Healthy People 2010: implications for orthopaedic nurses

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Disease Prevention

Background:

• Healthy People 2010, published by the United States Public Health Service, outlines national health objectives.
• The document identifies significant, preventable health threats and sets national goals for reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the role of orthopaedic nurses in health promotion.
• To emphasize the utility of Healthy People 2010 as a resource for planning health initiatives.

Main Methods:

• The abstract does not detail specific methods but refers to the content of the Healthy People 2010 document.
• Analysis of the structure and goals within Healthy People 2010.

Main Results:

• Healthy People 2010 includes two major goals, 467 objectives, 28 focus areas, and 10 leading indicators.
• Orthopaedic nurses are well-positioned to lead health promotion efforts.

Conclusions:

• Orthopaedic nurses can leverage Healthy People 2010 to plan effective health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Utilizing this resource enables nurses to impact the health of future American generations.