Illness
loss of health only the person experiencing it can say if they are ill. The etiology can often NOT be identified e.g migraine headache.
Disease
What is and objective state of ill health, the pathology of which can be detected by medical science. Can be diagnosed and measured. The etiology can usually be identified eg. Cancer
Health
What has multidimensional components, often including physical, mental social & spiritual health. Often seen as objective characterized by funcitonal; stability, balance and integrity .
Wellness
What is seen has subjective, determined by the person experiencing health.
Health is about?
Statisfying needs
realizing aspirations
changing or coping with the environment
is a resource
Medical Report
Test measurments, not all accurate, direct not really explaining.
eg. “You have hypertension and are obese, therefore you are a higher risk for stroke and myocardial infraction”
Behavioural report
Looking at more facts, and behaviours and how they affect health and supporting the individual.
eg. “You eat poorly and do not exercise enough, let’s provide education so you can make smarter choices and change your behaviour”.
Socioenviromental
Recognizing circumstance and it’s effect on the individuals health.
eg. “you eat poorly and do not exercise beacuse you are trying to provide for your family and do not have access to . . . . let’s implement policies and primary health care.
Health Equity
- Access
- Health care for all
Health inequity
*Health differences: social,
*economic, environmental
disadvantage, genetics,
*choices
Impact of health & Illness (Individual)
*Behavioral and emtional changes
* Loss of autonomy
*Self-Concept and body image changes.
*Lifestyle changes, financial adjustments
*Denial, anger, guilt and hopelessness
Impact of health & Illness (Family)
Depends on several factors:
* Member of the family member who is ill
*Seriousness and length of illness
*Financial demands
*Cultural and social customs the family follows.
Who are you caring for in Nursing
*Individual
*Family- 2 or more individuals who depend on each other for emotional or physical support.
*Group - ex. youth with diabetes
*Community
*Population- A large group of people who at least 1 characteristic in common and reside in a community.
*Society
