Public health nurses' activities at a time of specialization in nursing—A national study. Issue 1 (27th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haron, Yafa; Honovich, Mriam; Rahmani, Sarit; Madjar, Batia; Shahar, Liora; Feder‐Bubis, Paula
• Is Part Of: Public health nursing. Volume 36:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 79
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2018-12-27
• Subjects: health services -- job characteristics -- public health nursing practice -- scope of practice; Public health nursing -- Periodicals; 610.734
• DOI: 10.1111/phn.12578
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-1209

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: To provide a detailed, up‐to‐date account of the job description and practice areas of current public health nurses. Design and Sample: A cross‐sectional study. A sample of 824 public health nurses, 80% of public health nurses in Israel, participated in a national structured survey. Measures: A structured questionnaire eliciting self‐reported public health nursing activities, priorities, perceived deficiencies, and job satisfaction was compiled. Results: Nearly 70% of surveyed public health nurses provided individual‐level interventions and less population‐health‐focused activities such as community needs assessments and development and implementation of community‐based projects. Conclusions: Advanced training should be required in several areas of practice and the scope of public health nurses' practice should be expanded, with greater emphasis on population health.