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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/03%3A_Diverse_Patients/3.02%3A_Diverse_Patients_Basic_ConceptsThe ANA further states, “Nurses need to model the profession’s commitment to social justice and health through actions and advocacy to address the social determinants of health and promote well-being ...The ANA further states, “Nurses need to model the profession’s commitment to social justice and health through actions and advocacy to address the social determinants of health and promote well-being in all settings within society.” [26] Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, including conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider sets of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.04%3A_Access_and_Barriers_to_Health_CareThe text outlines the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses in accessing healthcare services, emphasizing barriers such as financial, geographic, and social factors. I...The text outlines the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses in accessing healthcare services, emphasizing barriers such as financial, geographic, and social factors. It highlights the impact of employment, transportation, and residence on healthcare access, with additional focus on home care services and the criteria for receiving such care.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/03%3A_Diverse_Patients/3.03%3A_Diverse_Patients_Basic_ConceptsThe ANA further states, “Nurses need to model the profession’s commitment to social justice and health through actions and advocacy to address the social determinants of health and promote well-being ...The ANA further states, “Nurses need to model the profession’s commitment to social justice and health through actions and advocacy to address the social determinants of health and promote well-being in all settings within society.” [26] Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, including conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider sets of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.
- 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/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/02%3A_Current_Challenges_and_Community_Issues/2.02%3A_Chapter_Eleven-_Current_TopicsThe page discusses the critical role of community health nurses in addressing various health challenges in their communities. It highlights four main issues: the opioid epidemic, reproductive health c...The page discusses the critical role of community health nurses in addressing various health challenges in their communities. It highlights four main issues: the opioid epidemic, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, and climate justice.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.03%3A_Health_HistoryThis section outlines the process of obtaining a comprehensive health history, emphasizing its importance for patient care. It distinguishes between focused and comprehensive health histories and disc...This section outlines the process of obtaining a comprehensive health history, emphasizing its importance for patient care. It distinguishes between focused and comprehensive health histories and discusses best practices for conducting patient interviews. A comprehensive health history includes assessing the chief complaint, history of the present illness, past medical and surgical history, medications, allergies, family and social history, and a review of systems.
- 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.
