Health Promotion in Health Care - Vital Theories and Research

This open-access textbook is a valuable resource for global health education, providing insights into health promotion as part of patient care for bachelor's and master's students in health care and health care professionals. It discusses the theory of health promotion, presents updated evidence-based approaches in different populations, and examines different health promotion approaches integrated into primary care services. The book emphasizes the need for a holistic physical-psychological-social-spiritual model of health care to provide high-quality and effective care. It connects health promotion with the salutogenic theory of health and expands the understanding of health promotion beyond health protection and disease prevention.

Format: Hardback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access textbook is a significant contribution to global health education, providing valuable insights into health promotion as an integral component of patient care for bachelor's and master's students in the field of health care, including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiotherapists, social care workers, and more. Moreover, it serves as an overview of the field of health science and health promotion for PhD students and researchers. Authored by esteemed experts from seven countries across Europe, America, Africa, and Asia, the textbook begins by delving into the theory of health promotion and key concepts. It then presents the most up-to-date evidence-based health promotion strategies tailored to diverse populations, such as individuals with chronic diseases, cancer, heart failure, dementia, mental disorders, long-term ICU patients, elderly individuals, families with newborn babies, palliative care patients, and more.

In addition, the book explores various approaches to health promotion integrated into primary care services. This edited scientific anthology offers invaluable knowledge, translating research into practical guidelines for practice. While modern medical approaches have advanced significantly, it is important to recognize that patients are multifaceted beings encompassing their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. Therefore, delivering high-quality and effective health care necessitates a holistic model of health care that encompasses all these dimensions. Many patients, both in hospitals and primary health care settings, face the challenge of lacking a holistic-oriented approach to their care. While their medical conditions are addressed, they often feel scared, helpless, and lonely.

Health promotion, therefore, plays a crucial role in improving the health of individuals, even in the face of illnesses. By identifying and leveraging their health resources, health care professionals can support and promote patients' health outcomes, leading to shorter hospital stays, reduced readmissions, and improved overall well-being. This textbook serves as a valuable resource for healthcare practitioners, educators, and researchers seeking to enhance their understanding of health promotion and its impact on patient care.

Weight: 896g
Dimension: 180 x 261 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030631345
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021