixth way to help patients cope with stress during hospitalization is to recognize and respond to signs of distress. Distress can be mild, moderate, or severe, and can affect the patient's mood, behavior, or functioning. Some signs of distress are sadness, anger, irritability, anxiety, panic, confusion, or hopelessness. You can recognize and respond to signs of distress by observing the patient, asking them how they are feeling, and offering them help. You can also refer them to a mental health professional if needed.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Elsa Romero

Health and health management professional (self employed) WSA Global Community National Expert Uruguay
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Ease patient in hospital: 1-clear communication 2-emotional support 3- distraction 4-relaxation techniques #PatientCare #relaxation

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1 Listen empathically

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5 Connect them with resources and support

6 Recognize and respond to signs of distress

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6 Recognize and respond to signs of distress

7 Here’s what else to consider

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