Population Health for Nurses

by Jessica Ochs, Sherry L. Roper and Susan M. Schwartz

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Population Health for Nurses prepares nurses to develop interventions, policies, and practices that promote health equity and improved health outcomes across the health care delivery continuum. The text emphasizes the social determinants of health and how nurses can plan and implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions. It takes a holistic perspective, connecting human health behavior to the dynamic, ongoing interactions of the person, social factors, and the physical environment in which people are born, live, learn, play, work, and age. OpenStax Population Health for Nurses uses a logical, thematic organization that breaks down content into manageable chunks. It presents the material in 35 chapters, organized into 7 thematic units. The text defines and distinguishes among the interrelated nursing areas of population health, public health, and community health nursing, providing both historical context and up-to-date research to help students make connections across content that can inform practice. The result is a holistic approach that applies theoretical concepts to the practical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation steps of client care and community-tailored interventions.

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Adapted from Population Health for Nurses by Jessica Ochs, Sherry L. Roper, and Susan M. Schwartz, published by OpenStax (Rice University) under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Access the original for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/population-health. Changes: converted to CuraCourse lessons, with interactive practice added.

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Preface1 page
1. Preface
1What Is Population Health?5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 1.1Defining Population Health
3. 1.2Why Population Health Is Important
4. 1.3Population-Based Practice in Nursing
5. Practice
2Foundations of Public/Community Health7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 2.1Defining Public Health
3. 2.2Historical Perspectives on Public/Community Health
4. 2.3The Importance of Public/Community Health
5. 2.4The Core Functions and Essential Services of Public Health
6. 2.5Levels of Prevention
7. Practice
3Public/Community Health in Practice5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 3.1Defining Public/Community Health Nursing
3. 3.2Public/Community Health Nursing Scope of Practice, Core Competencies, and Function
4. 3.3Public/Community Health Nursing Practice
5. Practice
4The Health of the Population7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 4.1Defining Health
3. 4.2Performance Metrics
4. 4.3Health in America
5. 4.4World Health Statistics
6. 4.5Global Public Health Security
7. Practice
5Demographic Trends and Societal Changes6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 5.1Demographic Factors
3. 5.2Health Care Consumer Behavior
4. 5.3Virtual Care and Technology
5. 5.4Health Care Workforce
6. Practice
6Structural Racism and Systemic Inequities6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 6.1Understanding Different Forms of Racism
3. 6.2The Historical Context of Structural Racism in the United States
4. 6.3Contemporary Structural Racism and Systemic Inequities in the United States
5. 6.4Structural Racism and Systemic Inequities in U.S. Health Care
6. Practice
7Policies and Regulatory Conditions Impacting Health Outcomes6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 7.1Factors Affecting Public Health Policy
3. 7.2Balancing Individual Rights and Public Health Interests
4. 7.3Public Health Initiatives, Delivery Mechanisms, and Implications
5. 7.4Policies Affecting Drug Approval, Supply, and Cost
6. Practice
8Social Determinants Affecting Health Outcomes7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 8.1Economic Stability
3. 8.2Neighborhood and Built Environment
4. 8.3Educational Environment, Access, and Quality
5. 8.4Social and Community Context
6. 8.5The Cumulative Effect of Inequalities on Health
7. Practice
9Health Disparities6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 9.1Health Disparities Defined
3. 9.2Race and Ethnicity Disparities
4. 9.3Gender Disparities
5. 9.4Geographical Disparities
6. Practice
10Socio-Ecological Perspectives and Health5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 10.1Factors That Influence Health Practices
3. 10.2Theories and Models of Health Behavior
4. 10.3Core Principles of the Socio-Ecological Model
5. Practice
11Evidence-Based Decision-Making5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 11.1What Is Evidence-Based Decision-Making?
3. 11.2Where to Find Evidence-Based Interventions
4. 11.3Evaluating the Quality of the Evidence
5. Practice
12Epidemiology for Informing Population/Community Health Decisions9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 12.1Epidemiology Defined
3. 12.2Historical Perspective
4. 12.3Epidemiological Approaches
5. 12.4Types of Study Design
6. 12.5Epidemiologic Measures
7. 12.6Communicating Inferences from Epidemiologic Data
8. 12.7The Role of Epidemiology in Scientific Decision-Making and Policy Development
9. Practice
13Pandemics and Infectious Disease Outbreaks5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 13.1Pandemics Throughout History
3. 13.2Types of Infectious Disease Outbreaks
4. 13.3Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
5. Practice
14Environmental Health7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 14.1Understanding Environmental Health
3. 14.2Environmental Exposure and Health Outcomes
4. 14.3Environmental Health Assessment
5. 14.4Climate Change and Population Health
6. 14.5Nursing Practice and Responsibilities in Environmental Health
7. Practice
15Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 15.1Defining Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
3. 15.2Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Interventions
4. 15.3Theories and Models
