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NRS-428 Topic 5 DQ 2 Diary of Medical Mission Trip
NRS-428 Topic 5 DQ 2 Diary of Medical Mission Trip
Topic 5 DQ 2
Sep 26-30, 2022
Watch the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:
- Propose one example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention. Provide innovative examples that have not been discussed by previous students.
- Under which phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you chose that phase.
- With what people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?
Dian Bowes
Sep 30, 2022, 11:21 PM
Natural disasters can have significant implications for the welfare of the community. The impacts range from health to social and economic problems. Nurses are essential in helping communities as they navigate through the impacts of the disaster. One of the interventions can be psychological and psychosocial support provided to the patients which are critical for effective post-disaster management (Te Brake et al., 2022). The type of tertiary intervention is important in helping the community come to terms with the losses that they have had to incur. Disasters often lead to the loss of loved ones, economic activities, and jobs as well as some health impacts such as disability. It can be challenging for some community members to come to terms with these losses which might take a toll on their psychological as well as physical health. Some community members may suffer from a post-traumatic stress disorder and having challenges sleeping. Mental health challenges are among the common outcome of community disasters (Lee et al., 2020). As a community health nurse, one can work with various agencies such as religious institutions in helping provide the support needed. A helpline can also be set up that can help in providing the support that is needed by the community to overcome the challenge. School guidance counselors also play a role and can help the students overcome the impacts of the disaster.
References
Lee, J. Y., Kim, S. W., & Kim, J. M. (2020). The impact of community disaster trauma: A focus on emerging research of PTSD and other mental health outcomes. Chonnam Medical Journal, 56(2), 99. https://doi.ord/10.4068/cmj.2020.56.2.99
Te Brake, H., Willems, A., Steen, C., & Dückers, M. (2022). Appraising Evidence-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Guidelines—PART I: A Systematic Review on Methodological Quality Using AGREE-HS. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(5), 3107. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19053107
Maria Delgado
Sep 30, 2022, 12:09 PM
The earthquake that affected Haiti had catastrophic outcomes, with many losing everything they owned and their loved ones. According to (ShelterBox, 2010), 250,000 lives were lost, 1.5 million people were forced to live in makeshift camps, and a serious outbreak of cholera affected 6% of the population, which caused further loss of thousands of lives. In the diary, poor planning, lack of resources, and being unprepared for what to expect affected the situation. A decade later, the people from Haiti continue to suffer the aftermath of this earthquake. According to (Christine Nesbitt, 2020), worsening food insecurity and malnutrition, water-borne disease epidemics, and high vulnerability to natural disasters have added pressure on women and children.
Primary prevention in this situation would have been having a disaster plan, which falls under the preimpact phase. PHN educates the community on preparing for any type of disaster. Having a plan in place and involving the family helps identify any discrepancies to remodify the plan if necessary. Preparing emergency backpacks with supplies required for a disaster. Familiarizing the community with the resources available in the area is essential. As PHN, we can provide the community with a site that can help and educate them about disaster planning, such as Ready.gov is a government website that provides a wide range of information regarding preparation for common emergencies and disaster events (Grand Canyon University (Ed), 2018).
Secondary prevention is when the disaster is hours from taking place, or it might have already occurred (Grand Canyon University (Ed), 2018). PHN provides treatment for injuries or chronic diseases as soon as possible to prevent adverse effects. But prior to that, the nurse would make sure all the equipment, supplies, and medications needed are in hand. This would be associated with the pre-impact phase of a disaster.
Lastly, tertiary prevention is associated with the post-impact phase of a disaster. As PHN, we would help manage any health issues after the disaster. Such as triaging individuals post the earthquake. Trying to save as many lives as possible and helping the community with essentials.
The phases that were selected above are related to the video watched. But they can be used in disaster planning. We must always be prepared for the unexpected by having a plan, an escape route, a meeting place, and the necessary supplies and equipment to survive such an event. The community must be educated on the resources needed for survival. Working together hand in hand with Government officials, stakeholders, and the community, we can educate and prepare for such disasters.
References:
Christine Nesbitt, J. M. (2020, January 10). The Haiti Earthquake: 10 Years Later. Retrieved from Unicef: https://www.unicef.org/stories/haiti-earthquake-10-years-later
Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Community &Public Health: The Future of Health Care. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs427vn/community-and-public-health-the-future-of-health-care/v1.1/
ShelterBox. (2010). The 2010 Haiti Earth Quake. Retrieved from ShelterBox: https://www.shelterboxusa.org/2010-haiti-earthquake/
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