Practising Public Health

Author : Adam D M Briggs
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482238667
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practising Public Health written by Adam D M Briggs and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practising Public Health: A Guide to Examinations and Workplace Application helps public health professionals in the UK and elsewhere to optimise their everyday public health practice. The book incorporates theory, skills, tips, and examples that illustrate communication skills, listening skills, information assimilation, and how to make appropriat

Author : Lisa M. Lee
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195372921
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Principles and Practice of Public Health Surveillance written by Lisa M. Lee and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. ed. of: Principles and practice of public health survrveillance / edited by Steven M. Teutsch, R. Elliott Churchill. 2nd ed. 2000.

Author : Charles Guest
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199586306
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice written by Charles Guest and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated for the third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice remains the first resort for all those working in this broad field. Structured to assist with practical tasks, translating evidence into policy, and providing concise summaries and real-world issues from across the globe, this literally provides a world of experience at your fingertips. Easy-to-use, concise and practical, it is structured into seven parts that focus on the vital areas of assessment, data and information, direct action, policy, health-care systems, personal effectiveness and organisational development. Reflecting recent advances, the most promising developments in practical public health are presented, as well as maintaining essential summaries of core disciplines. This handbook is designed to assist students and practitioners around the world, for improved management of disasters, epidemics, health behaviour, acute and chronic disease prevention, community and government action, environmental health, vulnerable populations, and more.

Author : Louis Rowitz
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763750506
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Health Leadership written by Louis Rowitz and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009-10-07 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rowitz demonstrates how the skills and tools used to build effective leadership in the business world can be adopted by public health professionals. Exercises, case studies, and discussion questions are incorporated into detailed chapters on theories and principles of leadership, applications to public health, leadership skills, and evaluation and research. Rowitz supplements the definition of leadership with practical skills, including communication, delegation, public speaking, media advocacy, and cultural sensitivity

Author : Peckham, Stephen
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1847421024
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Health Ethics and Practice written by Peckham, Stephen and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical dilemmas are not new in the area of health care and policy making, but in recent years, their frequency and diversity have grown considerably. All health professionals now have to consider the ethical implications of an increasing array of treatments, interventions and health promotion activities on an almost daily basis. This goes hand in hand with increasing medical knowledge, and the growth of new and innovative medical technologies and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the same technology and knowledge is increasing professional and public awareness of new potential public health threats (e.g. pandemic influenza). At the level of public policy, concerns over the rising costs of health care have led to a more explicit focus on 'health promotion', and the surveillance of both 'patients' and the so-called 'worried well'. Health professionals and policy makers also have to consider the implications of managing these risks, for example restricting individual liberty through enforced quarantine (in the wake of SARS and more recently swine flu) and the more general distribution of harms and benefits. Balancing the rights and responsibilities of individuals and wider populations is becoming more complex and problematic. This book will play a key role in opening out a discussion of public health ethics. It examines the principles and values that support an ethical approach to public health practice and provides examples of some of the complex areas which those practising, analysing and planning the health of populations have to navigate. It will therefore be essential reading for current practitioners, those involved in public health research and a valuable aid for anyone interested in examining the tensions within and the development of public health.

Author : Dawne Gurbutt
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498786200
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collaborative Practice for Public Health written by Dawne Gurbutt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaborative Practice for Public Health encourages individuals to consider the opportunities and impacts of working in public health as well as the gains that can be made by working collaboratively. Chapters explore some of the sociological issues that underpin the practice of public health and offer valuable insights into its complexities, addressing how different groups might work together effectively in the creation and delivery of public health policy. The book also examines interprofessional education, and collaborative working in the non-profit sector and in primary care, and discusses why moving out of silos is an important factor in promoting collaborative working, not as a shared occasional endeavour, but as the underpinning experience for practice. Through examples, definitions, and a focus on real-life situations, this practical guide illustrates the different ways in which public health permeates health and social care in the UK and internationally.

