Critical Thinking in Health and Social Care Management

This report discusses the application of critical thinking in health and social care management, focusing on the impact of social distancing measures on public health. It explores the importance of social closeness and spatial distancing in overcoming the negative consequences of social distancing.

Critical Thinking in
Health and Social Care
Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
Purpose of applying critical thinking ....................................................................................3
Understanding of critical thinking skills by examining claims, assertions and statements made
in the given case study ...........................................................................................................4
Use Critical thinking skills, evaluate the ideas expressed in the case study and combine them
with your thoughts to develop valid arguments.....................................................................5
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Health care managers are having most important responsibility related to fostering an
environment within which quality and necessary health care can be provided to individuals.
Health care and social service is a broad term in which effective health care services and
facilities is being offered in order to make a significant improvement in patient conditions
(Salmon, 2020). The present report has been conducted of case study, in the formative discussion
has been conducted on public health consequences for limited close human connections due to
social distancing measures in order to curb the speedy transmittance of the deadly COVID-19.
In this report, discussions have been conducted on the application of critical thinking in the given
case study, an idea that has been expressed in the case scenario and thoughts to evolve effectual
arguments.
Purpose of applying critical thinking
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that promotes the practice of social distancing; in
this, individuals are required to stay at home and away from others. This practice aim to prevent

the widespread of this pandemic to some extent. This practice forced individuals to stay at home
in order to break the chain of coronavirus (Viswanath and Monga, 2020). In addition to this, it
has been evaluated that many health authorities duly considered this measure as an effect that
facilitates towards keeping pace with the widespread of COVID-19. However, it has been
determined according to the case study evaluation; one psychologist states that this practice of
social distancing is also leading towards pushing human from their fundamental needs which is
related to "connect with each another". In addition to this, according to the analysis it has been
determining that due to facilitating social distancing measures or close human connections there
is a significant increase in mental health issues like domestic violence, depression and anxiety.
Along with this, there is a significant increase in the sales ratio of ammunition and Gums in the
USA. Furthermore, it has been evaluating that justice department of Switzerland is preparing to
face maximisation in domestic violence. Thus, by critically evaluating all these aspects, it has
been determined that coronavirus has made not only serious destructive consequential impacts on
human life but also increased economic burdens and mental health issues worldwide.
By evaluating the given case study, it has determined that practices like social distancing,
lockdown and stay-at-home policies significantly raised vulnerabilities related to mental health.
Further, this is being analysed that social distancing measures maximise serious psychological
repercussions such as depression, fear, boredom, frustration which anxiety and other symptoms.
All these symptoms lead to making human lives worse. In addition to this, infrastructures and
economies are also struck harder by social distancing (Lette and et al., 2020). Thus, this case
study purposed that it is essential to consider all the aspects as well as repercussions of social
distancing by embrace spatial distancing in which there are 2 m distancing among individuals
and objects addressed. There is an element of accuracy within this which is required to be
reviewed in a critical manner for gain comprehension of the overall concept. This calls for the
application of critical thinking skills to the case and the before mentioned concept. Along with
this , the present case study also determined that it is also essential to consider spatial distance all
together with social closeness in order to reduce the mental challenges faced by individuals.
Thus, by critically evaluated given case study analysis it is essential to consider both mental as
well as the physical safety of individuals that can further be practiced by two important concepts
that are social closeness and well as spatial distancing.

On the basis of above discussion, it can be analysed that the purpose of applying critical
is to examine the positives as well as negatives linked to the concepts of social closeness as well
as spatial distancing as given in the case study. The need for utilisation of this skill emerged
looking upon the negative consequences of global lockdown and coronavirus outspread situation.
Understanding of critical thinking skills by examining claims, assertions and statements made in
the given case study
With the proper evaluation of given case study, it has been evaluated that due to the
measures like safe distancing, lockdowns and curfews to separate individuals as to break the
chain of COVID-19 transmissions individuals has gone through many mental as well as physical
distress.
Claims: It has been determined according to the case study that this social distancing
pushes individuals to face many severe public health consequences like domestic violence,
depression and anxiety (The good, the bad and the ugly of COVID-19 lockdown effects on
wildlife conservation: Insights from the first European locked down the country. 2020). In
addition to this, cases of domestic abuse have also been increased. In addition to this, it has been
evaluated that this pandemic measures not only have a negative impact on individuals mental and
physical conditions but also affected economies all around the world in negative way.
Assertions: This case study indicates that it is essential to promote shared responsibilities
by creating the culture of social closeness and spatial (Negative impacts of COVID-19 lockdown
on mental health service access and follow-up adherence for immigrants and individuals in
socio-economic difficulties. 2020). The term social closeness is an important measure through
which trust can be built among individuals. In addition to this, by making use of many social
media platform individuals of similar interest can also be promoted to share common ideals and
information's.
Use Critical thinking skills, evaluate the ideas expressed in the case study and combine them
with your thoughts to develop valid arguments
Nations all around the world are going through severe pandemic Covid-19 which lead
towards national quarantines, close to all public places and more in order to significantly reduce
the speedy transmission of this deadly virus. According to the evaluation it has been signified
that almost half of the world is under some form of restriction for instance, United Stages
enacted country-wide lockdown measures and in Italy, citizens are made to stay indoor for an

