Vital notes for nurses : promoting health

Contents; Preface; About the Authors; 1: Introduction: The Role of the Nurse in Promoting Health; Introduction; What is health promotion and public health?; Chapter overviews; Conclusion; References; 2: Health and Health Promotion; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Definitions of health and wellbeing; Influences on health; Health education and health promotion; Public health and the new public health; The nurse's role in promoting health; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 3: Influences on Health; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Inequalities in health; Explaining health inequalitiesTackling health inequalities; Global perspective on tackling health inequalities; The role of the nurse in tackling health inequalities; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 4: Approaches to Promoting Health; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Perspectives of health; Approaches to health promotion; Models of health promotion; The role of the nurse in health promotion; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 5: Priorities for Public Health; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Public health priorities; Accidents; Cancer; Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)Diabetes; Obesity; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 6: Health Information and Epidemiology; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Health information; Definitions and uses of epidemiology; Measuring health and disease in populations; Surveillance of health and the collection of health information; The role of the nurse in using health information; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 7: Protecting the Health of the Population; Introduction; Learning outcomes; The changing pattern of disease and ill-health; Protecting populations: the 'bigger picture'Vaccination; Screening; Surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases; Surveillance, prevention and control of non-communicable diseases; The role of the nurse in health protection; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 8: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Healthy lifestyles; Health decision making; Approaches to changing lifestyles; The role of the nurse in promoting health behaviour and lifestyle change; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 9: Promoting Health for CommunitiesIntroduction; Learning outcomes; Working in communities; Defining 'community'; Needs assessment; Promoting health in communities; Community involvement and participation; Developing local communities; Community development; The role of the nurse in promoting health for communities; Summary; Further reading and resources; References; 10: Creating Supportive Environments for Health; Introduction; Learning outcomes; Creating supportive environments; The settings approach; A health promoting health service; The hospital setting; The pharmacy setting; The school setting.

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.