WELLNESS LAB

PERSONAL WELLNESS
STRENGTHS Although the group got only 7 similarities out of the 24 questions, individually we have a high internal locus of control score which suggests that we do not typically believe that our fate is controlled by other people. Groups Internal Locus of Control Average Score: 41 out of 48 We believe that events in our lives derive primarily from our own actions. We can also say that we exhibit better control of our behaviors and we are more likely to influence others to have a change in behavior. WEAKNESSES Groups Powerful Others Average Score: 14 Groups Chance Average Score: 17 External Locus of control when used in dealing with problems or stress is sometimes healthy but often times it can lead to helplessness and loss of personal control. However with our increased scores in internal locus of control we can say that it is very unlikely that fate and chance would dominate of personal wellness.

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SIMILARITIES (6 OUT OF 6)

Q1: Whether or not I get to be a leader depends mostly on my ability. Q3: I feel that what happens in my life is mostly determined by powerful people. Q5: When I make plans, I am almost certain to make them work. Q17: If important people were to decide they didnt like me, I probably wouldnt make many friends. Q19: I am usually able to protect my personal interests. Q21: When I get what I want, its usually because I worked hard for it. Q23: My life is determined by my own actions.

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DIFFERENCES Q2: To a great extent my life is controlled by accidental happenings. Q4: Whether or not I get into a car accident depends mostly on how good a driver I am. Q6: Often there is no chance of protecting my personal interests from bad luck. Q7: When I get what I want, its usually because Im lucky. Q8: Although I might have good ability, I will not be given leadership responsibility without appealing to those in positions of power. Q9: How many friends I have depends on how nice a person I am. Q10: I have often found that what is going to happen will happen. Q11: My life is chiefly controlled by powerful others. Q12: Whether or not I get into a car accident is mostly a matter of luck. Q13: People like myself have very little chance of protecting our personal interests when they conflict with those of strong pressure groups. Q14: Its not always wise for me to plan too far ahead because many things turn out to be a matter of good or bad fortune.

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DIFFERENCES

Q15: Getting what I want requires pleasing those people above me. Q16: Whether or not I get to be a leader depends on whether Im lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. Q18: I can pretty much determine what will happen in my life. Q20: Whether or not I get into a car accident depends mostly on the other driver. Q22: In order to have my plans work, I make sure that they fit in with the desires of people who have power over me. Q24: Its chiefly a matter of fate whether or not I have a few friends or many friends.

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STRENGTHS We already have the knowledge of the disease and its process because of our experience in the past. Majority of us have already developed a naturally acquired active immunity in the past. Majority of us have already developed a naturally acquired active immunity in the body because of the exposure from the live pathogen. WEAKNESSES Were vulnerable to get a certain disease from any members of our family since all of us have a familial disease Were exposed to different kinds of allergens, harmful substances and developing a certain disease in the future due to the nature of our work and activities With the different disease that the family members, we can say that we are somehow more vulnerable to certain diseases such as Cancer and Diabetes. What also predisposes some of us to being sick is our nature of job. As nurses, the risk of acquiring communicable diseases is high due to our workload.

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SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES All of us have experienced some The extent of the chronic and/or any chronic and/or any serious diseases in serious diseases experienced by one the past . member is highly relative from the other member.

ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Were all practicing proper sanitation and environmental health.

Since were all nurses, we already have the knowledge of environmental wellness. Were all being guided by the nursing profession to become professionally matured in the responsibilities in health and sanitation as mandated by the law. Our exposure to hospital setting has also helped us have knowledge on proper waste disposal and segregation.

There are no weaknesses identified by the group.

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SIMILARITIES All True Conserving Energy and Improving the Air (except for numbers 2-6 which is not applicable (N/A) for all of us due to the nature of the question (about car). Saving the Ozone Layer (except for number 1 which is not applicable (N/A) for all of us due to the nature of the question (about car). Reducing Chemical Pollution and Toxic Wastes Saving Water (except for numbers 1, 4 & 5 which is false) Preserving Wildlife and the Natural Environment DIFFERENCES No differences in response from all items under Environmental Wellness Checklist.

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How will you stay well?

People

with high internal locus of control have a belief that outcomes in their lives are the results of their own efforts and resources. They are considered to be autonomous, have a stronger sense of social responsibility, more tolerant, risktakers, and exhibited higher level of altruistic moral reasoning. On the other hand, people who have a high external locus of control believe that outcomes are due to extraneous forces over which that cannot be controlled.

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How will you stay well?

According

to Gordon Allport, mature personality would be considered healthy if one demonstrates a proactive behaviour that is one does not only react to external stimuli, but they are capable of consciously acting on their environment causing their environment to react to them. So in order for a person to be healthy, one should have balance his internal and external locus of control.

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Counteracting Strategies - Burrhus Frederic Skinner

Escape withdrawing from the controlling agent either physically/psychologically. Revolt to behave more actively, counteracting the control agent Passive Resistance more subtle than those who revolt and more irritating to the controller than those who escape. Skinner believed that passive resistance is most likely to be used where escape and revolt failed. Stubbornness is the primary feature of passive resistance.

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How will you have time to restore wellness?

