Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns

health perception/ health management

client’s perceived pattern of health and well-being and how health is managed

nutritional-metabolic

pattern of food and fluid consumption relative to metabolic need and pattern; indicators of local nutrient supply

elimination

patterns of excretory function (bowel, bladder, and skin). includes client’s perception of “normal“ function

activity- exercise

patterns of exercise, activity, leisure, and recreation

cognitive- perceptual

sensory-perceptual and cognitive patterns

sleep- rest

patterns of sleep, rest, and relaxation

self-perception/ self concept

client’s self-concept pattern and perceptions of self

role- relationship

client’s pattern of role engagements and relationships

sexuality- reproductive

patterns of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with sexuality pattern; reproductive pattern

coping/ stress tolerance

general coping pattern and effective of the pattern in terms of stress tolerance

value- belief

patterns of values, beliefs (including spiritual) and goals that guide client’s choices or decisions