Community health nursing : promoting and protecting the public's health / Judith Ann Allender, Barbara Walton Spradley.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Unit 1 Foundations of Community Health Nursing
Chapter 1 Opportunities and Challenges of Community Health Nursing
Community Health
The Concept of Community
The Concept of Health
Components of Community Health Practice
Characteristics of Community Health Nursing
Summary
Chapter 2 Evolution of Community Health Nursing
Historical Development of Community Health Nursing
Societal Influences on the Development of Community Health Nursing
Preparation for Community Health Nursing
Summary
Chapter 3 Roles and Settings for Community Health Nursing Practice
Core Public Health Functions
Roles of Community Health Nurses
Settings for Community Health Nursing Practice
Summary
Chapter 4 Transcultural Nursing in the Community
The Meaning of Culture
Characteristics of Culture
Ethnocultural Health Care Practices
Selected Cultural Communities
Transcultural Community Health Nursing Principles
Summary
Chapter 5 Values and Ethics in Community Health Nursing
Values
Ethics
Summary
Chapter 6 Structure and Function of Community Health Services
Historical Influences on Health Care
Health Care System Development in the United States
Health Organizations in the United States
International Health Organizations
Significant Legislation
Implications for Community Health Nursing
Summary
Chapter 7 Economics of Health Care
Economic Theories and Concepts
Sources of Health Care Financing: Public and Private
Trends and Issues Influencing Health Care Economics
Health Care Reform Possibilities
Effects of Health Economics on Community Health Practice
Summary

Unit 2 Public Health Principles in Community Health Nursing
Chapter 8 Epidemiology in Community Health Care
Historical Roots of Epidemiology
Concepts Basic to Epidemiology
Sources of Information for Epidemiologic Study
Methods in the Epidemiologic Investigative Process
Conducting Epidemiologic Research
Summary
Chapter 9 Communicable Disease Control
Basic Concepts Regarding Communicable Diseases
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Major Communicable Diseases in the United States
Global Issues in Communicable Disease Control
Using the Nursing Process for Communicable Disease Control
Ethical Issues in Communicable Disease Control
Summary
Chapter 10 Environmental Health and Safety
Concepts and Theories Central to Environmental Health
Evolution of Environmental Health
Major Global Environmental Concerns
Strategies for Nursing Action in Environmental Health
Summary

Unit 3 Tools of Community Health Nursing
Chapter 11 Communication, Collaboration, and Contracting
Communication in Community Health Nursing
Collaboration and Partnerships in Community Health Nursing
Contracting in Community Health Nursing
Summary
Chapter 12 Health Promotion Through Education: Theories, Models, and Tools
Domains of Learning
Learning Theories
Health Teaching Models
Teaching at Three Levels of Prevention
Effective Teaching
Summary
Chapter 13 The Community Health Nurse as Leader, Change Agent, and Case
Manager
What Is Leadership?
Leadership Theories
Leadership Styles
Leadership Functions
Power and Leadership
The Nature of Change
Planned/Managed Change
Case Management in Community Health Nursing
Leadership Roles of Community Health Nurses
Summary
Chapter 14 Research in Community Health Nursing
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Steps in the Research Process
Impact of Research on Community Health and Nursing Practice
The Community Health Nurse's Role in Research
Summary
Chapter 15 Quality Measurement and Improvement in Community Health Nursing
Terminology of Quality Improvement and Management
Factors Affecting Quality Measurement and Improvement
Models for Quality Management and Improvement
Quality Measurement and Improvement Techniques
Quality Measurement and Improvement in Community Health Nursing
Summary
Chapter 16 Policy Making and Community Health Advocacy
Policy Making
Community Health Advocacy
The Legislative Process and Influencing Legislation
Summary

Unit 4 Community as Client
Chapter 17 Theoretical Basis of Community Health Nursing
When the Client Is a Community: Characteristics of Community Health Nursing Practice
Theories and Models for Community Health Nursing Practice
Tenets of Public Health Nursing Applied to Community Health Nursing
Societal Influences on Community-Oriented, Population-Focused Nursing
Summary
Chapter 18 The Community as Client: Assessment and Diagnosis
Factors Opposed to the Concept of Community
Dimensions of the Community as Client
Community Dynamics
Types of Community Needs Assessment
Community Assessment Methods
Sources of Community Data
Data Analysis and Diagnosis
What Is a Healthy Community?
Summary
Chapter 19 Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation of Health Care in Communities
Nursing Process Components Applied to Community as Client
Planning to Meet the Health Needs in the Community
Implementing Plans for Promoting the Health of Aggregates in the Community
Evaluating Implemented Aggregate Health Plans
Nursing Process Characteristics Applied to Community as Client
The Community Health Nurse as Catalyst for Community Development
Summary
Chapter 20 Communities in Crisis: Disasters, Group Violence, and Terrorism
Disasters
Group Violence
Terrorism
Summary
Chapter 21 The Global Community: International Health Concerns
International Health Care Systems
Global Health Agencies
Health for All: A Primary Health Care Initiative
Global Health Concerns
The Role of Nurses in Global Health
Summary

