Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing
By: Marcia Stanhope, PhD, RN, FAAN, Jeanette Lancaster
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Book Overview: "Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing" by Marcia Stanhope, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Jeanette Lancaster is a comprehensive textbook that focuses on the role of nurses in preventing disease, promoting health, and providing health education in community settings. The book is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the health needs of diverse populations.
Key Themes:
Health Promotion: The book emphasizes initiatives, strategies, and interventions that promote the health of the community. It highlights how quality and safety goals, competencies, objectives, knowledge, skills, and attitudes can be applied in nursing practice in the community.
Prevention: The text covers the concept of prevention at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, reinforcing the importance of prevention in community and public health care.
Evidence-Based Practice: The book includes Evidence-Based Practice boxes that highlight current research findings and their application to practice, enabling community/public health nurses to apply study results effectively.
Genomics and Health Care Reform: The text provides a history of genetics and genomics and their impact on public/community health nursing care. It also covers the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) on public health nursing.
Case Studies and Critical Thinking: The book features case studies and critical thinking activities that help nurses apply concepts to community nursing practice.
Healthy People 2030 Guidelines: The 6th edition includes coverage of the latest Healthy People 2030 guidelines, ensuring that the content is up-to-date and relevant to current health care trends.
Plot Summary:
The book is structured into various sections that cover the foundational aspects of community/public health nursing. It includes:
- Part I: Perspectives in Health Care Delivery and Nursing which discusses community and prevention-oriented practice, the history of public health, and the changing U.S. health care systems.
- Part II: Influences on Health Care Delivery and Nursing which explores ethics, cultural influences, environmental health, government policies, and economic influences.
- Part III: Conceptual Frameworks Applied to Nursing Practice in the Community which delves into epidemiological applications, evidence-based practice, and health education.
- Part IV: Issues and Approaches in Health Care of Populations which covers community assessment, case management, disaster management, surveillance, and program management.
- Part V: Issues and Approaches in Family and Individual Health Care which focuses on family development, family health risks, and health risks across the life span.
- Part VI: Vulnerability: Predisposing Factors which addresses vulnerability, rural health, poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, violence, and infectious diseases.
Critical Reception:
The book has received positive reviews for its comprehensive coverage and practical application of concepts to community nursing practice. However, there are no specific reviews available on platforms like Goodreads as of the last update in 2021.
Editions and Availability:
The book is available in various editions, with the 6th edition being the most recent. It can be purchased through VitalSource and other online retailers, offering features like built-in study tools, read-aloud functionality, and offline access. The 5th edition is also available, which includes similar content but with some differences in structure and emphasis.