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Definition of Health - Health is more than the absence of disease!
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being, not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity (WHO, 1947)
- A state of being that people define in relation to
their own values, personality, and lifestyle
The World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) defines
(WHO) defines health as a health as a "state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity"
,Models of Health and Illness - Health Belief Model
- Health Promotion Model
- Basic Human Needs Model
- Holistic Health Model
**A model is a theoretical way of understanding a
concept or an idea.
** Because health and illness are complex
concepts, you use models to help you understand
the relationship between health and illness and
your patients' attitudes toward health and health
practices.
Health Belief Model Addresses the relationship between a person's
beliefs and behaviors
- sanitizing
Health Promotion Model Directed at increasing a patient's level of well-
being
- Gym
- check up
- dentist
Basic Human Needs Model (brief) Attempts to meet the patient's basic needs
, Basic Human Needs Model Helps you understand the needs of patients and
families, their behaviors, and their readiness to take
part in health promotion activities.
Basic human needs are the elements necessary for
survival and health. Needs are greater or lesser for
different persons. Therefore a thorough and
individualized assessment of needs is an important
aspect of patient care.
One way to understand an individual's motivation
to achieve optimal health is to review Abraham
Maslow's hierarchy of needs. [See next slide for
more information on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.]
Holistic Health Model (brief) Attempts to create conditions that promote
optimal health
- looks as pt as a whole
- active participation from client
Holistic Health Model Also known as complementary or alternative
medicine.
It is based on a comprehensive view of the person
as a biopsychosocial and spiritual being.
Holistic health models of nursing promote optimal
health by incorporating active participation of
patients in improving their health state.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Picture
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Terms in this set (99)
Definition of Health - Health is more than the absence of disease!
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being, not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity (WHO, 1947)
- A state of being that people define in relation to
their own values, personality, and lifestyle
The World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) defines
(WHO) defines health as a health as a "state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity"
,Models of Health and Illness - Health Belief Model
- Health Promotion Model
- Basic Human Needs Model
- Holistic Health Model
**A model is a theoretical way of understanding a
concept or an idea.
** Because health and illness are complex
concepts, you use models to help you understand
the relationship between health and illness and
your patients' attitudes toward health and health
practices.
Health Belief Model Addresses the relationship between a person's
beliefs and behaviors
- sanitizing
Health Promotion Model Directed at increasing a patient's level of well-
being
- Gym
- check up
- dentist
Basic Human Needs Model (brief) Attempts to meet the patient's basic needs
, Basic Human Needs Model Helps you understand the needs of patients and
families, their behaviors, and their readiness to take
part in health promotion activities.
Basic human needs are the elements necessary for
survival and health. Needs are greater or lesser for
different persons. Therefore a thorough and
individualized assessment of needs is an important
aspect of patient care.
One way to understand an individual's motivation
to achieve optimal health is to review Abraham
Maslow's hierarchy of needs. [See next slide for
more information on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.]
Holistic Health Model (brief) Attempts to create conditions that promote
optimal health
- looks as pt as a whole
- active participation from client
Holistic Health Model Also known as complementary or alternative
medicine.
It is based on a comprehensive view of the person
as a biopsychosocial and spiritual being.
Holistic health models of nursing promote optimal
health by incorporating active participation of
patients in improving their health state.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Picture
