Health Education and Health Promotion Flashcards
What are the three types of disease prevention according to the world health organization?
primary, secondary, and teritary
What is primary prevention
the prevention of risk factors among a healthy population
what is secondary prevention
the prevention of the development of diseases in the presence of risk factors
what is teritary prevention
preventing the progression of diseases in order to avoid disability and premature death
what are the roles of a nurse in health promotion?
- well being
- self actualization
- personal fulfillment
every interaction is an opportunity to promote postiive health attitudes and behaviors
what is the purpose of health education?
- supporting nursing care that is directed toward the promotion, maintenance and restoration of patient health; preventing illness and helping people adapt to residual effects of illness
- affecting the abilities of individuals, families, and communities to perform self-care activities
- supporting informed decision making and self care
-promoting adherence to the therapeutic regimen
What are factors affecting adherence
-demographic variables (age, gender, socioeconomic status)
- illness variable (severity)
- therapeutic regimen variables (uncomfortable side effects)
- psychosocial variables (motivation, beliefs)
- financial variables (costs associated with treatment)
- health literacy
Gerontologic Considerations in adult patients
- one or more chronic illnesses
- multiple medications
- increased sensitivity to medications (side effects)
- inadequate support systems
- cognitive impairment
- visual/hearing impairments; mobility issues
- need for coordinated care
Teach and learning in adult patients
-learning: act of acquiring knowledge, attitudes, skills
- teaching: helping another person learn
- factors affecting learning:
1. learning readiness (physical and emotional)
2. learning evrionment
3. teaching techniques (lecture, online, demonstration, etc)
Learning Readiness in adult patients
- “teachable moment”
- affected by culture, personal values, physical/emotional status
- past experiences (experiential readiness)
- feedback-positive
The Learning Envrionment in adult patients
- formal versus informal
- physical envrionment
-selection of time - consideration for support system
Strategies and Techniques in adult patients
- electronic, online or internet information
- group teaching
- demonstration and practice
- reinforcement and follow up
- lecture
Health promotion in adult patients
- common goal to encourage achievement of a high level of wellness
-cornerstone in helath policy - control costs and reduce unnecessary sickness/health
- promote wellness and prevent illness
- healthy people 2030; increase quality of years and elminate health disparities
Health promotion components in adult patients
- self responsibility: personal accountability for ones actions or behavior
- nutritional awareness: understanding the importance of a healthy diet; as well as the relationship between diet and disease
- stress reduction and management: behaviors, techniques used to strengthen persons resources against stress
- physical fitness: condition of being physically healthy from proper exercise
Health promotion throughout the lifespan in adults
- starts before birth and extends through old age
- health screenings
-counseling
-immunizations - preventive medications
-lifestyle changes
