Cathy E Lloyd - Böcker
2 156 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
Using a variety of research methods to get to the heart of the matter, the book probes assumptions about the experience of long-term poor health and what constitutes good care. Its aim is to challenge readers to think critically about existing policy and provision and to inspire change based on sound evidence and a drive towards greater multi-professional working.
Long Term Conditions provides academics, practitioners and students with a thorough grounding in the complex issues surrounding the experience and management of long-term illness. It is an ideal text for courses on policy, management and practice in health and social care.
738 kr
Skickas
Using a variety of research methods to get to the heart of the matter, the book probes assumptions about the experience of long-term poor health and what constitutes good care. Its aim is to challenge readers to think critically about existing policy and provision and to inspire change based on sound evidence and a drive towards greater multi-professional working.
Long Term Conditions provides academics, practitioners and students with a thorough grounding in the complex issues surrounding the experience and management of long-term illness. It is an ideal text for courses on policy, management and practice in health and social care.
775 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Screening for Depression and Other Psychological Problems in Diabetes
A Practical Guide
556 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
991 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Theory and Research in Promoting Public Health is an important text that addresses these questions, exploring the key concepts, debates and issues involved in multi-disciplinary public health. The book considers the complex and diverse nature of public health and helps readers critically appraise the theories, research and policies that inform multidisciplinary public health practice.
This timely and comprehensive book:
"considers the wide range of settings, people and methods that are involved in public health activities
"introduces key theoretical perspectives
"shows how research and knowledge directly inform public health interventions
"provides an analysis of how research can be used in the planning and evaluation of public health initiatives.
"encourages critical awareness and reflection.
Theory and Research in Promoting Public Health will be a core text for those studying public health and health promotion across a wide range of health and social care disciplines. It will also be an invaluable resource for professionals and training organisations involved in promoting public health.
800 kr
Skickas
Key issues discussed in the book include:
"the impact of globalization on health
"developments of public health since New Labour, and the political tensions arising from the modernization of the NHS
"changes in theoretical, conceptual and ideological perspectives on multidisciplinary public health, and the shift towards reducing health inequalities
"the role of health workers, local authority workers, the voluntary sector, individuals, and families in public health practice
"participatory and community approaches to promoting public health
"the ethical dilemmas associated with working at community and local levels.
Each section of the book concludes with a case study, which pulls together the key themes and issues raised in earlier chapters, and links theoretical, policy and practical perspectives. Policy and Practice in Promoting Public Health will be a core resource for those studying public health and health promotion across a wide range of health and social care disciplines and for professionals and training organisations involved in promoting public health.