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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/05%3A_Ethical_Decision_Making/5.03%3A_Ethical_Patient_EducationThe section focuses on ethical patient education within nursing, emphasizing the importance of providing unbiased, evidence-based education irrespective of personal beliefs or patient demographics. It...The section focuses on ethical patient education within nursing, emphasizing the importance of providing unbiased, evidence-based education irrespective of personal beliefs or patient demographics. It highlights methods for effective patient education, such as using simple language, multimodal approaches, and considering health literacy and cultural factors.
- 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/1.05%3A_Chapter_Five-_Population_HealthPopulation health is slightly different from public health because public health works to protect and improve the health of communities through policy recommendations, health education and outreach, a...Population health is slightly different from public health because public health works to protect and improve the health of communities through policy recommendations, health education and outreach, and research for disease detection and injury prevention.
- 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)/02%3A_Culturally_Competent_Care/2.03%3A_Health_Equity_and_DisparitiesThe document outlines the critical role of health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. It highlights how disparities in health arise due to differences in access to healthc...The document outlines the critical role of health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. It highlights how disparities in health arise due to differences in access to healthcare and social conditions. Nurses play a pivotal role in reducing these disparities by providing culturally competent care, advocating for policy changes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- 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/1.01%3A_Chapter_One-_Community_and_Public_Health_PolicyThis chapter focuses on the foundations of health policy, examining its structure, impact, and influence on community and population health through a lens of social justice. It highlights the role of ...This chapter focuses on the foundations of health policy, examining its structure, impact, and influence on community and population health through a lens of social justice. It highlights the role of community health nurses as change agents, offering strategies to advocate for policy changes that promote health equity. The chapter explores health policy's effects on vulnerable and underserved populations and addresses disparities in health outcomes linked to socioeconomic factors.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Culturally_Competent_Care/2.07%3A_ReferencesDelivering patient-centered care in the midst of a cultural conflict: The role of cultural competence. Cultural competence and cultural humility: A critical reflection on key cultural diversity concep...Delivering patient-centered care in the midst of a cultural conflict: The role of cultural competence. Cultural competence and cultural humility: A critical reflection on key cultural diversity concepts. Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality: An overview with a historical retrospective and a view toward the future. The role of nurses in eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. (2023).
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Health_Promotion_and_Patient_Education/3.01%3A_Health_Promotion_and_WellnessThis page discusses the importance of health promotion and preventive health measures in nursing, emphasizing a shift from reactive to proactive care. It outlines key components of health promotion, i...This page discusses the importance of health promotion and preventive health measures in nursing, emphasizing a shift from reactive to proactive care. It outlines key components of health promotion, including factors affecting health-promotion plans, the role of nurses, and patient-centered approaches. It examines the Health Belief Model, the concept of health, wellness, and social determinants of health. Different levels of prevention, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary, are described.
- 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/1.02%3A_Chapter_Two-_Health_Disparities_and_Health_EquityThis chapter discusses health inequities, disparities, and equity, focusing on how unfair and unequal treatment affects health outcomes. Health equity aims for everyone to achieve their full health po...This chapter discusses health inequities, disparities, and equity, focusing on how unfair and unequal treatment affects health outcomes. Health equity aims for everyone to achieve their full health potential, unaffected by social positioning. It addresses historical and structural barriers to equitable care. The roles of nurses and health care organizations in promoting equity and diversity are emphasized.
