DISADVANTAGED GROUPS AND HEALTH PRACTICES

Course Description

This course introduces undergraduate nursing students to the healthcare needs, challenges, and inequalities experienced by disadvantaged and vulnerable populations across the lifespan. The course examines the social, economic, cultural, environmental, and political factors that contribute to health disparities and unequal access to healthcare services. Students will explore the concepts of health equity, social determinants of health, cultural competence, human rights, and social justice as they relate to nursing practice. The course focuses on the health needs and nursing care of diverse vulnerable populations, including older adults, children at risk, women experiencing social disadvantage, people living with disabilities, individuals with mental health conditions, migrants and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, individuals living in poverty, victims of violence and abuse, people with substance use disorders, incarcerated populations, and other marginalized groups. Emphasis is placed on identifying barriers to healthcare access, reducing health inequities, advocating for vulnerable individuals and communities, and delivering culturally sensitive, ethical, person-centered, and evidence-informed nursing care.

DISADVANTAGED GROUPS AND HEALTH PRACTICES

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2022). Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community
2. 02 Marmot, M. (2020). Health Equity in Practice.
3. 03 WHO (2023). Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity Reports.
4. 04 Allender, J., Rector, C., & Warner, K. (2021). Community & Public Health Nursing.

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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