indefinite period. This lockdown significantly affected societies, families, relationships in many
ways. In addition to this as per according to the analysis it has been stated that practice of
lockdown significantly increases cases of mental health issues, domestic violence at an alarming
rate. Many psychologists face the complaint form individuals related to domestic abuse,
depression, frustration and other mental cases (Brooke and Rybacka, 2020). For instance,
National Domestic Violence Hotline in the United States significantly reported an unexpected
surge in calls form victims. In addition to this, due to nation wide lockdown large number of
individuals facing the challenge of unemployment it has been identified that social distancing
practices like lockdown increases 4.1% jobless rate in April 2020. In addition to this, many
leading organisations in order to maintain their brand image encourage employees to take
"volunteer unpaid leave" and reduced working hours. All these challenges also increases
frustration and anxiety among individuals. According to the analysis it has been determined that
stressful life events during social distancing measures is being also accompanied by illness,
economic pressure, injury and family conflicts (Heath, Porter and Dunegan, 2020). Thus, it is
essential for public health care organisations not to underestimate all these repercussions of
social distancing. In order to significantly overcome or reduce these impacts, it is essential to
undertake advantage of mental health resource and new technology. In this early screening or
timely identification of these vulnerable losses are required to be effectively undertaken in order
to effectively overcome these negative impacts upon individuals lives.
According to the analysis it has been determined that a more apparent, but possibly
amazingly effectual action would be to replace the term "social distancing" with "spatial
distancing." Along with this, by making maximisation in social closeness through the usage of
digital augmentation via assistance of broad penetration of social network services, social bond
can be effectively developed among participants. In this by sharing rich content like text, image
or voice through digital channels, participants can be exposed to each other. In addition to this, it
has been evaluated that there are many other significant measures with the help of which social
closeness can be enhanced (Brown, 2020). In addition to this, as the given case study states that
it is essential for public health to approach COVID-19 threat by making the effective promotion
of spatial distance together with social closeness. In this, a bond can be established among
individuals with the assistance of digital step-up. In this social closeness can me made by
formulating significant bond by evaluating social media profile of individuals such as Facebook.

In this, by identifying similarities among individuals, social connections can be developed. With
the use of this practice, closeness can be effectively developed among individuals while assuring
more trustworthy. In addition to this, by determining similarity among individuals with the help
of their Facebook profile anonymity can also be reduced among individuals. Further, this has
been evaluated that if individuals share information's of their common personal interest, then hey
behave in more polite manner.
Thus, according to the above-mentioned analysis it has been analysed that social
closeness has great significance, especially during the time period of social distancing or
lockdown during a pandemic situation of COVID-19. It is being determined that in order to
overcome mental anxiety, depression, anger, frustration among individuals social closeness
through Facebook, Twitter and more matters that most. With the assistance of this, individuals
can effectively share common beliefs and interests with similar opinions and passion (Wilkinson,
Carter and Keating, 2020). Furthermore, it has been evaluated that by emphasising upon
connectedness through social media platform social closeness can be promoted, within this by
sharing information from different locations to overcome the general human issues like
depression, fear and more can significantly build trust among individuals. In addition to this,
scientific experts can also share essential and effective information's to individuals related
combat repercussions of social distancing. Further it has been evaluated that one of the most
important lessons that has been drawn form this pandemic crisis is that, it is essential for use of
to look after one another (Brooke and Rybacka, 2020). Along with this, according to the analysis
it has been stated that it is essential for mental health professional to effectively build resilience
as well as emotional safety for those individuals who are emotionally vulnerable. Further it has
been determined that most of the individuals go through hard time with the dark psychological
symbolism of a lock down and social isolation. Thus, with the help of spatial distance and social
closeness practice, the health and social care management of individuals can be duly ensured
even in the wake of coronavirus outspread.
CONCLUSION
According to the above-mentioned report, it has been concluded that deadly COVID-19
increase vulnerability in many ways in individuals lives and reduced options for them to have
support. Practices like social distancing and lockdown increase threatening and violent behaviour
in families that resulted towards economic, sexual, psychological and other forms of violence.

Many psychiatrists are exposed to the surge in calls from victims of mental and physical abuse.
Even so, in order to reduce the speedy transmission of COVID-19 social distancing practice is
being promoted as the only option, since the development of vaccines is still under progress.
However, public health cares by focusing upon spatial distance and social closeness
concepts can effectively be able to overcome the negative consequences of this issue upon
individuals mental health. Along with this, it has been analysed that social closeness can also be
increased with the help of digital augmentation. By concerning these measures, negative
influence upon mental and physical conditions of individuals can be effectively overcome to
some extent. Thus, I extend my support in the favour of the term spatial distancing as suggested
within the case to make sure that the management of health state of the individuals is duly taken
care of.

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