Collaborative Approaches to Enhancing Community Health: The Role of Nurses in Promoting Sustainable Well-Being

Abstract

Background: Chronic diseases, mental health concerns, and getting access to care are complex heath issues that can be addressed only with a team approach in community health. Nurses who are core in providing health care services are vital in partnership and strategies for promoting health and sustainable health.

Aim: This research reviews the findings that relates to the involvement of nurses in maintaing and promoting the health of the community using collaboration, education, advocacy as well as leadership in preventing health/illness measures.

Methods: A review of nursing practices across community health and engaged case- and intervention-studies that include community health interventions developed and implemented by nurses was reviewed quantitatively where possible or qualitatively if not.

Results: The results show that nurses are key players in addressing health disparities, promoting community engagement, and incorporating health promotion into the realm of the possible. Their responsibilities in leading preventive health care campaigns cut across many health improvement programs, and are evident in the promotion of healthy community.

Conclusion: It is the role of nurses to ensure sustainable health for communities through advocating for policies, and ensuring that the communities work hand in hand in developing policies to enable them enjoy improved health.