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Adherence
The process of faithfully following guidelines or directions
Community
An interacting population of individuals living together within a larger society
Feedback
The return of information about the results of input given to a person or a system
Health education
A variety of learning experiences designed to promote behaviors that facilitate health
Health promotion
The art and science of assisting people to change their lifestyle toward a higher state of wellness
Learning
The act of gaining knowledge and skill
Learning Readiness
The optimum time for learning to occur; usually corresponds to the learner’s perceived need and desire to obtain specific knowledge
Nutrition
The science that deals with food and nourishment in humans
Physical Fitness
The condition of being physically healthy as a result of proper exercise and nutrition
Reinforcement
The process of strengthening a given response or behavior to increase the likelihood that the behavior will continue
Self-responsibility
Personal accountability for one’s actions or behavior
Stress management
Behaviors and techniques used to strengthen a person’s resources against stress
Teaching
The imparting of knowledge
Therapeutic regimen
A routine that promotes health and healing
Wellness
A condition of good physical and emotional health sustained by a healthy lifestyle
Author
plbernal
ID
126037
Card Set
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Description
Health Education and Health Promotion
Updated
2012-01-06T07:01:47Z
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