Abstract This paper integrates the nurse's role as teacher and educator with the HealthPromotion Model. The paper addresses such issues as the client's need for healthpromotion, the professional nurse's role in teaching and learning, perceived barriers of the HealthPromotion Model, and the integration of the nurse's role and the HealthPromotion Model.
From the Paper "The role of the nurse is ever-evolving in today's health-care arena. Long seen as merely an assistant role, and one that did not necessitate responsibility, it has now become a role of being a teacher and educator. One of the main theories that is leading the way in health care today is that of the Health Promotion Model. This model envisions a way for those seeking health care to promote and better their own health and lifestyles. These two ideas, the nurse as teacher and the Health Promotion Model, converge."
Abstract Healthpromotion is an expansive concept, which refers to the entire process of advocating and enhancing health for individuals, groups, or communities. Healthpromotion includes educational, environmental and legislative strategies, along with social change.
Abstract In this article, the writer explores the concepts of health and healthpromotion as reflected from experience within the hospital. The writer explains that the experience was with a mother in the maternity ward, who had problems with initiating breastfeeding. Further, the writer discusses the successes and failures regarding the promotion of health for that mother. The writer notes that certain strategies worked and others could have been better.
From the Paper "First of all, the concepts of health and health promotion need to be defined from the socio-environmental perspective which uses environmental, sociological, medical and behavioral factors. Health is 'a resource for living...the extent to which an individual or group is ... "
Abstract This paper examines the growing trend towards companies offering healthpromotion programs. The paper explains that more forward thinking companies are offering these programs in an effort to help keep medical and other insurance costs down as well as attract higher quality workers. The paper looks at how well the healthpromotion programs were generally received by employees, why companies were motivated to offer the programs and describes some successful programs that were implemented. The paper further examines the benefits achieved from offering the programs from the perspective of both the company and the employee and identifies possible caveats associated with offering the programs. Finally, the paper looks at how such programs should be designed and evaluated and concludes that the programs are a very positive addition to the workplace.
Literature Review
Employee Receptivity
Company Motivations
Successful Programs
Competitive Advantage
Effects on Employee Health HealthPromotion Programs and Changing Beliefs
Reasons Underlying the Need for HealthPromotion Programs
Adding Retirees to the Costs
Interesting Benefit for Company and Employees Both
Benefits for Employees
Work-Family Programs: Staying Competitive in the Labor Market
Caveats
Designing a Program
The HealthPromotion Program "Bible"
Evaluating HealthPromotion Programs
Conclusion
From the Paper "There are many reasons for a company to initiate a Health Promotion Program. Among these reasons are keeping other medical and insurance costs low, but also competing in the global marketplace. The literature cites both of these reasons; it virtually ignores the possibility of altruism in the equation, that offering opportunities for employees to enhance their health at work is simply "the right thing to do." As long ago as 1990, The Futurist predicted that companies offering health programs for employees and their families would gain a competitive edge, as reported by the Washington Business Group. It was assumed that such programs would improve the health of current workers as well as attract higher-quality workers (Futurist, 1990, p. 48). The magazine's report also noted that it seemed sensible to do so on other grounds. For example, it noted that 40 to 60 percent of a company's health care costs were created by spouses and children of the employee. "
Abstract The paper provides the historical background of Pender's healthpromotion model and details the presumptions involved in the execution of this model. The paper then lists the steps that a nurse must undertake to propose a plan of action for individuals. The paper relates that this model is limited to guiding nurses to identify factors that influence an individual to adhere to health-promoting behaviors, but there are few studies that demonstrate the practical application of this model. The paper therefore asserts that more studies should be done that demonstrate the introduction of interventions.
Outline:
Abstract
Rationale of HealthPromotion Historical Background of the HealthPromotion Model
The HealthPromotion Model and its Concepts
Application to Research and Clinical Practice
Conclusion
From the Paper "The management of diseases using the most advanced medical technology is precious, but preventing diseases to preserve one's health is priceless. Nowadays, there is still an increase in prevalence of people who are suffering from cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, or various forms of cancers. In industrialized countries, obesity has reached to alarming proportions that it is already considered an epidemic. The management of these diseases costs financial stress on the government's and the individual's monetary funds. Moreover, complications related to common chronic illnesses are far and beyond. People who do not get any better can only suffer the long-term consequences of these chronic diseases. Moreover, people who have cardiovascular diseases might even die without warning from an unpredictable time bomb such as a myocardial infarct or cerebrovascular stroke. Therefore, it is critical that the community, health care providers, and individuals take the responsibility to care for their own health."
