- Deficient Knowledge related to inadequate access to healthcare professionals and lack of financial and social resources as evidenced by community members noncompliance with the health program and community members’ inquiries about a certain topic
- Ineffective Community Coping related to Insufficient resources for problem-solving and
Lack of social support services as evidenced by Community members’ expression of lack of support or excessive stress and High rates of crime, abuse, unemployment, and poverty - Readiness for Enhanced Community Coping related to Motivation to improve health and stress management and responsiveness of possible community transformation as evidenced by Positive communication among groups and Community planning events
| Assessment | Nursing Diagnosis | Planning/Outcomes | Intervention | Evaluation |
| Subjective data: Verbalizes poor understanding Seeks additional information Objective data: -Inaccurate demonstration or teach-back of instructions -Inability to recall instructions -Exhibiting aggression or irritability regarding teaching follow-up -Poor adherence to recommended treatment or worsening medical condition | Deficient Knowledge related to inadequate access to healthcare professionals and lack of financial and social resources as evidenced by community members’ noncompliance with the health program and community members’ inquiries about a certain topic | Community will be able to identify the programs’ advantages and disadvantages in achieving health-related objectives. Community will be able to create a plan to meet the community’s recognized health needs. Community will be able to demonstrate behavior and lifestyle modifications towards the improvement of community health. | 1. Promote a cooperative community spirit without undermining the uniqueness of its individuals or groups. People are more likely to cooperate to create plans for identifying and improving healthcare for the community when they feel respected and valued. 2. Involve the community in selecting healthcare objectives and priorities. Involving the community members in assessing the problem and creating goals and priorities that are important to them will increase collaboration and adherence. 3. Connect the community members to available resources. Assure the best possible delivery of healthcare and connect people to the services they need through transportation support, 2-1-1 programs, and free clinics. 4. Collaborate with the community in creating solutions. Collaboration encourages a sense of control and involvement, which aids in more efficient problem-solving. | Community identified the programs’ advantages and disadvantages in achieving health-related objectives. Community created a plan to meet the community’s recognized health needs. Community demonstrated behavior and lifestyle modifications towards the improvement of community health. |
| Subjective data: verbalizes the crime rate is increased and no alternative solution for the crime. Objective data: -Higher rates of illness -High rates of crime, abuse, unemployment, and poverty -Community members’ expression of powerlessness or hopelessness | Ineffective Community Coping related to Insufficient resources for problem-solving and Lack of social support services as evidenced by Community members’ expression of lack of support or excessive stress and High rates of crime, abuse, unemployment, and poverty | Community will report an identifiable improvement in coping such as decreased crime rates or increased employment Community will be able to choose appropriate alternatives to undesirable activities for problem-solving and adaptability | 1. Collaborate and create plans together with the community members. Organize interactions inside the community to manage interactions and meet needs. This encourages long-term participation and adherence. 2. Assist the community in creating partnerships both inside the community and with the rest of society. Creating partnerships between the community and society encourages the community’s long-term development and constant improvement to address both present and upcoming issues. 3. Educate on the benefits of resources and activities. Help the community recognize the benefits of improvement efforts and how their safety, health, and happiness depend on a cohesive community working together. 4. Provide access to information at the community level. Meet them where they are. Use TV, flyers, radio, social media, and more to disseminate resource information. Information needs to be geared toward all educational and cultural levels. | Community reported an identifiable improvement in coping such as decreased crime rates or increased employment Community chosen appropriate alternatives to undesirable activities for problem-solving and adaptability |
| Subjective data: Verbalizes unable to cope with the stressors Objective data: -Positive communication among groups -Addition of health programs (nutrition, exercise, immunizations) -Community planning events | Readiness for Enhanced Community Coping Related to Motivation to improve health and stress management and responsiveness of possible community transformation as evidenced by Positive communication among groups and Community planning events | Community will be able to effectively manage stressors through community resources Community will be able to verbalize appropriate coping techniques | 1. Provide monthly meetings to discuss concerns. Discuss existing stressors and upcoming or future concerns for effective intervention and planning. 2. Provide active listening and reflection. Actively listening to the community members and reflecting on how they perceive their current situation can offer insight. The nurse will also gain more data to establish an accurate plan. 3. Develop programs and outlets for expression. Coping can be enhanced through art, music, exercise, meditation, and more. Provide classes and stress-management programs to educate on proper coping. 4. Promote problem-solving as well as the acceptance of limitations. Problem-solving skills can be taught but successful coping also involves recognizing and accepting when situations cannot be changed. | Community effectively managed stressors through community resources Community verbalized appropriate coping techniques |