- NOTES
Independence - ANS-increases self-esteem, which in turn enhances attitude, which in turn
improves compliance, which in turn makes the client have a better outlook and thus improve
their self esteem
Successful - ANS-_______________ rehabilitation/restorative care depends on ATTITUDE
-Can be slow and frustrating
-measures are taken to promote "quality of life"
Attitude - ANS-reflects acceptance of disability
-change
-positive outlook
-hopefulness
-leads to successful rehab
-feels good by both the client and staff
Quality of life - ANS-a measure of a person's physical and psychological well being
Optimal health - ANS-sometimes called wellness. Is achieving the best health possible in all 5
dimensions (physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive)
Disease prevention - ANS-strategies that prevent the occurrence of disease or injury
Health promotion - ANS-strategies for improving the populations health by providing the
necessary information and tools so that individuals, groups, and communities can make
informed decisions that promote health and wellness
E.g. Immunzation programs
Parental and parenting classes
Convalescence - ANS-Is the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness or injury. It
refers to the later stage of an infectious disease or illness when the patient recovers and returns
to normal but may continue to be a source of infection even if feeling better. In this sense
"recovery" can be considered a synonymous term. This also sometimes includes patient care
after a major surgery under which they are required to visit the doctor for regular check ups;
"Recovery phase";
"Last phase of injury"
Rehabilitation - ANS-The process of restoring a person to the highest level of functioning
possible through the use of therapy, exercise, and other methods