Pupilation VS Personal Health

Population Health vs. Personal Health

  • Population Health

    • Defined as focusing on the health outcomes of groups or populations.

    • Involves interrelated conditions and factors affecting the health of populations over their lifespan.

  • Personal Health

    • Relates primarily to the health of individuals, focusing on one-on-one care and individual circumstances.

Introduction to Nursing Practice

  • Course Code: 722.556

Core Values and Principles of Nursing Practice

  • Karakia: A spiritual incantation or prayer.

  • Cultural Statements:

    • Kia tūturu tātou - Let’s be real.

    • Kia manaaki tātou - Let’s be caring.

    • Kia whai hiranga tātou - Let’s pursue excellence.

    • Kia tūhonohono tātou - Let's connect.

  • Group Affirmation:

    • Participants join in saying "Taiki ē" as a unified purpose expression.

Word of the Day: Ooritetanga

  • Definition: The process of eliminating inequities while creating equity.

  • Cultural Context: There is an obligation to Ooritetanga as stipulated under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).

    • Article 3 guarantees equality for Māori individuals and other New Zealanders.

    • Persistent socio-economic disparities indicate non-fulfillment of the treaty's terms.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand:

    • Population health in comparison to personal health.

    • The roles and functions of public health nursing.

    • Management of public health in New Zealand and globally.

  • Activity: Explore and discuss current public health services and strategies to address key public health issues in New Zealand.

Recap: Definitions of Health

  • Te Taha Wairua (Spiritual):

    • Various personal wellness activities like walking a dog, spending time with family, etc.

  • Te Taha Hinengaro (Mental & Emotional):

    • Activities indicating mental health: meditation, exercising, mindfulness, etc.

  • Te Taha Tinana (Physical):

    • Engage in physical health activities.

  • Whānau (Family):

    • Emphasis on social health and family well-being.

  • Kupu Maaori:

    • Recognition of varying contexts, environments, and their relationships to health outcomes.

Social Determinants of Health

  • Non-modifiable Factors: Conditions influencing health outcomes where people live, learn, work, recreate, worship, and age.

  • WHO Definition (1948): Health as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of illness.

Importance of Understanding Health Determinants

  • Key social determinants include:

    • Social Gradient

    • Employment & Work Conditions

    • Education

    • Stress Levels

    • Early Life Experiences

    • Social Inclusion & Discrimination

    • Health Systems

    • Transport

    • Food Security

    • Addiction Issues

    • Conflict Situations

  • Emphasis on recognizing determinants to act on promoting good health effectively.

Population Health Overview

  • Definition: An approach targeting the systematic variations affecting population health, applying acquired knowledge to enhance health and well-being.

    • Reference: Kindig & Stoddart, 2003.

Example Case Study: Health Intervention

  • Profile: A 45-year-old woman in South Auckland, employed as a caregiver, managing obesity-related hypertension influenced by socioeconomic factors and lifestyle challenges.

Population Health vs Personal Health Illustrations

  • Population Health

    • Focus on community health, examining patterns and outcomes specific to populations.

  • Personal Health

    • Focus on individual health circumstances and treatment.

Healthcare Models for Population Health

  • Population-Based Services:

    • Services tailored for members of an identified population improving overall health status.

  • Defined by:

    1. Population-based definitions.

    2. Services contributing to overall group health improvements.

    • Source: Stanhope & Lancaster, 2015.

Health Outcomes and Wellness Concepts

  • Health Equality: Ensures individuals experience the same health levels.

  • Health Equity: Everyone has equal opportunities to attain their best health possible.

  • Health Inequality: Differing health levels experienced among groups.

  • Health Inequity: Unfair differences in health status affected by social conditions.

Public Health Services in New Zealand

  • Healthy Homes Initiative: Aims to improve housing to reduce health problems.

  • National Screening Programs: Target early disease detection, especially in high-risk groups.

  • Public Health Campaigns: Focus on harm reduction regarding smoking, obesity, and alcohol.

Nursing Interventions in Population Health

  • Types of Interventions:

    • Health Education Programs

    • Community Health Campaigns

    • Health Policy Advocacy

  • Personal Health: Direct patient care tailored for individual needs.

Cultural Competence in Health Interventions

  • Importance of cultural competence for effective communication and improved health outcomes through community trust and higher service engagement.

Public Health: Major Concerns and Strategies

  • Climate Change: Addressing health impacts.

  • Communicable Diseases: Management strategies through awareness and nursing roles.

  • Artificial Intelligence: Potential benefits and workforce applications.

  • Antibiotic Resistance: Exploring implications for community health.

Recap and Interactive Engagement

  • Word of the Day Recap: Ooritetanga represents equity-focused initiatives.

  • Engaging with participants via interactive platforms like Menti.com for reflections and assessments.

Community Empowerment in Health

  • Gather inputs on roles of nurses in early childhood education and alcohol harm reduction initiatives.

  • Discuss collaboration with local organizations for environmental health enhancement.

Emergency Preparedness

  • Framework for responding to public health emergencies with preparedness, training, and recovery strategies.

Conclusion

  • Reiterating the importance of community engagement, resilience, and robust health promotion strategies to ensure equitable health outcomes.