5. 15.4Barriers and Opportunities for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
6. Practice
16Creating a Healthy Community5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 16.1The Community as the Client
3. 16.2What Is a Healthy Community?
4. 16.3The Nursing Process as a Framework
5. Practice
17Assessment, Analysis, and Diagnosis6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 17.1Assessment Tools and Application to Practice
3. 17.2Assessment of Individual and Community Needs for Health Education
4. 17.3Analyzing Population Health Data and Identifying Patterns
5. 17.4Formulating a Nursing Community Diagnosis and Plan of Care
6. Practice
18Planning Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Interventions5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 18.1Theories and Models to Guide Program Planning
3. 18.2Partnerships and Coalitions in Program Planning
4. 18.3Developing Program Goals and Measurable Objectives to Demonstrate Outcomes
5. Practice
19Planning Community Health Education5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 19.1Principles of Planning in Health Education Practice
3. 19.2Developing a Health Education Plan
4. 19.3Steps Involved in Planning Health Education Activities
5. Practice
20Implementation and Evaluation Considerations7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 20.1Facilitators and Barriers to Program Implementation
3. 20.2Recruitment and Retention of Program Participants
4. 20.3Evaluation Strategies
5. 20.4Communication Strategies
6. 20.5Funding and Sustainability
7. Practice
21Cultural Influences on Health Beliefs and Practices7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 21.1Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Nationality
3. 21.2Cultural Groups and Formation of a Cultural Identity
4. 21.3The Role of Culture in Shaping Health Beliefs and Practices
5. 21.4Overview of Cultural Views and Practices
6. 21.5Culture Matters in Addressing Health Inequalities
7. Practice
22Transcultural Nursing5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 22.1What Is Transcultural Nursing?
3. 22.2Cultural Models
4. 22.3Cultural Assessment
5. Practice
23Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Nursing Care8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 23.1Culture, Cultural Identity, and Cultural Humility
3. 23.2What Is Culturally Responsive Care?
4. 23.3Factors Affecting Culturally Responsive Care
5. 23.4Becoming a Culturally Responsive Nurse
6. 23.5Linguistically Responsive Care
7. 23.6Providing Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care
8. Practice
24Designing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Programs5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 24.1Culturally Responsive Care
3. 24.2Health Care Tools to Identify Organizational Strengths and Areas for Improvement
4. 24.3The Nurse’s Role in Promoting Organizational Cultural and Linguistic Competency
5. Practice
25Managing the Dynamics of Difference6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 25.1Strategies to Promote Culturally Responsive Nursing
3. 25.2Root Causes of Stereotypes and Biases
4. 25.3Managing Conflict
5. 25.4Creating an Atmosphere of Trust and Mutual Respect
6. Practice
26Health Promotion and Maintenance Across the Lifespan7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 26.1Maternal Health
3. 26.2Newborn, Infant, and Toddler Health
4. 26.3Preschool, School-Age, and Adolescent Health
5. 26.4Adult Health
6. 26.5Older Adult Health
7. Practice
27Caring for Vulnerable Populations and Communities8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 27.1People Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
3. 27.2Veterans
4. 27.3The LGBTQIA+ Community
5. 27.4Migrant Workers
6. 27.5People with Disabilities
7. 27.6Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
8. Practice
28Caring for Families7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 28.1Family as Client
3. 28.2Frameworks of Practice
4. 28.3Family Health Nursing
5. 28.4Conducting a Family Nursing Assessment
6. 28.5Family Violence
7. Practice
29Caring Across Practice Settings6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 29.1Occupational Health
3. 29.2School Health
4. 29.3Correctional Nursing
5. 29.4Public Health Nursing and Public Health Departments
6. Practice
30Care Transition and Coordination Across the Community5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 30.1The Effects of Care Coordination and Care Transitions on Outcomes
3. 30.2Care Transition Models
4. 30.3Role of the Community Health Nurse
5. Practice
31Caring for Populations and Communities in Crisis7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 31.1Trauma-Informed Care
3. 31.2The Mental Health Crisis
4. 31.3The Opioid Epidemic and Substance Use Disorders
5. 31.4Human Trafficking
6. 31.5Refugees
7. Practice
32Principles of Disaster Management7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 32.1Types of Disasters
3. 32.2Biological Terrorism
4. 32.3Mass Violence
5. 32.4The Disaster Management Cycle
6. 32.5The Nurse’s Role in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
7. Practice
33Advocating for Population Health5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 33.1The Importance of Nurse Advocacy
3. 33.2Advocacy in Population Health
4. 33.3Advocacy and Coalition Building
5. Practice
34Engagement in the Policy Development Process6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 34.1Social Planning and Policy Change
3. 34.2Why Are Nurses Key Players in Health Policy?
4. 34.3Policy Development
5. 34.4Advancing Health Care Policies
6. Practice
35Leading the Way to Improving Population Health5 pages
1. Introduction
2. 35.1Learning from the Past to Guide the Future
3. 35.2Leading Initiatives to Transform Health Systems to Reduce Health Inequities
4. 35.3Carving a Path Forward
5. Practice
Appendices5 pages
1. AAssessment Tools
2. BCommunity/Public Health Nursing [C/PHN] Competencies
3. CTheories and Models Applicable to Practice
4. DFrequently Used and Misused Substances
5. ENurse-Designed Models of Care

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