Chapter 23-Community Based and HH Flashcards
examines the greater community as a whole and designs collaborative and interdisciplinary strategies to keep the population health by preventing or controlling disease and threats to human health
public health nursing
requires participation in research, responsible resource utilization, ethical behavior, leadership, and advocacy similar to the standards of practice for all nurses
Public Health Nursing:Scope and Standards of Practice
conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age including the health system
social determinants of health
focused solely on populations. Not limited to particular setting, but instead, focuses on disease prevention, health protection and health promotion within identified populations
public health nursing
encompasses more than public health by including organized community health initiatives of both private and government agencies and groups
community health
focuses on interventions necessary to help people prevent illness, maintain or regain their health, or die with dignity while living in a community. The term client rather than patient is commonly used in this area of nursing
community based nursing
the home health nurse serves as a __________ of client care, needed services, and needed supplies in the home setting. Must be well versed as a financial resource manager, who needs to be aware of what is or is not covered in the clients insurance plan.
case manager
includes interventions designed to prevent disease or disability. Examples: employee wellness programs, fitness classes, and nutrition education
primary prevention
focuses on early identification of an illness or phenomenon and limitation of its impact. Eg. blood pressure screening, routine blood sugar testing, or asking patients about their exposure to domestic violence
secondary intervention
involves interventions for those already experiencing symptoms of disease of disability. Focuses on maintenance or restoration of health and rehabilitation
Tertiary
contributors of disease causation (excessive or deficient nutritional intake, chemical or airborne agents, infectious agents etc.)
etiologic factors
individual variables such as genetics, age, gender, ethnic group, immunization status, and human behavior
Host, or intrinsic factors
related to immediate physical environment, the biologic environment (food and vectors of disease such as animals and insects), and socioeconomic influences
environmental factors or extrinsic factors
study of disease incidence and prevalence
epidemiology
consists of studies that are conducted once a disease is evident
descriptive epidemiology
