Role Of Community Health Nurses Research Articles

The Role of Community Health Nurses in Promoting Occupational Health and Safety Awareness within Facilities by Embracing Modern Distance Learning Techniques

Overall, accessibility, engagement, and cost-effectiveness can all be significantly impacted by the use of remote learning for occupational health and safety training. In order to make significant progress toward raising occupational health and safety awareness within facilities, it is critical to deal with any potential roadblocks and implement plans that will optimize its effectiveness. Using remote learning for occupational health and safety training of facility staff presents both potential benefits and challenges with regard to raising safety awareness and improving occupational health. Community health nurses play a critical role in improving health and wellness in local communities (CHNs). Workplace health and safety is another area where this is pertinent, particularly for smaller businesses located in impoverished areas where access to occupational health professionals may be limited. By utilizing contemporary remote learning technology, CHNs can serve as effective advocates for and teachers of personnel on critical safety procedures. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the role of community health nurses in promoting occupational health and safety awareness within facilities by embracing modern distance learning techniques.

School Health Nursing: The Role of Community Health Nurses in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Students in Schools

School Health Nursing: The Role of Community Health Nurses in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Students in Schools

School Health Nursing: The Role of Community Health Nurses in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Students in Schools

School Health Nursing: The Role of Community Health Nurses in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Students in Schools

Health Literacy in Adults with Chronic Diseases in the Context of Community Health Nursing: A Scoping Review

Background: Health literacy was identified as a main determinant in self-care of chronic diseases. This results in responsibilities for health professionals for daily practice. For primary care setting, special requirements arise due to the heterogeneity of communities. The objective of this scoping review was to explore and map the scope of the research material on strategies led by community health nurses to improve health literacy in (patients with) chronic diseases. This review aimed to identify gaps in the literature and existing approaches on promoting health literacy by community nurse practitioners. Methods: The following criteria were included for the research: Adults with chronic diseases, health literacy, community health nursing and primary healthcare. All types of searches for studies from 1970 to present were carried out in electronic databases and in a Google and a Google Scholar search. The search procedure is presented in a flow chart. Results: From all reviewed studies, nine records were included in the review. Findings with regard to the increase in health literacy in self-management of chronically ill patients were identified. Conclusion: Studies focusing on specific demands with regard to the role of community health nurses need to be carried out in depth.

The role of community health nurses in promoting school learners' reproductive health in North West province.

Reproductive health education is a major component in schools, which is delivered through Life Orientation and Life Science subjects. Providing sexual and reproductive health education and services remains a challenge in schools of many countries, as well as South Africa. Community health nurses have the responsibility to initiate and participate in reproductive health promotion initiatives in schools. To explore the roles of community health nurses in the promotion of school learners' reproductive health in schools. This study was conducted in the clinics of Madibeng municipality in North West province, South Africa. An exploratory qualitative research study was conducted using in-depth interviews for data collection. The population included community health nurses who were sampled purposively. Community health nurses revealed that their primary role was to provide health education to learners, particularly in clinics. Furthermore, they revealed that they did not visit schools and had no communication with teachers regarding learners' reproductive health issues. The Department of Education has opened a platform for the provision of reproductive health education in schools through various teacher-led initiatives. However, this has posed a significant challenge to teachers as they may not be willing to deliver sensitive and sexually themed information to learners. To ensure effective delivery of reproductive health education in schools, community health nurses, teachers and other relevant stakeholders must collaborate in schools. This article highlights the importance of community health nurses visiting schools to promote the reproductive health of school learners.

Aboriginal people with chronic HCV: The role of community health nurses for improving health-related quality of life

