Concepts of Health and Wellbeing- Unit 1

Question 1

What is health?

Answer 1

This is a positive concept that suggests well being rather than illness or disease. It can be influenced by lifestyles factors

Question 2

What is ill-health?

Answer 2

This is a state in which an individual is unable to function normally and without pain which can be physical or mental. Ill-health may be about the presence of something negative like a disease or the absence of something positive like adequate nutrition.

Question 3

What is disease?

Answer 3

This is a diagnosic label given to a set of signs or symptoms which are short term or long term. It is a condition or process which can affect the functioning of the body physically and/or mentally eg CHD or Alzheimers disease.

Question 4

What is a stress related illness?

Answer 4

This refers to a set of signs or symptoms which has come about as a direct result of exposure to short term or long term stressor eg. Headaches fatigue, palpitations, anxiety and stress. Stress can impact the body eg immune system or digestive system.

Question 5

What is mental health?

Answer 5

This is not just the absence of mental health but a form of subjective wellbeing. It is an individuals sense of being able to cope, being in control of his/her life, being able to face challenges and take responsibility

Question 6

What is mental illness?

Answer 6

This describes behaviour which is generally regarded as abnormal and inexplicable within the expected patterns of behaviour associated with particular roles in society. Mental illness has been linked to chemical changes in the brain which produce abnormal often undesired behaviour. Eg violent mood swings

Question 7

How are physical needs met in a hospital?

Answer 7

Assisstance with personal care such as help getting to bath/shower or bed bath

Mobility needs by providing assistance with rehabilitation

Question 8

How are intellectual needs met in a hospital?

Answer 8

Language needs could be met by providing info to patients in a variety of languages or through interpreters

Mental stimulation staff providing patients with newspapers, books, TV

Question 9

How are patients emotional needs met in a hospital?

Answer 9

Positive self esteem by allowing patient to personalise room or space

Listening staff can listen to patients who want to talk or provide more formal counselling

Question 10

How are social needs met in a hospital?

Answer 10

Flexibility accessible time for visiting hours to allow family/friends to visit

Engage in conversation staff with patient

Question 11

How is physical needs met in a nursery?

Answer 11

Hygiene encouraging appropriate toileting behaviour such as proper hand washing

Develop fine/gross motor skills by providing suitable play activities eg slides or building blocks

Question 12

How are intellectual needs met in a nursery?

Answer 12

Stimulation staff could ask child questions that make them think or puzzle activities

Learning, knowledge and understanding staff follow the curriculum for their age group eg recognising numbers

Question 13

How are emotional needs met in a nursery?

Answer 13

Valued staff could ask children for their opinions and address them appropriately and reassure them etc

Identity staff could celebrate various religions and cultures

Question 14

How are social needs met in a nursery?

Answer 14

Encourage co-operation by giving child particular roles in structured play

Behave appropriately by sitting at table and using cutlery properly or take turns and share

Question 15

How are physical needs met inna nursing home?

Answer 15

Mobility needs staff could provide assistance with walking and rehabilitation

Personal hygiene providing assistance with washing, dressing, feeding

Question 16

How are intellectual needs met in a care home?

Answer 16

Mental stimulation staff could provide books or newspapers

Language needs providing info in Braille for the blind or interpreter for those who first language isn’t English

Question 17

How are emotional needs met in a nursing home?

Answer 17

Respect staff could ask patients about their needs and listen to their opinions

Support let them make their own decisions such as what to wear

Question 18

How are social needs met in a nursing home?

Answer 18

Wider community staff could contact hair dressers

*Group recreational activities such as painting, sewing or gardening

Question 19

Potential negative impact of health on psychological wellbeing?

Answer 19

Individual may be going through a breakdown of relationships and low self esteem or be suffering from mental health issues.

Question 20

Potential positive impacts of health on psychological well being?

Answer 20

High self esteem as they feel well and so good self concept

Sense of autonomy - may feel in control because lifestyle choices are resulting in good health

Postive emotions

Feel confident being able to cope with demands

Question 21

Potential positive impact of ill-health on psychological wellbeing?

Answer 21

Individual may display resilience in that they are going to make the best of their life

Individual may be spiritual and get comfort

Individual may get comfort from friends and family and stay positive

Question 22

Potential negative impacts of ill-health on psychological wellbeing?

Answer 22

Individual may have low self esteem as may look unwell

No sense of autonomy so negative self concept as not in control and may feel guilty as life style choices

Negative emotions

Lack self confidence unable to cope with daily demand

Question 23

How can ill-health impact an individuals education?

Answer 23

A sick adult may drop out of their course if they fall behind

Results in education may suffer as loose concentration due to worrying

Individual may miss out on opportunities for higher education eg. nursing courses attendance

Question 24

How can ill-health impact a families education?

Answer 24

Brother and sisters of someone ill may worry and lose conc

Family members miss days off school as need to care

A child of a parent who is ill could get more help with homework than in past - improve attainment

Question 25

How can ill-health impact an individuals employment?

Answer 25

Cutting down hours or giving up work

Performance effected

Chances of promotion affected due to worry

Question 26

How can ill-health impact a families employment?

Answer 26

Negatively effect performance

Take time off for care

Chances of promotion affected due to worry

Question 27

How can ill-health impact an individuals income?

Answer 27

May have less due to sick pay

May get income from other sources such as benefits

Use income in different ways such as travel

Question 28

How can ill-health impact a families income?

Answer 28

May find income is reduced due to no overtime

Income from other sources as parent leave work

Use income in different way such as accessing care

Question 29

How can ill-health impact an individuals leisure activities?

Answer 29

Give up some activities altogether due to poor health

Change the type to suit their illness eg cancer patient may paint instead of sport

Lack the time to attend because of treatment

Question 30

How can ill-health impact a families leisure activities?

Answer 30

May not participate in as many due to care responsibilities

Not do as many as a family group as individual is too ill to go

Give up altogether eg memberships in clubs for full care at home

Question 31

How can ill-health impact an individuals relationship?

Answer 31

Difficult to sustain due to tiredness

Lack confidence to make new friends and lose contacts with existing friends

May come closer to family eg parents as appreciation

Question 32

How can ill-health impact a families relationships?

Answer 32

Children of ill family may have fewer friendships as ill parents cant cope with other children being there

Partners may see less of their friends as ill person needs as much support as possible

Family relationships strengthened with extended family and friends may rally around to support them