CHN LEC & LAB Family, community, healthcare

Family

Basic unit of the community; a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Nuclear Family

The family of marriage, parenthood, or procreation; composed of a husband, wife, and their immediate children.

Dyad

A family consisting only of husband and wife, such as newly married couples.

Extended Family

Family consisting of three generations, including married siblings and their families, and/or grandparents.

Blended Family

A family formed by a union where one or both spouses bring children from previous marriages.

Cohabiting Family

An unmarried couple living together, often referred to as common-law spouses.

Single Parent Family

Family formed due to the death of a spouse, separation, or pregnancy outside of wedlock.

Gay or Lesbian Family

A cohabiting couple of the same sex with or without children.

Family of Orientation

The family one is born into, including self, mother, father, and siblings.

Family of Procreation

The family one establishes, including self, spouse/significant other, and children.

Health Task

Responsibilities families have in recognizing health issues and seeking care.

Community Health Nursing

Utilization of the nursing process for individuals, families, and communities to promote health.

Public Health Nursing

Field focused on promoting and protecting the health of populations.

Population-focused

Community health nursing that works with groups or populations as a whole.

First Level Assessment

Gathering data about current health status compared against norms within the family.

Second Level Assessment

Assessment of family’s perceptions and attitudes about health-related tasks.

Data Gathering Methods

Techniques used to ensure quality assessment data including observation and interviews.

Family Health Task

Recognizing wellness, making health decisions, and providing care to sick family members.

Family Coping Index

Assessment tool to identify areas of family functioning and coping abilities.

Wellness State

A clinical judgement about a client’s potential readiness for health.

Wellness Potential

A nursing judgment based on a client's abilities to maintain health.

Health Threats

Conditions that can lead to disease or accidents.

Health Deficits

Failures in maintaining health within the family.

Anticipated Crisis Points

Identified stressful events like marriage or pregnancy anticipated in family life.

Community

A group of people living close together, sharing interests and identity.

Community Attributes

Characteristics such as location, shared goals, mutual support, and governance.

Types of Communities

Different categories including geographic, cultural, and support-based communities.

Determinants of Health

Factors affecting health including income, education, culture, and genetics.

Primary Health Care

Essential health care accessible to individuals and families in the community.

Primary Prevention

Efforts aimed at preventing disease before it occurs.

Secondary Prevention

Early detection and intervention to stop the progression of diseases.

Tertiary Prevention

Management aimed at limiting the impact of established diseases.

Republic Act 11223

Law aimed to provide all Filipinos access to comprehensive healthcare services.

Wellness Potential

A nursing judgment based on client’s performance.

Health Services

Providers focused on public health, disease prevention, and promotion.

Universal Health Care

Framework aimed to ensure access to healthcare for all populations.

Community Resources

Local services that assist in health care delivery.

Health Sector Reform Agenda

Government efforts toward public health reforms.

Barriers to Health Care

Obstacles that prevent access to health services for communities.

Rural Health Units

Community-level health facilities providing comprehensive primary care.

Barangay Health Stations

Local facilities offering basic preventive health services.

Advanced Medical Care

Highly specialized care available at larger medical institutions.

Medical Centers

Referral centers providing specialized and complex health services.

Sustainable Development Goals

Universal objectives established by the UN to promote global well-being.

Philippine Department of Health

Principal health agency for ensuring access to public health services.

Health Care Delivery System

Network of services and professionals aimed at delivering health care.

Empathy in Health Care

Demonstrating genuine care and concern for patients and communities.

Community Involvement

Engagement of community members in health care and wellness activities.