Health & Wellness Flashcards
what is the DEFINITION OF HEALTH?
state of complete PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & SOCIAL WELL-BEING–not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
**can also mean a state of people DEFINE IN RELATION TO THEIR OWN VALUES, PERSONALITY, & LIFESTYLE
why do we use MODELS?
- can help EXPLAIN COMPLEX CONCEPTS or IDEAS
- helps people understand the BIG PICTURE
- helps us to TEST and OBSERVE; observe the CAUSE & the EFFECT
- can influence one’s health behavior - in a positive or negative way
what is the HEALTH BELIEF MODEL? and what are its main components?
addresses the relationship between a person’s BELIEFS & BEHAVIORS
- INDIVIDUALS PERCEPTION OF SUSCEPTIBILITY/SERIOUSNESS of the DISEASE
- MODIFYING FACTORS/ACTION CUES that can change that perception
- INDIVIDUALS LIKELIHOOD to take ACTION
what is the HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL?
- defines HEALTH as a positive & dynamic state—not just absence of disease
- increases a patient’s level of well-being
- describes multidimensional nature of people in their health environment
what are the HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL’s areas of focus?
- INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS & EXPERIENCES
**past experiences/behaviors/factors - BEHAVIOR-SPECIFIC COGNITIONS & AFFECT
**different perceptions/influences - BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES
**committment to a plan/health-promoting behavior
- helping patient by modifying different variables & use of nursing interventions
describe MASLOW’S HIEARCHY OF NEEDS
helps to understand the INTERRRELATIONSHIPS of basic human needs
explain the HIERARCHY LEVELS OF MASLOW
(top to bottom)
- SELF-ACTUALIZATION
- SELF-ESTEEM
- LOVE & BELONGING NEEDS
(safety & security) - PHYSICAL SAFETY/PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
(physiological) - OXYGEN/FLUIDS/NUTRITION/BODY TEMP/ELIMINATION/SHELTER/SEX
what is the HOLISTIC HEALTH MODEL?
attempt to create CONDITIONS that promote optimal health
what are the VARIABLES that INFLUENCE HEALTH & HEALTH BELIEFS?
can have either INTERNAL or EXTERNAL VARIABLES
what are our INTERNAL VARIABLES?
- developmental stage
- type of intellectual background of pt.
- perception of functioning
- emotional factors (stress, anxiety, depression)
- spiritual factors
what are our EXTERNAL VARIABLES?
- family role & practices
- our SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
- culture
what are the SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH?
- economic stability
- education access & quality
- health care access & quality
- neighborhood & environment
- social & community context
definition fo HEALTH PROMOTION
helps individuals MAINTAIN or ENHANCE their present health
health education
helps people DEVELOP A GREATER UNDERSTANDING of their health & how to better manage their health risks
illness prevention
PROTECTS people from ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL THREATS to health