LESSON 01: FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING Flashcards
what does community according to WHO?
it is a social group determined by geographical boundaries and/or common values and interests; members know and interact with one another; and function within a particular social structure; create norms, values, and social institutions
Core Elements of Community
Locus
Sharing
Joint Action
Social Ties
Diversity
Locus
sense of place
Sharing
common interests and perspectives
Joint Action
source of cohesion and identity
Social Ties
foundation of community
Diversity
social complexity within communities
Geopolitical Communities (Territorial Communities)
traditional; natural and man—made boundaries (cities, provinces, regions)
Phenomenological Community (Functional Community)
relational; interactive groups; sharing of perspective/identity (culture, values, history)
8 Subsystems of Community
Housing
Education
Fire and Safety
Politics and Government
Health
Communication
Economics
Recreation
Components of Community
People
Health
Wellness
People
core that makes up the community
Health
a state of complete, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Wellness
an integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable
Dimensions of Health
Physical
Emotional
Intellectual
Spiritual
Socio—cultural
Sexual
Physical
genetic makeup, age, developmental level, race and sex
Emotional
feelings, affect and person’s ability to express these
Intellectual
encompasses the cognitive abilities, educational background and past experiences; positive sense of purpose
Spiritual
refers to the recognition and ability to practice moral and religious principles and beliefs
Socio-cultural
concerns the sense of having support available from family and friends; practices, values and beliefs that determine health
Sexual
refers to the acceptance and ability to achieve satisfactory expression of one’s sexuality
OLOF
Optimum Level of Functioning
OLOF COMPONENTS
Political
Behavior
Heredity
Health Care System
Environment
Socio-Economic
Global and National Health Situations
Shifts in demographic and epidemiological trends in diseases, including the emergence of re-emergence of new diseases and in the prevalence of risk and protective factors
New technologies for health care, communication and formation
Existing and emerging environmental hazards some associated with globalization
Health reforms
Health Issues
Health equity has become a priority
Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies are needed for resilient
Mental health and well-being to the fore
Digital Transformation – careful in terms of data privacy and security
Medical science and advancing at a rapid pace
Public health reimagined
Public Health
is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities
Hierarchy of Nursing Practice
Community & Public Health Nursing
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
Mother & Child Health Nursing
Adult Health Nursing
Key Concepts
Community as a client
Health as a goal
Nursing as the vehicle or means to achieve its aims
Community Health Nursing
A specialized field of nursing practice that renders care to individuals, families, communities; focusing on health promotion and disease prevention through people empowerment
Level of Clientele
Individual
Families
Population groups
Communities
CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING (CPHN)
Developmental
Multidisciplinary
Ecology oriented
Promotes “social justice”
Values consumer
Involvement
Uses repayment mechanism
Focuses on preventive service
Offers comprehensive care
FIELD OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Occupational Health Nursing
Correctional Nursing
Faith Community Nursing
School Health Nursing
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHN
Healthcare provider
Health educator
Program implementer
Community organizer
Manager/leader
Researcher/epidemiologists
Client advocate
CPHN
Characteristics and Features of Community and Public Health Nursing
