Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
public health nurses, Taiwan, disease prevention, medical professionals
College
Nursing
Abstract
The importance of health promotion and disease prevention, primary focuses for public health nurses, has been a source of debate between medical professionals, many of whom focus only on the biomedical aspects of health care rather than ‘holistic’ care (Mino, 2005). The public health nurse is at the center of this age old argument for directing efforts toward preventative care versus curative care (Brock, 1976), serving as a primary educator and encourager in patients’ lives to help them implement preventative care practices. While the public health nurse addresses the immediate needs of the individuals, the basic principles of public health demand a focus on preventative services. This creates confusion and conflict as to what are the priorities of a public health nurse.
Recommended Citation
Astill, Meagan and Maughan, Dr. Erin
(2013)
"Perceptions of Public Health Nurses in Taiwan,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1654.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1654