Concepts of Health, Illness, and Wellness in Nursing

Man

A bio-psycho-socio-spiritual human being.

Illness

State of diminished physical or mental functioning.

Internal Variable

Factors affecting illness behavior from within.

Biological Being

Man shares similarities with other humans biologically.

Psychological Being

Man's psychological experience is unique to each individual.

Social Being

Man shares some social characteristics with others.

Spiritual Being

Man shares spiritual aspects with all humans.

Perception of Symptoms

Influences how one experiences and responds to illness.

Nature of Illness

Main physical feature or type of illness experienced.

Unified Whole

Man's parts are interdependent and interrelated.

Greater Whole Concept

Man's essence exceeds the sum of his parts.

Major Attributes of Human Being

Characteristics defining human capacity and behavior.

Coping Abilities

How a person adjusts to illness influences response.

External Variable

Factors affecting illness behavior from outside influences.

Visibility of Symptoms

Visible symptoms increase likelihood of seeking assistance.

Family Formation

Family structure influences health-seeking behavior.

Territoriality

Tendency to maintain personal space and boundaries.

Verbal Symbols

Language aids in cultural development and communication.

Human Needs

Essential for well-being and motivation for behavior.

Basic Human Needs

Common needs shared by all individuals.

Culture & Values

Teach health maintenance and illness recognition.

Economic Variable

Economic factors influence health treatment access.

Health Care Accessibility

Proximity to services affects health care utilization.

Stage 1: Symptom Experience

Initial recognition of feeling unwell without diagnosis.

Stage 2: Assumption of Sick Role

Adopting a sick role after symptom acknowledgment.

Stage 3: Medical Care Contact

Seeking medical help for illness confirmation.

Traditional Health Definition

Health defined by presence or absence of disease.

Florence Nightingale's Definition

Health is utilizing one's abilities to the fullest.

WHO Health Definition

Health is a state of complete well-being.

Health

Complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Illness

Deviation from normal health with symptoms.

Dependent Patient Role

Client relies on professionals for treatment.

Recovery & Rehabilitation

Stage where symptoms subside and status improves.

Emotional Response to Illness

Ability to maintain daily tasks and fitness.

Fear

Expectation of harm or unpleasantness.

Over Dependence

Excessive reliance on others during illness.

Intellectual Wellness

Effective learning and personal development.

Anxiety

Emotional response leading to insomnia and fatigue.

Hope

Expectation for a long and healthy life.

Anger & Hostility

Emotions related to frustration and unpleasant situations.

Clinical Model of Health

Narrow interpretation focusing on disease absence.

Wellness

State of well-being and self-responsibility.

Role Performance Model

Health defined by fulfilling societal roles.

Well-Being

Subjective perception of vitality and fulfillment.

Physical Wellness

Regaining original health status post-illness.

Spiritual Wellness

Belief in a unifying force for meaning.

Occupational Wellness

Balance between work and leisure satisfaction.

Daily Decision Making

Choices in nutrition, stress, and fitness.

Preventive Health Care

Actions taken to prevent disease and promote health.

Emotional Health

Management of emotions and coping strategies.

Dynamic Process of Wellness

Continuous growth and adaptation in health.

Symptoms of Illness

Physical and psychological signs indicating health issues.

Health Continuum

Measurement of well-being on a spectrum.

Physiological Systems

Body functions related to health and disease.

Client Helplessness

Feelings of powerlessness during illness.

Adaptive Model

Health as a creative process; disease is maladaptation.

Eudaimonistic Model

Health as realization of full potential.

Agent-Host-Environment Model

Disease results from interactions among agent, host, environment.

Illness-Wellness Continuum

Ranges from optimal health to premature death.

Health-Illness Continua Model

Scale measuring perceived wellness; health and illness spectrum.

Health Status

Individual's health state at a specific time.

Health Beliefs

Personal concepts about health, factual or not.

Environmental Wellness

Ability to promote health in the community.

Social Wellness

Ability to interact successfully with others.

Emotional Wellness

Ability to manage stress and express emotions.

High-Level Wellness

Healthy lifestyle maintained in a favorable environment.

Emergent High-Level Wellness

Knowledge of health but struggles due to challenges.

Protected Poor Health

Sick but receiving proper medical care.

Poor Health

Sick without access to healthcare or support.

Roy Adaptation Model

Views person as an adaptive system.

Self-Actualization

Realization of one's full potential, per Maslow.

Dynamic Interactive Elements

Agent, Host, and Environment in health models.

Wellness Measures

Assessments of health status and quality of life.

Health Perception

Individual's view of their own health.

Quality of Life

Standard of living influenced by health measures.

Stress Management

Techniques to cope with stress effectively.

Goal-Directed Behavior

Actions aimed at achieving personal health goals.

Satisfying Relationships

Healthy interactions contributing to overall wellness.

Maladaptation

Failure to adapt leading to health issues.

Health Promotion

Activities aimed at improving community health standards.

Disease Prevention

Identifying risk factors to avoid health issues.

Hot-Cold System

Cultural belief balancing food qualities for health.

Health Behavior

Actions to maintain well-being and prevent illness.

Health Axis

Range from peak wellness to death.

Environmental Axis

Range from very favorable to very unfavorable.

Wellness Quadrants

Framework for understanding health influences.

Internal Variables

Nonmodifiable factors affecting health outcomes.

Biological Dimension

Genetic and biological factors influencing health.

Support Systems

Family and friends aid recovery from illness.

Genetic Makeup

Influences biological traits and disease susceptibility.

Genomics

Study of genetics and environmental health interactions.

Psychological Dimension

Mental factors impacting health and wellness.

Health Beliefs Model

Predicts engagement in health promotion activities.

Mind-Body Interaction

Connection between mental state and physical health.

Emotional Responses

Stress affects physical health and immune function.

Health Locus Model

Belief in control over health outcomes.

Internals

Individuals who believe health is self-determined.

Externals

Individuals who believe health is controlled externally.

Stress Management Techniques

Methods like meditation improve health outcomes.

Cognitive Dimension

Mental processes influencing health decisions.