Themes

The themes below reflect: A) PRINCIPLES of primary health care; B) SETTINGS where primary health care is delivered, and; C) PROCESSES or methodologies applied to implement and research primary health care interventions. Dr. Ruta Valaitis' scholarly work has been organized under each theme. Click on any theme to learn more.

Principles of Primary Health Care - see the Canadian Nurses Association Position Statement (2015) Accessed Here.

Principles:

Accessibility and System Navigation

PRINCIPLE: System Navigation refers to an individual or team facilitating access and removing barriers to health-related programs and services

Collaboration

PRINCIPLE: Collaboration is a recognized relationship among different sectors, groups or interdisicplinary teams

Public Participation

PRINCIPLE: Public participation refers to active public engagement a core primary health care principle

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

PRINCIPLE: Health promotion and chronic disease prevention and management

Technology and Innovation

PRINCIPLE: Technology and innovation refers to methods of care, service delivery, procedures and equipment

Settings:

Public Health

SETTING: Public Health is aimed at promoting, protecting, improving, and where needed restoring the health of individuals, specified groups, or the entire population.