Health Promotion in Nursing, 2nd edition, offers a unique holistic viewpoint on the importance of achieving and maintaining health and wellness at all stages of life. It begins with an overview of health promotion concepts, nursing theories, and life span considerations. Organized within a biological, psychological, social, and environmental framework, Health Promotion in Nursing examines all aspects of health & wellness, focusing on the community and individual. This second edition also devotes attention to technology and its influence on health and wellness.
Fundamental areas of health promotion such as nutrition, physical fitness, weight control, cultural sensitivity, and avoidance of substance abuse are covered in depth. Health promotion nursing strategies are highlighted as appropriate in the care of individuals, communities, and groups.
Features
Spotlight On boxes highlight current and potentially controversial topics which deserve your attention and consideration.
Case Studies introduce you to real-life scenarios with patients who need nursing intervention and health promotion guidance.
Research Notes incorporated throughout underscore the importance of research and the nurse?s responsibility to be current and accurate in practice.
The chapter on health promotion for the health professional provides strategies that influence the health of the nurse.
Section I: Conceptual Foundations and Theoretical Approaches
1 Health Promotion: Past, Present, and Future
2 Nursing Concepts and Health Promotion
3 Theoretical Foundations and Planning for Health Promotion
4 The Role of the Nurse in Health Promotion
Section II: Factors Influencing Health Promotion
5 Education & Communicaton for Health Promotion
6 Cultural Considerations for Health Promotion
7 Environmental Factors Related to Health Promotion
8 The Mind-Body Connection with the Promotion of Health
Section III: Promoting Health Throughout the Life Cycle
9 Promoting Maternal and Infant Health
10 Promoting Health of the Toddler and Child
11 Promoting Health in the Adolescent and the Young Adult
12 Promoting Health in the Middle-Aged Adult
13 Promoting Health in the Older Adult
Section IV: Health promotion Strategies and Interventions
14 Promoting Health through Nutrition
15 Promoting Health through Physical Fitness
16 Weight Control as a Strategy for Health Promotion
17 Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse