MODULE 1: PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE Flashcards
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” WHO, 1948.
HEALTH
A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. _____ is a POSITIVE CONCEPT emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.“ WHO, 1986
HEALTH
active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward a more successful existence
WELLNESS
a state of being
HEALTH
a practical way of achieving health
WELLNESS
main aspects of health
MENTAL
PHYSICAL
SOCIAL WELL BEING
goes a few steps further, emphasizing the mental, physical, social as well as occupational, intellectual and emotional well being
WELLNESS
more related to WESTERN MEDICINE
HEALTH
more related to COMPLEMENTARY and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
WELLNESS
considers mental well being, free from stress or other mental diseases
HEALTH
focuses on MINDFULNESS and mind training as well, in addition to general mental health
WELLNESS
ULTIMATE GOAL that can be achieved if a person is healthy and free from disease
HEALTH
RESULTS in health
WELLNESS
refers to the HEALTH OF THE POPULATION as measured by health status indicators, and as influenced by social, economic and physical environments, personal health practices, individual capacity and coping skills, human biology, early childhood development, health services and gender and culture.
POPULATION HEALTH
is the SCIENCE AND ART OF PREVENTING DISEASE, health surveillance, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society.
PUBLIC HEALTH
is the AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS that a newborn can expect to live in “full health”—in other words, not hampered by disabling illnesses or injuries.
HEALTHY LIFE EXPECTANCY
are often used interchangeably to mean the dynamic, ever-changing process of trying to ACHIEVE ONE’S INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL in each of several interrelated dimensions.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
PHYSICAL WELLNESS
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
ACADEMIC WELLNESS
SOCIAL WELLNESS
OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS
SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
ENVIRONMETNAL WELLNESS
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS
THREE ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
ACADEMIC WELLNESS
OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS
includes PHYSICAL RISK FACTORS for disease and illnesses such as the age of the person, their genetics, and the presence of any anatomical structure abnormalities.
BIOPHYSICAL
includes SOCIAL FORCES such as socioeconomic status, and support systems; the cultural aspect of the Socio-cultural Dimension includes things like the beliefs, practices, and values of the client as based on their culture.
SOCIO-CULTURAL
refers to the ABILITY TO HAVE SATISFYING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, to interactions with others, the ability to adapt various social situations and daily behaviors.
SOCIAL HEALTH
includes the client’s ABILITY TO ADPAT WITH AND COPE WITH CHANGES, including those related to illness and disease, the client’s level of cognition, and their willingness and motivation to participate in health and wellness activities, for example.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
refers to the FEELING COMPONENT; to EXPRESS EMOTIONS when appropriate and to control expressing emotions either when it is inappropriate to do so or in an appropriate manner. Feelings of self-esteem, self-confidence, self-efficacy, trust, love and many other emotional reactions and responses are all part of emotional health.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
includes the client’s CHOICES IN TERMS OF THEIR BEHAVIORS AND LIFE STYLE choices. For example, a good exercise regimen, adequate nutrition and the avoidance of harmful substances are examples of some of the components of the behavioral dimension of health and wellness.
BEHAVIORAL
includes FACTORS AND FORCES IN THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT that positively or negatively impact on clients’ health. For example, clean air and clean drinking water in the environment facilitate health; and air pollution and contaminated drinking water negatively impact on the health of those who are exposed to it in the environment.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
refers to APPRECIATION OF NATURE AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT and the role individuals play in preserving, protecting and improving environmental conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
includes the clients’ AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH CARE and health-related resources and services that meet their health related needs.
HEALTH SYSTEMS