Objectives By the end of this session you should be able to: Identify ways of assessing the lifestyle of an individual Identify ways of assessing the lifestyle of an individual List key areas of importance when assessing the lifestyle of an individual List key areas of importance when assessing the lifestyle of an individual Identify what positive components of lifestyle are needed to improve overall health and wellbeing Identify what positive components of lifestyle are needed to improve overall health and wellbeing

Lifestyle Lifestyle is a combination of routine and habit Lifestyle is a combination of routine and habit Our lifestyle is governed by the decisions and choices we make Our lifestyle is governed by the decisions and choices we make Evidence shows that as a nation we generally tend to make the wrong decisions and only change when something finally goes wrong Evidence shows that as a nation we generally tend to make the wrong decisions and only change when something finally goes wrong

Why would we want to assess someone’s lifestyle? Monitor health Monitor health Prevent the onset of certain diseases Prevent the onset of certain diseases GP referral GP referral Gym membership Gym membership Membership to certain clubs or organisations Membership to certain clubs or organisations Career employments Career employments

Assessing lifestyle Questioning: One to one consultation? One to one consultation? Communication Communication Listening skills Listening skills Non verbal communication Non verbal communication Client confidentiality Client confidentialityQuestionnaires: Types of questions (open, closed) Types of questions (open, closed)

Lifestyle questionnaire Most questionnaires will ask: Most questionnaires will ask: Personal details Personal details Medical history Medical history Current health status Current health status Lifestyle Lifestyle Well-being Well-being

Lifestyle questionnaire Lifestyle covers: Levels of physical activity Levels of physical activity Alcohol consumption Alcohol consumption Smoking Smoking Eating habits Eating habits Well being – sleep patterns, emotional state, stress levels, self confidence Well being – sleep patterns, emotional state, stress levels, self confidence Example questionnaire Example questionnaire Example questionnaire Example questionnaire

Personal details Age Age Sex Sex Height Height Weight Weight Job Job BMI? BMI?

Medical history What should be listed in medical history? What should be listed in medical history? Operations in the last 12 months? Operations in the last 12 months? Have either of your parents suffered from cancer? Have either of your parents suffered from cancer? Tick the following boxes if you’ve have ever suffered from: Tick the following boxes if you’ve have ever suffered from: High cholesterol High blood pressure Angina Heart attack Bronchitis Emphysema asthma Diabetes Stomach ulcer Lower back pain Joint pain Anxiety attacks Depression migraine

Alcohol Alcohol guidelines: Women 2-3 units Women 2-3 units Men 3-4 units Men 3-4 units ONE UNIT: Half a pint of standard beer/lager (3.5%) Half a pint of standard beer/lager (3.5%) 1 standard glass of wine (9%) 1 standard glass of wine (9%) one pub shot of spirit (40%) one pub shot of spirit (40%) Questions? Questions? How many units of alcohol do we drink in an average week? How many units of alcohol do we drink in an average week? How many units of alcohol do you drink per night when you go out socially? How many units of alcohol do you drink per night when you go out socially?

Smoking Circle the relevant answer Have you ever smoked? Have you ever smoked? Never smoked Have stopped smoking Currently smoke  If so how many cigarettes do you smoke daily?

Task Write a list of questions using a range of questioning formats to obtain information on: Write a list of questions using a range of questioning formats to obtain information on: Physical activity Physical activity Dietary habits Dietary habits Well-being Well-being

Physical Activity Please tick the relevant box: How many times do you exercise per week (minimum of 15 min continuous, e.g.. Cycling, running, walking, swimming) or more Are you a member of a gym? Are you a member of a sports club? Do you play any sport on a regular basis? What type of exercise do you take part in? football

Dietary habits How often do you eat the following? How often do you eat the following? Every day 2/3 times a week Occasionally Fried foods Sweets, chocolates, crisps Processed or ready made food Fruit and vegetables Fish Dairy products Bread, cereal, rice, potato, pasta Do you add salt to your food? Yes No

Well Being Levels of self happiness Levels of self happiness Family problems Family problems Sleep patterns Sleep patterns Financial worries Financial worries Stress levels at work Stress levels at work Do you work regularly work overtime Do you work regularly work overtime Do you get time to yourself to relax Do you get time to yourself to relax

Objectives You should now be able to: You should now be able to: Identify ways of assessing the lifestyle of an individual Identify ways of assessing the lifestyle of an individual List key areas of importance when assessing the lifestyle of an individual List key areas of importance when assessing the lifestyle of an individual Identify what positive components of lifestyle are needed to improve overall health and wellbeing Identify what positive components of lifestyle are needed to improve overall health and wellbeing