Models of Health for Obesity Intervention

Models of health for Obesity InterventionIntroductionPublic health has been a issuing of government debates. It is an increasing issue that is provoking a lot of publicity. Strategies are being implemented as well as policies in order to play the ever increasing problem of fleshiness which is clearly a public health issue. A case study from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (2007) showed that the fall in Kingdom has the highest preponderance of fleshiness in Europe. Due to the NMC confidentiality clause in accordance with The Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) Code of Conduct, nurses must respect peoples right to confidentiality. thitherfore for the purpose of this search the patients name has been changed and any personal or identifiable information has also been altered so as to protect his privacy and dignity.This see aims to discuss and explore policies, biopsychosocial dumbfound and contribution of therapies to health and wellbeing with reference to Troy (see append ix 1)Public healthPublic health refers to the methods of preventing disease, prolonging smell and promoting health through organised efforts and informed choices of society, organisations, public and private, communities and man-to-mans (WHO, 2013). It is concerned with thr polish offs to health based on population health analysis. The population in question can be as lesser as a handful of people, or as large as all the inhabitants of the United Kingdom. The dimensions of health can encompass a state of complete physiological, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 2013). Sim McKee (2011) suggest that Public health incorporates the interdisciplinary approaches of epidemiology, biostatistics and health services. The focus of public health intervention is to improve health and quality of life through prevention and treatment of disease and new(prenominal) physical and mental health conditions. This is done through surveillance of c ases and health indicators, and through promotion of salubrious behaviors. The range of public health interventions in order to lose weight pabulum related ill health is potentially considerable and this includes presenting on an individual basis, health education and promotion, composition regulation in nourishment, accurate victuals information labels and product traceability just to name a few. From 2004, the United Kingdom has put together a number of initiatives that are aimed at tacking obesity with recognition of the need for policy change as well as individual behavior change and personal attitude towards food.PolicyDue to the noble statistics on obesity in the United Kingdom, the government has a policy to try and tackle the rising problem. According to the Policy, figures show that 61.9% of adults and 28% of children aged betwixt 2 and 15 are heavy(a) or obese. People who are overweight establish a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers (Department Of Health, 2013). Excess weight can also look at it more difficult for people to find and keep work, and it can demand self-esteem and mental health. This being the case of Troy as he suffers from type 2 diabetes due to his weight, has mental health and has never found work. It is be the Government 5million pounds to obesity related illnesses.The policy has an action plan to reduce these statistics by 2020. The government want people to eat and drink more healthily art object being more active. It is giving people advice on a healthy diet and physical activity through the change4Life programme. The programme promotes healthy life styles. The moto is Eat Well, Move More and Live Longer. Change4Life is a society-wide movement that aims to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat cleanse and move more. It is the marketing component of the Governments response to the rise in obesity (Nhs, 2013).Improving labelling on food and drink will champion people make healthy choices. The policy states that a system for labelling on the packages that makes it clear what is in food and drink, is weighty. The consistent system combines red, amber, green colour-coding and nutritional information to show how much(prenominal)(prenominal)(prenominal) fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar, and calories are in food products. Also encouraging businesses on the high street to include calorie information on their menus so that people can make healthy choices. By giving people guidance on how much physical activity they should be doing, the policy seeks to function individuals as well as professional to understand how to reduce the risk of ill health associated with inactivity and sedentary behaviors.As much as it is an individuals choice on when and what they eat, the government want businesses to consent responsibilities of the products that they are selling by making it easier for everyone make healthier choices for both staff and customers. The business Deal has 4 networks include alcohol, food, health at work and physical activity which all grant collective pledges that businesses are encouraged to sign up to. The actions to help people eat more healthily include reducing ingredients like salt, sugar and fat that can be harmful if people eat too much of them. Also encourage people to eat more harvest-time and vegetable to help reach their 5 A DAY. at long last putting calorie information on menus and helping people to eat fewer calories by changing the portion size or the recipe of a product (Department Of Health, 2013). The policy asks the local councils to get involved in combating obesity and encourage healthier lives by making sure that the right services are in place. An example of this is recreational areas in the neighborhoods have outdoor gym facilities.Biopsychosocial modelBiopsychosocial model, traditionally considered appropriate with regards to obesity, as all elements of the model are rele vant. This model shows disease arising from the overlap of components. In applying this model to obesity research, biologic systems are viewed in isolation, not taking into account their interaction with the environment and behaviours until one is obese. There are several factors that could lead one to be overweight or obese and the biopsychosocial model can be apply to understand these factors. One of them is biologic factors which include genetic susceptibility, increased number of adipose cells formed during childhood, hormonal imbalance such thyroxine produced be the thyroid gland, and several more (Marieb Hoehn, 2010).Although strides have been made exploring the pathophysiology of obesity, treatment and prevention have focused mainly on two components, the psychological and the social. The psychological aspects include feeding behaviours, activity habits and health sentience or knowledge. Troy suffers from depression this could be a factor to consider as a reason why he i s obese.Taylor (2012) recognises that people that eat while depressed or stressed are more likely to consume sweet and high-fat foods. Troy has accustomed himself to bad eating behaviour. Most take external food have high volumes of sugar, fat and salt, which are triggers of weight