Enhancing Community Well-being: A Health Initiative by Porin Sininauha

Abstract

The content of this thesis will be about discussing the significant relation between the two aspects of mental and physical health as well as the analysis of the theoretical background. Then the knowledge acquired is utilized in an integrated format to implement a Health Issues Activity Day for the Porin Sininauha community. The holistic aspect is well captured in this project since physical health check-up is combined with mental health consultations among the patients By reviewing the literature, the theoretical framework is developed as the emphasis is given to the bidirectional relationship between mental and physical health. The methodology used in this project is a Waterfall model, which is a sequential model of project development, and it provides a strict documentation process. Importantly, the project would also have a useful and meaningful learning experience as participants for the nursing students of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. The students will be able to get a hands-on experience of how they can help students with mental health issues and health checkups in reality.

The strict evaluation process evaluates the project at every stage to check whether the set objective is completed to the set ethical standard. The ‘Check Your Summer Fitness’ activity day exemplifies a concrete manifestation of this campaign. There were so many activities at this event for instance; health checkups, free consultations from health professionals, and some fun activities all aimed at the provision of a healthy and cheerful environment.

In conclusion, this thesis is an appropriately structured healthcare intervention plan that targets Porin Sininauha’s population. Given the focus on increasing mental health support and empowering a person to take responsibility for their health, the project has a great potential for long-lasting change.