Definitions Flashcards
Health and Wellbeing
Relates to the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence.
It is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
Illness
Refers to a subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease or injury
Dynamic
Refers to the fact that health and wellbeing is constantly changing.
Refers to the fact that illness is constantly changing
Something that is constantly changing or has the ability to change quickly
Subjective
Refers to how health and wellbeing is experienced differently depending on the person’s own beliefs, feelings, past experiences and/or opinions
refers to how illness is experienced differently depending on the person’s own beliefs, feelings, past experiences and/or opinions.
something that is viewed or experieced differently through different people
Physical dimension of H+W
+ 3 key characteristics
Relates to the functioning of the body and its systems. It includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities and tasks
Adequate energy levels
absence of disease and illness
Able to complete daily tasks without restriction
Emotional dimension of H+W
+3 key characteristics
Relates to the ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express feelings in a positive way. It also includes the ability to display resilience
Able to display resilience
Able to experience appropriate emotions in a range of different scenarios
Able to recognise and understand a wide range of emotions in others
Mental dimension of H+W
+3 key characteristics
Relates to the state of a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information. It includes thought patterns, self-esteem and levels of stress and anxiety.
low levels of stress and anxiety
High levels of self esteem
Positive and optimistic thought patterns
Social dimension of H+W
+3 key characteristics
Relates to a person’s state and quality of the interactions and relationships they have with other people. It also relates to the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. It also includes the level of support provided by the family and community.
Able to clearly communicate with others
Able to develop and maintain relationships with others
Positive contributions to social groups and the community
Spiritual dimension of H+W
+3 key characteristics
Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics in the minds and consciene of people. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning and purpose in life, a sense of connection or belonging, and reflection on a person’s place in the world.
A sense of meaning and purpose in life
living by a set of values and beliefs
a sense of hope for a positive future
Optimal H+W
Refers to the highest level of health and wellbeing a person can realistically achieve at any particular time. it takes into account genetics and the environments in which people live
Individual resource
if a person/individual has optimal… this acts as a resource…
attend school and gain an education
attend work and earn income
spend time with friends and maintain satisfying relationships
national resource
if a country’s population has optimal… this acts as a resource…
less people in healthcare system provides more space and opportunities for others who are unwell to be treated
more people can engage in the community in groups and activities such as volunteering
more people who are well enough to consider engaging in the defence of the nation as needed
global resource
if more people across the world… this acts as a resource
people can work together on global challenges such as climate change
reduce the risk of disease transmission between countries
people are more likely tobe able to attend work and contribute to global trade and economic development
health status
refers to an individual’s or populations overall level of health, taking into account various aspects such as life expectancy, amount of disability, and levels of disease risk factors
self assessed health status
reflects a person’s perception of their own health and wellbeing at a given point in time
life expectancy
the number of years of life, on average, remaining to an individual at a particular age if death rates do not change
health adjusted life expectancy (HALE)
the average length of time an individual at a specific age can expect to live in full health; that is, time lived without the health consequences of disease or injury
mortality
the number of deaths in a population in a given period
maternal mortality
death of a mother during pregnancy, childbirth or within six weeks of delivery
infant mortality
the rate of deaths of infants before their 1st birthday, usually expressed per 1000 live births
under-5 mortality
the (rate) number of deaths of children under 5 years of age per 1000 live births
morbidity
ill health in an individual and levels of illness (ill health) within a population
Illness vs Disease
Illness is a subjective concept as to how the illness is experienced. Disease refers to the body’s physiological response
Incidence
refers to the number ( or rate) of new cases of a disease/condition in a population during a given period