Abstract In this article, the writer examines three different articles in order to discuss the issue of healthpromotion within nursing. Firstly the writer looks at "Does 'HealthPromotion' Really PromoteHealth?" by Feinstein, Alvan. The writer then discusses "Diet and Diabetes--the New Recommendations" by Pam Dyson. Finally the writer examines the article "Noncompliance with Body Weight Measurement in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospitals" by Jensen, Gordon L. & Janet M. Friedman, Donna Henry K, Annalynn Skipper, et.al. The writer concludes that in all of these articles, healthpromotion is defined as enabling the individual to engage in more effective self-monitoring and self-care, not simply on a physical level, but on a psychological level, as away from the nurse's immediate supervision, the patient must continue to monitor his or her exercise, diet, and other aspects of health.
From the Paper "It is important to remember the role of weight loss in diabetes health promotion and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A nurse must stress the need for caloric limitation, as well as merely monitoring blood sugar and consumption of high-sugar foods, as fat-dense, high calorie foods that contribute to obesity can be equally dangerous. This can be difficult when patients do not experience complications from their condition, but merely have diabetes as a silent presence in their lives. Nurses must provide support to making lifestyle changes, and accomodating cultural tastes and needs, as well understanding as psychological conflicts over conflicting media advice when ensuring that the secondary health promotion intervention is effective."
Abstract This paper explains the concept of healthpromotion, its objectives, how it can be implemented, and some of the drawbacks inherent in the concept itself and its implementation. The paper then focuses on the lack of success healthpromotion has had in treating communities with high rates of substance abuse and the reasons for this failure.
From the Paper "The concept of Health Promotion suggests that if the necessary precautions are taken there can be a measure of control over health problems. The process of health promotion is embedded in the belief that through the increase in knowledge of the disease there can be an enhancement to the solution and thus, health services can help in 'reducing risk of ill-health through the overlapping spheres of health education, heath protection and disease prevention' (Tannahill 1985). The underlying theory to this process is that once the health services create a basis of understanding for the population effected by the problem they can help guide the population towards the control."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the implementation of a healthpromotion project for at-risk youth in Toronto, which addressed several issues. The writer notes that the youth in the project were homeless, marginalized and had matters related to substance abuse, addiction, alcoholism, mental illness, such as severe depression, and risky sexual behaviors such as prostitution. The writer mentions that other issues relating to physical illness included hepatitis B and C, HIV, AIDS and STDS. HIV was linked to IV drug use, incarceration, and unprotected sex. Further, the writer points out that additional issues included withdrawal behavior, low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence. The writer notes that the majority of the youth exhibited varying levels of anger, frustration, as well as feelings of hopelessness and detachment from their environment. The writer concludes that among the limitations of the initiative was the problem that the young people encountered many structural barriers such as questions about health insurance and consent for care.
From the Paper "The youth who might not have been reached would be young people at Covenant House and the Turning Point Shelter who do not bother with the drop-in facility. Other youth that especially need to be reached may still not have cut their ties with the street. They are simply sleeping at the shelters. The best way to reach them is to ensure that the youth who do attend the Evergreen Center will transmit information about it to other youth. In addition, Ontario Works is the gatekeeper of information for the youth."
"I knew that the initiative was important to the community aggregates because of their response once they had an opportunity to share their frustrations and concerns. They demonstrated an interest in coming to the center, and many of them developed a loyalty to the center. I conducted a survey of the youth at one point, and also collected stories and data. The youth indicated that hey learned a great deal of information which addressed their health concerns. They also demonstrated interest in making improvements to this community."
This paper describes a healthpromotion, the cessation of an addiction to inhalants, that failed because of social or cultural dynamics, which the practitioner failed to take into account.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, 2002, $ 44.95
Abstract This paper is a case that describes a prison inmate addiction to inhalants and possibly alcohol. The author states that the inmate was remanded for substance abuse treatment after healthpromotion strategies did not help.
Abstract According to this paper, an overall definition of health, labeling it not only as bodily wellness and freedom from sickness or disease, but as a state where all functions, both physical and mental, of the human body are working to their greatest potential. This paper discusses healthpromoting lifestyle decisions, as well as, behaviours such as depression and stress that are detrimental to health.
From the Paper "When one thinks of the word "health," one often just pictures the state of the person as related to being ill or not, with all of the major body systems functioning to the best of their respective abilities and the human body being without overriding illness or disease. Yet, this writer holds with the larger belief that health depends on much more than just the lack of illness or disease. Health is a state in which the whole human, both physical, mental, and psychological, is fit and able to function at a high level. This would, of course, mean that the body is disease-free and not inhibited by any great health-concerns or illnesses. But it would also mean that the body is in a state of physical fitness, without such lingering problems as obesity or other detrimental factors."
Abstract This paper examines programs for health education and healthpromotion in the United States today. It identifies the importance of healthpromotion and theoretical models of healthpromotion. It also focuses on appeals to diverse groups within American society.15 pgs, bibliography lists 14 sources.
