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Health promotion is defined by the world health organization as the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions. The purpose of health promotion is to empower people to improve their health and delay disease, disability, and death. The nurses plays an important role in health-promoting activities which include educating people in making important life changing decision such as healthy eating, stress management, adequate physical activity, adequate sleep and not smoking. Achieving optimal health is not the sole responsibility of the individual the government are also involved in health promotion by creating safe environment free of pollution, safe drinkable water, provide vaccines for preventable diseases. Health differences can be reduced by providing culturally relevant health information, programs, and services, creating public policy that promotes health, improving access to health care and providing other opportunities for making healthy choices.…
Evolving nurse roles and responsibilities range from helping the public understand how to cope with and take control of newly diagnosed disease to spiritual healing. Anything that may bring the community together as a whole to give empowerment to stop or slow further deterioration of health is found in the realms of nursing promotion of health. The practice of health promotion in nursing practice is so diverse one may not even know how evident it is. Nursing promotion is everywhere from the hospitals to the rural communities. In the hospital nurses promote healthy eating and exercise habits as well as education of diabetes, hypertension and prevention and early treatment of…
Gott.M et al. (1990). The role of the nurse in health promotion. Health promotion Int.. 5 (2), 137-143.…
This approach has many levels of health promotion. These labels include: individual and individual’s characteristics, social relationships, organizational influences, community characteristics, and public policy.…
|that health is wealth being aware in our care setting and as well as in our community or more especially to our own health |…
Health is one of the most important aspects of a society, yet it is often something that is taken for granted. Often times citizens do not take their individual health serious enough, and do not take the time to plan out how to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Having a healthy diet and lifestyle is essential to being a productive and active member of a society. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to much death related diseases. Obesity is concern that our society needs to take care of because it is related to many health related diseases such as type two diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental health conditions, yet is entirely preventable if citizens take the time to better our health.…
Nola Pender, former professor of nursing at the University of Michigan, has developed a rational-choice model of healthcare. This is not really a nursing theory per se, but a psychological look at how human beings perceive themselves, their health and their ability to change their lifestyles to promote health. As a result of this focus, Pender's model is normally called the "Health Promotion Model" of nursing.…
The health promotion model of Nola Pender is deep rooted in my philosophy because I…
Besides physicians there is only one other role in the medical fields that is as important in the caring of patients, nurses. The role of a nurse has progressed to so much more than checking vitals, changing bedpans, and administering medications. Nurse are looked to be advocates for their patients. Asking the questions that patients may not know to ask and being a voice for them when they are incapable of speaking at all. Another role of the nurse is participating in health promotion. In most situations a physician will enter a patient’s room with intentions of providing the patient with as much information as possible about their diagnosis, treatment plan, and desired outcome. Unfortunately that leaves minimal time for the patient to ask questions. This is where the nurse is crucial. As a part of the health promotion movement the nurses duties are to put the information into a more receptive format and allow the patient to ask questions and even prompt discussion with the patient to ensure participation, understanding, and an overall commitment to make the necessary adjustments to achieve healthier outcomes in the future. The…
improve their well-being and realize their health potential is a goal of health promotion (Skybo…
Chronic diseases create a growing burden on health care spending. Major chronic diseases are responsible for more than 75% of the nation 's health care expenditure. Chronic conditions also create activity limitations for 69 million adults over the age…
Health promotion can be perceived differently by individuals. “Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behaviour towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions” World Health Organization website (as cited in Casey 2007). Nurses have a vital role in health promotion in all health care settings, be it at home, in a clinic, hospital, or out in the community. It is important for the nurse to understand that health promotion is not only for the healthy but also for individuals that are disabled, have a chronic disease or are dying. By administering education and referrals to other health care professionals, the nurse is providing individuals the tools they need to experience the highest level of health possible for their given situation.…
There have been thousands of premature deaths in the United States because of obese-related diseases. The conditions related to obesity may include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems, cancer, metabolic syndrome, psychosocial effects, sleep apnea and respiratory problems. Overall, obesity has become a dangerous issue that has affected many in the United States causing numerous diseases and conditions that affect the lives of Americans. According to Health Effects of Obesity (2013), “Each year obesity-related conditions cost over 150 billion dollars and cause an estimated 300,000 premature deaths in the US.” Every year obesity takes its toll on American’s lives through the number of people acquiring the diseases and conditions linked to obesity. All of these medical conditions have to be treated, which leads to more money spent on medicine and medical help. Even with all of this money going into trying to improve people’s health and curing their diseases, there are people who do not overcome these obstacles and have to face death prematurely. (“Health Effects of Obesity”,…
Nurses must retain skills to achieve and understand the efficacy of evidence based interventions and know about related theories and models (Baker, 2007). As nurses we use health promotion to strengthen community action and create supportive environments for health (Goldman, 2012). Health promotion is…
The concept of knowledge is multifaceted. Not only is it imperative for a nurse to…