Health Promotion in Nursing
| Author | : Carolina G. Huerta |
| Publisher | : Delmar |
| Total Pages | : 512 |
| Release | : 2012-03-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1133279082 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781133279082 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING, 3E, International Edition utilizes a holistic approach that examines the biological, psychological, social, and environmental elements necessary for health and wellness. Coverage includes an overview of health promotion concepts and nursing theories, issues of nutrition, physical fitness, weight control, avoiding substance abuse, pre-natal care, the impact of technology as well as wellness strategies that enable patients to maintain healthy lifestyles in the face of grief or terminal illness. Higher-level theory on wellness' socioeconomic, ethical, and political impact expands the material's scope and relevance. With content directed toward caring for communities and groups, HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING, 3E, International Edition is the resource that nurses of all types and specialties can use for years to come.
