Importance Of Health Assessment

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Health assessment tool in this assignment was developed after thorough review of literature and existing hospital forms.The health assessment tool that was developed labelled as Section 2
The Health Assessment tool is divided into seven parts; the first part covers the baseline information of the patient that consists of demographic data of the patient and the patient’s history. The demographic data includes name, age, gender, religion, race, marital status, education level and occupation. This information helps in identify the special need and belief that may affect the patient’s health care. In addition, this information also helps to identify the possible patient’s strength and limitations affecting health status.
The first part also covers …show more content…

This is as a baseline to observe trending of vital sign to support clinical decision making process.

The second part of the health assessment tool covers the 11 element functional health pattern. In the assessment tool developed in this paper, nursing history is based on every pattern in the Functional Health Patterns using questions, examination and observations. These 11 categories make possible a systematic and standardized approach to data collection and enable nurses to determine the aspects of patient’s health and function.
1. Health pattern assessment, health perception and health management focuses on the patient’s perceived level of health and well being, and on practices for maintaining health. In this assessment, actual and potential problems related to safety and health management can be identified as well the need of modifications for continued …show more content…

Activity and exercise pattern focuses on the activity of daily living requiring energy expenditure, including self care activities, exercise and leisure activities. In this assessment the status of major body systems involved with activity and exercise is evaluated including the respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems
5. Sleep and rest pattern focuses the patient’s sleep, rest and relaxation practices .Sleep patterns, and responses to sleep deprivation will be identified.
6. Cognitive -perceptual focuses on the ability to comprehend and use information and on sensory function. Sensory experiences and altered sensory input may be identified and further evaluated by nurses.
7. Self-perception and self -concept pattern focuses on the patient’s attitudes toward self including identity, body image and sense of self worth. Nurses will be able to identify the patient’s level of self esteem and response to threat to his self concept.
8. Role and relationship pattern, it focuses the patient’s role and relationship with others. It includes perception of main roles in everyday life situations; satisfaction or dissatisfaction with family, work or social relationships and responsibilities related to them. With these data, patient’s satisfaction with role or role strain and dysfunctional relationship can be

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