Health And Wellness

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these are the components of wellness

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intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional, environmental, occupational, social

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define healthy

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state of being complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human without distinction

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define variables that influence health, health belief, and practices

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influence how a person thinks and acts. Beliefs can be + or - influence on behavior and practices. Influenced by internal and external variables and should be considered when planning care

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these are internal variables

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developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors, spiritual factors

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these are external variables

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family practices, socioeconomic factors, cultural background

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define disease

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malfunctioning or maladaption of biological or psychological processes of the body

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define illness

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state which persons physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminishing or impaired. The persons cultural reaction to diesease

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these are some examples of illness behavior

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how they monitor their bodies and define/interpret symptoms. influence can be variables.

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internal variable of illness behavior

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perception of the illness and nature of the illness

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External variable of illness

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visible symptoms, social group, cultural background, economics, accessibility to health care

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these are some of the impacts illness on the patient and of the family

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behavioral/emotional changes, body image, self concept, family roles, and dynamics

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acute illness

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short time and reversible. appear abruptly and is intense

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chronic illness

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persistent, and irreversible. Can be life threatening

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describe the health belief model

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relationship between a persons beliefs and behaviors. this model helps understand factors influencing patients perceptions, beliefs and behavior to plan care that will effectively assist patients to maintain/restore health and prevent illness.

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components of the health belief model

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1- individuals perception to illness (recognize link to disease such as the personal risk)

2- perception of the seriousness (threats, cues to action, media/family influence), if they don't take it serious may not take care of self properly

3- likely hood to seek prevention measures

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the health promotion model

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defines health as a positive, dynamic state, not merely the absence of disease. Directed to increase the patients well being

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areas of focus in the health promotion model

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1- ind. characteristics and experiences

2- behavior and knowledge and affect

3- behavioral outcomes. End result is improved health, enhanced function, better quality of life

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Maslow's heirachy of Needs

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Basic human needs are elements for human survival and health. Good example is some needs are more important than other needs. Takes in account of individuals experience. Self actualization is the highest expression of ones ind. potential and allows for continual discovery of self. This model provides a basis for nurses to care for pts. of all age in healthcare

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example and relation to the maslow heirachy model

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all cases emergent physiological need takes precendence over a high level need. Do not assume a pt need just bc they react a certain way. Good ex: a pt comes from surgery may need pain medicine but if they are coming back from a mastectomy their emotional need may be more important or effective than their pain need

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hollistic care model

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creating conditions that promote optimal health. In this model pts are involved in their healing process, thereby assuming some responsibilities for health maintenance. Natural healing abilities.

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The three levels of prevention

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primary, secondary and tertiary

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define and example of primary prevention

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true prevention that lowers chances that a disease will develop. Ex: vaccines, safety techniques

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define and give example to secondary prevention

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focuses on those who have disease or are at risk to develop disease ex. screening, testing, respiratory

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define and give example of tertiary preventions

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occurs when defect or disability is permanent. Ex. ROM exercises in order to maintain levels of function

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What are some risk factors that increase the vulnerability to ind/group?

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age, genetics, lifestyle, environment

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these are the risk factor modification and changing of health behaviors

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precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation

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define precontemplation

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no plan to take action in the next 6 months. May take the offer offensively

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define contemplation

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considers the change in hte next 6 month. They accept the information and develop more belief in change

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define preperation

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makes small changes in order to prepare for change in the next month. Seeks an outcome

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the objective to patient life style changes is and some teaching stratergies

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reduce health risks related to a poor lifestyle through behavior change. Strategies to help with change are listening, ask about barriers. assist in established goals.