One

must take time to evaluate himself through self actualization to restore wellness. When one finds an excessive imbalance between the internal and external locus of control, one must be able to identify the cause of the imbalance and deal with it appropriately with some measures stated above.

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ALLERGY/ ASTHMA
DIET
Eat

plenty of fruits and vegetables. Take in vitamin D. Avoid sulfites. Avoid allergy-triggering foods. Eat to maintain a healthy weight. Any food that is known, or suspected, to cause an adverse reaction is either completely eliminated from the diet, or eaten on a rotation basis.

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ALLERGY/ ASTHMA

Exercise
Patients can often prevent symptoms by taking medication prior to exercising. If you have dust mite allergy, you may want to exercise outdoors to avoid breathing indoor dust. Exercising should be avoided in areas where there are large amounts of chemicals. Warm, moist air generally allows people with asthma to exercise successfully. If exercising is done outdoors, people with bee-sting allergy should not wear bright-colored clothing, cologne, perfume, or lotion.

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ALLERGY/ ASTHMA
Rest
Proper

rest needed during bouts of allergy and asthma needed.

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HEADACHE/ MIGRAINE
DIET
Avoid

Cheese (except cottage, farmer's, ricotta and cream) Avoid alcohol Caffeine (especially suddenly raising or lowering your intake) Aged and non-fresh meats and liver MSG, Nuts and yeast Avoid food with tyramine Eat in moderation especially avoid sudden drastic changes in your diet

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HEADACHE/ MIGRAINE
Exercise
Moderate

aerobic exercise reduces the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine headaches in people who have migraines without aura, according to a study published in Limiting, however, is strenuous workouts
Rest
Rest

in a dark, quiet room. This will help decrease your pain. Manage stress

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THYROID PROBLEM
DIET
Iodine Low

glycemic foods Lean protein Fiber Vitamins and minerals

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THYROID PROBLEM
Exercise

It is important that thyroid problems maintain a healthy body weight, and this will require regular exercise. is important that rest be also maintained.

Rest
It

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MISCARRIAGE
Diet
Avoid

undercooked meat Avoid unpasteurized products Avoid unwashed fruits and vegetables
Exercise
Avoid

strenuous activity

Rest
.

Rest is crucial. Be liberal about it, take maximum rest, and if necessary, stay in bed. At the very least, stay at home.

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PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
DIET
abstain

from drinking alcohol Oily and spicy food should be entirely avoided include plenty of fruits and vegetables in their everyday regimen Whole grains should also be a part of diet plan Milk and dairy products are other essential components of TB diet

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PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
EXERCISE
Moderate

AND REST

exercise in the clear air Sufficient periods of rest

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SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Diet
Avoid food or drinks which are high in caffeine and alcohol Avoid spicy foods just before bed. Avoid liquids especially for those who have problems with frequent urination If you go to bed hungry, you will inevitably wake up in the middle of night Tryptophan has long been known as something that helps us sleep

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SLEEP DISTURBANCE
EXERCISE
To

AND REST

exercise at least three to four hours before your bedtime to give your body time to cool down and avoid having a hard time falling asleep. Avoiding rest during late afternoon.

ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS PLAN

How will you stay well?

CONSERVING ENERGY AND IMPROVING THE AIR

Drive an energy efficient vehicle. Carpool as much as possible. Use bicycles Always use a single lamp per room in the home or use LED lights. Turn off the lights and electrical devices when they are not in use Use appliances with more energy-efficient models if you can afford too. Use window fans

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How will you stay well?

SAVING
Always

THE OZONE LAYER

maintain your vehicle in good condition and use environmental friendly gas to reduce air pollutions. Always be observant of the contents of the air sprays we use. replace age old refrigerators and air conditioners that are not energy efficient they are major contributors of CFC in the air.

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How will you stay well?

REDUCING
Be

CHEMICAL POLLUTIONS AND TOXIC WASTE

updated about products with high toxicity label to avoid usage Use natural and organic products such products are naturally grown, no pesticides, no chemicals. Proper disposal of waste and domestic chemicals.

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How will you stay well?

SAVING WATER

Recycle water Check if your home is leak-free Repair dripping faucets Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily Take shorter showers Don't let water run while shaving or washing your face Retrofit all wasteful household faucets When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy water Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods Turn off faucet when not in use Use pail and dipper in watering the plants

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How will you stay well?

PRESERVING
throw

WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

your waste in proper place Use biodegradable materials. Never or avoid using products made from animals, endangered species Be active in environmental preservation activities

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How will you have time to restore wellness?

realize first the need of restoration to be able to give the utmost importance or priority in restoring the health of the environment. Furthermore, we must also know our own resources that are available; with this we can conserve energy. One must list all possible aspect of the environmental wellness that need restoration, then categorize them, sort them to what is most urgent. Set objectives to be able to be guided when to start and finish the activity. We should consider all the resources we can utilize in doing each activities

THANK YOU
JAN EDWARD E. BAYANGOS, RN ANA ROMINA S. DELA CRUZ, RN VENUS DOMINIQUE O. DELOS REYES, RN LIRA JO LABUNTOG, RN MARY ANN S. SY, RN JONATHAN C. TERANTE JR, RN