Factors Influencing Patient Adherence to Treatment Plans
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What is the primary goal of health promotion in the context of patient adherence to treatment plans?

  • To treat existing illnesses
  • To provide palliative care to terminally ill patients
  • To restore health in patients with chronic diseases
  • To prevent illnesses from occurring (correct)

    • What is the main objective of patient education in the context of health promotion?

  • To conduct health screenings
  • To diagnose and treat illnesses
  • To provide medications to patients
  • To promote healthy behaviors and prevent illnesses (correct)

    • What is the recommended daily physical activity for older adults to achieve health benefits?

  • 30 minutes or more, 3 days a week
  • 30-60 minutes, 5 days a week
  • At least 1 hour, 7 days a week
  • 30-60 minutes daily (correct)

    • What is a significant factor affecting nutrition in elderly patients?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of weight-bearing physical activity for older adults?

    <p>Bone benefits and increased strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended nutritional intake for elderly patients?

    <p>Increased intake of calcium, Vitamin D, C, and A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of illness prevention strategies in health promotion?

    <p>To reduce the risk of illnesses occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended vaccination for preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in adults 50+?

    <p>Shingrix (RZV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of deaths in the US are attributed to chronic disease?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in managing chronic illness?

    <p>Coping with psychosocial effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of optimal health and wellness?

    <p>Optimizing individual potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of chronic illness?

    <p>Persistent and progressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of health literacy in chronic illness management?

    <p>Developing health literacy skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is lifestyle modification crucial in chronic illness management?

    <p>To prevent disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in promoting health and wellness in older adults?

    <p>Addressing geriatric syndromes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of nurses in chronic illness management?

    <p>Adapting to patient needs and challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing the learner's needs and characteristics in patient teaching?

    <p>To tailor the teaching approach to the learner's abilities and motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key principle of motivational interviewing in patient teaching?

    <p>Encouraging the patient to set goals and priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of patient education in chronic illness management?

    <p>To promote lifestyle modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cognitive domain of learning in patient education?

    <p>Understanding the importance of exercise in chronic illness management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'teach back' method in patient education?

    <p>To assess the patient's understanding of disease management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of effective communication in patient education?

    <p>Asking open-ended questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of patient education in chronic illness management?

    <p>Lifestyle modification and health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key consideration in adapting interventions for patients with chronic illness?

    <p>The patient's cognitive deficits and learning style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Factors Influencing Patient Adherence to Treatment Plans

    • Physical factors: medication effects, side effects, and ability to identify, access, and correctly dose and time medications
    • Psychological factors: individual's motivation, ability, and readiness to learn
    • Social factors: support system, community resources, and access to healthcare
    • Cultural factors: individual's beliefs, values, and cultural background
    • Financial factors: cost of treatment, availability, and accessibility of resources

    Health Promotion and Prevention

    • Health promotion: primary prevention, true prevention, and focus on maintaining optimal health
    • Illness prevention: secondary prevention, screenings, and risk factor identification
    • Health restoration: tertiary prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery

    Patient Education

    • Goals of patient education: promoting optimal health, preventing illness, and restoring health
    • Examples of patient education: diabetic foot care, wound care, home safety, breast self-examinations, and exercise programs after knee surgery

    Health Promotion Strategies

    • Immunizations: see 2024 CDC Guidelines for Adult Immunization, including Pneumovac, Prevnar, Influenza, Tdap, Herpes Zoster, and Covid
    • Activity and Exercise Guidelines: many health benefits, including weight-bearing exercise, walking, and community resources
    • Nutrition Guidelines: need for increased intake of calcium, Vitamin D, C, and A, and managing dehydration and constipation risks

    Facilitating Patient Adherence

    • Communication: central nursing role, handoff procedure, clarification of questions, and therapeutic communication techniques
    • Adapting interventions: considering visual, hearing, cognitive, and mobility deficits

    Teaching and Learning

    • Domains of learning: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor
    • Teaching in chronic illness: assessing learner needs, considering motivation, ability, and readiness, and using active learning strategies
    • Teaching/learning principles: lifestyle modification, motivational interviewing, and "teach back" method

    Nursing Role in Chronic Illness

    • NUR 141: focusing on promoting optimal health, managing chronic illness, and determining priorities of care
    • Human flourishing: TLO 1.0, focusing on health, wellness, and quality of life

    Aging and Chronic Illness

    • Physical changes of aging: middle adult (40-65) and older adult (young-old, middle-old, old-old, elite-old)
    • Common health problems: obesity, HTN, CV disease, cancer, DM, substance abuse, stress, and chronic, multisystem disease
    • Acute vs. chronic illness: rapid onset, self-limiting, and persistent, progressive, and requiring long-term management.

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    This quiz assesses the factors that affect patient adherence to treatment plans, including physical, psychological, social, cultural, and financial factors. It also explores health promotion and prevention strategies.

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