Core A - A9 (Health and Wellbeing) Flashcards
(21 cards)
Changes in Health Care Approach
- policy changes: focusing on promotion and prevention (NHS Long Term Plan)
- shifting: treating to promoting
- improve multi-agency working
Supporting Changes in Health Care
- collaborative approach
- self-management
- decision making
- person centred approach
Physical Signs of Deterioration
- tics
- changed OBs
- body guarding
Verbal Signs of Deterioration
- crying
- groaning
Non-Verbal Signs of Deterioration
- facial expressions
Behavioural Signs of Deterioration
- change in energy
- mood
- sleeping
- eating
Nutrition and Hydration Support
- meet needs
- no food, medicine contradictions
- support
- equipment
- give time
- monitor
- work with family, carers, professionals
Purpose of Prevention Agenda
- prevent ill health before it starts
Prevention Agenda Approach
- keep people healthy and independent
- give knowledge/skills
- focus on staying well
Health Promotion Supporting Prevention
- national/charity campaigns
- health promotion delivery
- examples of health promotion
Principles of Making Every Contact Count
- every interaction to promote healthy changes
Methods of Making Every Contact Count
- conversations
- focus on risk factors
Lifestyle Choices Impact Health
nutrition/diet: obesity, malnutrition
smoking: cancer, diseases
low physical activity: mental health, falls
alcohol: organ damage, weak immune system, brain effects
substance: health damage
Methods to Providing Holistic Care
- treat person
- care plan based on goals
- understand needs
- integrated working
- health and well-being boards
Purpose of Signposting
- guide people to service that meets their needs
Support Offered by Signposting
- raise awareness of service
- give options
- provide support
Impact of Ageing on Physical Health
- changes to cells
- systems
- sense
- disease
Impact of Ageing on Cognitive health
- memory
- solving
Impact of Ageing on Emotional Health
- transitions
- loneliness
Care needs Across Life Stages
birth/infancy: immunisations
early childhood: paediatric care
adolescence: sexual health
early adulthood: maternity
middle adulthood: screening
later adulthood: support
Supporting Access Life Stages
young people: self awareness and care
adults: boost self esteem
adults with illness: promote ADLs, challenge stereotypes
older adults: encourage check ups
end of life: support with planning
all ages: holistic, person centred
