A Comparison of the Cornerstones of Public Health Nursing in Norway and in the United States

Glavin, Kari; Schaffer, Marjorie A.; Halvorsrud, Liv; Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal

doi:10.1111/phn.12082

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“…In contrast to public health nursing services in the United States, PHNs in Norway focus only on health promotion and prevention work for families, youth, and children. Their attitudes and values, as well as their focus on health promotion and prevention are shared with PHNs across national borders (Glavin et al, ). PHNs intervene at all levels—individual/family, community, and systems.…”

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“…Although differences in public health nursing between Norway and the United States include both the focus of practice and structure of educational preparation, an analysis of values foundational to public health nursing revealed that the Cornerstones of Public Health Nursing, or PHN core beliefs and values, are similar for PHNs in the United States and Norway (Glavin, Schaffer, Halvorsrud, & Kvarme, ). PHNs in both countries identified important themes of core beliefs and values as: (a) promotion of health and prevention of disease; (b) holistic care including consideration of living conditions; (c) collaboration with clients, government, and health care organizations; (d) caring relationships; and (e) independence in public health nursing work.…”

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The Public Health Intervention Wheel in Norway

Glavin

Schaffer

Kvarme

2019

Public Health Nursing

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Objective This study explored experiences Norwegian public health nurses (PHNs) have with using interventions from the Public Health Intervention Wheel (PHIW). Design and Sample The researchers used both quantitative and qualitative measures to explore how Norwegian PHNs use PHIW interventions in their practice. Data were gathered from six focus group meetings with 15 school and 16 family health nurses in Norway. Method Instruments included: (a) demographic data form, (b) the Public Health Intervention Questionnaire developed by the researchers, and (c) focus group questions. Results Following discussion of PHIW interventions in focus groups, PHNs reported they had a clearer understanding of each intervention and they had performed activities in their practice consistent with each of the Wheel interventions. Conclusion Descriptions of the Wheel interventions provided the PHNs with the terminology and language to identify and explain their work in public health nursing practice. Although there are some differences between the United States and Norway in the structure of public health nursing practice, the PHIW is a framework that is applicable to the work of PHNs in Norway.

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The Public Health Intervention Wheel in Norway

Glavin

Schaffer

Kvarme

2019

Public Health Nursing

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“…Providing support to the consulter directly and working as a member of the administrative organization coexisted. This was similar to “Although Norwegian nurses were being guided by laws and municipalities' priority, they prioritized patient needs” (Glavin, Schaffer, Halvorsrud, & Kvarme, ). However, the identity of this study confirmed conflicts in addition to coexistence.…”

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The structure of the perceived professional identity of Japanese public health nurses

Iwasaki

Kageyama

Nagata

2018

Public Health Nursing

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“…Thus, in addition to the provision of primary healthcare, the PHN is charged with the responsibility of reporting "inadequate" and harmful parenting to the Child Protection Service (Andrews, 2003). Notably, Norwegian PHNs complete a 1-year certificate in public health nursing after finishing their baccalaureate nursing program (Glavin, Schaffer, Halvorsrud, & Kvarme, 2014).…”

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Look to Norway: Serving new families and infants in a multiethnic population

Leirbakk

Magnus

Torper³

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Infant Mental Health Journal

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Despite recognition that immigrant women face significant health challenges, addressing the healthcare needs of immigrants is a source of debate in the United States. Lack of adequate healthcare for immigrants is recognized as a social justice issue, and other countries have incorporated immigrants into their healthcare services. Oslo, the fastest growing capital in Europe, is rapidly shifting to a heterogeneous society prompting organizational action and change. The New Families Program serves first‐time mothers and their infants in an Oslo district serving 53% minorities from 142 countries. Anchored in salutogenic theory, the program aims to support the parent–child relationship, children's development and social adaptation, and to prevent stress‐related outcomes. Formative research has informed the successful program development and implementation within the existing maternal and child healthcare service. Implications for addressing maternal and child health needs of an immigrant population are presented.

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A Comparison of the Cornerstones of Public Health Nursing in Norway and in the United States

Cited by 25 publications

References 13 publications

The Public Health Intervention Wheel in Norway

The Public Health Intervention Wheel in Norway

The structure of the perceived professional identity of Japanese public health nurses

Look to Norway: Serving new families and infants in a multiethnic population

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