Nursing and midwifery - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年9月19日 · Nursing and midwifery. Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Nurses play a critical role in health care and are often the ...
Nursing and midwifery - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nurses and midwives deliver care in emergency settings and safeguard the sustainability of health systems globally. Globally, 67% of the health and social workforce are women compared to 41% in all employment sectors. Nursing and midwifery occupations represent a significant share of the female workforce. More than 80% of the world’s nurses ...
Palliative care - World Health Organization (WHO)
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial ...
State of the world's nursing 2020: investing in education, jobs and ...
2020年4月6日 · Overview. The State of the world’s nursing 2020 report provides the latest, most up-to-date evidence on and policy options for the global nursing workforce. It also presents a compelling case for considerable – yet feasible – investment in nursing education, jobs, and leadership. The primary chapters of the report outline the role and ...
The WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery …
2021年4月6日 · The WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021–2025 presents evidence-based practices and an interrelated set of policy priorities that can help countries ensure that midwives and nurses optimally contribute to achieving universal health coverage and other population health goals. It was developed in response to Decision …
Essential newborn care - World Health Organization (WHO)
Essential newborn care includes: Immediate care at birth (delayed cord clamping, thorough drying, assessment of breathing, skin-to-skin contact, early initiation of breastfeeding) Thermal care. Resuscitation when needed. Support for breast milk feeding. Nurturing care. Infection prevention. Assessment of health problems.
Primary health care - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年10月17日 · Primary health care is a whole-of-society approach to effectively organize and strengthen national health systems to bring services for health and wellbeing closer to communities. It has 3 components: integrated health services to meet people’s health needs throughout their lives. addressing the broader determinants of health through ...
Quality of care - World Health Organization (WHO)
4 天之前 · Quality of care. Quality of care is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes. It is based on evidence-based professional knowledge and is critical for achieving universal health coverage. As countries commit to achieving Health for All, it is imperative to carefully ...
Abortion care guideline - World Health Organization (WHO)
2022年3月8日 · Abortion care guideline: executive summary (incl. Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish) Medical management of abortion (summary chart of recommendations) Medical management of abortion (Pocket guide of recommendations) Towards a supportive law and policy environment for quality abortion care: evidence brief
Kangaroo mother care: a practical guide - World Health …
2003年1月1日 · Kangaroo mother care is a method of care of preterm infants. The method involves infants being carried, usually by the mother, with skin-to-skin contact. This guide is intended for health professionals responsible for the care of low-birth-weight and preterm infants. Designed to be adapted to local conditions, it provides guidance on how to ...