Scope of Public Health Nursing

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and historical milestones related to public health nursing as discussed in the lecture notes.

What is Public Health Nursing (PH Nursing)?

Public health nursing addresses the health of all people/populations within communities for social betterment.

Who first used the term 'social betterment' in relation to PH nursing?

Lillian Wald in 1912.

What do public health nurses seek to ensure?

Health equity and well-being for populations by preventing and reducing health disparities.

What levels can PH nursing practice focus on?

Individuals, families/small groups, communities, and systems.

What is the significance of the history of public health nursing in Ghana?

In Ghana, significant milestones include appointments of sanitary inspectors and the establishment of nursing roles from the 1920s.

What was established in Ghana in 1952 related to Public Health Nursing?

The professional Public Health Nurses School, which was based on a British syllabus.

What is the definition of public health according to Winslow (1920)?

Public health is the science and art of preventing disease and promoting physical health through organized community efforts.

How does public health nursing utilize levels of prevention?

It employs all levels of prevention with an emphasis on primary prevention.

What are social determinants of health (SDOH)?

Conditions like income, education, and social status that influence people's health.

What defines population health?

The health outcomes of a group of people, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group.

What does the term 'community collaboration' imply in public health?

Involving community members in identifying problems, developing programs, and evaluating interventions.

What are the 10 essential public health services?

A guiding framework for community public health systems including assessment, policy development, and assurance.

What are the core functions of public health nursing?

Assessment, policy development, and assurance.

What role does a public health nurse play in the community?

They serve as clinicians, educators, advocates, managers, collaborators, leaders, and researchers.

What is health equity?

The absence of avoidable, unfair, or remediable differences among groups of people in health.

What are the key components of effective community health programs?

Assessment, community engagement, policy development, and evaluation.

What is the primary focus of PH nursing practice?

Systematic and comprehensive population-focused assessment, policy development, and assurance.

What aspect of health does public health nursing most heavily emphasize?

Primary prevention of diseases and promotion of wellness.

How do PHNs address social needs in public health?

By enhancing circumstances that facilitate health at the individual level and improving access to resources.

What is the role of data in public health nursing?

To inform policies and make evidence-based decisions for community health.