Health Promotion in Nursing Practice

by Murdaugh, Carolyn L.; Parsons, Mary Ann; Pender, Nola J.

• ISBN13: 9780134754086
• ISBN10: 0134754085
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780134803661
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780133108767
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-04-12
• Publisher: Pearson

About This Book

Health Promotion in Nursing Practice, 8th Edition

ISBN: 9780134754086

Health Promotion in Nursing Practice, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive guide designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in health promotion and disease prevention. This book is a go-to resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals looking to promote health within diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic populations across the lifespan.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by nursing students and instructors in health promotion and disease prevention courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of health promotion strategies and models.

History and Editions

The 8th edition of Health Promotion in Nursing Practice has been updated to reflect the latest research and discussions on health promotion across diverse populations. This edition includes practical, evidence-based guides for implementing and evaluating health promotion interventions, as well as the evolving role of digital technology in improving efficacy. The book focuses on increasing access to innovative health programs for all populations, especially those most vulnerable, and promoting active self-care for individuals and communities.

Author and Other Works

Carolyn L. Murdaugh, Mary Ann Parsons, and Nola J. Pender are the authors of Health Promotion in Nursing Practice. Carolyn Murdaugh is known for her expertise in health promotion and her ability to provide practical guidance for nurses. Mary Ann Parsons and Nola J. Pender contribute their knowledge in nursing practice and health promotion, ensuring that the text remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers individual and community health promotion models, strategies for implementing and evaluating programs, and the evolving role of digital technology.
• Diverse Populations: It discusses health promotion across diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic populations.
• Practical Guides: The book provides practical, evidence-based guides for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Learning Activities: It includes learning activities and resources that challenge students to think creatively to advance the field of health promotion.
• Digital Technology: It explores the evolving role of digital technology in improving the efficacy of health promotion interventions.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

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Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: April 12, 2018
• Number of Pages: 384 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9780134803630 (Paperback)
• 9780137408603 (eTextbook rental includes instant access, search, highlight, and notes)

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Author Biography

Carolyn Murdaugh, RN, PhD, FAAN, is adjunct professor and Professor Emerita at the University of Arizona, where she was Associate Dean for Research. She has held research and research administrative positions at the National Institutes of Health and the University of South Carolina. Her clinical and research interests have focused on promoting health and quality of life and reducing health inequities in diverse populations, including adults with cardiovascular disease, women with HIV/AIDS, Japanese American caregivers of elderly men with dementia, and Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes. In addition to Health Promotion in Nursing Practice, she has co-authored three other books: Patient Centered Care: A Model for Restructuring (Parsons & Murdaugh), Strategies for Improving Patient Care: A Guide to Clinical Resource Management (Parsons, Murdaugh & Jarrell), and Interdisciplinary Care Studies in Health Care Redesign (Parsons, Murdaugh, & O’Rourke).

Mary Ann Parsons, RN, PhD, FAAN, is Distinguished Professor Emeriti and Dean Emeriti at the University of South Carolina, where she was dean of the College of Nursing. Her clinical and research interests include health promotion, primary care, and community health with a focus on health behaviors of rural adolescents and working adults. She has contributed to books on community health, distance education, faculty practice, and nursing education.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Health Promotion in a Changing Social and Digital Environment

PART 1: THE HUMAN QUEST FOR HEALTH
1. Toward a Definition of Health
2. Individual Models to Promote Health Behavior
3. Community Models to Promote Health

PART 2: PLANNING FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION
4. Assessing Health and Health Behaviors
5. Developing a Health Promotion—Prevention Plan

PART 3: INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION
6. Physical Activity and Health Promotion
7. Nutrition and Health Promotion
8. Stress Management and Health Promotion
9. Social Support and Health

PART 4: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH PROMOTION
10. Evaluating Health Promotion Programs

PART 5: APPROACHES FOR PROMOTING A HEALTHY SOCIETY
11. Empowering for Self-Care to Promote Health
12. Health Promotion in Diverse Populations
13. Health Promotion in Community Settings
14. Promoting Health through Social and Environmental Change