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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/01%3A_Foundations_of_Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing/1.03%3A_Chapter_Three-_Social_Determinants_of_Health_and_Vulnerable_PopulationsThe Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program, commonly referred to as GRASP, is developing a framework for the specific geospatial determinants of health to (1) define the geospatial drives...The Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program, commonly referred to as GRASP, is developing a framework for the specific geospatial determinants of health to (1) define the geospatial drives of health with an emphasis on factors that vary by place; (2) serve as a catalyst to define, promote, and advance the use of place in research and practice across the public health community; and (3) shape the public health curriculum of schools across the United States to advance geospatial analy…
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.02%3A_Comorbid_Chronic_DiseasesThis section explores the concept of comorbidity, which is the presence of two or more medical conditions simultaneously. It discusses the financial impacts associated with comorbid chronic diseases, ...This section explores the concept of comorbidity, which is the presence of two or more medical conditions simultaneously. It discusses the financial impacts associated with comorbid chronic diseases, which significantly contribute to health care costs and burden. The section also reviews health care coverage options for individuals with comorbid chronic diseases, focusing on Medicare and Medicaid.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.07%3A_Care_of_the_Chronically_Ill_PatientThis section focuses on nursing care for patients with chronic illnesses, highlighting the complexity and patient-centered approach required due to the acuity changes of chronic diseases. It covers su...This section focuses on nursing care for patients with chronic illnesses, highlighting the complexity and patient-centered approach required due to the acuity changes of chronic diseases. It covers subjective assessments, interprofessional collaboration, recognizing and analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions, taking action, and evaluating outcomes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.00%3A_IntroductionThe page discusses a case of a 57-year-old female patient, Mia, who has been using a wheelchair since age 10 due to musculoskeletal trauma and recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. To aid her co...The page discusses a case of a 57-year-old female patient, Mia, who has been using a wheelchair since age 10 due to musculoskeletal trauma and recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. To aid her condition, she now uses a service dog trained to detect seizures. The narrative emphasizes the importance of nurses being prepared to care for patients with chronic illnesses, acknowledging that such conditions are widespread and affect diverse populations.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.03%3A_Chronic_Illness_and_DisabilityThis section outlines learning objectives related to understanding disability, including identifying common diseases, analyzing chronic effects on wellness, and examining legal and ethical considerati...This section outlines learning objectives related to understanding disability, including identifying common diseases, analyzing chronic effects on wellness, and examining legal and ethical considerations for equitable care. Disabilities often arise from chronic illnesses and can impact physical abilities, emotional and mental health, and financial and social well-being.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/01%3A_Introduction/1.02%3A_Nutritional_assessment_systemsThis page outlines the role of nutritional assessments in public health, including forms like surveys and screenings to identify at-risk groups and guide interventions against malnutrition. It emphasi...This page outlines the role of nutritional assessments in public health, including forms like surveys and screenings to identify at-risk groups and guide interventions against malnutrition. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of these interventions and discusses personalized nutrition approaches tailored to individual health goals, supported by evidence-based medicine.
