Vital Notes for Nurses: Promoting Health is a concise,
accessible introduction to health promotion and public health for
pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nurses.
Promoting the health and well-being of patients is a vital part
of the nursing role. This introductory text in the Vital Notes
for Nurses series explores issues such as public health
priorities, health inequalities, health promotion settings, and the
role of the nurse in health promotion roles.
* Written in a clear, accessible style which assumes no prior
knowledge
* Each chapter includes learning objectives, case studies,
scenarios, activities and learning outcomes
* Includes specific application to nursing practice in every
chapter
* Identifies strategies for promoting health with individuals and
communities and for protecting the health of the general
population
Table of Content
1. Introduction.
2. Health and Health Promotion.
3. Influences on Health.
4. Approaches to Promoting Health.
5. Priorities for Public Health.
6. Health Information and Epidemiology.
7. Protecting the Health of the Population.
8. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.
9. Promoting Health for Communities.
10. Creating Supportive Environments for Health
About the author
Jane Wills is Reader in Public Health & Health Promotion, London South Bank University.
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