Applying Positive Psychology in General Practice Dr Tri Tuyen Cao
Applying Positive Psychology in General Practice Dr Tri Tuyen Cao
Applying Positive Psychology in General Practice Dr Tri Tuyen Cao
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<strong>Positive</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong>IN GENERAL PRACTICE<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Tri</strong> <strong>Tuyen</strong> <strong>Cao</strong> MBBS, FRACGPMontague Farm Medical Centre
Outl<strong>in</strong>e of talk Promote positive health <strong>in</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Practice</strong> A practical example of GP weight cl<strong>in</strong>ic: <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g patients’health assets
MONTAGUE FARM MEDICAL CENTRERACGP SA <strong>General</strong> <strong>Practice</strong> of the year 2011 Award<strong>Apply<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Positive</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> to promote positive health.
MY BACKGROUND<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Tri</strong> <strong>Tuyen</strong> <strong>Cao</strong>, MBBS, RACGP Graduated from Adelaide University, SA 1996 RACGP Fellowship <strong>in</strong> 2004Work: Emergency GP consultant s<strong>in</strong>ce 2000 <strong>in</strong> NoarlungaHospital SA GP practice s<strong>in</strong>ce 2004Special <strong>in</strong>terest: Weight Management Weekly weight cl<strong>in</strong>ic every Thursday morn<strong>in</strong>g Group session 8 week Liv<strong>in</strong>gLite cl<strong>in</strong>ic.
HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTAcute symptoms are the result of the lastdrop that spills a full cup.Medical treatment is like clean<strong>in</strong>g the spilledmess.Lifestyle Medic<strong>in</strong>e (prevention and early<strong>in</strong>tervention)• 1. Empty the cup by manag<strong>in</strong>g removable riskfactors.• 2. Increase the cup capacity i.e. your health assetsby optimiz<strong>in</strong>g your physical fitness and mentalwellbe<strong>in</strong>g.
Health Risk CupFamily Historyirremovable risk,‐‐‐‐‐eg. genetics, age...
Health Risk CupSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Health Risk CupOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Health Risk CupBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Health Risk Cup<strong>Tri</strong>vialtriggerDiabetesBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Health Risk Cup<strong>Tri</strong>vialtriggerDiabetesSpillBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Health Risk Cup<strong>Tri</strong>vialtriggerDiabetesSpillBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Health Risk Cup<strong>Tri</strong>vialtriggerDiabetesSpillBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily HistoryAcuteSymptoms
Medical treatment cleans the spilled messDiabetesBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Prevention1.Empty the cup by manag<strong>in</strong>g removable risks.DiabetesBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily History
Early Intervention1. Empty the cup by manag<strong>in</strong>g removable risks.2. Increase the health assets (the cup capacity)Increase mentalwellbe<strong>in</strong>gDiabetesBP, cholesterolOverweightSmok<strong>in</strong>gFamily HistoryIncrease physicalhealth, fitness:1.Size2.Stam<strong>in</strong>a(cardiovascular)3.Suppleness(flexibility)4. Strength
<strong>Positive</strong> Health<strong>Positive</strong> Healthat Montague Farm Medical CentreThe Liv<strong>in</strong>gLite Cl<strong>in</strong>ic helps patients lose weight by establish<strong>in</strong>gnew healthy habits.Goal sett<strong>in</strong>gWhat Goal: ideal body weight based on body fat %Why Goal: a deep personal heartfelt reasonHow Goal: your <strong>in</strong>dividual behaviour keyMontague Farm Medical Centre
What GoalUs<strong>in</strong>g Bioelectric Impedance Analysis Scale• measure body fat percentage• calculate ideal body weight• set realistic weight goal (short ,medium and long term)Montague Farm Medical Centre
Why GoalA deep, personal, emotional, heartfelt reason• What are the positive outcomes youcan have when you achieve your weightgoal?• Why is that positive outcomeimportant to you?Montague Farm Medical Centre
F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g your key behaviourStory of young boy and the world map puzzleMontague Farm Medical Centre
Obesity system causal mapMontague Farm Medical Centre
FIND YOUR OWN KEYPRACTICE, ESTABLISH NEW HABITS IN8 WEEKS Meal plan Daily walk <strong>Dr</strong><strong>in</strong>k more water Stop sugary dr<strong>in</strong>k Food and Mood diary Focus on battle time ......
ProgramThe Cl<strong>in</strong>ic Program• Groups sessions: presentations from theexperts on common issues <strong>in</strong> weightmanagement.• Individual consults with practice nurses forbody fat measurement, fitness tests.• Individual consults with a doctor for medicalassessment and management.Montague Farm Medical Centre
TAKE HOME MESSAGETh<strong>in</strong>k of your cup capacity, your health assets(physical and mental)Choose one good habit, take action and practiceeveryday
Thank youYour feedback is most welcome.<strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Tri</strong> <strong>Tuyen</strong> <strong>Cao</strong>drtrituyencao@yahoo.com.au
CreditsSlide Show:L<strong>in</strong>h Nguyen Hien Nguyen <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Tri</strong> <strong>Tuyen</strong> <strong>Cao</strong>
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