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How does a person's level of health impact their life?
How does a person's level of health impact their life?
What does health represent according to personal definitions?
What does health represent according to personal definitions?
Which statement is true regarding the perception of health?
Which statement is true regarding the perception of health?
In what way does an individual's health level manifest in their life?
In what way does an individual's health level manifest in their life?
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What is NOT a component affected by a person's health level?
What is NOT a component affected by a person's health level?
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What is a primary reason to explore when a client is not adhering to a prescribed therapy?
What is a primary reason to explore when a client is not adhering to a prescribed therapy?
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What should nurses prioritize to manage nonadherence effectively?
What should nurses prioritize to manage nonadherence effectively?
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Which method can help reinforce patient education for adherence to medication?
Which method can help reinforce patient education for adherence to medication?
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What role do social support networks play in individual health?
What role do social support networks play in individual health?
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What characterizes the relationship nurses should establish with clients to promote adherence?
What characterizes the relationship nurses should establish with clients to promote adherence?
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Health Belief Models are used to assess what aspect of health behavior?
Health Belief Models are used to assess what aspect of health behavior?
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How is illness defined in the context provided?
How is illness defined in the context provided?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding social support networks?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding social support networks?
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What is a primary outcome associated with the use of Health Belief Models?
What is a primary outcome associated with the use of Health Belief Models?
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How can social support networks influence health promotion?
How can social support networks influence health promotion?
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What is the first step in the process of becoming a patient?
What is the first step in the process of becoming a patient?
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Which role implies a certain level of dependence on healthcare providers?
Which role implies a certain level of dependence on healthcare providers?
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After experiencing symptoms, what is the most likely action a person will take?
After experiencing symptoms, what is the most likely action a person will take?
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Which of the following best describes the phase where an individual acknowledges their illness?
Which of the following best describes the phase where an individual acknowledges their illness?
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When an individual interacts with healthcare services, which stage are they most likely entering?
When an individual interacts with healthcare services, which stage are they most likely entering?
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What factors can influence the way people behave when they become ill?
What factors can influence the way people behave when they become ill?
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Which of the following is NOT commonly considered a result of illness behaviors?
Which of the following is NOT commonly considered a result of illness behaviors?
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Illness behaviors are best described as:
Illness behaviors are best described as:
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Which of the following is likely to predict how an individual will act when feeling unwell?
Which of the following is likely to predict how an individual will act when feeling unwell?
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Study Notes
Personal Definitions of Health
- Health is a personal perception
- Social support networks help to avoid illness
Health Belief Models
- These models help to determine whether a person will participate in disease prevention and health promotion
How to manage nonadherence
- Find out why a client is not following a regimen
- Misconceptions
- Psychological problems
- Re-evaluate the suitability of the health advice
- Re-pattern and restructure the care
- Demonstrate caring by showing respect and concern for the client's health
- Use aids to reinforce teaching (Pamphlets, pill calendars)
- Establish a therapeutic relationship of freedom
- Mutual understanding and responsibility
- Provide knowledge, skills, and information
- Client control over their health
- Establish cooperation
Illness and Disease
- Illness is a personal state where physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminished
- Examples include Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
Illness Behaviours
- People behave in certain ways when they are ill
- Symptom experiences
- Assumption of the sick role
- Medical care contact
- Dependent client role
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Explore key concepts in health psychology including personal definitions of health, health belief models, and strategies for managing nonadherence. Learn how social support networks and therapeutic relationships can influence health behaviors and outcomes.