Empowerment
Empowerment
Empowerment (/ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/) is a term often used in various contexts such as psychology, sociology, and medicine. It refers to the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
Etymology
The term "empowerment" originates from the word "empower," which is derived from the Old French "em-" (in) and "power," which is from the Anglo-French "poeir," Middle French "pouvoir," and directly from the Latin "potis" (powerful).
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, empowerment refers to the process of enabling patients to be active participants in their care. This involves providing them with the knowledge, skills, attitude, and self-awareness necessary to influence their own behavior and that of others in order to improve the quality of their lives.
Related Terms
- Patient Empowerment: This refers to the strategies and interventions used to increase the ability of patients to make autonomous decisions in the healthcare process.
- Self-Efficacy: This is a person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.
- Health Literacy: This is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Empowerment
- Wikipedia's article - Empowerment
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