The Psychological Impact of Hospitalization
Hospitalization can negatively impact patients’ mental health. Such situations could lead to despair, anxiety and feeling powerless (Dhawan 2018). This course’s curriculum recommends placing an emphasis on patient-centered medicine to enhance the patient’s experience. This method is proven to increase health outcomes by involving patients in the decision making process, respecting their preferences and meeting their physiological, psychological and social needs (Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2018, 2018). Hospitalization can be less stressful for patients if they are able to focus on their entire person and not just the physical symptoms. Cont…