Models of preventive psychiatry: levels of prevention (review community nursing levels of prevention)
1.Primary Prevention
(health maintenance & specific protection)
2.Secondary Prevention
(early diagnosis & treatment )
3.Tertiary Prevention (rehabilitation)
Role of nurse in primary prevention
l . Individual centered intervention
2, Interventions oriented to the child in the school
3.Family centered interventions to ensure harmonious relationship
4.Interventions oriented to keep families intact
5.Interventions for families in crisis
6.Mental health education
7.Society centered preventive measures
Role of nurse in Secondary prevention
Early diagnosis and case finding
Early reference
Screening programmes
Early and effective treatment for patient
Training of health personnel
Consultation services
Crisis intervention
Role of nurse in tertiary prevention
Making family members involvement in care
Providing occupational and recreational activities
Implementing community base programmes
Bridging gap between institutionalized and deinstitutionalized care
Collaborative mental health care services
Training in Community Living (TCL)
Avoiding stigma and fostering positive attitude of people
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