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1School of Nursing, Loma Linda University, California.
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Nurses must redefine health beyond personal well-being to encompass diverse global social and economic factors. This contextualized approach aligns with nursing
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- The concept of health in nursing has historically focused on individual well-being.
- Diverse global social and economic contexts challenge traditional health definitions.
- Nursing's mission requires a broader understanding of health.
Observation:
- Current definitions of health in nursing science may not adequately address diverse client populations.
- Global health disparities are influenced by social and economic determinants.
- Health is increasingly recognized as a complex interplay of personal and societal factors.
Findings:
- The evolution of the concept of health in nursing science necessitates re-examination.
- A narrow focus on personal health limits nursing's effectiveness in addressing societal needs.
- Existing health definitions lack congruence with the realities of diverse global communities.
Implications:
- There is a critical need for a contextualized definition of health in nursing.
- Adopting a broader definition will enhance nursing's ability to address global health challenges.
- Nurses must lead the development of health concepts that reflect societal needs and the discipline's mission.