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Concept of Man, Health and Illness

This document provides information about a nursing fundamentals course at Saint Mary's University in the Philippines. The course, Fundamentals of Nursing, is a BSN 1 lecture that meets on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00-2:30 PM. The first module introduces fundamental nursing concepts, including Nightingale's definition of health, the 7 components of wellness, models of health and illness, classifications of illness and illness behavior, and factors that affect health. Key learning objectives are also outlined.

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Concept of Man, Health and Illness

This document provides information about a nursing fundamentals course at Saint Mary's University in the Philippines. The course, Fundamentals of Nursing, is a BSN 1 lecture that meets on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00-2:30 PM. The first module introduces fundamental nursing concepts, including Nightingale's definition of health, the 7 components of wellness, models of health and illness, classifications of illness and illness behavior, and factors that affect health. Key learning objectives are also outlined.

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  • Introduction of Concepts: Introduces fundamental concepts in nursing, with emphasis on human needs and stress responses through life stages.
  • Core Concepts of Health and Illness: Explores various health and illness perceptions, classifications, and the impact of environment and behavior on health.

Saint Mary’s University

SCHOOL OF HEALTH and NATURAL SCIENCES


Nursing Department
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

NURSING DEPARTMENT
Course No.: NCM 103 Lecture
Subject: Fundamentals of Nursing
Yr. Level: BSN 1- SECTION F
Days and time of lecture: ThF/ 1:00-2:30 PM
Prepared by: Nicole Nathalie R. Sumabat, RN

Module 1.A
Introduction of Concepts
I. Introduction:
The fundamental nursing concepts provide the framework for understanding nursing
practice. In this chapter, you will be equipped with the knowledge in understanding the different
basic concepts that shape your nursing education and teach you how to govern with your skills
and approach as nurses as you form the basis for ethics of practice along the way.

II. Learning Objectives:.


In this chapter, you’ll learn:
1. The basic concepts of health and illness
2. Different aspects of health, wellness and well being
3. The different models of health
4. Concepts of disease and illness behavior
5. Dimensions and risk factors of health

III. Core Content of the Chapter:


A. Concept of Man, Health and Illness
Nightingale defined health as a state of well being and using every power the individual
possess to the fullest extent. Health is a dynamic state that continually change as a person as
illness is an abnormal process in which functioning of a person is diminished or impaired.

To further dwell on this concept, this module on the Concept of Man, Health and Illness will
discuss the following:
1. 7 Components of Wellness and well-being
a. Environmental
b. Social
c. Emotional
d. Physical
e. Spiritual
f. Intellectual
g. Occupational
2. Models of Health and Wellness
a. Clinical Model
b. Role performance Model
c. Adaptive Model
d. Eudaimonistic Model
e. Agent-host-environment Model

1st Floor, Constant Jurgens (UB) Building


Saint Mary’s University, Ponce St., Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, 370 Philippines
Telephone: (078) 321-2221 ext. 122; Telefax: (078) 321-2117; Mobile No.: 0936-286-7269
Saint Mary’s University
SCHOOL OF HEALTH and NATURAL SCIENCES
Nursing Department
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

3. Classifications of Illness and Illness Behavior


4. Five stages of Illness
a. Symptoms Experiences
b. Assumption of the Sick Role
c. Medical Care Contact
d. Dependent Client Role
e. Recovery and Rehabilitation
5. Factors and Issues Affect Health
a. Internal Variables- Biologic, Psychological, Cognitive, Environment
b. External Variables- Standards of Living, Family and Cultural Beliefs, Social
support networks

References:
Berman, A., Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2020). Kozier and Erb’s Textbook of Fundamentals
Of Nursing. Concepts, Process and Practice. Tenth Edition.

1st Floor, Constant Jurgens (UB) Building


Saint Mary’s University, Ponce St., Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, 370 Philippines
Telephone: (078) 321-2221 ext. 122; Telefax: (078) 321-2117; Mobile No.: 0936-286-7269

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