Health means something different to everyone. For some, it is simply having no symptoms, while others feel healthy despite a chronic condition. So health is not just about the absence of disease, but also about how well you can adapt to changes in your body and life.
Health affects everything: your work, sports, socialising and daily activities. Everyone sets their own goals and looks for a way to live a healthy life. Those who strengthen their resilience feel better and take more control of their lives.
What is important to you may differ from what a GP or healthcare provider expects. This is why an open conversation is essential. Positive Health offers a broader view of health. It is not only about medical complaints, but also about self-efficacy, happiness and daily functioning. How do you feel? Can you participate in society the way you want to? Together, we look at what is important to you and what you need to live as healthily as possible.
Many care providers in the Amstelland region work with the Positive Health philosophy and are trained in conducting Positive Health interviews. This is conducted using the six dimensions of Positive Health: bodily functions, mental wellbeing, meaning, quality of life, participation and daily functioning. Using the spider web will determine which topic to move forward with.
The Positive Health spiderweb helps to map out how you experience your health. It is a useful tool for discussions with your GP, practice counsellor, dietician or physiotherapist. After all, health is more than medical care; it is also about fitness, independence and social connectedness. By discussing what matters to you, together we look for suitable options.
Retrieved from www.mijnpositievegezondheid.nl you can complete a short questionnaire. This produces a personal spider web: a visual overview of how you score on the six dimensions. The closer to the outer edge, the better you feel in that area. This gives you instant insight into your own health and well-being.
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