A home visit is one of the essential parts of the community health services because most of the people are found in a home.
Home visit fulfils the needs of individual, family and community in general for nursing service and health counseling.
Family health services are the central point of health services.
It is an important component of “Health for All” goal.
Health of each individual affects the health of other member of family.
Family health services are the central point of health services.
It is an important component of “Health for All” goal.
Health of each individual affects the health of other member of family.
Unit -I : Community Health IntroductionSMVDCoN ,J&K
Special field of nursing that combines the skill of nursing, public health and same phase of social assistance and function as part of the total public health program for the promotion of health, the improvement of the condition in the social & physical environment, rehabilitation of illness & Disability.
CHN Process Includes 6 Steps such as Community assessment, Community Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation & Re-planning.
Topic of F.Y.GNM
Subject - CHN I
Family health care settings home visit (Unit - VI)Atul Yadav
This presentation contains :-
1. Introduction to home visit
2. Definition of home visit
3. Purpose of home visit
4. Principle of home visiting
5. Purpose of home visiting
6. Advantage of home visiting
7. Planning and evaluation of home visiting
8. Bag technique
9. Community bag
10. Clinics in community
11. Health guides
12. Function of health guides
13. Trained dais
14. Function of trained dais
15. Anganwadi worker
16. Sub center
17. Function of sub-center
18. Primary health center
19. Function of primary health center
20. Community health centers
21. Function of community health center
Unit -I : Community Health IntroductionSMVDCoN ,J&K
Special field of nursing that combines the skill of nursing, public health and same phase of social assistance and function as part of the total public health program for the promotion of health, the improvement of the condition in the social & physical environment, rehabilitation of illness & Disability.
CHN Process Includes 6 Steps such as Community assessment, Community Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation & Re-planning.
Topic of F.Y.GNM
Subject - CHN I
Family health care settings home visit (Unit - VI)Atul Yadav
This presentation contains :-
1. Introduction to home visit
2. Definition of home visit
3. Purpose of home visit
4. Principle of home visiting
5. Purpose of home visiting
6. Advantage of home visiting
7. Planning and evaluation of home visiting
8. Bag technique
9. Community bag
10. Clinics in community
11. Health guides
12. Function of health guides
13. Trained dais
14. Function of trained dais
15. Anganwadi worker
16. Sub center
17. Function of sub-center
18. Primary health center
19. Function of primary health center
20. Community health centers
21. Function of community health center
Home Visit, its introduction, definition, objectives, principles, purposes, types of home visit, components of home visit, steps in home visit, frequency fo home visit followed by Advantages and Role of coommnity health nurse.
Health is a common theme in most cultures.
"absence of disease“
In some cultures, health and harmony are considered equivalent. (Peace)
Modern Medicine focused on study of Disease and neglect study of health.
"Health for All"
A home visit is one of the essential parts of the community health services because most of the people are found in a home. Home visit fulfils the needs of individual, family and community in general for nursing service and health counselling. A home visit is considered as the backbone of community health service. A home visit is a family –nurse contact which allows the health worker to assess the home and family situation in order to provide the necessary nursing care and health-related activities.
This chapter comes under fourth unit of Community health Nursing subject for fourth year BSc Nursing students. This helps the students to get detailed information about concepts,elements, principles of primary health care & role & responsibilities of Community Health Nursing Personnel
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It act as a referral unit for 6 sub centers and refer out cases to CHCs.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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3. INTRODUCTION
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 3
A home visit is one of the essential parts of
the community health services because most
of the people are found in a home.
Home visit fulfils the needs of individual,
family and community in general for nursing
service and health counseling.
4. INTRODUCTION
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 4
A home visit is considered as the backbone of
community health service.
A home visit is a family nurse contact which
allows the health worker to assess the home
and family situation in order to provide the
necessary nursing care and health related
activities.
5. DEFINITION
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 5
A home visit is defined
as the process of
providing the nursing
care to patients at their
doorsteps. It requires
technical skills,
resourcefulness,
judgment, relationships.
6. DEFINITION
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 6
Home Visit is a purposeful
and deliberate psychosocial
activity undertaken by the
health team members for
meeting the diagnostic and
therapeutic needs of the
family.
7. OBJECTIVES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 7
To obtain information for family assessment.
To get acquainted with the family.
To begin a relationship of continuing
assistance in the family health and health
related needs.
8. PURPOSES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 8
To find out needs of individual, family and
community in relation to health,
socioeconomic and cultural aspects.
To provide domiciliary midwifery as care for
pregnant, delivery, and puerperal mother
and infant.
9. PURPOSES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 9
To give care to the sick to a postpartum
mother and her newborn with the view teach
a responsible family member to give
subsequent care.
To assess the living condition of the patient
and his family and their health practices in
order to provide the appropriate health
teachings.
10. PURPOSES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 10
To provide basic health services for minor
ailments. (i.e. injury, boils, abrasions)
To provide counseling on family planning,
immunization, nutrition.
To give health teaching regarding the
prevention and control of diseases.
11. PURPOSES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 11
To establish a close relationship between the
nurses and the public for promotion of
health.
To make use of an inter-referral system and
to promote the utilization of community
services.
12. PRINCIPLE OF HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 12
The home visit should have a purpose and
objectives.
The home visit should be planned according
to priority.
The purpose of the home visit should be
clear, regular, and flexible according to the
needs of the family.
13. PRINCIPLE OF HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 13
First of all, introduce yourself, your
institution, your purpose, of a home visit,
and collects facts about an individual,
family environment.
