Health Promotion in Nursing Practice - Softcover

Pender, Nola J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838536743 ISBN 13: 9780838536742

Publisher: Appleton and Lange, 1987

Synopsis

Health Promotion in Nursing Practice presents an in-depth discussion of the nurse's active participation in the promotion of healthful lifestyles and the prevention of disease. The third edition offers analysis of various definitions of health and presents clear-cut models for understanding health promoting/protecting behaviors. Also presented are effective assessment tools and strategies easily adaptable to various care settings that enable nurses to assist individuals and families in establishing healthier lifestyles.

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From the Back Cover:

HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING PRACTICE, 4/E

Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate nursing student or a nurse practitioner, Health Promotion in Nursing Practice, 4/e offers comprehensive coverage of the nurse's role in the promotion of healthful lifestyles and the prevention of disease. Included are analyses of various definitions of health, clear-cut models for understanding health promotion, and effective assessment tools and strategies. All nurses can assist individuals and families establish healthier lifestyles. This text is the tool that outlines how.

New to the Fourth Edition!

• Healthy People 2001: Featured throughout the text are relevant, day-to-day examples.
• Directions for Practice: This special section at the end of each chapter provides practical examples for application.
• Expanded focus: New coverage includes discussions of vulnerable populations and questions of how health disparities can be eliminated.

Other Titles of Interest
Murray, Health Promotion through the Life Span, 7/e 0-8385-3688-3
Fontaine/Cleary, Healing Practices 0-8385-0385-3

About this edition

• Publisher: Appleton and Lange
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0838536743
• ISBN 13: 9780838536742
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480