Video Lecture: Population Aggregates, Elderly Care, and Disability Rights – Vocabulary Flashcards

50 vocabulary flashcards covering population-focused nursing concepts, adolescent health, elderly care, and disability rights from the lecture notes.

Population

A collection of individuals sharing one or more common personal or environmental characteristics; used to denote a group rather than a single person.

Population-focused nursing

Nursing practice that defines problems at the population/aggregate level and implements interventions for a defined population, prioritizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Systematic approach

A structured method for identifying and defining health problems in a population via assessments or diagnoses, guiding interventions.

Population health status assessment

Evaluation of the health status, needs, and determinants of health for a defined population to inform interventions.

Public Health Intervention Wheel

Framework showing five intervention modes: Detection, Direct services, Teaching/support, Community collaboration, and Policy/system change.

Red = Detection

Wheel segment indicating activities that detect health problems or risks.

Green = Direct services

Wheel segment indicating activities that directly deliver health services to individuals or groups.

Blue = Teaching/support

Wheel segment indicating activities that educate, advise, or support communities or individuals.

Orange = Community collaboration

Wheel segment indicating activities that involve collaboration with community groups and stakeholders.

Yellow = Policy/system change

Wheel segment indicating activities aimed at changing policies or health systems.

Primary care

First point of contact in the health system for curative, preventive, or promotive services; typically individual-focused.

Primary health care

Population-focused philosophy and strategy that emphasizes equity, accessibility, participation, and prevention in organizing health systems.

Demographic data

Data describing population characteristics such as age, gender, vital statistics, economic indicators, and education.

Age

A demographic variable representing how old a person is.

Gender

A demographic factor referring to male, female, or other gender identities as relevant to health data.

Vital statistics

Official records of births, deaths, and other essential life events used to measure population health.

National data

Health and demographic data collected at the national level.

Race/ethnicity

Classification of individuals by race or ethnicity as part of demographic data.

Socioeconomic status

An individual's or group's economic and social position relative to others based on income, education, and occupation.

Education level

Highest level of formal education completed by individuals or groups.

Census

Systematic population count with associated demographic data at a specific time.

High-risk groups

Subpopulations with greater vulnerability to health problems due to age, disability, poverty, or other factors.

Children

Young population group requiring targeted health considerations and services.

Elders

Older adults; commonly categorized as young-old, middle-old, and old-old.

People with disabilities (PWDs)

Individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments; rights and protections under laws such as RA 7277 Magna Carta for Disabled Persons.

Morbidity

The rate or incidence of disease and illness in a population.

Mortality

The rate of death in a population.

Natality

Birth rate or birth statistics within a population.

Incidence

New cases of a disease occurring in a population over a period.

Prevalence

Total number of existing disease cases in a population at a given time.

Official public health departments

Government agencies responsible for delivering public health services at local, regional, or national levels.

Health care providers for low-income

Clinicians and organizations offering health services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families.

Community service agencies

Organizations in the community that provide health, social, and supportive services (e.g., Red Cross, Meals on Wheels).

Red Cross

A humanitarian organization delivering emergency relief and health services.

Meals on Wheels

A community program delivering meals to homebound or frail individuals to support nutrition and well-being.

Local community health nurse

Nurse who works within a community to promote health, prevent disease, and connect people to services.

School nurse

Nurse assigned to schools who provides health services to students and supports school health programs.

Adolescents (10-19 years)

Individuals aged 10 to 19 years; a focus for preventive and promotive health services.

Early adolescence (13-14 years)

Subgroup of adolescence around ages 13–14 with specific developmental health needs.

Middle adolescence (15-16 years)

Subgroup around ages 15–16 with targeted health promotion priorities.

Late adolescence (17-20 years)

Subgroup around ages 17–20; may be updated to 9–19 in future definitions.

Life skills (WHO definition)

The ability for adaptive and positive behavior enabling individuals to deal effectively with everyday life demands.

Lack of access to health services

Insufficient availability, affordability, or acceptability of health services.

Lack of safe and supportive environment

Environment lacking safety and social support necessary for healthy development.

Adolescent-friendly health services

Health services designed to be accessible, acceptable, equitable, appropriate, and effective for adolescents.

Accessibility (adolescent services)

Ease of obtaining health services by adolescents, including physical and geographic access.

Acceptability (adolescent services)

Willingness of adolescents to use services, including confidentiality and respectful treatment.

Equitable access to adolescent services

All adolescents have equal access to health services regardless of background.

Appropriate adolescent health services

The right health services are provided to adolescents to meet their needs.

Effective adolescent health services

Health services that achieve desired health outcomes for adolescents.

4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

National poverty-reduction program providing cash grants and health/education support to eligible families to break the poverty cycle.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program benefits

Includes health grants, education grants, rice subsidies, and other benefits to eligible families.

Eligibility criteria for 4Ps

Low-income or near-poor families with children 0-18, pregnant women, and other conditions; must meet program requirements.

Social pensions and subsidies

Monetary support programs for indigent elderly to assist subsistence and health needs.

RA 7277 Magna Carta for Disabled Persons

Law providing rehabilitation, self-development, and rights protections for persons with disabilities and their integration into society.

Batas Pambansa 344 Accessibility Law

Legislation to enhance mobility and accessibility for persons with disabilities.

RA 10645

Expanded PhilHealth coverage for senior citizens; supports medical and health benefits for the elderly.

RA 9994 Expanded Senior Citizens Act

Law expanding benefits for senior citizens, including privileges and services.

Post-productive care

Care focused on maintaining health and productivity after the productive years, including chronic disease management.

Express lanes for PWDs

Dedicated priority access in official and commercial settings to facilitate participation.

PhilHealth coverage for seniors

Mandatory health insurance coverage for senior citizens to assist with medical costs.

Senior citizens’ 20% discounts

Discount privileges on goods and services for senior citizens.

DOH classifications for disabilities (categories)

Categories describing impairments and interaction with barriers affecting participation.

Mental health in aging

Recognition and management of mental health issues as part of elderly care.

Chronic diseases in aging

Screening and management of chronic degenerative and lifestyle-related diseases common in older adults.

Caregiver burden

Physical or psychological strain experienced by those caring for elderly relatives.

Social support networks for elders

Community and family structures that provide social and emotional support to seniors.

PRIORITY AREAS for senior citizens planning

Strategic focus areas for aging populations, including health services, social protection, and supportive environments.