Question

Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or community assessment and intervention. Describe how the nursing process is utilized to assist in identifying health issues (local or global in nature) and in creating an appropriate intervention, including screenings and referrals, for the community or population.

Answer 1

# 3 Critical Attributes/Components of a Community are :-

-people
-place (geopolitical, phenomenological)
-social systems

Geopolitical Place - spatial; formed by natural/human-made boundaries

Phenomenological - relational; abstract place characterized by members' feeling of belonging or sense of membership

The geopolitical community is a spatial designation, meaning, a geographical or geopolitical area or place. This is the most traditional view of the study of community. Geopolitical communities are formed by either natural or human-made boundaries. A river, a mountain range, or a valley may create a natural boundary. Human-made boundaries may be structural, political, or legal. Streets, bridges, or railroad tracks may create structural boundaries. City, county, or state lines create legal boundaries. Political boundaries may be exemplified by congressional districts or school district.

A phenomenological community can be thought of as an assembly of individuals who share the same viewpoints ,relationships ,values, interests,beliefs and goals . Geographical boundaries do not necessarily have to be shared in a phenomenological community. Religious ,cultural and social groups are prime examples of phenomenological community because their values and beliefs set them apart from other groups. All of us live in geopolitical community and most of us are part of many phenomenological communities .

Public health nurses have to face certain challenges while working with different communities. One of the main issue is language and cultural barrier. Public health nurse works collaboratively with other professionals . To overcome the challenges some of the best practice for ensuring ongoing competencies include :-

- peer review

- reflective practice

- goal setting

- obtaining knowledge of different culture and practice

- self evaluation