Chapter 32 - Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview Flashcards
vulnerability
susceptibility to actual or potential stressors that may lead to an adverse effect
risk
some people have a higher probability of illness than others
vulnerable population group
a subgroup of the population that is more likely to develop health problems as a result of exposure to risk and to have worse outcomes from these health problems than the rest of the population
cumulative risks
additive effects of multiple risk factors
resilience
overcome periods of stress and change throughout life
health disparities
health differences that is closely linked with social, economic and/or environmental disadvantage
wide variations in health services and health status among certain population groups
disadvantaged
anyone who lack money, education, literacy, or another status advantage
human capital
all the strengths, knowledge, and skills that enable a person to live a productive, happy life
disenfranchisement
feeling of separation from mainstream society
sense of social isolation
social determinants of health
a range of social, political and economic factors that include socioeconomic status, living conditions, geographic location, social class, educaiton, environmental factors, nutrition, stress, and prejudice that lead to resource constraints, poor health, and health risk
reflect social factors and the physical conditions in the environemnt in which people are born, live, learn, play, work, and age
determinants of health
the many variables that influence the health status of individuals or communities
poverty
primary cause of vulnerability
lack of material wealth needed to maintain existence
federal poverty guideline
income level for a certain family size that the federal government uses to define poverty
barriers to access
policies and financial, geographic, or cultural features of health care that make services difficult to obtain or so unappealing that people do not seek care
wrap-around services
comprehensive health services are available and social and economic services are “wrapped around” these services
comprehensive services
health services focusing on more than one health problem or concern
advocacy
actions taken on behalf of another
nurse providing a patient with the information to make certain decisions
social justice
based on the principles of equality in which the worth of every member is respected and valued
includes concepts of egalitarianism and equality
linguistically appropriate health care
communicating health-related information in the recipient’s primary language when possible and always in a language the recipient can understand
case management
invovles linking clients with services and providing direct nursing services to them, including, teaching, cousneling, screening, and immunizing
coordinating care and advocating for specified individuals and patient populations across settings to reduce cost, reduce resource use, improve quality of health care, and achieve desired outcomes
