Population Groups Flashcards
Entire group of people residing or living in a given area regardless of the number, their race, ethnicity, religion, etc.
Population
Subgroups or subpopulations that have some common characteristics or concerns (Clark, 2008)
Aggregate (ex: pregnant women, senior citizens)
Why do we split them into categories?
Help us identify their special needs = the delivery of healthcare or services to them is more specific and effective
(T/F) Public health nursing specialists often define problems at the individual level as opposed to the population or aggregate level
FALSE
Correct answer: define problems at the COMMUNITY level
(T/F) The goal of population-focused nursing is “provision of evidence-based care to targeted groups of people with similar needs in order to improve outcomes.
TRUE
(FILL IN) In population focused practice, problems are: a___ & d___ and solutions such as s___ and p___ are implemented for or with a defined population or subpopulation.
Assessed and diagnosed
Services and policies
Requirements for population-focused approach
Needs assessment
Identify determinants of health
How is it different from the individual-focused care provided in a clinic or institutional set up? (HTN)
Example case of HTN
Clinical: just follow protocol
Community: look at prevalence, find cause, make programs
(T/F) In population-focused practice, problems are defined through a systematic approach
TRUE
(T/F) It involves concern for those who do and for those who do not receive health services
TRUE
(T/F) Not all levels of prevention are emphasized
FALSE
Characteristics of Population-focused Nursing (EADPI)
- Focus on entire pop
- Based on assessment of pop’s health
- Consider all determinants of health
- Emphasize all levels of prevention
- Intervenes with systems, communities, families, individuals
(T/F) The premise on the selection of intervention lies on that similar health concerns experienced by the entire group
TRUE
Define the 2 types of population
Population at risk: common risk factor/exposure (pregnant women)
Population of interest: generally healthy but it can be enhanced (adolescents)
(FILL IN) 3 levels of practice:
Community: change in n___ that can be measured based on p____
Systems: changes in l___
Individual/family: changes in a___ = receives s___
Norm, proportion that changed
Laws
Attitude, services
Dependent vs Independent Population
D: 15-64, rely on others for basic needs
I: between 15 and 64, capable of working and providing
Median age helps us in (3, APP)
Knowing age distribution
Program implementation
Policy making
(T/F) Vulnerability is defined as susceptibility to actual and not potential stressors that may lead to an adverse effect.
FALSE, both actual and potential
Who are the vulnerable population?
Those with greater risk for poor health status and healthcare access (out of school youth, PWDs, inmates)