Abstract This paper addresses the problems of the Latino aggregate to ensure proper health care is provided and that compensation for cultural differences, lack of insurance, and language barriers are achieved. The paper first discusses common health risks among the Latino community. The paper then addresses the barriers facing the Latino community that prevent them from attaining proper health care. The paper lastly discusses and describes a proposed health care initiative to help the Latino community. A survey addressing barriers to healthcare is provided with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Community HealthPromotion Project Design
- The Hispanic Population
- Hispanic Health Risks
- Language Barriers
- Lack of Health Insurance
The Results of the Hispanic Barriers to Healthcare Community Assessment Survey
- Reliability, Validity, and Data Gaps
- Categorization of Data
Access to Health Care an Objective Healthy People 2010
The Suggested Health Initiative for Implementation
Conclusion
References
Appendix A: Hispanic Barriers to Health Care
Appendix B: The PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
From the Paper "The largest and fastest growing minority aggregate in the United States today is commonly referred to as Hispanic or Latino. The U.S. census defines someone Hispanic or Latino as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture of origin regardless of race. For the purpose of this paper and assessment tool this aggregate will be referred to as Hispanic. Immigration trends have contributed heavily to the increases in the U.S. Latino population. A relative lack of jobs in Mexico have driven Mexicans north in search of work. Today one in three farm workers are new to the United States, with most of them coming from Mexico (Peterson-Iyer, 2008). Despite the large and rapidly increasing size of the Hispanic population in the U.S., the number of Hispanic physicians dramatically lags behind. This variance contributes too many different linguistic and cultural hurdles for Hispanic patients trying to access the healthcare system, and their healthcare providers (Peterson-Iyer, 2008)."
Tags: latino nursing medicine, precede-proceed model
Abstract This paper explains that the social determinants of health are the mediating processes between the economic and social conditions in a society that influence whether people stay healthy or become ill. The author reviews the social determinants of health: poverty, class, gender, race, ethnicity and the weakening of working class power. The paper relates that the materialist, neo-materialist and the social comparison approaches have been developed to explain how political, economic and social forces shape health and health inequalities. The author explores the work of several healthpromotion organizations that believe that health is a fundamental human right.The paper underscores that the attainment of the highest possible level of health is a most important world-wide goal, which requires the action of many other social and economic sectors to support community groups that do not have the resources needed to ensure their health
From the Paper "Advocates also need to focus on primary health care since it is based in economic conditions as well as the political and sociocultural features of an area. Primary health care is fully based on the determinants of health such as education, proper nutrition, adequate water and basic sanitation, child health care, and prevention and control over disease. Governments should be lobbied so that they implement national policies and strategies to develop and maintain primary care as one aspect of the national health system."
Tags: community advocates global, human right, inequality
Abstract The paper discusses how stigma associated with mental illness leads to social isolation, which hinders both treatment and recovery and harms the family of the patient too. The paper discusses how the root of the stigma observed in the population is found in the mass media, which continues to perpetrate and reinforce perceptions of mental illness. The paper looks at the nurse's role that must be a response to the patient's and family's needs for support, advocacy and health teaching. The paper maintains that health teaching is not nearly adequate; there must also be a coordinated campaign of healthpromotion.
Outline:
Introduction
Stigma
Social Isolation
Sources of Stigma
Program of Health Teaching and HealthPromotion Conclusion
From the Paper "Patients with various forms of mental illness regularly visit outpatient clinics to be administered doses of lithium for bipolar disorder and medication such as Loxapine, Halperidol,and Thyxothicene for schizophrenia. Because of the influence of the biomedical model, the attending psychiatrists ask these patients how they are coping but generally ignore the responses because of the focus on symptoms. Meanwhile, two major issues interfere with patients' adherence to treatment or even with initial seeking of treatment. Stigma and the subsequent social isolation that results from it are not being addressed in these mental health clinics."
Tags: support, advocacy, campaign, social, isolation, shame, mass, media
Abstract This case study discusses a given patient in order to exemplify healthpromotion in adults. The paper presents data along with an analysis to arrive at a nursing diagnosis. The case further discusses a set of expected goals and outcomes of the patient, as well as, nursing orders and evaluation parameters for the patient's next visit.
From the Paper "Factors affecting need Age 25 Medications/illness Environment high-rise building on busy street Fatigue level high Lifestyle physically and socially active Sleep/wake schedule 1 AM/6AM next day on weekdays Emotional Status Alcohol/stimulants/smoking 3-4 beers twice a week; Coffee at breakfast, cola rest of day; 1 pack per day Diet breakfast: toast and cereal Lunch: meat casserole with vegetables Dinner: store-bought meals or "easy to cook" meals Physical anomalies None"
