The Networked Computer Metaphor: A Novel Tool for Psychiatric Trainees to Enhance Utility of the Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness.
biopsychosocial model
hardware-software-internet metaphor
health
illness
model
networked computer metaphor
psychiatric disorders
psychiatry
psychiatry training
psychology
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2021
Aug 2021
Historique:
accepted:
22
08
2021
entrez:
31
8
2021
pubmed:
1
9
2021
medline:
1
9
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The biopsychosocial (BPS) model proposed by George Engel posited that a disease developed through a complex interaction of biological, psychological and social factors. This popular model, despite its limitations, continues to influence the practice and treatment of illness and service delivery worldwide. We propose the networked computer metaphor as a novel and pragmatic tool to help psychiatric trainees appreciate and enhance the utility of the BPS model as it pertains to psychiatric disorders. We also propose that the application of this metaphor would help provide some clues to answer the question of achieving the goal envisioned by Engel of providing holistic and comprehensive patient-centered care. We also discuss the utility of this metaphor from trainee, teacher and patient perspectives and describe various examples of the application of this metaphor so as to deepen our understanding of the BPS model. We discuss the criticisms of this model, summarize the applications of this metaphor and outline future directions for research.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34462709
doi: 10.7759/cureus.17395
pmc: PMC8386675
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e17395Subventions
Organisme : NCATS NIH HHS
ID : UL1 TR001863
Pays : United States
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021, Balan et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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