THE ROLE OF THE BIO-
PSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL
IN PUBLIC HEALTH
SHAFNA KK
1ST MSC PSYCHOLOGY
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The Biopsychosocial Model in Public Health: A Comprehensive Approach - Prof. Sundararajan, Study notes of Research Methodology
A concise overview of the biopsychosocial model in public health, highlighting its significance in understanding health and disease. It contrasts the biopsychosocial model with the biomedical model, emphasizing the former's holistic approach that integrates biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors. The document also discusses the model's implications for healthcare interventions and public health strategies.
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THE ROLE OF THE BIO-
PSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL
IN PUBLIC HEALTH
SHAFNA KK
1 ST^ MSC PSYCHOLOGY
- JOURNAL:The Journal of Medical Research.
- YEAR. :
- AUTHOR:Shiraz Syed, Sumbul Syed and Kshitij Bhardwaj PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
- To highlight the significance of the bio-psychosocial model in understanding health and disease.
- To demonstrate how the model integrates biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors for a holistic approach.
- To compare the bio-psychosocial model with the biomedical model, emphasizing its patient-centered focus.
- Unlike the biomedical model, which focuses solely on biological causes, the bio-psychosocial model considers the individual as a whole.
- It enables healthcare workers to design better treatment responses and preventative strategies.
- CONCLUSION
- The bio-psychosocial model offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to understanding health and disease by integrating biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors.
- Unlike the traditional biomedical model, it shifts the focus from merely treating illness to addressing the overall well-being of individuals.
- This model empowers healthcare professionals to design patient-centered interventions and enhances public health strategies by promoting preventive care and multidisciplinary approaches.