Development of Nursing Theory and Science in Vulnerable Populations Research

Nyamathi, Adeline; Koniak‐Griffin, Deborah; Greengold, Barbara

doi:10.1891/0739-6686.25.1.3

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“…These authors contend that resource availability can be socioeconomic and environmental; whereas, relative risk is exposure to risk factors which may include lifestyle, behaviors and choices. Data suggest that socially disenfranchised groups are at higher risk for negative health outcomes, including premature aging and mortality relative to the general population 16,17 . Populations who may fall under the category of vulnerability include those on parole, probation, homeless and those who display high levels of relative risk.…”

Section: Vulnerability Definedmentioning

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Development of a Frailty Framework Among Vulnerable Populations

Salem

Nyamathi

Phillips

et al. 2014

Advances in Nursing Science

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Frailty is a significant public health issue which is experienced by homeless and other vulnerable adults; to date, a frailty framework has not been proposed to guide researchers who study this hard-to-reach population. The Frailty Framework among Homeless and other Vulnerable Populations (FFHVP) has been developed from empirical research and consultation with frailty experts in an effort to characterize antecedents, i.e. situational, health-related, behavioral, resource, biological, and environmental factors which contribute to physical, psychological and social frailty domains and impact adverse outcomes. As vulnerable populations continue to age, a greater understanding of frailty will enable the development of nursing interventions.

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Section: Vulnerability Definedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of a Frailty Framework Among Vulnerable Populations

Salem

Nyamathi

Phillips

et al. 2014

Advances in Nursing Science

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“…Health disparities are defined as “a chain of events signified by a difference in environment; access to, utilization of, and quality of care; health status or a particular health outcome.”15(p117) Health disparities are frequently seen under conditions of inequality and inequity due to differential access to resources and a heightened level of risk to worse outcomes 16…”

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“…In other words, health disparities models suggest that differential outcomes are primarily related to resource distribution and elevated risk 16. Accordingly, intervention work might focus on providing more resources and decreasing risk with the goal of diminishing inequity and inequality.…”

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Health Disparities Among Latinas Aging With Disabilities

Harrison

2009

Family &Amp; Community Health

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Latinas with disabilities report greater levels of disablement than Non-Hispanic, White women with disabilities. Over the life course, Latinas experience increased numbers of functional limitations, more difficulties with activities of daily living, and more unemployment due to impairments. The reasons for this health disparity are unclear. The purpose of this paper is to explore the empirical evidence surrounding health disparities in disablement among Mexican American women. From this exploration, recommendations are made, including moving beyond the correlational documentation of disparities to building a knowledge base that provides theoretical reasons for disparities amenable to intervention.

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“…23, 24 CDR follows a community-systems model 10, 25 that emphasizes communication, partnership and activating networks around disaster-response goals, and community engagement 26, 27 and improved provider communication with underserved populations. 28, 29 However, there has been no operational definition of CDR or model demonstration of how best to apply these principles in practice in vulnerable communities.…”

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Community Engagement in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Wells¹,

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Lizaola³

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Psychiatric Clinics of North America

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Awareness of the impact of disasters globally on mental health is increasing. Known difficulties in preparing communities for disasters and a lack of focus on relationship building and organizational capacity in preparedness and response have led to a greater policy focus on community resiliency as a key public health approach to disaster response. This perspective emphasizes relationships, trust and engagement as core competencies for disaster preparedness and response/recovery. In this paper, we describe how an approach to community engagement for improving mental health services, disaster recovery, and preparedness from a community resiliency perspective emerged from our work in applying a partnered, participatory research framework, iteratively, in Los Angeles County and the City of New Orleans. Our approach has a specific focus on behavioral health and relationship building across diverse sectors and stakeholders concerned with under-resourced communities. We use as examples both research studies and services demonstrations discuss the lessons learned and implications for providers, communities, and policymakers pertaining to both improving mental health outcomes and addressing disaster preparedness and response.

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Development of Nursing Theory and Science in Vulnerable Populations Research

Abstract: Jnequaiities w/ith respect to the distribution of societal resources can predispose people to vulnerability, which has led to a grouJing concern across America.

Cited by 21 publications

References 32 publications

Development of a Frailty Framework Among Vulnerable Populations

Development of a Frailty Framework Among Vulnerable Populations

Health Disparities Among Latinas Aging With Disabilities

Community Engagement in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

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