Caroline Rivera World Health Organization Response

Health has evolved over time becoming comprehensive and patient-informed. The idea of a healthy individual has transitioned from the simple aspect of disease-free to a much more complex and holistic lifestyle choice. The World Health Organization or WHO was formed in response to a growing need for health education. ‘As prevention of illness took center stage, the definition of health evolved into more than being disease-free, and in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) was formed. The WHO’s focus was, and continues to be, health promotion for populations worldwide’ (Falkner, 2018). Because of the increase in education and prevention/screening of individuals the bar has been raised in health care delivery. Now there is an active presence of the informed patient that is willing and able to fully participate in their health care. The inclusion of patients in the health care delivery system in itself proves the evolution of the perception of good health today. It is the nurses duty to be the information hub for the patient, so to speak. Helping a patient navigate their health care plan is an example of how nurses advocate and promote wellness on a continuous basis. ‘Nurses must utilize the power of advocacy in order to identify and address patients’ specific needs’ (Falkner,2018). Evidence based practice is considered the gold standard when it comes to patient care and health promotion, it can be defined as using the most up to date and clinically relevant information in providing care the the health care continuum. Although there are standards set in place for disease management it is important the the nurse uses evidence based practice because of the constantly changing needs of the individual patient. Many health care providers know that each patient has specific health concerns and many times their is a balancing act that must be established to achieve a positive patient outcome.

References

Falkner, A. (2018). Chapter 2: Health Promotion in Nursng Care. Health Promotion: Health and Wellness Across the Continuum.

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