PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES

Mental health care. Evolution, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of those bio-psycho-socio-emotional alterations of respiratory patients, sleep disorders and family members or caregivers.

This includes individual Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) of the patient and family.

The psychological health of these patients has a significant effect on the development of their treatment, as well as their environment; certain treatments or new lifestyles may affect emotional, cognitive, behavioral and even interpersonal aspects.

EMOTIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

In VIDAIR we treat our patients taking into account the bio-psycho-social condition of both the patient and the relative that accompanies and cares for.

Smoking, like all respiratory diseases, sleep disorders, eating disorders, obesity, etc., must be addressed from the physical, nutritional and psychological-emotional point of view.

Early intervention by an expert psychologist allows better adherence to prescribed treatments as well as the patient’s new perspective and understanding of their disease; certainly, these changes lead to an improvement in the quality of life of the patient, family member or caregiver.

PREVENTION, PROMOTION AND TREATMENT

We perform psychological approach focused on prevention, promotion, treatment and maintenance of health. We are also concerned about those dysfunctional areas associated with the patient environment, their caregiver, the disease and the health system.

Besides, within this intervention for all respiratory diseases and other services, VIDAIR includes pro-active measures for the patient, family or caregiver encouraging them to be involved in the process and be part of the decision-making about their condition and treatment.

The Functional Plans and Clinical Protocols regarding psychological care include patients relatives and caregivers:

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Respiratory diseases

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Sleep disorders

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Overweight, obesity, underweight

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Smoking

VIDAIR’s psychological support consultation will give you tools and techniques for management of breathing, stress and anxiety, which help control simple issues that are essential for the life spheres of the patient, family or caregiver.

Sleep disorders are addressed through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

SMOKING

For smoking cessation, we offer a direct intervention for prevention and treatment adherence throughout the process that include, among others:

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Techniques to quit smoking.

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Tools to create lasting lifestyle habits, such as physical exercise and a natural balanced diet.

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Health status monitoring. Etc.

Besides, we care for patients with eating disorders, especially those with obesity which is associated with the physical condition of the sufferer. The consequences of excessive body fat affects physical, emotional and psychological health. Also, overweight or obese patients may feel or suffer social rejection, increasing dissatisfaction and lower self-esteem.

Overall, every psychological plan developed by VIDAIR include:

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Managing emotions in the disease context.

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Facilitating the patient acceptance of their dependence on other people, if applicable.

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Understanding and accepting the help that a family member or caregiver may need.

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How treatment can help improve the quality of life.

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Promoting the adherence to medical indications.

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Improving the relationship and communication within the family

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Support for terminal conditions, etc.

Make an appointment for psychological support for both patients and families. We are willing to accompany you to achieve health goals for disease control and we will support you along the disease process to make it easier.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO REQUEST A CONSULTATION?

In VIDAIR we want to make it easy for you. Make your appointment directly online through our practical form.

Consultations can be in person, by video call or by phone call.

VIDAIR

Calle Italia esq. Moises Zouain, Nº5, Reparto Kokette.
Santiago de los Caballeros.
República Dominicana

‎+34 615 02 41 02

info@vidairsalud.com

We are with you 24 h / 365 days a
year. Emergencies / Breakdowns contact us.

Monday to Friday: 7.30 am – 8.00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday and public holidays (according to needs): 8:00 am – 12:00 m

VIDAIR

Calle Italia esq. Moises Zouain, Nº5, Reparto Kokette.
Santiago de los Caballeros.
República Dominicana

‎+34 615 02 41 02

info@vidairsalud.com

We are with you 24 h / 365 days a
year. Emergencies / Breakdowns contact us.

Monday to Friday: 7.30 am – 8.00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday and public holidays (according to needs): 8:00 am – 12:00 m