Cao, Cindy S.
Cao, Cindy S.
Cao, Cindy S.
Gordon's 11 Domain
Functional Pattern Describes Examples
Health Pattern
Health Perception/ Client's perceived pattern of health Compliance with medication regimen, use
Health Management and well-being and how health is of health-promotion activities such as
managed. regular exercise, annual check-ups.
Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern of food and fluid Condition of skin, teeth, hair, nails,
consumption relative to metabolic mucous membranes; height and weight.
need and pattern; indicators of local
nutrient supply.
Activity - Exercise Patterns of exercise, activity, leisure, Exercise, hobbies. May include
and recreation. cardiovascular and respiratory status,
mobility, and activities of daily living.
Cognitive-Perceptual Sensory-perceptual and cognitive Vision, hearing, taste, touch, smell, pain
patterns. perception and management; cognitive
functions such as language, memory, and
decision making.
Sleep-Rest Patterns of sleep, rest, and Client's perception of quality and quantity
relaxation. of sleep and energy, sleep aids, routines
client uses.
Self-Perception/ Client's self-concept pattern and Body comfort, body image, feeling state,
Self Concept perceptions of self. attitudes about self, perception of
abilities, objective data such as body
posture, eye contact, voice tone.
Role-Relationship Client's pattern of role engagements Perception of current major roles sand
and relationships. responsibilities (e.g., father, husband,
salesman); satisfaction with family, work,
or social relationships.
Coping / Stress Tolerance General coping pattern and effective Client's usual manner of handling stress,
of the pattern in terms of stress available support systems, perceived
tolerance. ability to control or manage situations.
Value - Belief Patterns of values, beliefs (including Religious affiliation, what client perceives
spiritual), and goals that guide as important in life, value-belief conflicts
client's choices or decisions. related to health, special religious
practices