Question

¿What is meant by community -based healthcare?

Reference:

Craven, R., Hirnle, C. & Henshaw, C. (2017) Fundamentals of nursing: human health and function. 8^th ed. Wolters

Kluwer: Philadelphia.

textbook (pages 39 - 55) about Health Care in the Community and Home,

Answer 1

Acute illness or disease is the illness that comes on suddenly and requires intensive or immediate treatment.

Chronic illness re incurable illness or disease, but treatable and requires ongoing care

The client is the person receiving care, depending on the health care setting. The client is also known as a patient or resident.

The community is people who live in a common area and share common health needs.

Public health defines as promoting the health of an entire population or community and as well as prevention too.

Vulnerable populations are people who are likely to develop health problems because of excessive risks, barriers to accessing health services or are dependent on others for care

Population health defines as, to improve the health of populations and eliminate health inequalities.

Primary health care is the health care that addresses the main issue of community

It mainly focuses on :

*Education

*Rehabilitation

*Support services

*Health promotion

*Disease prevention

#Primary health care is the care provided at the first point of access to the health care system

#Principles of primary health care are:

1.Accessibility

2.Public participation

*Health promotion/Chronic disease management

*Use of appropriate technology and innovation

*Intersectoral collaboration

#The two ways the nurse can see the community as :

1.The community as a client: That means working with the community as a whole to promote health

2.The community as a context: How it affects patients health

#The four parts of a community assessment includes :

1.Environmental Scan

2.Needs Assessment

3.Problem investigation

4.Resource Evaluation

#The three components of the community are:

*Structure

*Social System

*People

#Community Health Standards:

*Health Promotion

*Health Prevention and Protection

*Health Maintenance, Restoration and Palliation

*Create Professional Relationships

*Capacity Building (Collaboration)

*Advocate Access and Equity

*Professional Responsibility and Accountability (Ethics)

#Primary prevention is the prevention of the initial occurrence of

disease or injury

#Secondary prevention is the early detection and treatment of disease to limit the severity and adverse effects

#Tertiary prevention includes rehab, support groups, nutrition counseling etc