A9 Flashcards
how can you work in a person centered way, regarding heir nutrition and hydration needs?
o providing food and drink that meets individual needs, taking into consideration medical conditions, beliefs and preferences.
o ensuring food and drink provided does not have contradications with any medicine.
o supporting individuals who may experience difficulties in eating or drinking due to physical illness or mental health conditions including individuals who may forget to eat or drink.
o providing equipment to support individuals in eating and drinking independently
(for example 2 handled mugs, cups with lids, non-slip mats, plates and bowls with high sides or insulated bowls)
o ensuring individuals are provided with sufficient time to eat and drink and that they choose the equipment that is offered to support them.
o close monitoring of nutrition and fluid intake
o communicating with individuals to identify any barriers
o promotion of the value and importance of effective nutrition and hydration to overall wellbeing
o working in partnership with carers or family members to ensure effective nutrition and hydration
o working in partnership with other healthcare professionals (for example therapists, dietitians,
doctors and dentists to ensure effective nutrition and hydration of the individual)
purpose of the prevention agenda
- prevention agenda as set out by health and social care policy and reforms (for example ‘prevention
is better than cure’ vision, Department of Health and Social Care)
preventative approaches
o help people to stay healthy and independent for as long as possible
o are about stopping problems arising in the first place, focusing on keeping people healthy, not just treating them when they become ill
o provide people with knowledge and skills to make lifestyle choices that support them to stay
healthy
how is health promotion used to support the prevention agenda to support good health and wellbeing?
- social and environmental interventions to empower individuals to improve their health:
o national campaigns from government departments (for example the National Institute for Health
Protection campaigns)
o opportunistic delivery of health promotion by all healthcare and social care professionals
o campaigns by specific groups and charities
o sharing examples of health promotion activities (for example smoking cessation, promoting physical activity, promoting breast feeding and reducing alcohol intake)
how does nutrition and diet choices affecting body mass index, impact healh/wellbeing?
o obesity increases risk of developing range of disease including type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
o malnutrition risk of vitamin deficiency
how does smoking impact health/wellbeing?
o one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK
o increases the risk of lung cancer, as well as other cancers
o increased risk of heart disease
how does low physical activity?
o risk factor for a range of long-term conditions, including heart disease
o greater risk of developing hypertension
o has been linked to increased anxiety and depression
o older adults who are physically active can reduce their risks of falls
how does the consumption of alcohol impact health/wellbeing?
o long-term effects include organ damage including heart, liver and pancreas
o increased risk of hypertension and heart disease
o weakens immune system, increasing risk of infections
o weakens bones, increases risk of fracturing and breaks
o effects on the brain including cognitive function, neurotransmitters and brain tissue
how does substance abuse and addiction impact health/wellbeing?
o effects on health may occur after one use
o longer term effects include risk of heart disease, cancer and hepatitis
