Unit 1 Health

Health

State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease (WHO, 1947).

Holistic Health

Health that includes mental, physical, social, and other dimensions.

Individual Potential

The concept of working on one's abilities to the fullest extent (Nightingale, 1860s).

Normal Roles

The ability to maintain typical societal roles (Talcott Parsons, 1951).

Adjustment

The process of adapting physically and socially to changes (Pres. Commission, 1953).

Dynamic State

Health is constantly changing and influenced by various factors (American Nurses Association, 1980, 2004).

Cultural Influence

Culture can shape individual perceptions of health.

Components of Health

Factors affecting health perception, including biophysical, psychological, environmental, developmental, and socio-cultural/spiritual aspects.

Holism in Nursing

Viewing the patient as a whole entity rather than focusing on individual symptoms.

Dynamic Equilibrium

The body's ability to maintain balance and adapt to changes in the environment.

Illness-Wellness Continuum

A range from death to high-level wellness, influenced by individual perceptions of health.

Healthy People 2030

An initiative aimed at improving health quality and reducing disparities in healthcare access.

Stress

A change in the environment that challenges the body's equilibrium, leading to anxiety.

Adaptation

The process of how individuals respond to stress, influenced by various characteristics.

Anxiety

A vague feeling of apprehension related to future uncertainties, often stemming from psychological conflict.

Fear

A specific emotion related to identifiable threats, connected to past, present, or future situations.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

The body's systemic response to stress, including alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

Local Adaptation Syndrome (LAS)

A localized response to injury or stress, such as inflammation.

Prolonged Effects of GAS

Long-term consequences of stress, including fatigue, decreased immunity, and gastrointestinal issues.

Human Adaptive Capacity

Factors influencing an individual's ability to adapt to stress, including heredity, developmental level, and psychosocial factors.

Critical Time for Psychosocial Development

Stages of development that influence emotional and psychological growth throughout life.

Aging Changes

Physiological changes associated with aging, affecting various body systems.

Healthy Aging

Strategies to promote physical and psychological well-being in older adults, including preventative care and social engagement.