Promoting Health: A Practical Guide - E-Book

Promoting Health: A Practical Guide - E-Book
Author: Angela Scriven
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2017-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 070206694X

Promoting Health: A Practical Guide continues to offer health promotion workers with an essential guide to day-to-day planning and service delivery in a variety of different areas of practice. - Describes the international and national strategies and movements that have emerged to reduce inequalities in health - Examines the concept of need and provides tools to assist in the identification of health promotion needs - Contains almost 50 exercises and 20 Case Studies to engage readers and reinforce learning - Describes the knowledge and skills required to draw on evidence, undertake research and use various techniques to inform and prioritise health promotion practice - Shows how to ensure that health promotion work contributes to local and national strategies - Looks at the concept of 'value for money' via learning ways of thinking based in health economics - Shows how to develop key skills that include information management, report writing, time management, project management, and change management - Looks at the effectiveness of good communication skills and emphasises the importance of establishing high-quality professional relationships - Provides practical guidance on the preparation of communication tools which range from leaflets, posters and display boards to the use of radio and television - Describes changes to the structure and organisation of public health within the UK, including the latest national standards for work in health promotion and public health - Outlines new research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion and public health practice - Explores the development of public health communication strategies, including social marketing, social media campaigns, and use of pressure groups and 'nudging' - Highlights the latest 'current thinking' across a variety of different settings, to ensure relevance to a broad array of practitioners working across differing settings - Explores the increasing use of the internet to help individuals monitor and support their own wellbeing

Promoting Health

Promoting Health
Author: Linda Ewles
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1985
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Abstract: This easy-to-read health education guide is designed to be used as a basic, comprehensive text, as a self-teaching aid, and as a source of materials and ideas for group teaching by course tutors. Concepts of assessing health education needs, setting priorities and planning programs are also discussed. Thirty-eight exercises, quizzes and study questions, numerous case-studies and cartoons are included.

Promoting Health

Promoting Health
Author: Linda Ewles
Publisher: Bailliere Tindall Limited
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780702026638

A best-seller since 1985, this 5th edition has been fully revised and updated. It takes account of developments in the new millennium such as revised national strategies for health in the UK, the modernisation of the National Health Service, and the advent of national programmes to tackle the root causes of inequalities in health. It features recent innovations such as the emergence of a multi-disciplinary public health workforce, new research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion, and the impact of information and communication technology. Other new features include a glossary of jargon commonly used in public health and health promotion, and website addresses for further information.

Key Topics in Public Health

Key Topics in Public Health
Author: Linda Ewles
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2005-05-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443100268

Key Topics is a short, easy-to-read text that provides basic information about twelve key topics in public health, such as diabetes, cancer, smoking and teenage pregnancy, and how prevention and health promotion should be tackled at community and one-to-one levels. The twelve topics are the 'must-dos' of public health action. They have been selected because they are those addressed in current national public health strategies such as Saving Lives: our healthier nation , and comparable strategies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many are the subject of National Service Frameworks and other national policies and plans; they are often accompanied by targets which health workers are expected to meet. Accessible and useful, in clear plain English. Provides a foundation for further study, planning a work programme, or planning a strategy to meet targets. Practical focus: on health inequalities and how to tackle them, and on help for practitioners who work at a community and one-to-one level. Explicit links to national current public health policy and targets. Reflects recommendations based on best practice and evidence of effectiveness. Focuses on a topic framework (except for the last two chapters) in contrast to other frameworks for health promotion and public health. Attractive layout making full use of bullet points and boxes. Simple line diagrams or tables to illustrate each chapter.

