The 4Ps of Formulation & Intervention
- Author:
Yean Pak Cheong
1
Author Information
- Collective Name:ONG CHOOI PENG; GOH LEE GAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Formulation; Predisposing factors; Perpetuating factors; Precipitating factors; Protective factors; SBAR.
- From:The Singapore Family Physician 2018;44(1):13-14
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
- Abstract: The next step after the biopsychosocial information is collected from the extended history, extended examination, and extended investigation is the formulation of the 4P factors related to the patient’s problems (Predisposing, Perpetuating, Precipitating, and Protective factors). In this 4P formulation, attention is paid to the genogram, time-line, ROADS of the family, and the patient’s readiness to change. In certain situations, SBAR tool (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) may be needed to help get a better clarity of the situation and issues. Formulation helps us to be strategic in our psychosocial management.