Unit 5 The Family as Client
Chapter 22 Theoretical Bases for Promoting Family Health
Universal Characteristics of Families
Attributes of Families as Social Systems
Family Culture
Family Structures
Family Functions
Family Life Cycle
Emerging Family Patterns
Summary
Chapter 23 Assessment of Families
Effects of Family Health on Individuals and Communities
Characteristics of Healthy Families
Family Health Practice Guidelines
Family Health Assessment
Guidelines for Family Health Assessment
Summary
Chapter 24 Planning, Intervening, and Evaluating Health Care for Families
Nursing Process Components Applied to Families as Clients
Planning to Meet the Health Needs of Families During Home Visits
Implementing Plans for Promoting the Health of Families
Evaluating Implemented Family Health Plans
Summary
Chapter 25 Families in Crisis: Facing Violence from Within and Outside the Family
Dynamics and Characteristics of a Crisis
History of Family Violence
Family Violence Against Children
Partner/Spousal Violence
Mistreatment of Elders
Other Forms of Family Violence
Levels of Prevention: Crisis Intervention and Family Violence
Families Facing Violence From Outside the Family
Methods of Intervention
Role of the Community Health Nurse in Caring for Families in Crisis
Summary

Unit 6 Promoting and Protecting the Health of Aggregates With Developmental
Needs
Chapter 26 Maternal, Prenatal, and Newborn Populations
Health Status and Needs of Pregnant Women and Infants
Planning for the Health of Maternal---Infant Populations
Health Programs for Maternal---Infant Populations
Summary
Chapter 27 Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Global View of Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Health
Health Problems of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Health Services for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Role of the Community Health Nurse
Summary
Chapter 28 School-Age Children and Adolescents
Health Problems of School-Age Children
Health Problems of Adolescents
Health Services for School-Age Children and Adolescents
Role of the School Nurse
Summary
Chapter 29 Adult Women, Men, and Occupational Health
Women's Health
Healthy People 2010 Goals for Women
Role of the Community Health Nurse
Men's Health
Healthy People 2010 Goals for Men
Role of the Community Health Nurse
Demographics of Adult Clients--Male and Female
Life Expectancy
Major Health Problems of Adults
Evolution of Occupational Health
Environmental Work Factors
Work-Related Health Problems
Occupational Health Programs
Role of the Occupational and Environmental Health Nurse
Summary
Chapter 30 Older Adults: Aging in Place
Health Status of Older Adults
Dispelling Ageism
Health Needs of Older Adults
Approaches to Older Adult Care
Health Services for Older Adult Populations
The Community Health Nurse in an Aging America
Summary

Unit 7 Promoting and Protecting the Health of Vulnerable Aggregates
Chapter 31 Rural Health Care
Definitions and Demographics
Population Characteristics
Rural Populations at Risk
Rural Health Issues
Rural Community Health Nursing
Summary
Chapter 32 Urban Health Care, Poverty, and Homelessness
History of Urban Health Care Issues
Urban Health Disparity
Social Justice and the Community Health Nurse
Who Are the Poor?
Politics and Ethics of Poverty
Health Effects of Poverty
Homelessness in America
Global Poverty: The Developing Nations
Role of the Community Health Nurse
Summary
Chapter 33 Migrant Families and Seasonal Workers
Key Terms
Migrant Farmworkers: Profile of a Nomadic Aggregate
Health Risks of Migrant Workers and Their Families
Common Health Problems
Barriers to Health Care
The Role of Community Health Nurses in Caring for a Mobile Workforce
Summary
Chapter 34 Clients With Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
Perspectives on Disability, Chronic Illness, and Health
Civil Rights Legislation
Organizations Serving the Needs of the Disabled and Chronically Ill
Health Promotion and Prevention Needs of the Disabled and Chronically Ill
Families With a Disabled or Chronically Ill Member
The Role of the Community Health Nurse
Summary
Chapter 35 Clients With Mental Health Issues and Addictions
Community Mental Health in Perspective
Epidemiology of Mental Disorders
Interventions for Community Mental Health
Mental Health Promotion
Role of the Community Mental Health Nurse
Addiction
An Overview of Addiction
Problems Related to Addiction
Alcohol Addiction
Tobacco Addiction
Other Central Nervous System Depressants
Stimulants
Gambling
Other Addictions
Globalization of Addiction Problems
Summary
Chapter 36 Clients in Correctional Facilities
Basic Concepts in Correctional Health Care
Evolution of Correctional Health Care
Ethical Issues in Correctional Health Care
Health Care Considerations
Women in Prison
Role of the Community Health Nurse
Summary
Chapter 37 Clients Receiving Home Health and Hospice Care
An Overview of Home Care
Agencies, Personnel, and Reimbursement
Medicare Criteria for Home Care Services
Medicare's Prospective Payment System
An Overview of Hospice Care
The Evolution of Hospice Care
Hospice Settings, Team Members, and Reimbursement
Role of the Community Health Nurse in Home Health, Hospice, and Long-Term Care