Paperback, Elsevier
Master health promotion for all ages and population groups! Edelman&s Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 11th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of leading health promotion concepts, from assessment to interventions to application. Its lifespan approach addresses patients& unique needs with case studies and care plans presented within an assessment framework based on Gordon&s Functional Health Patterns. Addressing each age and stage of development, this market-leading text covers the latest research and trends in health promotion and disease prevention for diverse population groups.
- NEW! Greater emphasis on social determinants of health (SDOH) explores this key topic in public health nursing
- NEW! Completely revised chapters reflect the most current practice from experts in the field
- NEW! Content explores increased health inequity in the US, the evolving global health outcomes as a result of COVID, and increased involvement of at-risk communities
- NEW! Evidence addresses healthcare decisions, as well as maintaining the health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals
- NEW! Updated language reflects the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to align with the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam
- NEW! Updated photos and graphics freshen the view and visually reinforce essential content
- Separate chapters on population groups - the individual, family, and community - highlight the unique aspects of assessment and health promotion for each group
- Coverage of growth and development helps apply health promotion concepts to each age and each stage of development through the lifespan
- Case studies present realistic situations with questions asking you to apply key concepts to further develop clinical judgment
- Quality and Safety Scenario boxes focus on QSEN-related competencies with examples of health promotion
- Innovative Practice boxes outline unique and creative health promotion programs and projects currently being implemented
- Healthy People boxes present goals and objectives relating to national health issues and priorities
- Research for Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize current health-promotion studies showing the links between research, theory, and practice
- Care plans include patient problems, defining characteristics, related factors, expected outcomes, and interventions
- Diversity Awareness boxes address cultural perspectives relating to planning care
- Hot Topics boxes introduce significant issues, trends, and controversies in health promotion
- Think About It clinical scenarios open each chapter and include questions to encourage clinical judgment