Health Promotion Integrate health promotion, disease prevention, and safety principles for individuals and populations. Kelly Deeney, RN Viterbo University

Health  “Absence of any disease or impairment” (Sartorius, 2006).  “A state that allows the individual to cope with the demands of daily life” (Sartorius, 2006).  “A state of balance, an equilibrium, that an individual has established within himself, and between himself and his social and physical environment” (Sartorius, 2006).

Health Promotion  “Activities that protect good health and take people beyond their present level of wellness” (Friberg & Creasia, 2016, p. 272).

Disease Prevention “Derived from the clinical model of health and puts emphasis on avoiding, deprivation, or restraint” (Friberg & Creasia, 2016, p. 273).

Causes of health promotion and disease prevention  Educate!  This is our job!

Characteristics of health promotion and disease prevention Health promotion  3K/5K walk/runs  Dietary evaluations  Decrease in healthcare costs Disease Prevention  Smoking cessation education  Pre-screenings  Vaccines

Characteristics of safety principles  Handwashing  Knowing your limits  Training  Be aware of policies  Trust your instincts!

Applying your knowledge  Know your audience  Being proactive  Teach the community  Clinics  Keeping up on skills  Be involved

Case Study  Leading up to the disease: Behavior Genetics Environment  Risk Factors: Tobacco High Cholesterol High blood pressure Obesity Inactivity Prevention of coronary atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease *Leading cause of death for men and women accounting for 33.6% of all deaths in 2007 (Ades & Gaalema, 2012).

Case Study Showed improvement in certain people ADHD Rural smokers College students Schizophrenics Showed improvement Weight loss Enhanced the amount of exercise Cardiac rehab patient’s showed a decrease in cardiac and overall mortality. (Adels & Gaalema, 2012)

Question of Discussion What do you think in regards to a monetary incentive in order to help prevent chronic diseases/issues? Would you be involved if it would be offered to help improve your health and the health of your family?

References Ades, P. & Gaalema, D. (2012). Coronary heart disease as a case study in prevention: Potential role of incentives. Preventitve Medicine, 55, doi: /j.ypmed Friberg, E. & Creasia, J. (Eds.). (2016). Health and health promotion. Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice. (pp ). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Sartorius., N. (2006). The meanings of health and its promotion. United States national library of medicine. 47(4), pp Retrieved from: