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define health

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the absence of any disease or impairment allowing an individual to adequately cope with life

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define determinant

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only factor increasing the chances of ill health or good health, in a population or individual

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what are the 3 x categories of THE DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

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  1. Individual
  2. Environmental
  3. Social
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what are the 9 social determinants of health

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healthy childhood development
social support networks
education and literacy
employment, working conditions
social environment
physical environment
health practise/coping skills
health services and resources
cultural strengths, values, beliefs

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what are the 4x models of health and wellbeing

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biomedical model
biopsychological model
social model
environmental model

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what are the components of the biomedical model of health and wellbeing

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physical and biological aspects

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what are the components of the biopsychological model of health and wellbeing

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holistic approach, biological, physical and social

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what are the components of the social model of health and wellbeing

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social determinants of health

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what are the components of the wellness model of health and wellbeing

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emphasising prevention and health promotion

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define health promotion

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helping people to be more independant while also benefiting their own health

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what is the OTTAWA charter

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the public health promotion action areas

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what are the 5 OTTAWA CHARTER action areas of health promotion

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  1. building healthy environments
  2. creating supportive environments
  3. strengthening community action
  4. developing personal skill
  5. re-orient health services
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define what is meant by the BUILDING HEALTHY PUBLIC POLICY action area of the OTTAWA charter

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developing policies that support individual health (easier to make healthy decisions )

taxation, smoking regulations, safety regulation

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what is meant by the CREATING SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS action area of the OTTAWA charter

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improving social, physical, cultural and economic environment
increasing individuals ability to make healthy choices in all settings

ex. green space

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what is meant by the STRETHGTGENING COMMUNITY ACTION action area of the OTTAWA charter

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empowering individuals and communities

developing healthy public policy

ex. community fun runs, health days

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what is meant by the RE-ORIENT HEALTH SERVICES. action area of the OTTAWA CHARTER

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holistic approach - not focused on a curative treatment

reducing risk, improving social determinants

focusing on prevention

ex motivational interviews, health education

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what are the 3x health promotion strategies

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  1. ADVOCATE
  2. MEDIATE
  3. ENABLE
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what does ADVOCATE stand for in the health promotion strategies

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individuals / social interactions
- policy support, political commitment, social systems

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what does MEDIATE stand for in the health promotion strategies

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individuals and communities
public and private health sectors

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what does the ENABLE component do the health promotion strategies stand for

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activities, individual partnerships
empowering people

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list 5x vulnerable populations

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FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE
CHILDREN AND YOUTH POPULATIONS
RURAL AND REMOTE LOCATIONS
ABORIGINAL AND TSI POPULATIONS
CULTURAL AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE
VETERANS
LGBTQIA+

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what is the aim of the NATIONAL HEALTH PRIORITIES

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aimed to focus on healthy policy and public attention on areas where action can be taken to reduce prevalence contributing to burden of disease

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name the 9 NATIONAL HEALTH PRIORITY AREAS (chronic health conditions)

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  1. cardiovascular disease
  2. cancer
  3. mental health
  4. arthritis
  5. dementia
  6. diabetes
  7. injury
  8. athsma
  9. obesity
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what are the issues involved with the NATIONAL HEALTH PRIORITIES APPROACH

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disease specific
doesn’t address underlying causes of ill health

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what does the NATIONAL PREVENTATIVE HEALTH STRATEGY address
addresses wider determinants of health, promoting health equity and disease through whole systems approach to prevention
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what are the 4x NATIONAL PREVENTATIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES
1. aus children grow up in communities that promote development 2. aus individuals living longer, happier lives 3. groups experiencing poorer health outcomes ones have greater health improvements 4. prevention is valued, viewed as important
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define health prevention
aim of health system to prevent disease and reduce ill health for people to remain healthy
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what are the 3x types of Health Prevention
1. UNIVERSAL prevention (PRIMARY) 2. SELECTIVE prevention (secondary) 3. indicated prevention (tertiary)
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define primary health prevention
promoting health and avoiding illness, applied generally to healthy individuals
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what does PRIMARY health prevention focus on (3)
precautions and preventative actions healthy lifestyle choices protecting physical, social, cultural environments
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what is an example of PRIMARY health prevention
immunisation
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define what is meant by secondary health prevention
the aim of SCREENING for early detection of diseases rather than prevention and providing health promotion
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what is meant by tertiary health prevention
beginning of after illness, when the condition is stabilised
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what is an example of tertiary health prevention
rehabilitation
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define health promotion
protecting the population by decreasing the risk and effects of health hazards
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define what is meant by the primary health care principals (PHC)
foundation of healthcare system, providing essential services to individuals and communities, focussing on early detection and treatment
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what is the differences between health and wellness
health - state of the body and mind wellness - active process of making choices towards healthy living
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what are the 5 PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PRINCIPALS
1. equitable distribution 2. empowerment, health literacy, community participation 3. cultural safety, sensitivity, awareness and competence 4. intersectional collaboration 5. appropriate technology
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define equitable distribution (PHC)
distributing healthcare services irrespective of an individuals ability to pay investing more resources in areas of need
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what is meant by empowerment, health literacy and community participation (PHC)
the ability and skills to find, understand and act on info related to making health decisions ensuring all community members participate in decision making
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what is meant by inter sectorial collaboration (PHC)
partnerships across all sectors to respond to social determinants of health
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what is meant by appropriate technology (PHC)
practise efficiency effectiveness accessibility health systems must adapt to community
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what are the 3x sectors of job involved in healthcare
FEDERAL STATE LOCAL
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what are the 3x roles of the FEDERAL government
- setting national health policy and providing funding - administers medicare, PBS, NDIS - regulated private health insurance and pharmaceuticals
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what are the 3x roles of the state government
- managing public hospitals and health services - implementing public health initiatives - responsible for health workforce management
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what are the 3x roles of the local government
- providing community health service (immunisation) - managing local health promotion - oversee aged care and disability service
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define public healthcare
funded primarily by government through taxes, including hospitals, primary care and public health care initiatives (medicare)
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define private health care
funded by private health insurance premiums or out of pocket payments, offering benefits such as choice of dr, faster wait times and private hospital accomodation
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define medicare (3)
universal health insurance scheme covers essential services funded through medicare levy of tax payers
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define pharmaceutical benefit scheme (PBS)
subsides cost of many prescription medication ensuring affordability
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define NDIS
National Disability Insurance Agency providing support for australians with disabilities
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define digital health
range of technology used to treat patients and collect and share a personal health info ex. telehealth, my health record, robotics, electronic prescriptions
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define person centred care
foundation of safe, high quality healthcare, respects and responds to needs and values the patient
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what are 6 principals of person centred care
1. establishing a therapeutic relationship 2. shared power and responsibility 3. getting to know the person 4. empowering the person 5. trust and respect 6. communication
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what is health equity
giving individuals resources and support they specifically need
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what is health equality
giving everyone the same resources and treatment
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define private health insurance
not provided by government
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define medicare levy
tax that funds public healthcare systems

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