Author : Ross C. Brownson
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195397894
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Public Health written by Ross C. Brownson and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors deal not only with finding and using scientific evidence, but also with implementation and evaluation of interventions that generate new evidence on effectiveness. Each chapter covers the basic issues and provides multiple examples to illustrate important concepts.

Author : Roger Hughes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405183608
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Public Health Nutrition written by Roger Hughes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-18 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing the reader with a practice-focussed approach to public health nutrition intervention management, Practical Public Health Nutrition is a crucial resource for dietitians, community and public health nutritionists and related health professionals in need of a practical guide to practicing public health nutrition. Internationally recognised experts Hughes and Margetts describe in detail the rationale, processes and tools that can be used to assess population needs, analyse problems and develop effective interventions at a community level. Exercises in each section of the book contribute to a collective PHN intervention plan, providing the reader with the opportunity to demonstrate an outcome of intervention management. Unique in its approach to teaching the practical applications of this increasingly crucial discipline, Practical Public Health Nutrition is a vital purchase for anyone working in the public health arena. Clearly outlines the practice of PHN intervention management Covers rationale, processes and tools needed to develop effective interventions at community level Written by 2 internationally respected authorities on the discipline of Public Health Nutrition Essential text for dietitians, community and public health nutritions and related health professionals

Author : James Holsinger
Publisher : Hap Book
ISBN 13 : 9781567939354
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leadership for Public Health written by James Holsinger and published by Hap Book. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructor Resources: Test bank, PowerPoint slides, and answer guides to discussion questions Today's rapidly evolving public health arena urgently needs effective leaders. In fact, this need is so pressing that the major public health associations have come together to call for a new emphasis on leadership development in the public health workforce. Leadership for Public Health: Theory and Practice aims to answer this call. The book is based on the premise that skilled public health leaders consider people their most valuable resource and are prepared to lead those people through a wide variety of situations. Acknowledging that effective leadership cannot rely on a one-size-fits-all approach, the authors challenge readers to try out a number of leadership models and theories, determine which are the best fit for their public health practice, and apply the key principles in their day-to-day work. The book matches its detailed discussion of leadership theory with examples and cases specific to the field of public health. Written primarily for graduate-level public health students, it is also useful for public health leadership institutes and public health practitioners looking to develop their leadership skills. The book is structured in three parts: - The Basis for Effective Public Health Practice, which provides an overview of leadership and professionalism in today's public health landscape - Leadership Theories and Concepts, which explores the models of leadership most likely to aid aspiring leaders - The Effective Practice of Public Health Leadership, which further develops the theories and concepts as they apply to public health Leadership for Public Health: Theory and Practice presents a practical framework for leaders at any public health organization, regardless of size or type, and at any level in the organizational hierarchy. Ultimately, the book aims to develop the leadership necessary to galvanize organizations and communities in transformational change to improve the public's health.

Author : Angela M. Tod
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136209360
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Health and Inequality written by Angela M. Tod and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can research on the social determinants of health be translated into real life public health practice? Challenging the research-practice gap, this text shows readers from a range of professions how their practice can help to minimise health inequalities. The social model of health embraces individual lifestyles, social and community networks, socio-economic, political and cultural influences and the plethora of factors that can impact on public health, for instance, education, work, welfare benefits, environment, housing, health and social care. All of these can have a significant effect on people’s experiences of health and well-being, and are often unrecognised sources of health inequalities. This innovative textbook outlines and discusses key public health principles and the social model of health. Drawing on a range of case studies and the international literature, it looks at how public health research has been applied to policy and practice. The book discusses the transferability that these findings have had and their capacity to influence and provide evidence for practice. Health and Inequality covers a broad range of social determinants of health, encountered throughout the life-course, including: Pre-birth and early years Breastfeeding and teenage mothers Health inequalities for mothers and babies in prison Children in full time education Sexuality, relationships and sexual health of young people Early adulthood Welfare rights and health benefits Women, employment and well-being Adults in later life Practical and clearly structured, this text will be useful to a range of health and social care professionals involved in public health work, particularly those undertaking courses on public health, health promotion or the social determinants of health.