Information Needs of Public Health Nurses and the Role of the Library of Medical Science University

In the article titled “The role of the bio-psychosocial model in public health” published on pages 252-254, Issue 6, Volume 5 of The Journal of Medical Research, [1] the authors’ affiliation & address were written incorrectly and it should be consider as1. Shiraz Syed- Senior Resident Surgeon, Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Uttarakhand, Dehradun248140, India 2. Sumbul Syed- Post graduate student, Department of Psychology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201313, India 3. Kshitij Bhardwaj- Intern, Sri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical Science, Dehradun, Uttarakhand- 248001, India

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The role of public health nurses in service delivery to youth with mental disabilities*1

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association ◽

10.1016/s1078-3903(99)90069-1 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 177-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C KENNEDY

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Service Delivery ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Mental Disabilities

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Comparison of Two Evacuation Shelter Operating Policies and the Role of Public Health Nurses after the Great East Japan Earthquake: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228310 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8310

Author(s):

Hiroko Mori ◽

Shuichi P. Obuchi ◽

Yasuhiro Sugawara ◽

Takeo Nakayama ◽

Ryutaro Takahashi

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Great East Japan Earthquake ◽

Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Small Organizations ◽

Emergency Situations

This study describes shelter operations by public health nurses (PHNs) in Kesennuma City, located near the epicenter of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred on March 11, 2011. The data were semi-structured interviews with 10 PHNs, 2 nutritionists, and 2 general administrators conducted from July 2013 to January 2014. All transcripts were analyzed using the constructivist grounded theory approach. We identified two operating methods for shelters: shelters stationed by PHNs in the Old City, and shelters patrolled by PHNs in the merged district. These methods were compared using four themes. In emergency situations, “operational periods,” a predetermined short term for a leader to perform his/her duties responsibly, could be adopted for relatively small organizations on the frontline. PHNs must not only attempt to operate shelters on their own but also encourage residents to manage the shelters as well. Moreover, human resource allocation should be managed independently of personal factors, as strong relationships between shelter residents would sometimes disturb the flexibility of the response. Even when a situation requires PHNs to stay in shelters, frequent collecting of information and updating the plan according to response progress will help to maintain effective shelter operations.

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IMPROVING PUBLIC AWARENESS ON PERITONEAL DIALYSIS THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES: A DOCUMENT REVIEW

Jurnal Mitra Kesehatan ◽

10.47522/jmk.v1iiahsc.109 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (IAHSC) ◽

pp. 25-32

Author(s):

Ridha Afzal ◽

Syaifoel Hardy ◽

Isak Jurun Hans Tukayo ◽

Tri Yudha Sasmita

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Public Health Services ◽

The Public ◽

Study Selection ◽

Document Review

Introduction: Lack of understanding of peritoneal dialysis could be the main cause of the low number of its users in Aceh. To increase its awareness, public health nurses have a crucial role in public health services. This article aims to analyze the factors that cause the community's lack of understanding of peritoneal dialysis and offer solutions by refining the role of public health nurses. Method: The study used a Document Review by SWOT Analysis with 2x2 matrix. The documents were extracted from Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Pubmed, and Semantic Scholar. The indicators and the inclusion criteria were respondent (public health nurses), research method (quantitative), year (from 2015 to 2020) and language (English and Indonesian). The keywords in the search were the roles of nurses in public health centers (Puskesmas), Aceh nurses, and peritoneal dialysis. Results: The study screened 28 documents in which 23 documents met the eligibility and 16 documents that met the study selection were reviewed. Conclusion: The study suggested that the Acehnese have the potential to develop the CAPD program through the Public Health Center (Puskesmas) nurses approach.

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