Problem Solving for Better Health Nursing: a working approach to the development and dissemination of applied research in developing countries

Pamela Hoyt

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2005.12.001

Problem Solving for Better Health Nursing: a working approach to the development and dissemination of applied research in developing countries

Appl Nurs Res. 2006 May;19(2):110-2; discussion 112. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2005.12.001.

Author

Pamela Hoyt¹

Affiliation

¹ Dreyfus Health Foundation of The Rogosin Institute, affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA. phoyt@dhfglobal.org

PMID: 16728296
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2005.12.001

Abstract

This article describes the international component of the Problem Solving for Better Health Nursing (PSBHN) program initiated by the Dreyfus Health Foundation (DHF) in 2002. PSBHN is operational in 14 countries in addition to the United States. A PSBHN initiative is described, and attention is given to lessons learned and plans for the future.

MeSH terms

Attitude of Health Personnel
Community Participation
Developing Countries*
Global Health
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Promotion / organization & administration*
Humans
Information Dissemination
International Educational Exchange*
Leadership
Motivation
Needs Assessment
Nurse's Role / psychology
Nursing Process
Nursing Research* / education
Nursing Research* / organization & administration
Nursing Staff / education*
Nursing Staff / organization & administration
Nursing Staff / psychology
Problem Solving*