gain. He may not be aware of the implications of his weight increase. As a assimilator nurse, I feel talking to Troy and making him aware of his weight problems may be ideal. Giving him healthier options when he asks me order him a take out-of-door and advising him to eat more of the reduced sugar, fat and salt food. Troy has a high craving for sweet fizzy drinks, telling him of the alternative drinks such as sugar still or sweeteners would be ideal thus empowering him to make a choice.The social aspect of the model include socioeconomic, neighbourhood, schools and food policy. When it comes to obesity there are a great variety of social variables that contribute to one being overweight and obese. For instant today we are bombarded with advertisements for fast food restaurants and high calorie pre-packaged foods or microwave food. The media plays a big role in changing our attitude and behaviour toward food by using glib messages and images. A study by Taylor (2012) shows that socioeconomic factors contribute to ones attitude towards food. The study revealed that that people of low socioeconomic status tend to be more overweight than people with high socioeconomic status. An explanation for this could be the fact that food that conceal high-fat and processed foods are cheaper than nutritious and fresh foods such as vegetables and fish. Troy lives in poor estate and relies on the benefit system for his income. This in not much so he tend to get the cheaper and faster foods. Also social and family interaction could affect one to become obese as eating habits can be influence by others just about the house. Other social factors could be educational level, employment and cultura l influences. Advising Troy tocook his own meals when his at home and educating him on the difference between fresh cooked meals that contain low fat, sugar and salt versus Fast food would be in his best interest. He lives alone so giving himself more time surface and engaging in activities, like going out for walks or even light exercise as a starting point. Understanding the reasons for obesity is important but more important is to find ways to stop and prevent it. Health promotion is any effort that encourages people to engage in healthy behaviours such having a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight (Schneider, Gruman Coutts, 2005). appearanceal treatmentBehavioral treatment is an approach used to help individuals develop a set of skills to achieve a healthier weight. This treatment is used in people who suffer from eating disorders and those who are overweight or obese. It does more than helping people to decide what to change but also helps them identify how to change . The behavior change process is facilitated through the use of self-monitoring, destruction setting, and problem solving. Studies suggest that behavioral treatment produces weight loss of 810% during the first 6 months of treatment. Structured approaches such as meal replacements and food provision have been shown to increase the magnitude of weight loss (Foster, 2002). Stuart (1967) suggests that behavioral treatment of obesity developed from the belief that obesity is the result of maladaptive eating and exercise habits, which could be corrected by the application of learning principles.Behavioral treatment is based primarily on principles of classical conditioning, which suggest that eating is lots prompted by antecedent events, for example cues, that become strongly linked to food intake. According to Brownell (2000) Behavioral treatment helps patients identify cues that trigger inappropriate eating behaviors and help them learn new responses to these cues. Treatment also see ks to reinforce the adoption of positive eating behaviors. This treatment also incorporates cognitive therapy due to the fact that, in cognitive therapy ones thoughts or cognitions directly affect feelings and behaviors (Beck, 1976). Negative thoughts are predominantly associated with controvert outcomes. When one over indulges in food and they are dieting, they tend to think they have messed up their dieting schedule therefore proceed to eat even more secondary to feelings of failure and hopelessness. Beck (1976) in his book on Cognitive Behavior therapy mentions that cognitive therapy patients learn to set realistic goals for weight and behavior change, enabling them to realistically evaluate their progress in modifying eating and activity habits, and to correct negative thoughts that occur when they do not meet their goals. Fairburn, C.G, Wilson G.T. (1993) agree with Beck (1967) that Cognitive interventions for weight management are based on those developed for the treatments of depression, anxiety, and bulimia nervosa. Programmes such as Weight Watchers can be incorporated in Behavioral Therapy as Weight Watchers meetings promotes goal setting and advices on low calorie food intake. terminationArguably, although the policy set by Department of Health on obesity seeks to promote programmes like change4 life which supports eating five vegetable or fruit a day, it does not completely tackle the issue of affordability. Fresh vegetable, fruit and fish is expense meaning those who have low income cannot afford these foods. It then content it comes back to the fact of them not affording the healthier food so they opt for cheaper processed food. A lot of literature that has been written on the subject matter, obesity, is from the United States of the States because they are a nation who are also trying to tackle obesity. 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Retrieved from http//www.who.int/trade/glossary/story076/en/Appendix 1During one of my placements in a hospital located in the North of England, a young Troy man aged 24 was admitted to Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) presenting with Psychotic episode and hallucinations. He lives alone in a one bed council flat, has never worked and receives Benefits. He has a long history of drug and alcohol misuse, although he has been drug free for over 6 mo nths. Troy weighs 26 stone and has been known to the service for self-harming and depression from the age of 14. As his treatment has progressed, it has become clear to me that he has other issues like bad eating habits. His mother from a very young age, feed Troy with a lot of fast food as she herself suffered from clinical depression. They lived in a poor estate up the age of 8 when he was put into care because his mother was unable to cope and neglected him and his siblings. He has very little contact with his family except his grandparents who regularly visit him. Now at his later stage in life, Troy likes to eat take away and drinks a lot of sugary fizzy drinks.His weight has become an issue on the ward as he has found the single beds too small and he complained of the blankets being too small. The consultant had been concerned about his weight and suggested that some of the psychotic medication he is taking may be lend to his weight gain as they tend to trigger a lot of cravin gs. He has diagnosed with type 2 diabetes while admitted on the ward.http//psychrights.org/research/Digest/NLPs/Seroquel/SeroquelMedicalStudies/Gen.%20Cause%20Resp.%20Ex%2010.pdf