TFN 3F Flashcards
is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (WHO,1948)
HEALTH
defined health as a
dynamic state of being in which developmental and behavioral
potential of an individual is realized to the fullest extent possible.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
suggest that for many people, conditions
of life rather than pathological states are what define health.
Pender et al (2006)
can be positive or negative
HEALTH BEHAVIOR
are activities related to maintaining, attaining or regaining good health and preventing illness.
EXAMPLES: Sleeping early for 8hrs-10hrs, immunization to protect the body from diseases,
eating fruits and vegetables.
Positive health behaviors
are practices actually or potentially harmful to one’s health.
Negative health behaviors
is the inability of an individual’s adaptive responses to maintain
physical and emotional balance that subsequently results in an impairment of functional abilities.
ILLNESS
involves ways an individual describes, monitors, and interprets the symptoms, take remedial actions and use health care systems.
LLNESS BEHAVIOR
is the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.
WELLNESS
is the ability to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
IMMUNITY
characterized by severe symptoms of relatively short period of time, usually reversible
ACUTE
gradual, that lasts a long time, irreversible
CHRONIC
STAGE 1: Symptom Experience
STAGE 2: Assumption of the sick role
STAGE 3: Medical Care Contact
STAGE 4: Dependent Client Role
STAGE 5: Recovery of Rehabilitation
Stages of illness
- The person is aware that something is wrong
- Recognizing one or more symptoms such as fever, rashes,
pain etc.
STAGE 1: SYMPTOM EXPERIENCE
- If symptoms persist and become sever, the person assume the sick role
- Sick people seek validation from family and social group.
STAGE 2: ASSUMPTION OF THE SICK ROLE
- The sick person seeks out health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.
- May give up independence.
STAGE 3: MEDICAL CARE CONTACT