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36 produkter
Training Physicians for Public Health Careers
Av Committee on Training Physicians for Public Health Careers, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
455 kr
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Public health efforts have resulted in tremendous improvements in the health of individuals and communities. The foundation for effective public health interventions rests, in large part, on a well-trained workforce. Unfortunately there is a major shortage of public health physicians who are …
Standardizing Medication Labels
Confusing Patients Less: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
637 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Medications are an important component of health care, but each year their misuse results in over a million adverse drug events that lead to office and emergency room visits as well as hospitalizations and, in some cases, death. As a patient's most tangible source of information about what drug has …
Standardizing Medication Labels
Confusing Patients Less: Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
420 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Medications are an important component of health care, but each year their misuse results in over a million adverse drug events that lead to office and emergency room visits as well as hospitalizations and, in some cases, death. As a patient''s most tangible source of information about what drug …
Diffusion and Use of Genomic Innovations in Health and Medicine
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
618 kr
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Until fairly recently, genetic information was used primarily in the diagnosis of relatively rare genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's Disease, but a transformation in the use of genetic and genomic information is underway. While many predictions have been made that genomics …
Diffusion and Use of Genomic Innovations in Health and Medicine
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
420 kr
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Until fairly recently, genetic information was used primarily in the diagnosis of relatively rare genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s Disease, but a transformation in the use of genetic and genomic information is underway. While many predictions have been made that genomics …
Health Literacy, eHealth, and Communication
Putting the Consumer First: Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
437 kr
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There is great enthusiasm over the use of emerging interactive health information technologies-often referred to as eHealth-and the potential these technologies have to improve the quality, capacity, and efficiency of the health care system. However, many doctors, advocacy groups, policy makers and …
Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment
Moving Beyond the Nature/Nurture Debate
Av and Genetic Factors in Health Committee on Assessing Interactions Among Social, Behavioral, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
779 kr
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Over the past century, we have made great strides in reducing rates of disease and enhancing people's general health. Public health measures such as sanitation, improved hygiene, and vaccines; reduced hazards in the workplace; new drugs and clinical procedures; and, more recently, a growing …
Measures of Health Literacy
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
674 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Health literacy--the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions--is increasingly recognized as an important facet of health care and health outcomes. Although research on health literacy has grown …
Measures of Health Literacy
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
468 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Health literacy—the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions—is increasingly recognized as an important facet of health care and health outcomes. Although research on health literacy has grown …
Measures of Health Literacy
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
628 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Health literacy—the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions—is increasingly recognized as an important facet of health care and health outcomes. Although research on health literacy has grown …
Training Physicians for Public Health Careers
Av Committee on Training Physicians for Public Health Careers, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
642 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Public health efforts have resulted in tremendous improvements in the health of individuals and communities. The foundation for effective public health interventions rests, in large part, on a well-trained workforce. Unfortunately there is a major shortage of public health physicians who are …
Gulf War Veterans
Treating Symptoms and Syndromes
Av Committee on Identifying Effective Treatments for Gulf War Veterans' Health Problems, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
749 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Ten years after the end of the Gulf War, questions continue to be raised about the health of U.S. service personnel who fought in that war. A primary concern is whether Gulf War veterans are receiving effective treatments for their health problems. Section 105 of the Veterans Program Enhancement …
Health Literacy, eHealth, and Communication
Putting the Consumer First: Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
464 kr
Lägg i varukorg
There is great enthusiasm over the use of emerging interactive health information technologies-often referred to as eHealth-and the potential these technologies have to improve the quality, capacity, and efficiency of the health care system. However, many doctors, advocacy groups, policy makers and …
Diffusion and Use of Genomic Innovations in Health and Medicine
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
589 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Until fairly recently, genetic information was used primarily in the diagnosis of relatively rare genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s Disease, but a transformation in the use of genetic and genomic information is underway. While many predictions have been made that genomics …
Standardizing Medication Labels
Confusing Patients Less: Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
576 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Medications are an important component of health care, but each year their misuse results in over a million adverse drug events that lead to office and emergency room visits as well as hospitalizations and, in some cases, death. As a patient''s most tangible source of information about what drug …
Implications of Genomics for Public Health
Workshop Summary
Av Committee on Genomics and the Public's Health in the 21st Century, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
428 kr
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Genomics is the study of the entire human genome. Genomics explores not only the actions of single genes, but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. As a result, genomics has great potential for improving the health of the public. However, realizing the …
Gulf War Veterans
Measuring Health
Av Committee on Measuring the Health of Gulf War Veterans, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
660 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Many individuals, groups, and federal agencies have a strong interest in finding answers to the numerous and complex questions regarding the health of Gulf War veterans. Various types of research and health measurement are needed to address these diverse issues. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was …
National Center for Military Deployment Health Research
Av Committee on a National Center on War-Related Illnesses and Postdeployment Health Issues, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
428 kr
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Concerns about the health of veterans of recent military conflicts have given rise to broader questions regarding the health consequences of service in any major military engagement. The Veterans Program Enhancement Act of 1998 directed the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement …
Who Will Keep the Public Healthy?
Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century
Av Committee on Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention m. fl.
E-bok, 2003
785 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Bioterrorism, drug—resistant disease, transmission of disease by global travel . . . there''s no shortage of challenges facing America''s public health officials. Men and women preparing to enter the field require state-of-the-art training to meet these increasing threats to the public health. But …
How Can Health Care Organizations Become More Health Literate?
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
403 kr
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Approximately 80 million adults in the United States have low health literacy - an individual's ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information. Low health literacy creates difficulties in communicating with clinicians, poses barriers in managing chronic illness, lessens the …
How Can Health Care Organizations Become More Health Literate?
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
553 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Approximately 80 million adults in the United States have low health literacy - an individual''s ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information. Low health literacy creates difficulties in communicating with clinicians, poses barriers in managing chronic illness, lessens the …
Health Literacy
Improving Health, Health Systems, and Health Policy Around the World: Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
820 kr
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The roots of health literacy can be traced back to the national literacy movement in India under Gandhi and to aid groups working in Africa to promote education and health. The term health literacy was first used in 1974 and described as "health education meeting minimal standards for all school …
Organizational Change to Improve Health Literacy
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
553 kr
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Organizational Change to Improve Health Literacy is the summary of a workshop convened in April 2013 by the Institute of Medicine Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice Roundtable on Health Literacy. As a follow up to the 2012 discussion paper Ten Attributes of a Health Literate …
Implications of Health Literacy for Public Health
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
553 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Health literacy is the degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand the basic health information and services they need to make appropriate health decisions. Nearly half of all American adults - 90 million people - have inadequate health literacy to navigate the health care …
Implications of Health Literacy for Public Health
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
733 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Health literacy is the degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand the basic health information and services they need to make appropriate health decisions. Nearly half of all American adults - 90 million people - have inadequate health literacy to navigate the health care …
Facilitating Patient Understanding of Discharge Instructions
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
416 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The Roundtable on Health Literacy brings together leaders from academia, industry, government, foundations, and associations and representatives of patient and consumer interests who work to improve health literacy. To achieve its mission, the roundtable discusses challenges facing health literacy …
Facilitating Patient Understanding of Discharge Instructions
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Health Literacy, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
571 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The Roundtable on Health Literacy brings together leaders from academia, industry, government, foundations, and associations and representatives of patient and consumer interests who work to improve health literacy. To achieve its mission, the roundtable discusses challenges facing health literacy …
Who Will Keep the Public Healthy?
Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century
Av Committee on Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention m. fl.
E-bok, 2003
572 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Bioterrorism, drug—resistant disease, transmission of disease by global travel . . . there''s no shortage of challenges facing America''s public health officials. Men and women preparing to enter the field require state-of-the-art training to meet these increasing threats to the public health. But …
Gulf War Veterans
Treating Symptoms and Syndromes
Av Committee on Identifying Effective Treatments for Gulf War Veterans' Health Problems, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
526 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Ten years after the end of the Gulf War, questions continue to be raised about the health of U.S. service personnel who fought in that war. A primary concern is whether Gulf War veterans are receiving effective treatments for their health problems. Section 105 of the Veterans Program Enhancement …
Gulf War Veterans
Measuring Health
Av Committee on Measuring the Health of Gulf War Veterans, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
454 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Many individuals, groups, and federal agencies have a strong interest in finding answers to the numerous and complex questions regarding the health of Gulf War veterans. Various types of research and health measurement are needed to address these diverse issues. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was …