20 Questions
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 1947)?
A state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define positive health behaviors and provide an example.
Activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health, and preventing illness. Example: immunization, proper sleep patterns, adequate exercise, stress management, and nutrition
What is the Health-Illness Continuum (Dunn) HLW, and how is it described?
An integrated method of functioning that is oriented towards maximizing one’s potentialities within the limitations of his environment.
How is a model defined in the context of health?
A theoretical way of understanding a concept or idea; represents different ways of approaching complex issues.
What are the 3 components of the Health Belief Model?
- Perception of susceptibility to an illness, 2. Perception of the seriousness of the illness, 3. Likelihood of taking preventive action
According to the Health Promotion Model by Pender, what does it focus on?
Individual characteristics and experiences, Behavior specific knowledge and affect, Behavioral outcomes
What is the desired behavioral outcome in the Health Promotion Model?
Health-promoting behavior
What is the significance of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for nurses?
To understand the interrelationships of basic human needs and provide care to patients across the lifespan in different settings.
What are the basic human needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Self-fulfillment needs, Psychological needs, Basic needs
What is the focus of the Holistic Health Model?
Creating conditions that promote a patient’s optimal level of health; involving the patient in their healing process; assuming responsibilities for health maintenance
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 1947)?
Health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Define positive health behaviors and provide an example.
Positive health behaviors are activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health, and preventing illness. An example is immunization.
What are negative health behaviors and provide an example?
Negative health behaviors are practices actually or potentially harmful to health. An example is substance abuse.
How is a model defined in the context of health?
A model in the context of health is a theoretical way of understanding a concept or idea; it represents different ways of approaching complex issues.
What are the three components of the Health Belief Model?
- Individual's perception of susceptibility to an illness. 2. Individual's perception of the seriousness of the illness. 3. Likelihood that a person will take preventive action.
What does the Health Promotion Model by Pender focus on?
Individual characteristics and experiences, behavior-specific knowledge and affect, and behavioral outcomes.
What is the desired behavioral outcome in the Health Promotion Model?
Health-promoting behavior, which is the end point in the Health Promotion Model.
How does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs contribute to nursing care?
Nurses use this model to understand basic human needs and provide care based on these needs.
What is the focus of the Holistic Health Model?
The Holistic Health Model aims to create conditions for optimal patient health and involves patients in their healing process.
How does the Health Belief Model influence preventive actions?
By assessing a person's perception of the benefits and barriers to taking action.
Explore the fundamental concept of health as described by different models and frameworks, including the definition by the World Health Organization and Pender's perspective. Understand the integration of body and mind, physical, mental, and social well-being, and the importance of goal-oriented behavior for maintaining health.
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