Biopsychosocial-spiritual Model

In order to treat and manage illness in its whole, the Biopsychosocial-spiritual (BSP) Model, also known as the Biopsychosocial-spiritual Continuum Model, takes into account the interconnectedness of the patient's mental, emotional, and spiritual states.

In 1911, German physician and physiologist Walter Hess established this paradigm on the premise that a person's reaction to physical pain, psychological stress, and spiritual anguish all include interrelated variables. Surgeon fellow Bernie Siegel was the first to propose this into medical field in 1978.

According to the BSP model, "mind-body" is more than a metaphor; rather, any sickness is the result of the interplay of all three, rather than simply one. The human body is seen in its entirety by this model. This approach is predicated on the idea that every human being has certain physiological and emotional requirements due to their unique bodily make-up. The spiritual dimension of a person is also included in this approach. A person's spirit is not the same thing as their physical self, and the same is true of all other forms of life. Some people will benefit more from this model's holistic approach to health and wellness than from other models, and vice versa.