Citation
(2001), "Health Promotion in Nursing (1st ed.)", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 14 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2001.06214fae.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited
Health Promotion in Nursing (1st ed.)
Health Promotion in Nursing (1st ed.)
M. MavilleDelmar Publishers2001ISBN/ISSN: 0-8273-8008-9
With health care focus shifting from treatment of disease to preventing disease, nursing students and professionals will appreciate this fresh, holistic approach to promoting health. It focuses on maintaining wellness for the entire life span, dealing with the nurse's role in health promotion and specific strategies to promote health through nutrition, physical fitness, weight control, and avoiding substance abuse. The mind-body connection to health is discussed, as well as cultural and environmental factors related to health.