Promoting Health A Practical Guide

Author : Angela Scriven
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 070206694X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Health: A Practical Guide - E-Book written by Angela Scriven and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Will reflects recent changes to the structure and organisation of the NHS To include national standards for work in health promotion and public health Discusses the latest research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion Refers to the effectiveness of novel techniques, including the use of Social Media via Twitter and YouTube.

Author : Linda Ewles
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Health written by Linda Ewles and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1985 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Angela Scriven
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780702066924
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Health - A Practical Guide written by Angela Scriven and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading the field in public health for over 30 years, Ewles & Simnett's seminal text is now in its seventh edition. This new edition, the second to be revised by Angela Scriven, has been thoroughly updated and aligned with national standards to provide an accessible, current, practical guide for all those involved in the what, why, who and how of health promotion and public health practice. New edition of a seminal text fully updated for today's reader Focuses on the theories, principles and competencies for practice across a wide range of settings ranging from communities, schools, and workplaces, to GP surgeries and hospitals Authoritative and accessible writing style helps make learning easy Reflective activities help students consolidate their learning Case studies - many from real life - provide practical examples to help readers apply concepts to their own setting Gives emphasis to good communication and the effective use of communication tools Practice points help readers structure their study and recap on what they have learned 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

Author : Angela Scriven
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702044393
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Health: A Practical Guide - E-Book written by Angela Scriven and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is now out of print. A new version with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702044564. Promoting Health is a seminal text that has been used in the training and education of health promoters over the last 25 years and has shaped health promotion practice in the UK. This 6th edition has undergone significant revision by a new author, Angela Scriven, a leading academic widely published in the health-promotion field, bringing it up to date with current practice. The text provides an accessible practical guide for all those involved in health promotion. Concerned with the what, why, who and how of health promotion, it is invaluable to students of the discipline. Fully updated to meet the needs of today’s public health practitioners Case studies and exercises enable application of ideas Provides practice and guidance on report writing, running meetings and working with the media and influencing policy Discusses working with groups and networks, as well as individual clients User-friendly, interactive style New, contemporary format

Author : Dominic Upton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317818865
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Healthy Behaviour written by Dominic Upton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is ever growing recognition by governments and healthcare professionals of the need to respond to the challenges of preventable diseases, especially so-called "lifestyle diseases", and of the influence that social class, gender, ethnicity, as well as individual differences play in health. This text explores the fundamental importance of psychology in the development of these lifestyle diseases, and how an understanding of psychological models is essential for the healthcare practitioner to predict behaviours and develop evidence-based interventions. This thoroughly updated edition includes new chapters looking at health inequalities, health promotion, working with special populations and understanding the role of social and psychological factors in some common conditions. These four additional chapters will enable the reader to better understand the place of lifestyle change within wider society. Beginning with an introduction to healthy behaviour and the context that health practitioners work in, the book goes on to look at issues, including: The role of psychology in lifestyle change Diet, alcohol, smoking and active lifestyles Sexual behaviour Chronic illness and vulnerable populations. Each chapter includes key features including learning objectives, case studies, key points and discussion questions, as well as how to apply the various research and theories to practice. Promoting Healthy Behaviour is a practical and informative guide for your practice both now and in the future, and is invaluable reading for healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers.

Author : Linda Ewles
Publisher : Bailliere Tindall Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780702026638
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Health written by Linda Ewles and published by Bailliere Tindall Limited. This book was released on 2003 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Lisa Barkley
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319972057
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Health Equity Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adolescents written by Lisa Barkley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Racial and ethnic minority youth have less access to health care and experience health disparities that are linked to social determinants that impact their health and well-being. This book is a practical reference for clinicians caring for racially and ethnically diverse adolescents seeking to effectively identify and address the social structures and factors that influence their health and well-being to promote health equity. It provides an overview of key health equity, population health and cultural competency principles and highlights clinical, teaching, and research skills critical to promoting health equity. Clinically oriented chapters provide guidance on strength-based approaches and strategies that clinicians can integrate in their encounters with diverse youth and feature clinical vignettes, clinical pearls and reflection questions to promote the application of concepts to practice. Promoting Health Equity Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adolescents is a valuable resource for clinicians across all areas of medicine.

Author : Sandra Eldridge
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470510471
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Cluster Randomised Trials in Health Services Research written by Sandra Eldridge and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cluster randomised trials are trials in which groups (or clusters) of individuals are randomly allocated to different forms of treatment. In health care, these trials often compare different ways of managing a disease or promoting healthy living, in contrast to conventional randomised trials which randomise individuals to different treatments, classically comparing new drugs with a placebo. They are increasingly common in health services research. This book addresses the statistical, practical, and ethical issues arising from allocating groups of individuals, or clusters, to different interventions. Key features: Guides readers through the stages of conducting a trial, from recruitment to reporting. Presents a wide range of examples with particular emphasis on trials in health services research and primary care, with both principles and techniques explained. Topics are specifically presented in the order in which investigators think about issues when they are designing a trial. Combines information on the latest developments in the field together with a practical guide to the design and implementation of cluster randomised trials. Explains principles and techniques through numerous examples including many from the authors own experience. Includes a wide range of references for those who wish to read further. This book is intended as a practical guide, written for researchers from the health professions including doctors, psychologists, and allied health professionals, as well as statisticians involved in the design, execution, analysis and reporting of cluster randomised trials. Those with a more general interest will find the plentiful examples illuminating.

Author : Robert Bensley
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763755338
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Community Health Education Methods written by Robert Bensley and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Third Edition of Community Health Education Methods: A Practical Guide teaches students to effectively communicate health education messages and positively influence the norms and behaviors of both individuals and communities. This text explores the methods used by health educators, including didactic techniques designed to guide others toward the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. The authors explain the essential tools involved in communicating messages to specific audiences, providing readers with a full grasp of the skills necessary in making a difference.

Author : Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826167276
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Evidence-based Assessment, Intervention, and Health Promotion written by Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a thorough and relevant first step for health professionals to learn about mental health disorders among children and adolescents, from diagnosis to treatment to resources and prevention." -Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS 17th Surgeon General of the United States (From the Foreword) Updated with new research findings and best evidence-based practices, the third edition of this quick-access guide aids practitioners in preventing, screening, diagnosing, and managing children and adolescents who present with mental health symptoms and disorders. This new edition describes key changes in the field with an emphasis on trauma and stressor-related disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy/skills building, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, substance abuse disorders, prescribing antidepressants to youth, and promoting mental health in schools. New and updated screening tools, instruments, and interventions add to the therapeutic arsenal, along with diagnostic criteria, case studies, and risk factors. In addition, this guide delivers new information on care for the caregiver and new technologies to enhance life balance. The third edition continues to deliver the essential "nuts and bolts" of evidence-based content in a practical and user-friendly format. Grounded in DSM-V criteria and diagnoses, with a holistic view of the patient, this guide contains a wealth of resources, including screening tools, parent/patient handouts, and other resources to educate families about mental health disorders and ways to foster patient wellness. New to the Third Edition: Describes new evidence-based programs to enhance mental health and well-being Presents updated educational materials for families and caregivers Featured chapters: Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Adverse Childhood Experiences Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Substance Abuse and Addiction Spectrum Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Anxiety Disorders Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Depressive Disorders Promoting Mental Health in Schools Self-Care for Clinicians Who Care for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Problems Key Features: Provides a tool kit for healthcare professionals to enhance care and improve outcomes Contains a variety of valid and reliable screening tools for mental health disorders in children and teens Addresses concise, evidence-based assessment and management guidelines Includes downloadable access to patient education handouts, resources, and a variety of other resources for children, teens, and parents