Posted: October 31st, 2023
Use the Keiser Online Library to find a peer-reviewed research
Week 2 Discussion. Instructions:
Use the Keiser Online Library to find a peer-reviewed research article from a psychology journal (i.e., the journal should have the word “psychology” in the journal’s name; e.g., Journal of Applied Psychology).
Read the article and identify the journall type and sections listed in the discussion description. It is recommended students find an “original research” article to help identify most terminology and sections previously listed.
Post a discussion with the following information (for this week, a list is fine versus paragraphs):
Article name
Author’s last name(s)
Year of publication
Journal title
Journal Article type and explanation why is was this type based on the handout
List the primary sections of the article, explain the reason for each, and summarize the content. Here is an example:
Discussion: the discussion section evaluated the key findings in the previous Analysis section. The reaso for this section was to provide an explanation for the results of the statistical analysis, and descdibe wether the authors’ hypotheses were supported. The discussion section revealed the significant negative relationship between spiritually and stress among terminal patients could be the result of the comfort one feels in a higher power and faith all will be fine, which in turn diminishes stress related to imminent death.
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References
Community health focuses on the well-being of entire populations, rather than individual patients. It aims to promote health and limit disease at a community-wide level through various strategies. Some key aspects of community health include preventive services, health education, environmental protection, and policy advocacy (CDC, 2022).
A community can be defined in various ways, but often refers to a group of people with diverse characteristics who are linked by social ties, share common perspectives, and engage with the same geographical locations or institutions (CDC, 2016). Community health nursing considers how both physical and social environments impact health outcomes.
The three levels of prevention in public health are: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it ever occurs. Examples include immunizations, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling. Secondary prevention detects disease early through measures like disease screening. Tertiary prevention aims to soften the impact of an already established disease with treatment and rehabilitation (APHA, 2023).
The eight core characteristics of community health nursing as outlined by the American Nurses Association (2017) are: the community as client, diversity, collaboration, empowerment, social justice, population focused practice, community assessment and community health diagnosis. Some of the key roles of community health nurses include health education, case management, outreach, and advocacy within the community setting.
In summary, community health nursing focuses on serving entire populations, understanding the multifaceted influences on health, and employing strategies to promote well-being through various levels of prevention. I hope this overview provides some useful context and definitions around this important nursing specialty. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, May 17). Community health and program services. https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/cha/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016, August 15). Principles of community engagement. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/communityengagement/
American Public Health Association. (2023). Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2014/07/09/08/59/primary-secondary-and-tertiary-prevention
American Nurses Association. (2017). Nursing scope and standards of practice. (3rd ed.). Nursesbooks.org.