Health Promotion and Models

Set 1: Health Models and Approaches

Set 1 of 4
Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM)
Biomedical Model
Health Promotion
Social Marketing
Evidence-Based Medicine
Personalised Medicine
Biopsychosocial Model
A holistic health approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health
Non-traditional health practices like physiotherapy, massage, or meditation, often used in conjunction with conventional treatments
The application of commercial marketing technologies to social problems, with the primary goal of behavioural change
A medical approach where treatment decisions are primarily informed by data from multi-centre trials and broad patient populations
A future treatment approach that tailors interventions based on a patient's unique characteristics, such as genetic makeup or brain receptor profiles
An outdated health approach that focuses solely on medical issues and their physical repair without considering broader factors
Initiatives aimed at preventing illness and fostering healthier lifestyles through educational programs and long-term behavioural change