Health Promotion in Nursing
By Janice A Maville.
Description
This holistic approach to promoting health considers the entire life span. It focuses on maintaining wellness and preventing disease. An historical perspective traces health promotion from ancient times to the present. Specific strategies are provided to promote health through nutrition, physical fitness, weight control, and avoiding substance abuse. Sections include discussions around the mind-body connection to health, as well as the prominent legal and ethical issues of health care promotion. Concepts presented are applied to nursing practice. *Key features *Emphasizes the role of ...
ISBN(s)
0827380089, 9780827380080