IntroductionThere is a lack of knowledge about Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) of Aboriginal Australians with self-reported hepatitis C infection in Western Australia. This marginalised group of people is disproportionally affected by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for which there is no preventative vaccine. This study provides data that help understand the long-term consequences of living with HCV infection within the Aboriginal community. It outlines opportunities for nursing interventions for hepatitis care that focus on supporting mental health and drug and alcohol issues within this population. MethodsWe surveyed 123 Aboriginal people living with HCV in a community setting. Survey data included demographics, drug use history, length of time since diagnosis, changes in lifestyle since diagnosis, fatigue, social support, alcohol consumption, and physical and mental health measures. ResultsMost participants reported amphetamine injecting frequently in the last six months and their duration of injecting drug ranged from 8 to more than 11 years. Additionally, half of the participants were classified as high-risk alcohol users. Overall 52% of participants were in poor physical and 60% of participants were in poor mental health. DiscussionThis survey of Aboriginal people with self-reported hepatitis C infection indicates substantial problems of mental and physical comorbidities among this population. ConclusionThere is a need for the development of HCV community clinics in Aboriginal health care settings with trained Aboriginal community health nurses to reduce problematic alcohol consumption, assess liver health and subsequently provide HCV treatment in a culturally appropriate way.

Factors associated with dementia care practices among community health nurses: Results of a postal survey

BackgroundThe incremental prevalence of dementia is making dementia management a worldwide issue. The role of community health nurses must grow along with the increasing aging population and the resulting increase in dementia cases. ObjectivesExplore the factors related to dementia care practices among the different types of community health nurses in Taiwan. DesignCross-sectional study. SettingPrimary care centers or institutions in New Taipei City. ParticipantsCommunity health nurses who work in health care centers (district nurses), long-term care centers (care managers), or home care institutions (home health care nurses). MethodsSelf-completion questionnaires sent by mail. ResultsA total of 195 participants returned the questionnaires (response rate 81.9%). Although 65.8% of participants had experience in case finding, just 34.6% of them reported using validated cognitive testing tools. Only 15% of participants provided case management following dementia case findings. The regression models showed that the different types of community health nurses, number of years working as a nurse, and their level of confidence was significantly related to their dementia care practice. District nurses identified significantly less suspected dementia cases and provided less nursing care to caregivers of dementia patients than care managers and home health care nurses. Among community health nurses, the care managers most often used formal cognitive instruments. District nurses provided the least amount of supportive resources information, had the most negative attitude and the lowest level of confidence toward dementia care than care managers and home health care nurses. ConclusionsThis study presented the profiles of dementia care practice in Taiwan. It showed the considerable variation in knowledge, attitude, confidence and dementia care practices among the different community health nurses. The professional roles regarding dementia care in Taiwan remain blurred. Future training must focus on promoting the level of confidence of community health nurses to identify and manage people with dementia and raise awareness about demented person's and their caregiver's need. The priority of the policy on dementia care in the community must be raised to high, and the professional responsibilities and roles of the different types of community health nurses for the ever increasing dementia population in Taiwan must be redefined and optimized.

Discharge planning for older people: a review of current research.

The NHS and Community Care Act 1990 emphasized the importance of discharge planning for elders and recognized the role of community health nurses in promoting continuity of care. Given the emphasis on discharge planning for vulnerable populations at policy level, it is timely for nurses to examine the research literature for evidence that may guide practice. This article reviews the key findings of research related specifically to discharge planning for older people and suggests areas in which additional research is needed.

The role of community health nurses in cardiac rehabilitation.

Helen Niskala, EdD, RN, is associate professor at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The role of community health nurses in family health education at home in a southern province of Iran (Fars)

This study identifies some aspects of utilization and performance of community health nurses in relation to Iranian health priorities in 1975. The health priorities at that time were to reduce child mortality and excessive fertility. The Fars province, where the survey was conducted, is composed of urban dwellers, rural villagers, and nomadic tribesmen. 93 households were visited by 10 community health nurses; 684 people were recorded as members of the households. 23.7% were under age 5; 42.1% were under age 15. The 3 topics discussed were care of infants and children, personal health of the mothers, and environmental health. Immunization (63.4%), breast-feeding (46.2%), and family planning (40.9%) were the most frequently discussed topics, among those concerned with child care. Topics concerned with health of mother were discussed 89.2% of the time; care of pregnant women was discussed 45%. Environmental topics were 47.3% drinking water; 68.8% cleanliness of the house, and 31.2% disposal of human wastes. The study is limited in that only the opinions of the community health nurses were recorded as they administered the questionnaire. Evaluations of the nurses were not sought from the residents. Face-to-face teaching in the privacy of the home seems an excellent environment for imparting health care information.