In Foundations of Wellness, you’ll explore physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental, and spiritual realms of wellness; discover wellness strategies; and learn how to make healthy behavioral changes. Foundations of Wellness will help you achieve balance and peace of mind in your life.

This hugely popular textbook provides a broad-based and user-friendly introduction to health promotion and its use in practice. Written by Professor Jane Wills, the book takes the reader through health promotion theory, strategy and methods, settings and implementation. It is clearly structured and accessibly written, with a discursive style that will appeal to readers of all levels and sufficient theoretical depth for undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Foundations for Health Promotion is suitable for students and practitioners of nursing, medicine, dentistry, allied health and social work, who will learn the essentials of health promotion as a discipline and reflect on its potential for their own work. - Packed with interactive exercises to consolidate learning - Focus on application of knowledge to practice - Self-reflection on practice in each chapter to encourage deeper engagement - Case studies and research examples provide evidence base for health promotion in different professions and areas of practice - New chapters on health protection, communicating health and healthy universities - New chapter on evaluating research and evidence - key components of workforce competencies - Thoroughly revised and updated throughout to reflect recent changes in health promotion theories, practice and policy - Accompanying videos narrated by Professor Wills give an overview of key topics

Foundations of Health Care Management Leaders and managers throughout the health care system are facing ever more challenging changes in the way care is delivered, paid for, and evaluated. Foundations of Health Care Management: Principles and Methods offers an innovative, concise, reader-friendly introduction to health care management and administration. It addresses the need for new skills in managers of health care facilities and for those planning to enter health care management positions. The book covers such critical topics as leadership training, change management, conflict management techniques, culture building, quality improvement, and communications skills, as well as collaboration in the improvement of population health. Foundations of Health Care Management also concentrates on innovations and describes steps in the transition to more decentralized and creative approaches to the management of health care facilities. The book covers physician management from the physician's viewpoint, a valuable perspective for health care managers. The book serves important dual purposes for faculty and students by providing both insights into the health care field as well as foundational content on essential management and leadership competencies. A full set of support materials is available for instructors at the book's companion Web site.

Health psychology is the scientific study of psychological processes related to health and health care. Although the field is only 25 years old, it has burgeoned into a major scientific and clinical discipline. Health psychology has excellent scientific journals, thousands of scientists and practitioners, and many students. Yet, there has not been a sufficient statement or explication of the foundational concepts upon which this flourishing field is built.Foundations of Health Psychology brings together top experts to provide a much-needed conceptual base for this rapidly expanding field. Rather than take a medical model approach, the volume examines health psychology from a theoretical, conceptual, and psychological perspective. After presenting an overview of the field's history and methods, the contributors address core concepts of the biopsychosocial approach to health and then discuss applications to health promotion and illness prevention and treatment.Providing a deep understanding of the intellectual foundations of health psychology, this volume will be invaluable for both new and experienced researchers, as well as students and other scholars seeking a firm basis for successful research and practice.

Hugely popular with students, Health Promotion is now in its third edition, and has been thoroughly updated to provide the theoretical framework that is vital for health promotion. It offers a foundation for practice that encourages students and practitioners to identify opportunities for health promotion in their area of work. • Fully updated to reflect the many changes in health promotion theory, practice and policy • Illustrative examples, activities and discussion points encourage interaction and reflection• Unique, user-friendly approach makes learning easy Fully revised and updated information, guidelines, and reference provide the latest information for clinical practice New illustrations clarify important health promotion concepts

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Health Information Management** Foundations of Health Information Management, 6th Edition is an absolute must for anyone beginning a career in HIM. By focusing on healthcare delivery systems, electronic health records, and the processing, maintenance, and analysis of health information, this engaging, easy-to-understand text presents a realistic and practical view of technology and trends in healthcare. It readies you for the role of a Registered Health Information Technician, who not only maintains and secures accurate health documentation, but serves as a healthcare analyst who translates data into useful, quality information that can control costs and further research. This edition is organized by CAHIIM competencies to prepare you for the RHIT® credentialing exam, as well as EHR samples, critical-thinking exercises, and expanded coverage of key issues in HIM today. - Clear writing style and easy reading level make reading and studying more time efficient. - Organized for CAHIIM competencies to assure that you are prepared to sit for the exam. - Competency Check-in Exercises at the end of every main section in each chapter encourage you to review and apply key concepts. - Competency Milestone feature at the end of each chapter hosts ample assessments to ensure your comprehension of the CAHIIM competencies. - Ethics Challenge links topics to professional ethics with real-world scenarios and critical-thinking questions. - Critical-thinking questions challenge you to apply learning to professional situations. - Mock RHIT® exam provides you with the opportunity to practice taking a timed, objective-based exam. - Specialized chapters, including legal, statistics, coding, and performance improvement and project management, support in-depth learning. - Professional Profile highlights key HIM professionals represented in chapter discussions. - Patient Care Perspective illustrates the impact of HIM professionals on patients and patient care. - Career Tip boxes instruct you on a course of study and work experience required for the position. - Chapter summaries and reviews allow for easy review of each chapter's main concepts. - SimChart® and SimChart® for the Medical Office EHR samples demonstrate electronic medical records in use.

