Health promotion in nursing practice /

Pender, Nola J., 1941-

Health promotion in nursing practice / Nola J. Pender, Carolyn L. Murdaugh, Mary Ann Parsons. - Sixth edition. - xviii, 349 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Toward a definition of health -- Individual models to promote health behavior -- Community models to promote health -- Assessing health and health behaviors -- Developing a health promotion-prevention plan -- Physical activity and health promotion -- Nutrition and health promotion -- Stress management and health promotion -- Social support and health -- Evaluating individual and community interventions -- Self-care for health promotion across the life span -- Health promotion in vulnerable populations -- Health promotion in community settings -- Promoting health through social and environmental change.

This book presents a strong foundation for understanding and building the science and practice of health promotion. This Sixth Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and terminology.

0135097215 9780135097212

2009046239


Health promotion.
Preventive health services.
Nursing.
Medical policy.
Health behavior.
Nursing Care.

RT67 / .P56 2011

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