Disturbed Body Image
Body image is the attitude, perceptions, beliefs and knowledge of individuals consciously or unconsciously against his body, consisting of size, shape, structure, function, limitations, meaning, object contact continuously (earrings, makeup, contact lenses, clothing, wheelchair) either the past or the present.
Body image is a person's attitude toward his body consciously and unconsciously (Stuart and Sundeen, 1991).
These include perceptions and attitudes about the size and shape of lemon, function, appearance and body potential of current and past.
According to Potter and Perry (1997) Body image is a person's perception of his body, both internally and externally. Body image is influenced by one's view of the physical properties and capabilities the perception self and others.Body image is affected also by the development of cognitive and physical growth. The size, shape, mass, structure, function and significance of the body and its parts are dynamic and are likely to change.
Body Image may change with changes in the anatomy of the body and a person's personality (Rawlins et al, 1993). Development and normal changes that occur with age will affect one's self-image. Body image as school age will vary with body image in old age. In addition, cultural attitudes and values or norms in society also affect someone. This includes the values of beauty, belief or custom of generations.
Body image is closely linked to the personality. The way individuals view themselves have an important impact on psychological aspects. Realistic view of self, accept and love the body will reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. Individuals who are stable, realistic and consistent with the realization that accelerate successful individual in life can change in body image dynamically (Keliat, 1992).
Disturbed Body Image Education / Continuity of Care
Teach patient about the normalcy of body image disturbance and the grief process. Teach patient adaptive behavior (e.g., use of adaptive equipment, wigs, cosmetics, clothing that conceals altered body part or enhances remaining part or function, use of deodorants). This compensates for actual changed body structure and function. Help patient identify ways of coping that have been useful in the past. Asking patients to remember other body image issues (e.g., getting glasses, wearing orthodontics, being pregnant, having a leg cast) and how they were managed may help patient adjust to the current issue. Refer patient and caregivers to support groups composed of individuals with similar alterations.
Body image is the attitude, perceptions, beliefs and knowledge of individuals consciously or unconsciously against his body, consisting of size, shape, structure, function, limitations, meaning, object contact continuously (earrings, makeup, contact lenses, clothing, wheelchair) either the past or the present.
Body image is a person's attitude toward his body consciously and unconsciously (Stuart and Sundeen, 1991).
These include perceptions and attitudes about the size and shape of lemon, function, appearance and body potential of current and past.
According to Potter and Perry (1997) Body image is a person's perception of his body, both internally and externally. Body image is influenced by one's view of the physical properties and capabilities the perception self and others.Body image is affected also by the development of cognitive and physical growth. The size, shape, mass, structure, function and significance of the body and its parts are dynamic and are likely to change.
Body Image may change with changes in the anatomy of the body and a person's personality (Rawlins et al, 1993). Development and normal changes that occur with age will affect one's self-image. Body image as school age will vary with body image in old age. In addition, cultural attitudes and values or norms in society also affect someone. This includes the values of beauty, belief or custom of generations.
Body image is closely linked to the personality. The way individuals view themselves have an important impact on psychological aspects. Realistic view of self, accept and love the body will reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. Individuals who are stable, realistic and consistent with the realization that accelerate successful individual in life can change in body image dynamically (Keliat, 1992).
Disturbed Body Image Education / Continuity of Care
Teach patient about the normalcy of body image disturbance and the grief process. Teach patient adaptive behavior (e.g., use of adaptive equipment, wigs, cosmetics, clothing that conceals altered body part or enhances remaining part or function, use of deodorants). This compensates for actual changed body structure and function. Help patient identify ways of coping that have been useful in the past. Asking patients to remember other body image issues (e.g., getting glasses, wearing orthodontics, being pregnant, having a leg cast) and how they were managed may help patient adjust to the current issue. Refer patient and caregivers to support groups composed of individuals with similar alterations.
