Health promotion, Wellness and Disease Prevention (2)

Modifiable Factors

AKA WHAT YOU CAN CHANGE

1. smoking

2. diet

3. exercise

4. alcohol

5. way of life

Non-Modifiable Factors

1. age

2. genetics

3. family history

Levels of Prevention

1. Primary Prevention → PREVENT disease BEFORE it happens

EX: vaccines, health education, seatbelts, sunscreen// going to regular check ups, immunizations

2. Secondary Prevention → EARLY detection/SCREENING

EX: mammograms, blood pressure checks, TB test// cardiologist, HOSPITAL care

3. Tertiary Prevention → AFTER THE DISEASE, preventing complications & IMPROVING QUALITY of life AFTER diagnosis// physical care AND WOUND CARE

EX: rehab, physical therapy, support groups// rebab centers, ICU, Advanced surgeries

Medicare

health insurance for 65 years of age and older AND VETERANS

Medicaid

medical benefits for low-income persons.

Nursing Intervention

ACTIONS nurses take to help achieve patient goals.

---- Based on assessment, nursing diagnosis, and plan of care.

Types:

1. Independent → nurse can do alone (e.g., repositioning, teaching).

2. Dependent → need provider order (e.g., giving meds).

3. Collaborative → with other team members (e.g., PT, dietician).

Holistic Care

caring for the WHOLE person, not just their illness or symptoms

considers:

1. physical

2. emotional

3. social

4. spirit

5. cultural

Healthy People 2030

U.S. framework for improving health (focus on preventive care & reducing disparities).

Health Promotion

- focuses on improving well-being of people

- always needs to have a goal

Health & Human Services

helps with the health promotion and disease prevention