Community Health and Wellness: Principles of primary health care
- ISBN-10
- 0729586693
- ISBN-13
- 9780729586696
- Series
- Community Health and Wellness
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 440
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-11-12
- Publisher
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- Authors
- Jill Clendon, Ailsa Munns
Description
The sixth edition of Community Health and Wellness has been fully revised and streamlined to incorporate contemporary thinking and research in community health and wellness from Australia, New Zealand and the global community. Written by Jill Clendon and Ailsa Munns, the new edition provides an easy-to-use text with a strong focus on the foundational principles of primary health care that underpin community health and wellness. The text builds on the unique socio-ecological approach to primary health care of previous editions, guiding readers to consider the health of individuals and populations in their personal, family and community environments. Ancillary resources and eBook available on Evolve Focus on primary health care across the lifespan, with an emphasis on health literacy and health promotion Chapter features include reflective practice and care planning for individuals, families and communities, case studies, interventions and evaluation Visit evolve.elsevier.com for your additional resources eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: Critical Thinking Questions and Answers Image Collection PowerPoints Tutorial Activities Student and Instructor resources: Weblinks Online Care Plans Online Material Greater emphasis on nurses and other health practitioners working in partnership with people and communities Updated local case studies to support the practical application of knowledge to practice Additional signposted sources of knowledge online to promote engagement and further enquiry Comprehensive coverage on community assessment including a new community assessment framework Condensed and restructured table of contents New information on the importance of the early years including preconception New section on project planning to achieve community wellness Now includes an eBook with all print purchases
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Other editions
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- 2022-09
- 302 pages
- Paperback
- Elsevier Health Sciences
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- 2015-02-10
- 588 pages
- Ebook
- Elsevier Health Sciences
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- 2011-07-22
- 432 pages
- Ebook
- Elsevier Health Sciences
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- 2018-09-26
- 440 pages
- Paperback
- Elsevier
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