HOLISTIC CARE Basic Nursing: Foundations of Skills and Concepts Chapter 1

Health & Holistic Health Health is the physical well-being of the person. Holistic health addresses all aspects of life (physical, social, cultural, spiritual, etc.) as an integrated whole.

Health is a Personal Choice Each person has control over his or her own health.

Wellness: The maintenance of personal health through a constellation of sound choices and lifestyle designs. Wellness is a holistic measure of health.

The Five Aspects of Wellness 1.Physical Wellness 2.Intellectual Wellness 3.Psychological Wellness 4.Spiritual Wellness 5.Sociocultural Wellness

Physical Wellness requires: Good grooming Proper body mechanics Good posture Refraining from smoking and the use of drugs and alcohol And adequate nutrition, sleep, rest, relaxation and exercise.

Intellectual Wellness requires: The ability to function as an independent person Clear thinking and problem-solving skills Good judgment A desire to learn

Psychological Wellness requires: Understanding your emotions. Enjoying your own creativity. Maintaining a positive attitude that you convey to your patients

Spiritual Wellness requires: Hope Inner strength A loving attitude Acceptance Forgiveness

Sociocultural Wellness requires: An ability to appreciate the needs of others regardless of their: Age Race Language Economic status Customs Family Religion Tribe Political Orientation Bias

Nurses need to be Self-aware. To best meet the needs of their clients, they must understand themselves. A nurse’s personal feelings, attitudes, and needs should never interfere with the client’s needs.

Self-Awareness: A conscious recognition at any specific moment of what you… think feel believe and how you behave

Nurture Yourself! The demands of clients, employers, and coworkers can cause stress for the nurse. Those who don’t nurture themselves will suffer stress symptoms and illnesses.

Self-Nurturing Tips Develop activities to recharge your body, mind and spirit. Make time for fun. Any activity that brings happiness or joy is beneficial Schedule a few minutes each day for pleasure.