ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES IN THE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG OLDER ADULTS: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
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Glorious International Journal of Nursing Research (An International Peer-Reviewed Refereed Journal)
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Background
Population ageing has become one of the most significant demographic transitions of the twenty
first century. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people aged 60 years
and above is expected to double by 2050, leading to an unprecedented rise in non-communicable
diseases (NCDs). Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cancer account for the majority of
morbidity, disability, and mortality among older adults worldwide. These chronic conditions
often coexist, resulting in complex healthcare needs that require continuous monitoring, early
diagnosis, preventive interventions, and long-term management. Community Health Nurses
(CHNs) serve as frontline healthcare professionals who play a pivotal role in promoting healthy
ageing through community-based interventions, health education, screening programmes, home
based care, and chronic disease management.
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The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases among older adults presents one of the
greatest public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
cancer contribute substantially to morbidity, disability, healthcare expenditure, and premature
mortality, emphasizing the need for effective community-based healthcare strategies. This
integrative review demonstrates that Community Health Nurses are central to addressing these
challenges through health promotion, disease prevention, early detection, chronic disease
management, rehabilitation, caregiver education, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
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https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2026-39727989/GIJNR