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Community Health Nursing

A specialized field of nursing practice that renders care to individuals, families, and communities with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention through people empowerment.

Public Health Nursing

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through community efforts.

Health Promotion

Any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and environmental support for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive to health.

Disease Prevention

Activities aimed at minimizing the risk of illness or injury, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Primary Prevention

Actions taken prior to the onset of a disease to remove the possibility that the disease will occur.

Secondary Prevention

Implemented after a problem has begun but before signs and symptoms appear, targeting populations with risk factors.

Tertiary Prevention

Focuses on limiting disability and rehabilitation in populations that have experienced disease or injury.

Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.

Public Health Intervention Model

A framework that describes the breadth and scope of public health nursing practice, involving population-based practice and three levels of intervention.

Essential Public Health Services

Core services that public health systems provide to monitor health status, diagnose and investigate health problems, inform and educate people, mobilize community partnerships, develop policies, and enforce laws.

Multidisciplinary Approach

An approach in community and public health nursing that integrates various disciplines to meet the health needs of the community.

Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.

Health Equity

The principle that all people should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, addressing social determinants of health.

Client Advocate

A role of the community health nurse where they support and empower individuals, families, and communities to secure their health rights.

Comprehensive Care

Healthcare that addresses various aspects of health and wellness throughout a person's life, often referred to as 'care from womb to tomb.'

Health Educator

A community/public health nurse who educates individuals and communities about health issues and promotes healthy lifestyles.

Community Organizer

A nurse who helps community groups identify common problems or goals, mobilize resources, and develop strategies for achieving collective goals.

Health System Strengthening

Efforts aimed at improving the overall functionality, accessibility, and quality of health services within a community.

Health Promotion Programs

Interventions designed to inform, educate, and promote healthy behaviors among individuals and communities.

Coalition Building

The process of establishing alliances among organizations or constituencies for a common purpose in health promotion.

Policy Development and Enforcement

The process of placing health issues on decision-makers' agendas and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations to protect health.

Community Health Assessment

A systematic process for data collection, analysis, and interpretation to identify the health needs and resources of a community.

Behavioral Health

The branch of health care that deals with understanding and treating mental health issues, substance use, and behavioral disorders.

Health Literacy

The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make informed health decisions.

Access to Care

The ability of individuals to obtain needed medical services and healthcare resources.

Preventive Services

Services designed to prevent illnesses or health issues before they occur.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures in health care.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare that are closely linked with social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Cooperation among professionals from different disciplines to improve patient care and community health.

Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing care and support to help individuals manage long-term health conditions.

Community Development

A process that seeks to empower specific communities to improve their own well-being through resources and collaboration.