How should you use Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns to assess individual health?

How should you use Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns to assess individual health? What health screening interventions do you regularly participate in?

ANSWER
To use Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns to assess individual health, you would first need to gather data on the individual’s health history and current health status. This can be done through an interview, physical examination, and review of medical records. Once you have gathered this data, you can then use the 11 functional health patterns to assess the individual’s overall health and well-being.

The 11 functional health patterns are:

Health Perception-Health Management
Nutritional-Metabolic
Elimination
Activity-Exercise
Sleep-Rest
Cognitive-Perceptual
Self-Perception-Self-Concept
Role-Relationship
Sexuality-Reproductive
Coping-Stress Tolerance
Value-Belief
For each functional health pattern, you would assess the individual’s strengths and weaknesses. You would also look for any patterns of dysfunction or imbalance. For example, if the individual has a history of chronic illness, this may affect their ability to manage their health, eat a healthy diet, and get regular exercise.

Once you have assessed the individual’s functional health patterns, you can then develop a plan to address any areas of weakness or dysfunction. This plan may include interventions such as education, counseling, and referral to other healthcare professionals.

Here is an example of how to use Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns to assess individual health:

Health Perception-Health Management: How does the individual perceive their health? Do they take steps to manage their health?
Nutritional-Metabolic: Does the individual eat a healthy diet? Do they have any nutritional deficiencies?
Elimination: Does the individual have any problems with elimination, such as constipation or diarrhea?
Activity-Exercise: Does the individual get regular exercise?
Sleep-Rest: Does the individual get enough sleep? Do they have any sleep problems?
Cognitive-Perceptual: Does the individual have any cognitive or perceptual problems?
Self-Perception-Self-Concept: How does the individual view themselves? Do they have a positive self-concept?
Role-Relationship: Is the individual able to fulfill their roles and relationships?
Sexuality-Reproductive: Is the individual sexually active? Do they have any sexual or reproductive problems?
Coping-Stress Tolerance: How does the individual cope with stress? Are they able to manage their stress levels?
Value-Belief: What are the individual’s values and beliefs? How do these values and beliefs affect their health and well-being?
Health screening interventions I regularly participate in

I regularly participate in the following health screening interventions:

Cancer screenings: I get regular cancer screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer.
Cardiovascular screenings: I get regular cardiovascular screenings to check my blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels.
Other screenings: I also get regular screenings for other health conditions, such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and depression.
I encourage everyone to talk to their doctor about which health screening interventions are right for them.

Sources
studylib.net/doc/5360509/renal-assessment