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Unit 1 Ch 6
Unit 1 - CH 6 Health and Wellness
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/11/2013

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Healthy People Documents
Definition
Provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for promoting health and preventing illness
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Health belief model
Definition
Addresses the relationship between a person's beliefs and behaviors
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Definition

Self-actualization (top)

Self-esteem

Love and Belonging

Safety and Security

Physiological Needs (bottom)

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Holistic Health Model
Definition

Mind, body, and spirit

 

Create conditions that promote optimal health, recognize natural healing abilities of the body, can be used in conjunction with concentional medicine

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Variables
Definition
Factors you can change
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Complimentary Medicine
Definition
Along with regular medication
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Alternative Medication
Definition
Instead of Complimentary medication
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Internal Variables
Definition
The individual; developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning (subjective), emotional factors (stress, fear), spiritual (values), Cognitive (thought), subjective (feel)
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External Variables
Definition
Around the patient; family practices, cultural backgroun, socioeconomic factors
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Primary Prevention
Definition
True prevention; precedes disease or dysfunction and is applied to patients considered physically and emotionally healthy; health keeping healthy, maintaining good health
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Secondary Prevention
Definition
Individuals who are experiencing health problems or illnesses and are at risk for developing complications or worsening conditions
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Tertiary Preventive Care
Definition
When a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible
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Risk Factor
Definition
Any situation, habit, social or environmental, physiological, psychological condition, spiritual, or any other factor that increases vulnerability to illness or injury
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Stages of Behavior Change
Definition
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
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Acute Illness
Definition
Short term, abrupt onset
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Chronic Illness
Definition
Not reversible
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How does illness impact patients and family member?
Definition

Body Image, Self Concept, Family Roles, Family Dynamics

 

Behavioral and emotional changes

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