barriers and obstacles Flashcards
what is an example of an emotional/psychological obstacles?
low self concept
lack of motivation
acceptance of current health and well-being situation
what is an example of a time constraints obstacle?
lack of time because of work and study commitments or family responsibilities
what is an example of availability of resources obstacle?
lack of financial resources
equipment or opportunities
what is an example of unachievable targets obstacles?
targets that are too ambitious
unrealistic timescales
what is an example of a lack of support obstacle?
lack of informal support from friends or family
what is an example of a specific to an individual obstacle?
this can be something such as: age gender disability illness addiction
what is an example of barriers to accessing identified services obstacle?
geographical location
culture and language
psychological obstacle (accessing a service)
What does peak flow mean?
The speed of which a person can expel air from their lungs
What do abnormal PEF readings indicate?
Lung problems
E.g asthma
Why are patients advised to keep a diary and record of their readings?
Monitor a patients air flow
Check medication is working
Make recommendations on treatments
How is Resting pulse measured?
It’s measured when a person has been still for about 5 minutes
Gender (resting pulse)
Men normally have a lower RPR than women
Age (RPR)
Babies and children often have a higher RPR than adults
Size (RPR)
Overweight people usually have a higher RPR than lean people
Level of physical activity (RPR)
Fitter people often have a lower RPR than less active people
Pulse rate during exercise
The maximum number of heart beats per minute is 220 minus the persons age
Pulse rate during exercise
A healthy pulse rate during or just after exercise is between 60% and 80% of the maximum
Ways to lower RPR
Regular exercise
Ways to lower RPR
Healthy diet
Ways to lower RPR
Stopping smoking
