Exam Flashcards
5 aspects of goal setting
Health is a state of complete ___, ___, & ____ well-being; and not merely the absence of diesease of infirmity. This the the WHO’s definition of health.
physical, mental, social
An individual must be healthy to be well? True/False
False, for example a patient who had a stroke goes for walks and enjoys life; therefore, they are not healthy but are well
What is wellness?
a lifestyle; dynamic (the “process”)
What is health?
A point in time; static (the “product”). Health is a triad of the physical, the mental, and the social states of being.
What is optimal health?
A balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health
According to the CDC what is health promotion?
“Science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health.” “purposeful activities designed to enhance the health of oneself and/or others
Enhanced through:
• Supportive environments
• Increased awareness
• Changing behavior
APTA 6 Dimensions of Wellness
o Physical
o Spiritual
o Intellectual
o Social
o Emotional
o Occupational
What is primary prevention? Give some examples.
stopping disease before it starts. According to the APTA primary prevention is “prevention of disease in susceptible populations or potentially susceptible population through specific measures such as general health promotion efforts.
Examples: handwashing, immunizations
What is secondary prevention? Give some examples.
Decreasing the duration of illness severity through early detection and prompt intervention.
According to the APTA secondary prevention is “efforts to decrease duration of illness, severity of disease and sequelae through early diagnosis and prompt intervention”
Examples: screening tests (mammography, BP checks, colonoscopy)
What is tertiary prevention? Give some examples.
Decreasing the degree of disability and promoting restoration of function of people with chronic diseases; optimum management
Examples: fighting parkinson’s disease with exercise
The current role of the PT is to ____, but we are working towards becoming more ___.
restore, preventative
What is the National Prevention Strategy?
o Healthy people can enjoy their lives, go to work, contribute to their communities, learn, and support their families and friends. A healthy nation is able to educate its people, create and sustain a thriving economy, defend itself, and remain prepared for emergencies.
What is Healthy People 2020 and what are their 2 primary goals?
Set of health objectives for the U.S Population. 2 primary goals:
• Help individuals of all ages increase life expectancy and improve their quality of life
• Eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population
When using surveys to assess wellness what are some good things to do?
Keep Q’s short
Define items that may be misunderstood
Non threatening and important Q at the beginning
Assess cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains
When using surveys to assess wellness what are something not to do?
Complex terms
Leading or biased items
Vague adjgectives (seldom, rarely, frequent)
Double negatives
What are the 5 core principles for motivational interviewing?
Express Empathy
Develop Discrepancy
Avoid Argument
Support Self-Efficacy
Roll with Resistance
What are some assumptions of motivational interviewing?
o Ambivalence is normal AND an obstacle
o Ambivalence can be resolved
o Collaborative partnership-each has expertise
o Empathetic, supportive, yet directive, counseling style facilitates change
o Direct argument/aggressive confrontation may INCREASE defensiveness, REDUCE likelihood of change
How does one express empathy and what is the key?
Key: reflective listening
Imposing direction and judgement rather than reflective listeing creates barriers that impair the therapeutic relationship
How do you develop discrepancy?
o Help client recognize discrepancies by using carefully chosen, strategic reflecting
o Cultural background affects their perceptions of discrepancy
o Good understanding of client’s cultural values