CH 5, 6, 7 Flashcards
Holistic Definitoni of health
“an individually
defined state or process in which the individual (nurse, client,
family, group or community) experiences a sense of
well-being, harmony, and unity such that subjective experiences
about health, health beliefs, and values are honoured; a
process of becoming an expanded consciousness”
ie.
the ability of older adults
to function at their highest capacity despite the presence of
age-related changes and risk factors,
holistic nursing definition of wellness
“integrated, congruent functioning aimed toward
reaching one’s highest potential
ie.
wellness is an outcome for older adults whose well-being and quality of life are improved by nursing interventions
Health Promotion
programs or interventions that
focus on behaviour changes directed toward improved
health and well-being of individuals, groups, communities
and nations in relation to their environments.
Emphasis on personal responsibility and self care actions
health-related quality of life
measured by a standard set of questions, called
“Healthy Days Measures,” addressing one’s perception of
physical and mental health and functioning
the management and delivery of
health care to Canadians is the responsibility of
Provinces/territories
geriatric care manager
serves as the primary care
coordinator who is responsible for implementing immediate
and long-term plans as the needs of the older adult change.
Care management services involve comprehensive assessment,
Skilled home care
services address
the needs of people who are recovering from an illness or
injury and have potential for returning to their previous level
of functioning.
Nonmedical home care
services
address needs of people with chronic or declining conditions
who do not qualify for skilled care.
Telehealth
is the use of electronic information and communication
technologies to provide and support health care
when the patient and provider are not in the same proximity.
Resident-centred care,
care that emphasizes personal choices and quality of life,
is a core component of the culture change movement.
Transitional care
“[T]ransitional
care encompasses both the sending and the receiving
aspects of the transfer is based on a comprehensive plan of
care and includes logistical arrangements, education of the
patient and family, and coordination among the health professionals
involved in the transition”
A continuum of care perspective
Designed to meet the changing needs of the older adult through connecting home,
community and long-term care services so that an older adult
can move seamlessly through levels of care.
Complexities to assessing health in older adults
- Often have at least one chronic condition on top of the acute problem they are seeking help for
- Illness are often less predictable in older adults
- Treatments are often towards symptoms because cause is often obscure
- Cognitive impairments can make description of illness difficult
What is the difference of focus bw gerontology and geriatirics
Geriatircs shifts focus from curing to caring (QOL)
Functional Consequences
Inherent physiological processes that
increase vulnerability of older adults
