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Quality of life & Holism, Taweesak Kasiphol, Ph.D.(Medical …
Quality of life & Holism
Holism
Definition
Holism (from ὅλος holos, a Greek word meaning all, whole, entire, total) is the idea that natural systems (physical, biological, chemical, social, economic, mental, linguistic, etc.)
their properties, should be viewed as wholes, not as collections of parts
Holism In science
In anthropology
In branding
In ecology
In economics
In philosophy
Applications
In primary care the term "holistic," has been used to describe approaches that take into account social considerations and other intuitive judgements:
psychosomaticmedicine in the 1970s
it aimed at a systemic model, where multiple biological, psychological and social factors were seen as interlinked.
What Is Holistic Nursing?
“Holism” in health care is a philosophy that
emanated directly from Florence Nightingale
who believed in care that focused on unity,wellness, and the interrelationship of human
Holistic nursing focuses on promoting health and wellness
Holistic nursing integrates complementary
modalities (CAM)
relaxation
meditation,
guided imagery
breath work
biofeedback
Education
and Training
The number of nursing schools offering programs in holism
CAMs is increasing
take leadership roles in working
content is included in educational
Quality of Life
Quality of Life (QoL) is an individual’s total wellbeing.
his includes all emotional, social, and physical aspects of the individual’s life.
Ascertaining Health Related Quality of Life
to simple assessments of physical abilities by an external rater
e.g.
patient is able to get up
eat and drink,
take care of personal hygiene
without any help by others
even to a single measurement
e.g.
the angle to which a limb could be flexed
The current concept of HRQoL
physical
emotional
cognitive
work- or role-related
possibly spiritual aspects as well as
Frequently Used HRQoL Measures
*Health day measurement
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC
Short-Form Health Survey
pharmacoeconomic analysis
benefiting healthcare rationing
EQ-5D a simple quality of life questionnaire
Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life
16-item questionnaire for use in psychiatric populations
What is the HRQoL used for?
Thereby improving healthcare through an evolutionary process.
When it is used as a longitudinal study device that surveys patients before, during, and after treatment, it can help health care providers determine which treatment plan is the best option,
used to help determine treatment options for the patient based on past results from other patients.
A variety of validated surveys exist for healthcare providers to use for measuring a patient’s Health Related Quality of Life
Future Implications of HRQoL
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
using their HRQoL survey, Healthy Day Measuresas part of research to identify health disparities, track population trends,and build broad coalitions around a measure of
population health.
Taweesak Kasiphol, Ph.D.(Medical science)
