Fundamentals of Health Promotion for Nurses

Jane Wills is Professor of Health Promotion at London South Bank University

Reviews from 1st edition:'This is a really useful text. Health promotion, an essential aspect of the nurse's role, has not previously been given sufficient prominence. The chapters are written by notable authors and despite their diversity, there is continuity to it, giving it an overall coherence and sense of whole. This is a thoroughly useful text.’ (Nursing Times)'Health promotion, an essential aspect of the nurse's role, has not previously been given sufficient prominence...this is a thoroughly useful text and contains, as it says "vital notes for nurses."' (Nursing Times, 2 Oct 2007)'This book is readable, consistent and relays some important messages for students and experienced nurses.'  (Nursing Standard, 24 October 2007)

• Preface xiiiAcknowledgements xvGlossary of key terms xviContributors xxiHow to use your textbook xxiiiAbout the companion website xxvPart One Health Promotion and Public Health 1Chapter 1 Health and health promotion 4Jane Wills and Linda JacksonIntroduction 4What is health? 5Influences on health 7What is health promotion? 10Health promotion and public health 15Health promotion and nursing practice 16Further reading and resources 19References 20Chapter 2 The patient in their social context 22Jenny Husbands and Jane WillsIntroduction 22Inequalities in health 23Explaining health inequalities 28Tackling health inequalities 34Global perspective on tackling health inequalities 36The role of the nurse in tackling health inequalities 37Further reading and resources 39References 39Chapter 3 Approaches to promoting health 42Susie SykesIntroduction 42Perspectives of health 43Approaches to health promotion 44Models of health promotion 50Further reading and resources 58References 58Chapter 4 Creating supportive environments for health 60Amanda HesmanIntroduction 60Creating supportive environments 61A health promoting health service 65The hospital setting 66The pharmacy setting 68The school setting 70The prison setting 71Further reading and Resources 74References 74Part Two Public Health Priorities 77Chapter 5 Smoking 80Jenny Husbands and Jane WillsIntroduction 80Factors influencing smoking 81Prevalence of smoking 82Smoking as a public health priority 85Addressing smoking: tobacco control 87Addressing smoking: creating supportive environments 90Addressing smoking: developing personal skills and stopping people from starting to smoke 91Addressing smoking: developing personal skills and enabling people to quit 92The role of the nurse in addressing smoking 94Further reading and resources 95References 96Chapter 6 Alcohol 98Jane WillsIntroduction 98The impact of alcohol on health 99Defining alcohol-related harm 100Alcohol as a public health priority 103The prevalence of drinking 103The policy context 105The role of the nurse in health promotion 110Further reading and resources 111References 112Chapter 7 Sexual health 114Jane WillsIntroduction 114Defining sexual health 115Why is sexual health a public health priority? 116Sexual health inequalities in England 120Factors contributing to sexual health 121Addressing sexual ill health and promoting sexual health 122The role of the nurse in health promotion 126Further reading and resources 127References 128Chapter 8 Obesity 130Jane Wills, Jenny Husbands and Muireann KellyIntroduction 130Defining obesity 131Prevalence of obesity 133Causes of obesity 135Obesity as a public health priority 136Policy context 137Addressing obesity 138Addressing obesity and promoting a healthy diet: health education 142Addressing obesity in children: using social support 143Addressing obesity and promoting physical activity: creating a supportive environment 144Addressing obesity through public policy 144The role of the nurse in tackling obesity 146Further reading and resources 147References 148Chapter 9 Long-term conditions 150Sandie WoodsIntroduction 150Long-term conditions as a public health priority 151Health policy context 154Approaches to long-term conditions: developing personal skills and self-management 155Approaches to long-term conditions: developing personal skills: telehealth and telecare 158Approaches to long-term conditions: developing personal skills and health education 160Approaches to long-term conditions: creating a supportive environment 161Further reading and resources 163References 163Part Three Skills for Health Promotion 165Chapter 10 Using health information and epidemiology 168Amanda HesmanIntroduction 168Health information 169Definitions and uses of epidemiology 173Measuring health and disease in populations 174Epidemiological studies 179Surveillance of health and the collection of health information 183Health outcomes 186Needs assessment 187The role of the nurse in using health information 187Further reading and resources 189References 190Chapter 11 Evidence-based practice 192Jane Wills and Pat EnglandIntroduction 192Practice and decision-making 193What do we need to know? 194The rise of evidence-based practice 197Evidence-based practice: what it is and what it isn’t 198Doing a review 200Finding evidence 201Looking for other information to help decision-making 206Appraising evidence 207Acting on evidence 209Further reading and resources 210References 210Chapter 12 Health education and communication 212Jane WillsIntroduction 212Approaches to changing lifestyles 216The role of the nurse in promoting health behaviour and lifestyle change 230Further reading and resources 233References 233Chapter 13 Protecting the health of the population 234Amanda HesmanIntroduction 234The changing pattern of disease and ill health 235Infection control 237Protecting populations: the bigger picture 239Vaccinations 240Screening 243Surveillance, prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases 249The role of the nurse in health protection 251Further reading and resources 253References 254Part Four Health Promotion and the Nurse 255Chapter 14 Health promotion and people with learning disabilities 258Jo Delrée and Renée FrancisIntroduction 259The role of the nurse in promoting the health of people with learning disabilities 261Priorities in health promotion and disease prevention 264General health and life expectancy 265Examples of health promotion strategies and activities 268Further reading and resources 272References 272Chapter 15 Health promotion and people with mental health issues 276Thomas J. CurridIntroduction 276Defining mental health promotion 278The role of mental health nursing and health promotion 279Priorities for health promotion for people with mental health issues 284Strategies for mental health promotion 286Further reading and resources 290References 290Chapter 16 Health promotion and older adults 292Sandie WoodsIntroduction 292Priorities for the health of older people 297Strategies for health promotion with older adults 299Further reading and resources 307References 308Chapter 17 Health promotion and nursing in the community 310Sandra Horner and Maxine JamesonIntroduction 310Defining community 311Defining community nursing 312Priorities for health promotion in the community 314Strategies for health promotion in the community 319Further reading and resources 322References 322Chapter 18 Children’s nursing and health promotion 324Jane Wills and Matt LesterIntroduction 324Priorities in health promotion for children 327Strategies for health promotion with children 332The role of the children’s nurse in health promotion 340Further reading and resources 342References 342Index 345