Levels of processing
Shallow - structural and phonemic
Deep - semantic and meaningful
Evolution of Definition of Health
Medical Model
Oriented towards disease treatment
- people get sick and then go to doctor
Wellness Philosophy
Based on health promotion
- by adopting positive health behaviours there is a reduced chance of becoming ill and requiring treatment
WHO Definition of Health 1947
“Not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state complete physical, mental and social well being.”
WHO definition
Incorporates all factors that affect health
Holistic health
Recognizes the interrelatedness of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental factors that affect life
Lalonde Report
Canada 1970s - New perspective on health of Canadians
Health Field Concept
Health in Canada 1980s
Moved towards building healthy policy through health promotion
WHO updated definition of health
1986 - “To achieve health one must be able to identify and realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment.”
Health Promotion Framework
National Health Challenges - reducing inequities - increasing prevention - enhancing people's ability to cope Mechanisms for Health Promotion - self care - mutual aid - healthy environments Implementation Strategies - fostering public participation - strengthening community - health services - coordinating healthy public policy
Quality of Life Model
Being, Belonging, Becoming
Quality of Life definition
The degree to which a person enjoys the important possibilities of his or her life
Domain of BEING
Who one is
Domain of BELONGING
Connections with one’s environment
Domain of BECOMING
Achieving one’s personal goals, hopes, and aspirations
What is wellness?
Halbert Dunn’s Criteria
Wellness is a dynamic process of continually moving toward one’s optimal level of functioning
Seven wellness dimensions
Determinants of health
A number of important factors contribute to overall good health
Health dependent on income and social status
Only 47% of Canadians in the lowest bracket rate their health as very good or excellent compared with 73% of Canadians in the highest income group
Social support network
Include programs, services, and benefits that help individuals and families during various life transitions or unexpected events
Increased social support network
Increased social contacts - emotional support - social participation