Health Models Concepts

A state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health, and preventing illness. Example: immunization, proper sleep patterns, adequate exercise, stress management, and nutrition

An integrated method of functioning that is oriented towards maximizing one’s potentialities within the limitations of his environment.

<p>A theoretical way of understanding a concept or idea; represents different ways of approaching complex issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Perception of susceptibility to an illness, 2. Perception of the seriousness of the illness, 3. Likelihood of taking preventive action</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual characteristics and experiences, Behavior specific knowledge and affect, Behavioral outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health-promoting behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand the interrelationships of basic human needs and provide care to patients across the lifespan in different settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-fulfillment needs, Psychological needs, Basic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating conditions that promote a patient’s optimal level of health; involving the patient in their healing process; assuming responsibilities for health maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive health behaviors are activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health, and preventing illness. An example is immunization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negative health behaviors are practices actually or potentially harmful to health. An example is substance abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>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.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual characteristics and experiences, behavior-specific knowledge and affect, and behavioral outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health-promoting behavior, which is the end point in the Health Promotion Model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses use this model to understand basic human needs and provide care based on these needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Holistic Health Model aims to create conditions for optimal patient health and involves patients in their healing process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By assessing a person's perception of the benefits and barriers to taking action.</p> Signup and view all the answers