Physical Factors Affecting Quality Of Life

Question 1

Diet

Answer 1

A balanced diet consisting of varied and appetising food can contribute to a good health as well ass forming a major part of a persons cultural and well being.
Types and amount of food is important for affecting quality of life.
Different food for people with IBS and Diabetes

Question 2

Physical comfort

Answer 2

The Environment suits the individuals needs. I.E not too hot not too cold. Comfortable beds/ chairs. Not too noisy.
Providing care that maintains comfort

Question 3

Physical safety

Answer 3

Individuals may be at risk from a number of things:
Their own carelessness/problems caused by age/disability/incorrect use of equipment/Ill treatment of others.
Quality of life can be improved by preventing risk to others

Question 4

Hygiene

Answer 4

Refers to the cleanliness and the use of precautions to guard against infections to prevent unnecessary disease/infection/illness.
Sterilising toys in nurseries
Soaps in hospitals

Question 5

Pain relief

Answer 5

The ways to ensure people are free from pain, some individuals experience pain on a regular basis and sometimes continuously, usually as a result of a health condition (arthritis/cancer) pain is not controlled = negative quality of life

Question 6

Exercise

Answer 6

Regular exercise has important long term benefits and most people feel better after exercise.
Improves their quality of life.
Older people need exercise to maintain mobility
Children need exercise to assist development