Fundamental Concepts of Community Health Nursing (CHN) - Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering core CHN concepts from philosophy and goals to data, epidemiology, and roles of nurses in community health settings.

Community Health Nursing (CHN)

A field blending nursing practice with public health using primary health care to promote the holistic health of individuals, families, and communities.

worth and dignity of people

Philosophy oh CHN

Goal of CHN

Help individuals, families, and communities achieve their highest holistic health through multidisciplinary efforts and healthy relations with their environment.

Family (CHN concept)

The primary unit of care; the client is a member of the family; primary prevention is prioritized.

Partnership (CHN concept)

CHN works with clients as active partners in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

Change (CHN concept)

CHN practice is influenced by societal changes and health field developments; environment and socio-economic status affect health.

Health Care Delivery System

CHN is part of the community health system; shares responsibility with the health team; aims for effectiveness, efficiency, and equity (3 E’s).

The Community (etymology and description)

Derived from communitas; a group with geographic boundaries and shared values, varying by socio-cultural context.

Rural, Urban, Suburban

Classifications describing differences in environment, density, economy, culture, and health resources.

Occupational Health Nursing

Application of nursing to conserve workers’ health across occupations and to cope with work-related stresses.

RA 1054 Occupational Health Act

Philippine law on OHN: OHN services required for small and larger workplaces; determines clinic, equipment, and staffing needs.

Mental Health

A state of well-being enabling realization of abilities, coping with stresses, and productive work.

Mental Health Program Components

Stress management; drugs and alcohol rehabilitation; treatment and rehabilitation; programs for vulnerable groups.

School Health Nursing

Specialized CHN practice protecting/promoting student health, coordinating care, and bridging health care and education.

Nurse for Public Schools Act (Bill)

Legislation proposing at least one registered nurse per public school; outlines qualifications and stipend.

Tenets of the Community

A social group defined by geographic boundaries, shared interests, social system, and population with fluid boundaries.

Healthy Community Characteristics

Awareness, resource conservation, subgroup respect, participation, crisis readiness, problem solving, open communication, and decision-making involvement.

Components of Community (10 components)

Ten key components; four priority areas: Healthy Housing, Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Schools, Healthy Economy.

Determinants of Health (Population Characteristics)

Factors such as population size/density, location, social system, education, and individual behavior that influence health.

Levels of Prevention

Primary (health promotion/protection), Secondary (early detection/intervention), Tertiary (reduce effects and restore functioning).

Roles of CHN – Provider of Nursing Care

Direct care to sick/disabled in home, clinic, school or workplace; empower families.

Roles of CHN – Community Organizer

Motivate and enhance community participation in planning, organizing, and evaluating health services.

Roles of CHN – Coordinator of Services

Coordinate health-related services across individuals, families, and groups; align with other health programs.

Roles of CHN – Trainer/Health Educator

Identify training needs; conduct trainings; lead health education via media; pre/post counseling.

Roles of CHN – Recorder/Statistician

Prepare reports, maintain records, analyze data, and present statistics.

Roles of CHN – Researcher

Participate in surveys/research; coordinate with government and NGOs on health studies.

Health Statistics and Epidemiology

Study of distribution and determinants of health-related states in populations; apply findings to prevention and control.

Demography

Study of human populations, their size, composition, distribution, and changes (births, deaths, migration).

Health Indicators

Quantitative measures describing health status (rates, ratios, proportions) used for analysis and planning.

Morbidity Indicators

Measures of disease incidence/prevalence; indicate health problems and guide intervention needs.