Exam 1 Study Guide - Pre-Made Flashcards
What is an upstream trend in healthcare?
Shifting perspective to preventative strategies. Actions focus on modifying economic, political, environmental factors that are the precursors of poor health.
- see where true problem stems from
- more critical effect on improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations
Ex: Henry Street Settlement – create mor safe, clean, adaptable environment for improverished populations
- more resources available like health services, school services, home care, etc.
What is a downstream trend in healthcare?
Trying to find a cure or chronic disease treatment
- Patient already has disease / diagnosis
- Medical perspective
What is social justice?
Entitles all people to basic necessities. Fair & equal healthcare opportunities for everyone
- collective responsibility
- Mission of public health - to provide framework for all people / communities to achieve equity in healthcare
What is market justice?
People are entitled only to those valued ends such as status, income and happiness that they acquire by individual efforts, actions or abilities.
Entitled to end product through a personal / individual effort
What is a community?
Sense of unity & belonging. Collection / group / aggregate of people who have common interests, characteristics, etc.
What is a geopolitical community?
People who live in the same geographical area / space
- same zip code, neighborhood, etc.
What is a phenomenological community?
Interactive groups such as churches, universities, schools, synagogues, mosques, social networks, etc.
What does state of health depend on?
Goals, potentials, performance of the individual, family, community, society, etc.
What are the 3 levels of public health?
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1.) Population Health: looks at trends, epidemiology, responses to viruses/pandemics
2.) Public / Community Health: health department, giving immunizations, etc.
3.) Community-Based Health: setting specifict (clinics, hospice, home care, etc.)
Public Health Nursing is the art and science of…
- Preventing disease
- Prolonging life
- Promoting health (through organized community efforts - government & private)
What is the focus of community health nursing?
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Health promotion & health maintenance
* identify populations at risk (upstream thinking)
What is the goal of community health nursing?
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Preserve the health of the community / populations
EX: health department, schools, etc.
**What is Community Based Nursing?
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- Setting specific (clinics)
- Individualized to the client (individuals, family, groups, etc.)
What does community-based nursing emphasize?
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Acute and chronic care
providing care for acute & chronic conditions
What does community-based nursing look at?
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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and how it affects their health care
