Health Promotion Interventions for Patient-Centered Therapeutic Care

Health agenda for wellness

A coordinated set of priorities and strategies to improve population health by preventing illness and supporting healthy living.

Healthy People 2030

The national wellness agenda led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, setting measurable targets for improving health outcomes.

Social determinants of health (SDOH)

Non-medical factors that affect health, such as housing stability, education, and food access.

State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)

A document outlining a state’s health agenda and strategies to improve public health.

Body composition

The makeup of the body in terms of fat mass and lean mass.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight, calculated as $BMI = \frac{\text{weight in kg}}{(\text{height in m})^2}$.

Waist circumference

Measurement used to estimate central fat and associated health risks.

Neuromuscular flexibility

The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion.

Agility

The ability to rapidly change direction while maintaining control of the body.

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support.

Coordination

The ability to execute smooth and controlled movements through timing and muscle activation.

Proprioception

The body's ability to sense joint position and movement.

Holistic wellness

An approach that considers individual, support system, and community needs in health promotion.

Spiritual wellness

A dimension of wellness related to meaning, purpose, and values.

Behavioral wellness

Focuses on actions and habits that influence health, such as nutrition and exercise.

Motivational interviewing (MI)

A counseling approach to enhance a person's motivation to change their behavior.

Preventive care

Health care services aimed at preventing diseases and promoting health.

Immunizations

Vaccinations that prepare the immune system to combat specific pathogens.

Financial wellness

The ability to manage expenses and avoid financial stress impacting health.

Environmental wellness

The state of being in a safe and healthy physical environment.

Health literacy

The ability to access, understand, and use information to make informed health decisions.

Chronic disease management

Strategies to manage long-term health conditions through education and resource connections.

Community resources

Programs and services available within a community to support health and wellness.

Patient-centered care

Care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.

Access to care

The ability for individuals to obtain necessary health services.

Screening

Tests performed to detect health issues before symptoms appear.

Health promotion

Efforts designed to improve health awareness and encourage healthy behaviors.