Introduction to Maternal Child Nursing in Canada | Unit 1 – Maternal Child Nursing (3rd)

Описание: This unit establishes the foundational framework for maternal and child nursing within the Canadian healthcare context, focusing on the evolution from acute hospital-based treatment to a comprehensive population health approach. It begins by defining the specialized roles of perinatal and pediatric nurses, who support individuals and families from preconception through late adolescence. A significant portion of the material is dedicated to the social determinants of health—the varied economic and social conditions, such as income, housing, and education, that profoundly influence health outcomes. The unit examines the impact of Canada’s Medicare system and the Canada Health Act while highlighting the persistence of health inequities among vulnerable groups. Specific attention is given to the history of Indigenous peoples, acknowledging the lasting trauma of colonization and residential schools, and the necessity of providing culturally safe, trauma-informed care. The discussion of family dynamics is guided by theoretical models such as Family Systems and the Calgary Family Assessment Model, which utilize practical tools like genograms and ecomaps to visualize support networks and developmental trajectories. Nurses are encouraged to move beyond basic cultural competence toward cultural safety and humility, recognizing power imbalances in healthcare and respecting the spiritual and communicative diversity of families. Ethical challenges are also addressed, particularly those arising from rapid technological advances in reproductive and neonatal care. Transitioning into community settings, the unit details the application of epidemiology through the agent-host-environment triangle to implement primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Community assessment techniques, including neighborhood walk-throughs and key informant interviews, are described as essential for identifying local priorities and building capacity. Finally, the unit explores contemporary trends such as the professional use of social media, health literacy, telehealth, and the global commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to enhance the well-being of mothers and children internationally.


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