Flashcard: Understanding the Health-Illness Spectrum — 10 carte

Maslow’s hierarchy — physiologic needs?

Basic survival needs like food, water, shelter.

Health-illness continuum — definition?

A spectrum from wellness to death.

Health-illness continuum — definition?

A spectrum from wellness to death.

Maslow’s hierarchy — physiologic needs?

Basic survival needs like food, water, shelter.

Self-actualization — highest level?

Realizing one's full potential and growth.

Self-actualization — role?

Achieving personal growth and fulfillment.

Stress — impact on health?

Can cause health disruption and regression.

Regressive behavior — trigger?

Stress or illness coping response.

Assessment — purpose?

Gather and evaluate patient data.

Critical thinking — benefit?

Improves assessment accuracy and care.