Community Health and Wellness: Principles of Primary Health Care
- ISBN-10
- 0729588882
- ISBN-13
- 9780729588881
- Series
- Community Health and Wellness
- Category
- Health promotion
- Pages
- 302
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-09
- Publisher
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- Authors
- Jill Clendon, Ailsa Munns
Description
With the majority of graduate nurses going on to work in primary health, Community Health and Wellness provides the reader with the knowledge and tools they need to practise competently and safely in the community. The book provides an overview of primary healthcare principles and how to apply them, enabling a deep understanding of the role of the community health nurse in providing holistic individual and community care within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment. Continuous real-world case studies throughout enable the reader to understand how the social determinants of health influence each family member's life, their communities and the challenges they face. This seventh edition has been written by nursing experts Dr Jill Clendon and Dr Ailsa Munns, and incorporates feedback from students, users and practising community health nurses to ensure it meets the needs of today's students as they embark on their career beyond academia. Takes a unique socio-ecological approach to community health - including health promotion, health literacy and a range of health interventions Key points and information boxes allow easy navigation Case studies link theory and principles to practice Templates and tools to conduct community assessments Links to resources for further reflection An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve: eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: Power Points Tutorial Activities Image Library Critical Thinking Questions and Answers Student resources: Online Care Plans Online Material - Chapter 10 Research Guide: from question to solution Weblinks Significant updates throughout More content on public health and infectious disease management, including current pandemics and epidemics Improved content on cultural safety and care planning
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Other editions
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- 2018-11-12
- 440 pages
- Ebook
- 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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