Question

• 1. Discuss health equity and its importance to nurses.

• 2. Describe population health and its application to nursing practice.

• 3. Discuss health determinants.

• 4. Describe population groups who might be considered vulnerable.

  
  

Answer 1

1. Discuss health equity and its importance to nurses.

It refers to the inequalities in health and health care among different population groups.

It is an important concern of nurses. Supporting factors follows

• Social determinants of health
• Health disparities
• Social justice
• Cultural competence

It is important for nurses since it promotes safe, efficient, reliable and quality nursing.

2. Describe population health and its application to nursing practice.

Population Health nursing roles and settings can include but are not limited to education, case management, clinical practice, consultation.

It's major uses

• It emphasis on primary care
• Off the radar management
• Careful data driven environment

3. Discuss health determinants

1. Neighborhood and built Environment
2. Education
3. Financial stability
4. Health and health care services
5. Education
6. Social and community context

4. Describe population groups who might be considered vulnerable.

• Old age
• Children
• Racial and ethnic minorities
• Uninsured population
• Low Income children
• People with chronic health conditions
• Homeless people
• People who has sexually transmitted diseases