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What are the three types of communities discussed in the chapter?
What are the three types of communities discussed in the chapter?
How is a community defined by its common interest?
How is a community defined by its common interest?
How is health defined in the text?
How is health defined in the text?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing according to the text?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing according to the text?
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How are people's levels of illness or wellness described in the text?
How are people's levels of illness or wellness described in the text?
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Study Notes
Community Concepts
- Three types of communities: geographic, meaningful, and interest-based
Defining Community
- A community is defined by a shared common interest, bond, or purpose that unites individuals or groups
Defining Health
- Health is defined as a dynamic state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being
Focus of Community Health Nursing
- Primary focus of community health nursing: to improve the health of populations, particularly vulnerable ones
Levels of Illness or Wellness
- People's levels of illness or wellness are described on a spectrum, ranging from optimal wellness to severe illness
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Description
Explore the opportunities and challenges in community health nursing, which encompasses the identification of needs and the protection and improvement of collective health within a geographically defined area. Learn about the nature and significance of community health and its meaning for the special role of nurses in this field.