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5min INTRODUCTION
The concept of community health and community health
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but with patients, their families and the community as a
whole, encompassing several aspects of life such as the
environment, occupation, sex, religion and society. To
impact such a concept, a health team is essential in which a
nurse occupies an important place.

1. to define
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Community health nursing is concerned with the people who
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are sick as well the healthy, young and old, male and female. define
communit
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“Community health nursing is a synthesis of nursing question respondin ncy nursing
practice and public health practice applied to promoting and g
preserving the health of populations. The practice is general
and comprehensive.”

- American nurses association

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“Community health refers to the health status of the community,
the problems affecting their health and the totality of health care
provided for the community”

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“Community health or public health is defined as the art and

science of maintaining , protecting and improving health of
people through organized effects”.

- American association of public health.

PHILOSOPHY:
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describe Philosophy is an attitude towards life and reality Discussio participa LCD describe the
the that evolves from each nurse’s belief and code of conduct, n tion philosophy
philosoph of
motivates the nurse to act, guides her thinking about what she is
y of community
communit to do and influence her decisions. health
y health nursing
nursing
Nursing contributes to the health services a vital and
significant way, in the health care delivery system. It recognizes
national health goals and is committed to participate in the
implementation of national health
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policies and programs. It aims at identifying health

needs of the people, planning and providing quality
care in collaboration with other health professionals
and community groups.

Philosophy of community health nursing is the same

as the community health and nursing. It includes the
following ideas and beliefs.

The essential dignity and worth of the individual.

The possession by individuals of potientialities and
resources for managing their own lives.
The importance of freedom to express one’s
individuality.
The great capacity for growth within all social
beings.
The right of an individual for basic necessities.
The need for individuals to struggle and strive to
improve their life and environment.
The right of the individual to help in times of need
and crisis.

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to state the OBJECTIVES:

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community n Nursing seek to help people understand the state the
health nursing importance of all segments of their life and the discussion Participation LCD objectives
environment in their well-being. Nursing uses of
scientific knowledge to perform activities to prevent communit
illness and to help those with health problems to regain y health
nursing
vigor and joy of living
Nurses are key persons in providing health care in our
changing society. Health education has for a long time
been considered as a major nursing responsibility.

The objectives of community health nursing are the

same as that of community health which are achieved
by meeting nursing needs of individuals, families,
group of people and community at large. They are:

to increase the capability of individuals,

families, groups and community to deal with
their own health and nursing problems.
to strengthen community resources.
To control and counteract environment
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To prevent and control communicable and non
communicable diseases.
to provide specialized services for mothers, children,
adults, workers, elderly, handicapped and eligible
couple etc.
to conduct research and contribute to the further
refinement and improvement of community health care
services.
to participate in preparing health personnel to function
in community health care services.
To supervise, guide and help health personnel in
carrying out their functions effectively

GOALS:

To Increase the capacity of families, groups and

communities to cope with health and illness problems.
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to control or counteract, as much as possible the

physical and social environmental conditions that
threaten health or decrease the enjoyment of life.
to contribute to the reinforcement and improvement of
nursing practice, public health practice and service.

SCOPE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING:

