1. Human Needs

2. Human Needs Needs – a lack of something that is required or desired
Needs motivate an individual to behave or act out so that these needs will be met, if possible
Certain needs have priority over others
Ex: At times, a need for food may take priority over a need for social approval. If an individual has been without food for a period of time, they will direct most of their actions toward obtaining food. Even though they want social approval and respect of others, they may steal for food, knowing that stealing may cause a loss of social approval or respect.

3. Meeting Needs When needs are felt, individuals are motivated to act
If the action was successful and the need is met, satisfaction occurs.
If the need is not met, tensions, or frustration, occurs.
Several needs can be felt at the same time, so individuals must decide which needs are stronger.
Individuals also feel needs at different levels of intensity

4. Abraham Maslow Self-actualization theory
Maslow defined a hierarchy of human needs that stated the lower needs must be met before an individual can strive to meet the higher needs

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

6. Physiological Needs
These needs are necessary for life; if unmet, these needs may lead to death
Breathing
Food
Water
Sleep
Homeostasis

7. Safety and Security The need to be free from anxiety and fear
The need to be secure in the environment
The need for order and routine

8. Love and Affection Feeling a sense of belonging
Can give and receive friendship and love

9. Esteem
Self-respect
Has approval of others

10. Self-Actualization
Obtain full potential
Self-confident

11. Human Needs and Healthcare
How does the hierarchy of needs relate to healthcare?
Why should healthcare workers keep these needs in mind when treating patients?

12. Human Needs and Healthcare
Maslow’s model encourages healthcare professionals to consider a patient’s entire operating system – their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral well-being – and can be a useful tool for understanding a patient and providing logical, comprehensive services that address the patient as a whole