Health care is a team effort, so why keep training for solo sprints? Introducing Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Health Care - a unique new textbook that will equip you to become an effective member of interprofessional healthcare teams. This completely new textbook is the first on the market to introduce the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC, 2011, 2016) Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and to provide practice in applying these competencies to everyday practice. Expertly written by an interprofessional team for a wide variety of health professions students, this textbook provides a solid foundation in the four Core Competencies: Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice, Roles and Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams and Teamwork. It then elaborates each Core Competency by defining and describing each Sub-Competency. With a variety of interactive Case Studies, Caselets, and Exemplar Case Studies, it then illustrates the contributions and interconnectedness of each provider's role to demonstrate how Core Competencies would be applied and put into action for improved patient outcomes. - UNIQUE! Three-part units each addressing one of the four IPEC Core Competencies to help you to understand the core competencies and learn how to apply them in your own profession. - UNIQUE! Detailed explorations of each Sub-Competency for all four IPEC Core Competencies thoroughly present the essential elements of each Core Competency for deep understanding of how to collaborate with other professions. - UNIQUE! Case Studies, "Caselets," and Exemplar Case Studies illustrate each competency and provide opportunities for you to apply your understanding of the material. - A variety of Active Learning activities driven by core content are integrated into each chapter. - UNIQUE! Global Perspectives boxes and additional international resources highlight the important work being done internationally in interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative practice. - Research Highlights help you to understand the reasoning and knowledge behind the Core Competencies. - Learning Outcomes and Key Points outline and review the main takeaways from each chapter.

This book is intended as a core textbook for courses in public health that examines current issues in health from a social and behavioral science perspective. It is a cross-disciplinary course (public health, medical sociology, health psychology, medical anthropology) and thus there are many ways to teach the course based on a particular instructor's perspective. The authors wrote the book because they were dissatisfied with the way other texts apply social science to public health and found that many texts being used were from related fields such as medicine, nursing or general health.The authors are planning to do a major revision based on reviews they have collected and the reviews we have collected. We believe the revised edition will essentially be a new text based on rich feedback. They will include new theory, new cases, new research, and a rich ancillary package. They will also reduce the frameworks presented to make the book more readable to students.

Health education plays a pivotal role in promoting individual and community well-being. It encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at improving health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. As the landscape of health challenges evolves, so too must the strategies and methods we employ to educate and empower people to take control of their health. This book, "Health Education: Foundations, Strategies, and Innovations," is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of health education. It is intended for a diverse audience, including educators, students, healthcare professionals, community organizers, policymakers, and anyone interested in health promotion and disease prevention. Our aim is to equip readers with the theoretical foundations, practical skills, and innovative approaches needed to design, implement, and evaluate effective health education programs. The content of this book is organized into twelve chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of health education. We begin with an introduction to the field, its importance, and its historical development. Subsequent chapters delve into the theoretical underpinnings of health education, the steps involved in planning and implementing programs, and the unique considerations for different populations and settings. Special attention is given to contemporary challenges and opportunities in health education, such as the integration of technology, the role of health communication, and global health initiatives. Ethical considerations and professional standards are also discussed to ensure that health education practices are conducted with integrity and respect for all individuals. Throughout the book, we have included case studies and practical applications to illustrate key concepts and provide real-world examples of successful health education initiatives. These examples serve to inspire and guide readers in their efforts to make a meaningful impact in their communities. The field of health education is dynamic and continually evolving. As new research emerges and societal needs change, health educators must remain adaptable and innovative. This book not only presents current knowledge and practices but also encourages readers to think critically and creatively about the future of health education. We would like to acknowledge the contributions of many individuals and organizations who have supported the development of this book. Special thanks go to the faculty of the EdTech Research Association and Miss Kavita Roy for their invaluable guidance and support. We are also grateful to the countless health educators, researchers, and practitioners whose work has informed and inspired this text. We hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for all who are dedicated to promoting health and well-being through education. By equipping readers with the knowledge and tools needed to educate and empower others, we can collectively contribute to a healthier and more informed society.

Learn the skills essential to clinical practice with Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition! This all-inclusive guide to fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN covers everything from anatomy and physiology to nursing interventions and maternity, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community health care. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making. In addition, the accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions helps you to prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination. - Clear coverage of skills across the human lifespan includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adults. - Full-color, step-by-step instructions for over 110 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with rationales for each. - Tenth grade reading level helps you to understand complex topics. - Skills are presented in a step-by-step format with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales. - Mathematics review in Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration chapter covers basic arithmetic skills prior to the discussion of medication administration. - Safety Alerts cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings. - Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy. - Nursing Care Plans emphasize patient goals and outcomes within a case-study format, and promotes clinical decision-making with critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan. - Patient Teaching boxes include post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention instructions with a strong focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family members. - Communication boxes illustrate communication strategies using real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue. - Lifespan Consideration boxes provide you with age-specific information for the care of the patient. - Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting. - Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination section at the end of each chapter provides Key Points, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities to reinforce learning. - Coordinated Care boxes promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team, focusing on prioritization, assignment, supervision, collaboration, delegation, and leadership topics.