to explain 30 The nurse today performs demanding tasks to
about the meet the needs of the society. Her job is not only
scope of limited to the sick but has the equal responsibility to
community teacher’s chart Explain about
health nursing prevent the diseases and to preserve and promote the
activity: the scope of
health of the people. The scope of nursing is wide and
asking community
it is described. questions health nursing
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Home care: A large number of clients can be activity:
adequately cared for at home by extending certain responding
hospital services. The hospital takes up the
responsibility in coordinating these services by
providing personnel or equipment.
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Nursing homes: The nursing homes are privately run.
They have better medical care facilities than the
government hospitals because they charge more fees.
The nursing component in nursing homes is generally
well catered.
MCH and family planning: The public health nurse
plays a major role in the MCH and family planning
services. It comprises antenatal, postnatal and child
care services. During pregnancy of illness, people
listen to the suggestions and advise for their welfare
School health nursing: School health nursing is not
yet well developed in India. The school health nurse
renders services to promote and protect the health of
the school children. She provides her services in the
areas like health education, early education of diseases,
immunization, first aid, dental health, school
sanitation, maintenance of health records.
community health nursing services:Community
health nursing includes nursing care of the family in
sickness and health.
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The community health nurses should be able:
to provide primary health care in the community.
to conduct routine antenatal and postnatal visits and to
conduct deliveries when required.
To carry out immunization.
to promote the health of the children by conducting
under five clinics and refering cases who require
medical care.
to assess the social, environmental and nutritional
needs of the community
industrial nursing services: Nurses are employed in
industries. There is provision for appointment of
medical and nursing staff in factors.
domicillary nursing services: The areas where
domicillary nursing is practiced in the country are
maternity services, health supervision and disease
prevention services.
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mental health nursing services: Many developed
countries have mental health services today. These
services include early diagnosis and treatment,
rehabilitation, psychotherapy, use of modern
psychotropic drugs and after care services.
Rehabilitation centres: Rehabilitation means
restoration of all treated cases to the highest level of
functional ability.
Geriatric nursing services: The number of old people
is increasing in the world today. The need of the old is
different and they need more care than the younger age
groups.

PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

NURSING:

Principles or precepts are rules for practice or action .

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to enumerate n teacher’s Transpa enumerate any
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of community nursing, but get modified with practice over time. explaining of community
health nursing student’s health nursing
Community health nursing principles are essential
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because they ensure relevant, safe and correct practices listening
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to meet health needs of the individuals, families,
groups, and community.

they are all the more important in charging socio

economic conditions of the people.
people are becoming litigated minded.
they are becoming more knowledgeable of what is
right or wrong and or more demanding.
health workers need to know their working principles
and apply them in their daily activities regardless of
their position and training.
1.community health nursing is community focused, it
is therefore essential to know defined community,
make a map and establish effective working
relationship
2.Community health nursing is based on identified
community health nursing needs and functions within
total community health programmes
3.Health education guidance and supervision are
integral part of community health nursing service
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4. Health services should be realistic in terms of
available resources
5.The health worker is responsible to the authorized
health authority and functions with in the policies,
general goals and objectives set by the health agency.
6.Effective health worker irrespective of position or
place of work functions as a team.

The community health nurse is prepared to provide

total health care services to the community as a
whole and family as a unit of health services.

1.she can participate in making community health

assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
of health care services.
2.she is able to work with families.
3.she plans and provides direct services aiming at
mother’s and child health, family planning , good
nutrition for members, immunization, health
education, guidance and supervision.
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she also involves sanitarian to solve problems of
environmental sanitation. The sanitarian in turn can
refer to her maternal child health and family problems.
Like wise the other members of health team depending
on the needs of the family interact and support each
other.
to work effectively, she must knowledgeable of duties
and responsibilities of all the members of health team
so that lapses and overlapses can be prevented.
7.In community health, community is in focus and
than the individual which is the unit of all health care
services.
8.professional relationships and etiquette are essential
in community health services
9.community involvement is integral part of
community health nursing practice
10. Individuals and families participate fully in all
decision making relating to attainment of health
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GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the class, the group will be able to gain knowledge regarding the concepts and principles of community health
nursing

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the class the group will be able to:
 define community health nursing
 explain the philosophy of community health nursing
 state the objectives of community health nursing
 list out the goals of community health nursing
 enlist the principles of community health nursing
NAME OF THE TEACHER : Mrs. K.K. Shiny John

NAME OF THE SUBJECT : Community Health Nursing

NAME OF THE TOPIC : introduction to community health nursing

CLASS/GROUP : BSc(Nursing) II year

METHODS OS TEACHING : Lecture, Disscussion

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SUMMARY:

Till now we have discussed about the community health nursing, its objectives, aims, scope, principles, concept, functions and
qualities of community health nurse in community health nursing.

CONCLUSION:

I conclude my topic by stating that community health nursing’s main aspect is to provide care in all aspects and irrespective of age
group and irrespective of any diseases.
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