Remove 2020 Remove Health Outcomes Remove Holistic Care
article thumbnail

The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

Evidence-Based Impact A growing body of research underscores the effectiveness of FCNs in improving health outcomes, especially within underserved and rural communities. This model not only fosters greater participation but also leads to sustainable improvements in community health outcomes. A meta-analysis by Lima et al.

article thumbnail

Oncology Nurse Navigation and the DNP-Prepared Nurse

American Nurse

To help patients overcome any barriers to accessing high-quality care, navigators must ascertain each patient’s specific needs and collaborate with the patient and various multidisciplinary providers to develop a plan of care (Gentry, 2021).

article thumbnail

Critical Theory: NURSING acronym

American Nurse

U: Understanding social determinants of health Critical Theory encourages nurses to understand how social determinants of health (for example, socioeconomic status, race, and environment) affect patient health outcomes. Critical caring theory and public health nursing advocacy for comprehensive sexual health education.