Week 8 Study Guide

Question 1

What does the Travis Wellness Continuum state?

Answer 1

Wellness is a process, never a static state

Question 2

What is the Health Related Quality of Life?

Answer 2

Multidimensional concept that includes domains related to physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.
Related: Well-being (assessing the positive aspects of life, like emotions and satisfaction).
Well-being is a relative state where one maximizes physical and mental functioning in the context of a supportive environment to live a full, satisfying, and productive life

Question 3

What is the Healthy People 2020 Framework?

Answer 3

1. Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury & premature death.
2. Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, & improve the health of all groups.
3. Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
4. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.

Question 4

What is the approach to HRQOL and wellbeing?

Answer 4

Measurement
Overall well-being
Participation in society

Question 5

HRQOL studies indicate well-being is associated with …

Answer 5

Self-perceived health=
Longevity=
Healthy behaviors=
Mental & physical illness= F Social connectedness=
Productivity=
Factors in physical/social environment

Question 6

HRQOL Definition of well-being

Answer 6

Self-reported
1. Presence of positive emotions & moods=
2. Absence of negative emotions=
3. Satisfaction with life, fulfillment, and positive functioning.
Aspects include
Physical, economic, social well-being
Development and activity=
Emotional and psychological well-being. Life satisfaction
Domain specific satisfaction=
Engaging activities and work

Question 7

HRQOL associations between well-being and other factors (CDC)

Answer 7

Genes & personality
Age & gender
Income & work
Relationships