Recources Topic B. Health & Comorbidities

If the Health & Comorbidities domain has high scores, it suggests that the person may be at increased mental health risk due to the presence of multiple chronic illnesses, significant medication use, or diagnoses of mental health conditions. These factors, especially in combination, can increase the strain on both physical and mental health, leading to potential psychological challenges like depression, anxiety, and stress.

Suggested Actions:

  • Physical Health Management: Collaborate with healthcare providers for comprehensive disease management. Ensure coordinated care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Educate patients on potential side effects and interactions from their medications. Refer to assistive technology providers for products such as medication reminders and smart pillboxes to ensure proper medication intake. Refer patients to pain management specialists or physiotherapists if experiencing significant pain. Refer to audiologists and ophthalmologists for evaluation and management of impairments. Provide information on available aids to help patients communicate and engage socially.
  • Mental Health and Support Services: Refer patients with a mental health diagnosis or family history for specialized care and therapy. Explore available support systems, such as counseling and psychotherapy services. Provide referrals to physiotherapists or occupational therapists if mobility is impaired. Assess the need for mobility aids and make appropriate adjustments in the home environment[RS1] .

Cyprus:

Assistive technology providers  

Pain management specialists or physiotherapists

Audiologists and ophthalmologists

Counseling and psychotherapy services.

  • NOESIS Cognitive Center & Tech Solutions [ https://noesis.cy/]  
  • MindMeUp [ https://www.mindmeup.cy/ ] 

Occupational therapists

Mobility aids and make appropriate adjustments in the home environment.

Slovenia:

Assistive technology providers  

Pain management specialists or physiotherapists

Audiologists and ophthalmologists

Counseling and psychotherapy services.

  • Slovenian Association of Physiotherapists / Združenje fizioterapevtov Slovenije [ https://physio.si/ ]

Occupational therapists

  • Chamber and Association of Occupational Therapists of Slovenia – Professional Association / Zbornica in društvo delovnih terapevtov Slovenije – strokovno združenje [ https://www.zdts.si/ ]

Mobility aids and make appropriate adjustments in the home environment.

Austria

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