Ewles & Simnett's promoting health [electronic book] : a practical guide / Angela Scriven.
By: Scriven, Angela [author]
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BookPublisher: Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Edition: Seventh edition.Description: online resource (xi, 268 pages) : illustrations (some color).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780702066924 (paperback); 9780702066948 (e-book).Other title: Ewles and Simnett's promoting health.Subject(s): Health education -- Great Britain | Health promotion -- Great BritainAdditional physical formats: Print version: Ewles & Simnett's promoting health : a practical guide.DDC classification: 613.07 Online resources: Access eBook Also available in print form| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | |
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| eBook | MTU Online eBook | 613.07 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Leading the field in public health for over 30 years, Ewles & Simnett's seminal text is now in its seventh edition. This new edition, the second to be revised by Angela Scriven, has been thoroughly updated and aligned with national standards to provide an accessible, current, practical guide for all those involved in the what, why, who and how of health promotion and public health practice.
New edition of a seminal text fully updated for today's reader Focuses on the theories, principles and competencies for practice across a wide range of settings ranging from communities, schools, and workplaces, to GP surgeries and hospitals Authoritative and accessible writing style helps make learning easy Reflective activities help students consolidate their learning Case studies - many from real life - provide practical examples to help readers apply concepts to their own setting Gives emphasis to good communication and the effective use of communication tools Practice points help readers structure their study and recap on what they have learnedIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Thinking about health and health promotion -- Planning and managing for effective practice -- Developing competence in health promotion.
Also available in print form
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
TUFT Funding - MTU Kerry.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Foreword (p. vii)
- Preface (p. ix)
- Acknowledgements (p. xi)
- Part 1 Thinking About Health, Health Promotion and Public Health
- 1 What Is Health? (p. 3)
- 2 What Is Health Promotion? (p. 17)
- 3 Who Promotes Health? (p. 35)
- 4 Values And Ethical Considerations In Health Promotion And Public Health (p. 55)
- Part 2 Planning and Managing Health Promotion and Public Health Practice
- 5 Planning And Evaluating Health Promotion And Public Health Interventions (p. 71)
- 6 Identifying Health Promotion And Public Health Practice Needs And Priorities (p. 85)
- 7 Evidence And Research For Health Promotion And Public Health Practice (p. 99)
- 8 Skills Of Personal Effectiveness (p. 115)
- 9 Working Effectively With Other People (p. 131)
- Part 3 Competencies in Health Promotion and Public Health Practice
- 10 Fundamentals Of Communication In Public Health (p. 143)
- 11 Using Communication Tools In Health Promotion And Public Health Practice (p. 157)
- 12 Educating For Health (p. 175)
- 13 Working With Groups To Promote Health (p. 189)
- 14 Enabling Healthier Living Through Behaviour Change (p. 205)
- 15 Working With Communities (p. 223)
- 16 Influencing And Implementing Public Health Policy (p. 241)
- Index (p. 259)