Chronic Disease Flashcards
What percent of people deaths each year are due to chronic diseases?
70%
what percent of deaths are due to heart disease and cancer?
50%
what percent of adults have chronic diseases?
50%
what is the most common disability
arthritis
what is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations, and blindness?
diabetes
what are four modifiable health risk behaviors are related to suffering, illness, and death of chronic diseases?
- lack of physical activity
- poor nutrition
- tobacco use
- excessive alcohol consumption
what are health care costs driven by?
advancing technology applied to an aging population with chronic diseases
what percent of healthcare costs in US go to chronic diseases?
80%
how is chronic disease largely managed?
patient knowledge
behavior change
how do the onset and duration of chronic diseases compare to acute diseases?
chronic - gradual onset and indefinite durations
acute - rapid onset and short durations
how do the causes and treatments of acute illness and chronic illness differ?
chronic - many causes and cures are rare
acute - usually one cause and cures are common
how do the Dx and Dx testing of chronic and acute diseases differ?
chronic - diagnosis often uncertain (especially early) and Dx testing usually has limited value
acute - commonly accurate diagnosis and often useful testing
how do the role of the pt and professional in acute and chronic diseases differ?
- chronic: professional serves as teacher and partners, pt serves as partner with health professionals, responsible for daily management
- acute: professional selects & conducts treatment and patient follows orders
What components make up with vicious cycle of chronic disease?
- pain
- disease process/disability
- depression
- stress
what happens as you transition from disease process/disability to depression?
loss of self-esteem
what happens as you transition from depression to stress?
loss of control
what happens as you transition from stress to pain?
muscle tension
what happens as you transition from pain to disease process/disability?
immobility
what is erratic adherence?
failure to follow treatment because it is difficult and/or there are lifestyle disruptions that interfere with regimen
what is unwitting non-adherence?
pt believe they are complying but fail to do so due to language & culture barriers, cognitive impairment, lack knowledge
what is intentional non-adherence
make a clear decision to alter or stop treatment
Maslow’s theory of ______ and _____.
Motivation and Human Needs
What is level 5, needs & motivation/behavior, of Maslow’s theory of Motivation and human needs?
Self-actualization
needs - fulfillment of goals & dreams
motivation & behavior - creativity
what is level 1, needs & motivation/behavior, of Maslow’s theory of Motivation and human needs?
Your body
needs - physical safety & security
motivation & behavior - survival skills
what is level 2, needs & motivation/behavior, of Maslow’s theory of Motivation and human needs?
Family & work
needs - social safety & security
motivation & behavior - survival skills
what is level 3, needs & motivation/behavior, of Maslow’s theory of Motivation and human needs?
love & relationships
needs - communication & response
motivation & behavior - validation
what is level 4, needs & motivation/behavior, of Maslow’s theory of Motivation and human needs?
self - esteem
needs - self-respect & acceptance
motivation & behavior - brainpower
What are the 7 effects of chronic disease?
- decreased level of activity
- change in daily activities
- decreased sex drive/ability
- decreased self-esteem (altered body image)
- changes in roles (relationship stress)
- fear of abandonment
- negative emotions: sadness, greif, anger, loss of control, anxiety
Top 5 leading causes of death?
- heart disease*
- cancer*
- lower respiratory disease*
- accidents
- stroke*
- = top 4 causes in VA
What is Healthy People 20/20?
National health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats.
Goal for heart disease & stroke from Healthy People 20/20?
- utilize prevention, detection, and treatment of risk factors
- early identification and treatment
- prevention of repeat events
what percent of adults have heart disease?
33%
what chronic diseases are most preventable?
heart disease & stroke
Leading modifiable risk factors for heart disease & stroke?
- high BP
- high cholesterol
- smoking
- DM
- poor diet & physical activity
- overweight/obesity
goal of DM from healthy people 2020?
- reduce DM
- reduce economic burden of DM
- improve quality of life for ppl with/at risk for DM
by how much does DM lower life expectancy?
15 years
Does DM increase risk of heart disease?
yes, 2-4x
goal of obesity, healthy people 2020?
promote health and reduce chronic disease risk via healthy diet, & achievement/maintenance of healthy body weights
people who are overweight or obese are at risk of what?
- high BP
- coronary heart disease
- gallbladder disease
- sleep apnea
- cancer
- T2 DM
- stroke
- osteoarthritis
- respiratory problems