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Health The state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 1947)
Influencing variables Individuals beliefs. Health beliefs: Persons ideas and attitudes about health. Health practices: Activities that people do in order to care for themselves. Internal and External)
Internal variables Developmental stage, Intellectual background, Emotional Factors, Spiritual factors
Eternal variables Family practices, Socioeconomic factors, Cultural background
Health Promotion Passive strategies: Individuals gain from activies of others without ative participation. Active strategies: Motivates the individual to adopt health programs
Levels of Prevention Primary: Ture prevention, Secondary: Experiencing health problems or illnesses, Tertiary: Rehabilitation
Risk Factors Genetic and physiological factors, Age, Environment, Lifestyle
Risk Factor Modification Nurses duty: Identify risks, Stages of behavior change and actual successful modification
Illness The state in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual well being is diminished or impaired
Acute Short term and severe
Chronic Persists over a long period of time but may not be fatal
(Illness) Internal variables Patients perception of symptoms, Nature of illness
(Illness) External variables Social support, Cultural background, Economic status, Accessibility
Impact of Illness (behavioral and emotional changes) Body image, Self-concept, Family Roles, Family dynamics
levels of Health Care Preventative, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Restorative, Continuing
Preventative and Primary Stresses health promotion. Primary: Hygiene, nutrition, clean living environments, Exercise, Rest, Positive attitudes. Preventative: Disease prevention and reduction of risk factors
Secondary and Tertiary Diagnosis and treatment of illness. Settings: Hospitals, Subacute care, ICU, Psychiatric facilities, Urgent Care Centers
Restorative Patients recoering from illness, Assists patients in regaining maximal functioning, Promotes independence and self care, Requires interdisciplinary health care team approach
Planning for Continuing Care Admission data gathering, Discharge planning, Admission education, Continuous patient and family education, Quality care- Standards of care, Customer service
Community Based Nuring Acute and Chronic care. Strong knowledge in family theory, cultural diversity, and principles of community
Home Health Involves coordination of services and equipment for health maintenance, education, illness prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, palliation, and rehabilitation. Focuses on patient and family independence
Rehabilitation Attempts to restore a preson to their fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic ability/ usefulness
Extended Care Facilities Health, personal, and social services are provided to the patient over a prolonged period of time. Patients are functionally dependent, suffering from a terminal illness, or disabled. Care within hospital, community, or home
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