Practical Health Promotion

Practical Health Promotion
Author: John Hubley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1509541756

The third edition of this popular introductory textbook has been revised to provide a totally up-to-date and hands-on guide to the practical aspects of health promotion. Focusing on the range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner, it takes readers step-by-step through the different settings in which health promotion takes place and the various tools they might employ, including chapters on health promotion through the lifespan, one-to-one communication, working with groups, advocacy, social media, workplace settings and planning and management. As well as incorporating the most recent government policies and initiatives in public health, there is new and expanded material on issues such as community initiatives and alliances, social media, health literacy, understanding health behaviours, stress in the workplace and much more. Throughout the text there are activities to develop students’ understanding and encourage reflective practice. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues and learning objectives which are reinforced with real-life case studies. The key terms highlighted are clearly explained and checklists dispersed throughout the book, enabling practical application. The new edition of Practical Health Promotion will continue to be the ideal and indispensable guide for students at all levels. It will inspire anyone involved with health care to find practical ways of promoting change.

Health Behavior Change

Health Behavior Change
Author: Pip Mason
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780702031533

Rev. ed. of: Health behavior change / Stephen Rollnick, Pip Mason, Christopher Butler. 1999.

Essentials of Global Health

Essentials of Global Health
Author: Babulal Sethia
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702066087

This unique introduction to the essentials of global health has been constructed by medical students from all over the world through the help of Medsin (now Students for Global Health) and the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). The global student and trainee author team, recruited and guided initially by Drs Dan and Felicity Knights (themselves students and officers of Medsin when work commenced), identified the key areas to be covered. Then the book they put together was edited by two experts in the field: Mr B Sethia and Professor Parveen Kumar. Royalties raised from this book go to a grant fund for student global health projects. Written by medical students and junior doctors from Students for Global Health and the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). Edited by two experts in the field, Mr B Sethia and Professor Parveen Kumar. Royalties go to a grant fund for student global health projects.

Health Promotion Strategies and Methods

Health Promotion Strategies and Methods
Author: Garry Egger
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Australia
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Health Promotion
ISBN: 9780074715000

This new edition will continue to articulate the key principles and processes of health promotion to enable the practitioner to select, plan and implement effective programs for the promotion of better health for any issue, group or location. It will be updated throughout to reflect advances in the field, in particular the sections on clinical health, social marketing and the media, as well as the environment. New diagrams and case studies will also be included.The authors are leading practitioners in the field, particularly Garry Egger who has a high profile and strong reputation among health practitioners. More recently, Garry has headed up the Gutbusters campaign with well-known nutritionist, Rosemary Stanton, to combat obesity in adults and children.

Foundations for Health Promotion

Foundations for Health Promotion
Author: Jennie Naidoo
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Health education
ISBN: 9780702054426

Revision of: Health promotion / Jennie Naidoo, Jane Wills. 2000. 2nd ed.

Nursing Care of Children and Young People with Long-Term Conditions

Nursing Care of Children and Young People with Long-Term Conditions
Author: Mandy Brimble
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2020-12-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119653169

The second edition of Nursing Care of Children and Young People with Long Term Conditions remains the only nursing-specific text on the care of paediatric patients with chronic illness. Written to meet the needs of nursing students and professionals alike, this comprehensive volume provides authoritative and up-to-date information on the context, theory, and practice of delivering holistic care to children and families in a range of health and social care settings. Contributions from a team of experienced academics, educators, and practitioners offer valuable insight into the impact of chronic illness on children and parents, the practical implications of meeting their physical, psychological, and social needs, empowering them to be 'experts' in their care, and many more vital aspects of long-term paediatric care. This edition features new and revised content reflecting contemporary guidelines and evidence-based practice, including updated clinical case studies and a new chapter examining the impact of having a sibling with a long-term condition. Emphasising a multi-disciplinary approach to managing chronic illness, this important resource: Provides numerous case studies and activities illustrating the application of theoretical principles and current evidence in nursing practice Investigates the genetic basis of chronic illness and the differing onsets of long-term conditions Discusses current political, economic, and social policies that are influencing healthcare for children and bringing challenges to managers and practitioners Examines both classic and contemporary theories of grief, loss, coping, and adaptation Explores ethical, legal, and professional aspects of nursing children and young people with chronic illness Addresses evolving nursing roles, the importance of acute emergency care, and the planning and delivery of effective transition from child to adult services Nursing Care of Children and Young People with Long Term Conditions is required reading for student and registered children's nurses, as well as for practitioners in related health and social care disciplines.