Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter Introduction
Chapter one provides an introduction to population health, including a foundation for defining various populations focusing on demographic and geographic parameters. Readers will explore the impact on health from several social indicators. Strategies for synthesizing aggregate data and engaging in effective partnerships will be analyzed. An exploration of Healthy People will provide the advance practice nurse exemplars for improving population health.
Concepts in this chapter align with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Nursing Education (AACN, 2021) as outlined in Table 1.1.
Chapter Concepts |
AACN Competencies |
AACN Sub-Competencies |
| Population Health | 3.1 Manage population health.
3.2 Engage in effective partnerships. 3.3 Consider the socioeconomic impact of the delivery of health care. |
3.1j Assess the efficacy of a system’s capability to serve a target sub-population’s healthcare needs.
3.1k Analyze primary and secondary population health data for multiple populations against relevant benchmarks. 3.1l Use established or evolving methods to determine population-focused priorities for care. 3.2d Ascertain collaborative opportunities for individuals and organizations to improve population health. 3.3c Analyze cost-benefits of selected population-based interventions. |
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Characteristics of human populations (such as age, race, ethnicity, gender or income)
Belonging to or characteristic of a particular region.
An aggregate is a collection of data representing similar characteristics. (for example related to demographic or geographic similarities)
Healthy People is a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving health and well-being in the United States. The goals are established each decade, with the current initiative identified as Healthy People 2030.
Serves as a model or example.
