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Community-based nursing versus community health nursing: what does it all mean?
M E Zotti1, P Brown, R C Stotts
1Gerontology Department, College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.
Nursing Outlook
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Nursing reform offers new possibilities to enhance care for individuals, families, and communities. Articulating community-based nursing (CBN) and community health nursing (CHN) practice is key to advancing this vision for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Healthcare Reform
Background:
- The nursing profession is at a pivotal moment with significant potential for transformation.
- Current practice models may not fully address the evolving needs of diverse patient populations across various settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the articulation of Community-Based Nursing (CBN) and Community Health Nursing (CHN) practice.
- To lay the groundwork for advancing a reformed vision of nursing care delivery.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of existing nursing practice frameworks.
- Discourse on the essential components of community-focused nursing roles.
Main Results:
- Identification of key elements defining CBN and CHN practice.
- Establishment of a foundational understanding for future nursing reforms.
Conclusions:
- Articulating CBN and CHN practice is a critical prerequisite for improving nursing's capacity to serve individuals, families, and communities.
- A collaborative effort is needed to realize the vision of enhanced nursing care across all settings.
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