Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health
Benchmark – Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum
Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following:
- Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.
Rubric criteria: A discussion on the importance of the health-illness continuum in relation to health and the human experience in patient care is presented. The discussion demonstrates that the health-illness continuum is important to patient care. Strong rationale is offered for support.
- Explain how understanding the health-illness continuum enables you, as a health care provider, to better promote the value and dignity of individuals or groups and to serve others in ways that promote human flourishing.
Rubric criteria: A thorough explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is logically and convincingly presented. The explanation draws clear connections between the role of the health care provider and the promotion of human flourishing. Strong rationale is offered for support.
- Reflect on your overall state of health. Discuss what behaviors support or detract from your health and well-being. Explain where you currently fall on the health-illness continuum.
Rubric criteria: A well-developed discussion of personal state of health is included. The discussion demonstrates strong personal insight into behaviors supporting or detracting from health and well-being. The author clearly establishes where personal health falls on the health-illness continuum.
- Discuss the options and resources available to you to help you move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe how these would assist in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).
Rubric Criteria: Options and resources available that would be extremely helpful to help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are presented. The author clearly establishes how these will assist in moving toward wellness. Insight into wellness as it pertains to the health illness continuum is demonstrated.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA Style. Requires a Thesis Statement, must be written in 3rd person, cover page with running head and reference page.
My current state of health is good, I have allergy induced asthma, I have multiple medication allergies to include penicillin, flagyl, Bactrim, CT IVP dye, aspirin, Tylenol, Motrin and Thimerosal. I have an airborne allergy to shellfish in which I carry an Epinephrine pen. I take medications to help keep allergy symptoms low, with medication I take during season changes to prevent flareups. I recently started a low dose medication for my cholesterol which is now regulated. I also take medication for irritable bowel syndrome-constipation and general arthritic issues. Otherwise, I have no other medical issues. My medication list consists of Vitamin D3, Claritin, Crestor, Linzess, Probiotic, Prenatal vitamin. I have prn medication to include pro air rescue inhaler, Symbicort inhaler, Albuterol nebulizer solution and Mobic. I exercise 2-3x per week my current weight is 195 and I am 5’ 4”.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion this information is located below each question.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assesses the following competency:
RN-BSN
5.1. Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.
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