Cross-sectional study reveals the roles and limitations of public health nursing in Sri Lanka, suggesting improvements for community health.
PHNs in Sri Lanka make strong contributions to NCD prevention, health promotion, and palliative care, with additional roles in elderly and mental healthcare. Yet, their involvement in pain management, disaster response, and research remains limited. Clearer role definitions, more PHN recruitments, targeted capacity building, and a workforce need assessment are essential to maximise their impact on community health.
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