Outline Verbrugge and Jett's model of disability
ANSWER:
Verbrugge and Jett (1994) proposed a comprehensive model of disability resulting from chronic health conditions. The main path emphasizes the relationships between the person's chronic condition, impairments of organ systems, functional limitations in the person's ability to perform tasks, and disability. The model also considers the impact of any risk factors. Risk factors are behaviors or conditions that may increase one's chances of functional limitation or disability. Risk factors are variables such as low socioeconomic status and health-related behaviors such as smoking. Finally, the model considers the impact of two types of intervention strategies: extraindividual factors and intraindividual factors. Examples of extraindividual factors include handicap accessible ramps, surgery, and social support services such as Meals on Wheels. Intraindividual interventions include such factors as starting an exercise program and keeping a positive attitude. Both intra- and extraindividual factors may help people live more independent lives.
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