Ppt on dimensions of health

clear view of dimensions of health for the nurses point of view

1. DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH PRESENTED BY- DISHA SINHA M.Sc.NURSING 1 ST YEAR ROLL-2088011

2. OBJECTIVES At the end of the session, the students will: 1) Understand the meaning of dimension of health. 2) List down and Describe the different dimensions of health. 3) Compare the different dimensions of health. 4) Draw the evaluation of different dimensions of health.

3. INTRODUCTION Health is multidimensional. The WHO definition enlists 3 specific dimensions- the physical, the mental and the social. Many more can be cited like- spiritual, emotional, vocational and political dimensions, therefore with increase in knowledge these dimensions grow.

4. TYPES OF DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH physical dimension mental dimension social dimension spiritual dimension emotional dimension vocational dimension

5. PHYSICAL DIMENSION It conceptualizes health, biologically as a state in which every cell and every organ functioning at optimum capacity and in perfect harmony with rest of the body. Signs of physical health in the body are- A) Good complexion B) Clean skin C) Bright eyes D) Sweet breath E) Good appetite F) Sound sleep etc.

6. PHYSICAL DIMENSION Evaluation of physical health- A ) self assessment of overall health B) Inquiry into symptoms of ill health C) Inquiry into medications D) Nutrition and dietary assessment E) Biochemical and lab investigations F) Inquiry into levels of activity G)Standardized questions for different organ systems etc . At community level, the state of health can be assessed by death rate, infant mortality rate and life expectancy and many more.

7. MENTAL DIMENSIONS A good mental health is defined as the “ state of balance between the individual and the surrounding world, a state of harmony between self and others .” The scientific foundations of mental health are not yet clear leading to not have precise tools for evaluation. Attributes of mentally healthy person- A) Free from internal conflicts. B) Well adjusted C) Searches for identity D) Strong sense of self esteem E) Knows himself, his needs, problems and goals F) Good self control G) Faces problems and tries to solve them intelligently.

8. SOCIAL DIMENSION It is defined as “ the quantity and quality of an individual’s interpersonal ties and the extent of involvement with the community ”. It includes – A) L evel of social skill one possesses B) Social functioning C) Ability to see oneself as a member of a larger society that is the world

9. SPIRITUAL DIMENSION I t refers to that part of the individual which reaches out and strives for meaning and purpose for life . Meditations, prayers or spiritual gatherings are organized to maintain spiritual health . It includes love, charity, purpose, principles, ethics, integrity and hope of life.

10. Emotional dimension Emotional health relates to “feelings ”. Emotional health includes- A) They have positive thinking and are capable of coping and adjusting self. B) P articipates in all the activities which are related to personal growth and his self esteem. C) A bility to express feelings freely and manage feelings effectively. D) A ware of and accept a wide range of feelings in themselves and others.

11. VOCATIONAL DIMENSION When work is fully adapted to human goals, capacities, work often plays a role in promoting both physical and mental health . Vocational health can be evaluated by- A) Assessing the satisfaction level at job B) Facilities attached to job C) Behavior of management, administrator and colleagues at job.

12. OTHER DIMENSIONS Philosophical dimension Cultural dimension Socioeconomic dimension Environmental dimension Educational dimension Nutritional dimension Curative dimension Preventive dimension

13. CONCLUSION It is important to take time to analyze aspects of our lives before things spiral out of control. The dimensions of health touch across a spectrum of life activities, showing that wellness truly connects all aspects of health and in order to be healthy we have to be healthy in all dimension wise.

14. Write down about social dimensions of health in details

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