Fundamentals of Health Promotion for NursesJane Wills Fundamentals of Health Promotion for Nurses is a concise, accessible introduction to health promotion and public health for pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nurses. Promoting the health and wellbeing of patients is a vital part of the nursing role, and the updated second edition of this user-friendly book discusses the foundations for health promotion practice using practical examples, activities and discussion points to encourage readers to reflect on their values, debate the issues and apply their knowledge and understanding to practice. |
Contents
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The patient in their social context 22 | 45 |
Creating supportive environments for health 60 | 83 |
Part Two Public Health Priorities 77 | 100 |
what it is and what it isnt | 221 |
Looking for other information to help decisionmaking | 229 |
Health education and communication | 235 |
The role of the nurse in promoting health behaviour and lifestyle change | 253 |
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Part Four Health Promotion and the Nurse | 255 |
Health promotion and people with mental health issues | 276 |
Health promotion and older adults | 292 |
Alcohol 98 | 121 |
Longterm conditions 150 | 173 |
Amanda Hesman | 191 |
Evidencebased practice | 215 |
Jane Wills and Matt Lester | 324 |
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