CHN FINALS

• Health economics


  Studies the allocation of healthcare resources, encompassing production, distribution, and consumption of healthcare services
• Healthcare


  Viewed both as a commodity and a public service, introducing complexities in economic dynamics and resource allocation
• Factors influencing healthcare costs

  • Technological advancements
  • Demographic shifts
  • Healthcare policies
• Government funding


  Government programs, like Medicaid and Medicare, play a pivotal role in financing healthcare services for specific populations
• Private health insurance


  Significantly impacts healthcare accessibility and quality, serving as a major source of funding
• Out-of-pocket payments


  Individuals contribute to their healthcare costs, influencing their access to and utilization of health services
• Resource allocation in community health


  Health economics shapes the distribution of resources, impacting the availability and effectiveness of services
• Impact on preventive care


  Economic factors influence the implementation and success of preventive care measures within communities
• Health disparities


  Health economics plays a role in either exacerbating or mitigating health disparities within populations
• Global health economics


  International health organizations grapple with economic challenges to provide healthcare globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
• Collaboration and resource mobilization


  Essential for addressing global health challenges on an international scale
• Political action


  Involves influencing decision-making processes for specific goals, particularly in the realm of community health
• Policy


  Sets of principles or rules designed to guide decision-making and achieve specific goals, particularly in the context of community health
• Policy analysis


  Involves assessing the impact and implications of policies, often using evidence-based approaches
• Tools for advocacy


  Media advocacy and legislative engagement are powerful tools for influencing public opinion and engaging with policymakers
• Grassroots advocacy


  Involves mobilizing community members to advocate for policy changes, fostering a bottom-up approach
• Family health


  Involves the physical, mental, and social well-being of all members within a family unit
• Holistic perspective of family health


  Considering the interconnectedness of individual family members and their collective well-being
• Role of family health nursing


  Involves providing comprehensive care that focuses on the entire family unit rather than individual family members
• Preventive and supportive interventions in family health nursing


  Engage in preventive and supportive interventions to enhance the health and functioning of families
• Definition of family


  Encompasses diverse structures and relationships, emphasizing shared bonds, responsibilities, and support
• Interdependence in families


  The well-being of one member is interconnected with the well-being of others
• Impact of social class on family health


  Influences access to resources, education, and healthcare, thereby affecting family health outcomes
• Health disparities related to social class


  Lower socioeconomic status often associated with poorer health outcomes
• Evolution of family structures


  Traditional and contemporary families exhibit diverse structures, reflecting societal changes and evolving norms
• Cultural sensitivity in family health nursing


  Adapting interventions to the unique dynamics of both traditional and contemporary families
• Role of community health nurses

  Play a crucial role in addressing family health by providing preventive care, education, and support
• Community-centered approach in family health nursing


  Recognizing families as key units within the broader community
• Nursing process components applied to families as clients

  1. Assessment

  2. Diagnosis

  3. Planning

  4. Implementation

  5. Evaluation
• Customized care plans in home visits


  Developing individualized care plans based on the family's unique health needs and preferences
• Resource utilization in home visits


  Identifying and leveraging available resources to support the family's health goals
• Interconnected health within families


  Individual health is closely linked to the overall health of the family
• Support systems within families


  Understanding the role of family support in influencing individual well-being
• Preventive measures in family health practice


  Emphasizing preventive care to address potential health issues within the family
• Collaborative care in family health practice


  Encouraging collaboration between healthcare professionals and families to optimize health outcomes
• Comprehensive data collection in family health assessment


  Gathering information on family structure, dynamics, cultural factors, and health history
• Identification of strengths and weaknesses in family health assessment


  Assessing both the family's resilience and areas where support is needed
• Cultural sensitivity in family health assessment


  Considering cultural nuances to ensure assessments are respectful and relevant
• Communication skills in family health assessment


  Utilizing effective communication to build rapport and gather accurate information
• Informative education in family health


  Providing families with clear and accessible information about health issues and preventive measures