Overview The health promotion theory, proposed by Nola J Pender, was designed to assist nurses in helping their patients identify health risk factors and beneficial practices that help the patients actively determine which behaviors will result in achieving optimum health. The models “framework serves as a guide for investigating the complex biopsychosocial process that motivate individuals to engage in health behaviors that are directed towards enhancement of health (Eftekhar et al., 2011, p. 142). It defines health as a positive dynamic state rather than simply the absence of disease. The theory is directed at increasing behaviors an individual can perform to bring greater longevity and a high quality of life while enhancing the patient's level of well-being. Theory/Author Background Nola Pender is a nurse theorist that was born in 1941 in Lansing, Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1964 at Michigan State University, and received her doctor of philosophy in psychology and education in 1969. “In 1975, Pender published a model for preventive health behavior; her health promotion model first appeared in the first edition of the text Health Promotion in Nursing Practice in 1982” (Butts & Rich, 2010, p. 405). She currently serves as a renowned professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Nursing. Pender has received many awards and honors, which include: Lifetime Achievement Award by Midwest Nursing Research Society in 2005, distinguished contributions to Nursing and Psychology by the American Psychological Association in 1997, and Distinguished Contributions to research by Midwest Nursing research in 1988. The development of the health promotion theory stems from life events that Pender experienced. At ... ... middle of paper ... ...xican american youths' and mothers' explanatory models of diabetes prevention. Journal for Specialist in Pediatric Nursing, 15(1), 7. Wu, T., Pender, N., & Noureddine, S. (2003). Gender differences in the psychological and cognitive correlates of physical activity among taiwanese adolescents: a structural equation modeling approach. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 10(2), 93-105. Thanavaro, J.L., Thanavaro, S., & Delicath, T. (2010). Coronary heart disease knowledge tool for women. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner, 22, 62-69. Mendias, E.P, & Paar, D.P. (2007). Perceptions of health and self care learning needs of outpatients with hiv/aids. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(1), 49-64. Pender, N.J., Bar-Or, O., Wilk, B. & Mitchell, S. Self-efficacy and perceived exertion of girls during exercise. Nurs Res 2002; 51(2): 87.
The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader how Dorethea Orem’s nursing theory has been used in research. Orem begin developing her theory in the 1950’s, a time when most nursing conceptual models were based on other disciplines such as medicine, psychology and/or sociology (Fawcett, 2000). Orem’s theory is a three-part theory of self-care. The three theories that make up the general theory are: Self-Care, Self-Care Deficit, and Nursing Systems. The Self-Care theory states that adults deliberately learn and perform actions to direct their survival, quality of life, and well-being. Self-Care Deficit theory states that nursing is required because of the inability to perform self-care as the result of limitations. Nursing Systems theory is the product of nursing in nursing system(s) by which nurses use the nursing process to help individuals meet their self-care requisites and build their self-care or dependent-care capabilities. These three theories form the overall Self-Care Deficit Theory. (Alligood & Tomey, 2001)
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As part of the Healthy People 2020 initiative, a national goal has been set to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and families. This is an important public health movement considering their well-being determines the health of the next generation and can help predict future public health challenges for families, communities, and the health care system. Since there are many social and physical determinants of maternal, infant, and child health, recent efforts have been focused on addressing disparities by employing a “life course” perspective to health promotion and disease prevention. MICH 10.2 is an objective that seeks to improve the population’s health and well-being by increasing the proportion of pregnant women
Health promotion is a multifaceted movement with a core value on respect, empowerment, equity, inclusion and social justice (MacDougall 2002). Aims to achieve holistic health, while it is influenced by medical and social determinants. These determinants which aids to deter...
HBM is related to health promotion since it helps in designing short and long-term programs that help to keep the community safe from diseases or other health risk elements. The model is related to health promotion since it helps to gather information through the conduction of needs assessment to determine the individuals or community that is at risk. By having such information that population can be targeted and helped more readily. The model also conveys the consequences of the health issues, which are associated with certain risk behaviors in a manner that is unambiguous and clear to the people so that they can understand its perceived severity and take measures to control it in advance. HBM models also promote health by communicating to
The first Nursing Diagnoses is Population Health Promotion. The population expresses a concern, thus they become motivated and want to increase their well-being with an overall desire to maxmimize human health potential. This is evidenced by a willingness to engage in specific health behaviors, that can be used in any healthy condition. Health promotion ideas and behaviors may exist in a single person, a family, or community.
To reach a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, an individual or group must be able to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities. Therefore, health promotion is not just the responsibility of the health sector, but goes beyond healthy life-styles to wellbeing. Health promotion goes beyond health care. It puts health on the agenda of policy makers in all sectors and at all levels. It directs policy makers to be aware of the health consequences of their decisions and accept their responsibilities for
Health promotion is the process of improving health status of a person and prevention of disease by enabling the person to take control of their health. It is not just the absence of disease (Maben, & Clark, 1995). Health promotion is commonly used term in health care world, and in current society the promotion of health has greater significance, especially with the rise in consumerism. Health promotion is a vital concept for nursing, symbolizing notions that nursing is related today. Nurses are being urged to take a health promotion role, and are deemed by others as an ideal role for them. It is therefore crucial that nurses cognize the meaning of health promotion and also what is expected from them by undertaking this
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In a society where food comes in abundance, people are overeating. Compared to the beginning of the twenty first century when only about five percent of the population had diabetes (Nazarko, 2009), today that number is rising and continuing to do so. This is starting to affect the health of children diagnosed with diabetes at a young age. When a child has diabetes, it becomes very serious since children are at such a young age to deal, process, and handle the responsibilities that come with this disease.... ...
“Children who exercise regularly have higher levels of self-esteem.” (Brown, W.J. & Brown P.R., 1996, p19). Teaching Physical Education can have immediate health benefits as it helps normalise body weight and body composition. Physical activity also promotes positive mental health. Both immediate outcomes may be useful in motivating physical activity practices so that they have long term benefits. One of the main benefits of physical activity is that “it keeps children involved and that it invariably makes you feel good.” (Brown, W.J. & Brown P.R., 1996, p19). Getting the correct amount of Physical activity in school hours will decrease the rates of obesity and will reduce the risk of diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other health related illness’. Regular exercise for children also helps their cardiovascular health and bone development. There is also evidence that Physical Activity has a positive effect on mental health in children, including reducing anxiety and depression and improving their mood. However, there is some evidence that for children who don’t enjoy Physical Education it can have a negative impact on their self-esteem and
Cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes is said to account for nearly two of every three deaths in the U.S. Though there is a possibility of these diseases being prevented with a healthy lifestyle, there is no way to actually prevent the onset and progression of these conditions. Sadly, young children are being introduced to these unhealthy lifestyles and taking them right into adulthood; thus becoming walking billboards for the diseases. These diseases compromise health, shorten life expectancy, and cause enormous suffering, disability, and economic ...