Application of medical, spiritual and holistic model in public health
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The document discusses three health models: medical, spiritual, and holistic. The medical model prioritizes the biological aspects of health, while the spiritual model emphasizes psychological well-being and the importance of relationships. The holistic model integrates emotional and spiritual well-being, promoting patient involvement in their own healthcare through noninvasive therapies.
Application of medical, spiritual and holistic model in public health
- 1. Sirjana Tiwari School of Health and Allied Science, Pokhara University Application of public health from medical model, spiritual model and holistic model
- 2. Medical model The medical model of health focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease , illness, disorder, disability condition and attempts to (cure) return the physical health of the person to a pre-illness state. It is a medical model of care practiced by doctors and/or health professional and is associated with the diagnosis, cure and treatment of disease.
- 3. Application of Medical model in Public Health Example include: X-rays Diagnosis Identification , Scans of a disease or illness through a doctor’s Blood Test observation, Through the Ultrasound use of specific diagnostic test Mammograms tests Biopsy test Pap smear tests Intervention/treatment Prescription Medicine to improve health and Hospitalization of severe condition.
- 4. Spiritual Health Spiritual health is achieved when you feel at peace with life. It is when you are able to find hope and comfort in even the hardest of times chronic disease. 4/6/2022 4
- 5. Spiritual Model Patients are considered as beings-in-relationship, and illness is regarded as a disruptive force in the biological relationships that can impact all other relational aspects of the patient. spiritual model is routinely used in the clinical setting, especially in taking care of patients dying from life- threatening illnesses or condition. such as cancer, bubonic plague, or progressive congestive heart failure and recently example is severe covid-19 cases.
- 6. Application of spiritual model in Public Health Application of this model considering the constructs of spiritual care model of : Sound Heart 1. Sensitizing and informing clients of consequences of unhealthy lifestyle 2. High-risk behaviors 3. and adverse emotions, with a sense of perceived threat, motivate clients to modify themselves. 4. The modification of four spiritual relationships (with the nature, people, himself, God),
- 7. Application spiritual model in patient with covid-19 dying in isolation Four measures to help meet the psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families include: (1) An integrative care approach with palliative care and primary care teams working together. (2) Early end-of-life care discussions with the patient and their family. (3) The broader use of video conferencing technology within isolation precaution units to facilitated virtual connectedness with family. (4) Increased shared decision making with family and discussions about a clear post-COVID-19 exit strategy (discharge or death). https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2020.1845125
- 9. Holistic model In this model emotional, and spiritual wellbeing is considered as important dimensions of individual. Efforts are to be taken to promote health as its optimal level . Public health professional needs to have knowledge of these therapies as these are congruent with public’s belief, value towards health and life. Moreover, client may have practiced these therapies by assisting their client in making choices to promote health.
- 10. Application of Holistic Model Here patients are involved in their own health care . It involve music therapy, massage therapy, laugher therapy, biofeedback, guided imaginary, breathing therapy . These are noninvasive, non- pharmacological and have no side effects. The relaxation therapies basically distract client during pain. Even breathing exercises help the client to deal with pain, anxiety etc.
- 11. Example: Development of health Promotion Program for Individuals With Arthritis: Application of holistic Model The main objectives of this program is "minimization of physical symptoms and signs", "maximization of psychological function", and "maximization of role performance in social domain" Strategies includes knowledge on management of arthritis efficacy related to arthritis management skill for pain management skill for exercise establishment of positive self-concept enhancement of positive thinking stress management skill for problem solving skill for setting goals skill for requesting help and skill for communication https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.1999.29.2.314
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