Establish a good interpersonal relationship
between families and be polite, courage,
friendly.
14. PRINCIPLE OF HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 14
Carefully listen the family and understand
the others person view.
Health education and nursing care should be
scientific.
Use safe technical skills and scientific
nursing procedures.
15. PRINCIPLE OF HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 15
Involve whole family members as much as
possible during nursing care.
The nurse and family member must develop a
positive interpersonal relationship in their
work to achieve present goals.
Evaluate your own work periodically.
16. PRINCIPLE OF HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 16
Make a note of important facts about the
home visit in your diary.
Thanks to the family members and
individual for good response.
17. STEPS OF HOME VISITING
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 17
1. Facts findings
2. Data finding
3. Planning action with individual or family
4. Action and health education
5. Follow up
6. Evaluation of services
18. ADVANTAGE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 18
It helps to develop an interpersonal relationship
between family members and the nurses.
Community health nurse assess the individual
and family member in their own environment.
It gives an opportunity to observe the background
of the family member and their relationship.
19. ADVANTAGE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 19
It helps in the basic understanding of
physical and emotional needs of individual
and to guide them.
It helps to gain more knowledge and become
realistic as a family member are more
relaxed in their own surroundings.
It also gives an opportunity to find out new
health problems
20. STEPS IN HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 20
Plan your home visit according to routine, high
risk and post natal.
Take out family folder.
Note down important point to be discussed with
the family.
Inform village leader & anganwadi worker about
visit.
21. STEPS IN HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 21
Prepare your community bag.
Keep all required article in bag before going
to visit.
Knock the door and ask the permission.
Greet the family.
22. STEPS IN HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 22
Introduce yourself to family.
Talk to every person in family.
Speak about the general things.
When you feel they ready to talk about the
reason for visit explain about the visit.
Complement them for nice work.
23. STEPS IN HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 23
Keep bag on charpai, chair, stool.
Talk in the language which family can
speak.
Be sensitive to immediate needs of the
family.
Give incidental teaching to family.
24. STEPS IN HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 24
Give instruction clear and in simple word.
Listen patiently and carefully.
Try to answer all the questions.
Use safe technique.
Give only 2-3 health massage at a time.
Do not accept any gift or payment.
25. STEPS IN HOME VISIT
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 25
Record your activities.
Take appointment for next visit.
Report any important event to authority.
Evaluate your visit.
26. COMMUNITY BAG
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 26
During the home visit to carry out the articles
and tools.
Community bag may be 14 inch long and 12 inch
wide.
It is convenient to have bag with outer pocket.
Inside of bag should have two section. For
articles and solution bottles.
27. COMMUNITY BAG ARTICLES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 27
Contents of Outer Pocket
Daily dairy, disposable paper bags, hand
towel, nail brush, soap and soap dish, spring
balance, weighing pans, tape measure.
28. COMMUNITY BAG ARTICLES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 28
• Contents of Inner Pocket
• Lotions/Medicines for External Use
i) Gentian violet--one bottle
ii) Methyl Alcohol 70% - one bottle
iii) Mercurochrome - one bottle
iv) Antiseptic lotion – Dettol/Savlon-one bottle
V) Vaseline lubricate rectal catheter-in a
small jar
vi) Acriflavin with spirit - one bottle
29. COMMUNITY BAG ARTICLES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 29
Medicines for Internal Use
i) Aspirin tablets - strip or bottle to
carry about 20 tablets
ii) Rehydration salt packets - 5-10
packets
iii) Antispasmodics
iv) Vitamins
30. COMMUNITY BAG ARTICLES
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 30
Other Equipment in Separate Small Bag
• A small kidney tray
• A small gallipot
• Cotton swabs (two paper bags) one of which contains sterile swabs and the
• other contains clean swabs
• Gauze pieces
• Bandages, Adhesive tape and swab sticks
• Instruments such as scissors, dissecting and artery forceps
• Oral and rectal thermometer
• 2 ml syringe (disposable) with needles for I/M injection
• One file to cut the ampoule
31. PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY BAG
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 31
Prevent the spread of infection.
Teach the principles of cleanliness to family
Carry out selected procedure.
32. INDICATION OF COMMUNITY BAG
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 32
Provide antenatal, intranatal and postnatal
care.
Carry out certain procedures.
Provide first aid.
Follow up care.
33. BAG TECHNIQUE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 33
• Place the bag on a plastic sheet on a clean hard
surface.
• Remove the hand washing articles and wash the
hands under running or poured water.
• Open the bag and remove the articles as required
for the procedure, place them on the clean
surface, close the bag so that the dust from
outside does not get inside the bag.
34. BAG TECHNIQUE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 34
Carry out the procedure following the
scientific principles and the steps of the
procedure.
Receive the soiled swabs/dressings in the
paper bag and dispose this paper bag by
burning it.
35. BAG TECHNIQUE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 35
• Clean the used instruments with soap and
water and then boil them before replacing
them in the bag, if it is not possible to boil
these soiled instruments then wrap them in a
separate clean newspaper and carry them to
the centre for final disinfection / autoclave
and sterilization
36. BAG TECHNIQUE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 36
Wash hands. Open the bag and replace the
clean articles. Close the bag.
Replace soap, soap dish and hand towel in
the outer pocket.
Record the condition and the procedure
performed in the family folder or health
card.
37. BAG TECHNIQUE
Dr. Rahul Bhausaheb Pandit 37
Check the bag daily and replenish the used
articles for adequate materials for use at all
times.
Clean the bag, disinfect the articles and
change the lining once a week