A community-oriented nurse introduces a community partnership group to the Healthy People 2020 information access objective to use electronic personal health management tools. This is an example of:

• A. Meta-analysis of Research Evidence.
• B. Primary Prevention Using Evidence-Based Practice.
• C. Secondary Prevention Using Evidence-Based Practice.
• D. Tertiary Prevention Using Evidence-Based Practice.

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is primary prevention using evidence-based practice in a community health setting. By introducing a community partnership to advance the Healthy People 2020 information access objective—encouraging use of electronic personal health management tools—the nurse is focusing on preventing illness before it starts and promoting healthier behaviors. This is an action aimed at reducing risk and empowering individuals to manage their health, which defines primary prevention. Using evidence-based practice means applying a proven public health objective and aligning the program with current best evidence to guide implementation through a community partnership.

This isn’t about analyzing research results (meta-analysis), nor about detecting disease early (secondary prevention), nor about preventing further complications once a disease exists (tertiary prevention). It’s a population-level prevention effort centered on health promotion and self-management.