(Thomas, 1999, p. 66)
The four aspects of health profiling are; 1.collecting and analysing information2. selecting priorities for action 3. choosing nursing activities, including methods of working, for selected priorities 4. evaluating nursing practice. Information, should be gathered base on regional demographics of disease such as; incidence of disease, illness, diasbilty and trauma and on the existing health system and what it provides and does not provide for the community based on its defined and identified needs.
Once information has been gathered it can be analysed to identify and select priorities. Priorities can be aimed at individuals, at a group or community level, or at a national and/or local campaign level. Appropriate nursing activities can then be chosen to pursue appropriate action....The following presents a summary of suggestions for key activities: 1. assess the health needs of local populations through compilation of health profiles 2. support people to participate in the life of their community to influence factors which affect their health 3. build healthy alliances and a supportive infrastructure to provide information, resources and practical help for community initiatives 4. increase health resources in communities by establishing local networks 5.engage with the local statutory and voluntary groups to work towards health related policies and actions 6.increase uptake of health services by ensuring they are accessible, offered appropriately and effectively targeted. (Thomas, 1999, p. 66)
Additionally, there may be a specific need to detail not only the health needs and demographics of the community and appraise current and potential for the meeting of those needs but the poverty level of the community. Nurses often see those who do not seek health care, unless they are a part of a system that provides last resort care for low income individuals, such as an emergency room or a free clinic. It is therefore not unusual to feel insular and as if there is not as significant of a problem as may be reported in the press. Yet, it does not take long, once someone really takes a look to realize that in almost every community, and certainly in some more than others there is poverty and need.
An essential part of health profiling should be the identification...
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