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Master the essentials of health promotion in community and public health nursing! Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 6th Edition provides clear, concise coverage of the nurse's role in preventing disease, promoting health, and providing health education in community settings. Case studies and critical thinking activities make it easier to apply concepts to community nursing practice. New to this edition are Healthy People 2030 guidelines and coverage of the lat...

This text provides a foundational understanding of therapeutic relationships and the transitional discharge model (TDM), a person-centered, evidence-based model that supports a smooth transition from hospital to community for people with mental illness Starting with background into the ground-breaking work of Dr. Hildegard Peplau, the mother of modern psychiatric nursing, and moving towards a transdisciplinary transitional discharge perspective, chapters introduce students and practitioners to...

Content is alphabetically organized within three sections for quick access. First, readers find guidelines on such issues as advance directives and requirements for Medicare reimbursement. Then they learn the assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation skills necessary for home care, including adapting hospital skills. Emergency interventions, family teaching tips, and assessment adaptation are covered in quick-scan lists. Also included are guidelines for managing multiple procedures.

From the Sunday Times Bestselling author.In a time of war, what's holding them together could tear them all apart...London, 1940. Winnie Berry is at the heart of the community in her pub, The Battersea Tavern. Her door is always open to those in need of a cup of tea and sympathy.Winnie's abusive husband has left and she finds herself foolishly falling in love with black market trader, Have it Harry Hampton. But Harry is married and Winnie soon finds herself tied up in his web of secrets.Meanwhil...

A practical guide to providing home-based mental health services, Providing Home Care for Older Adults teaches readers how to handle the unique aspects of home-based care and apply and adapt evidence-based assessment and treatment within the home-based setting. Featuring contributions from experienced, board-certified home care psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists, the book explains the multifaceted role of a home-based provider, offers concrete and practical considerations for wor...

Play is an essential part of every child's life, and is vital for healthy growth and development. This fully revised edition of "Playwork" is for those who work with children aged 5 to 15, and aims to help them to create opportunities for play and to develop through play. The job of playworker requires a wide range of skills and abilities: responsibility and enthusiasm; awareness of safety combined with a desire for adventure; creativity and the ability to plan and evaluate work; and, above all,...

Parental support is a well-accepted determinate of children's physical activities. Effective health education strategies may also include facilitating parental involvement in community and school advocacy related to their perceived need for changes. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of health education using parental and educators' perspectives, current practices and needs assessment. Topics discussed in this compilation include moving beyond the hierarchical knowle...

There were many challenges, successes, and concerns in providing long-term care to older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking at central North Carolina, the authors highlight the implications of providing long-term care to older Americans, with an emphasis on the importance of communication, resilience of staff, and value of human infrastructure. Based on extensive interviews, this collection of essays reflects on the participants’ individual experiences and represents the voices of...

Tory Zellick created this portable, easy to use planner after years of caring for her mother, who was suffering from breast cancer. The organizer is designed to be a helpful tool and guide for those who have taken on the role of caregiver, or for those patients who are healthy enough to care for themselves. As we all know, illness can be an overwhelming part of life. What you have here is a fill-in-the-blank guide to help be proactive throughout the treatment process. With its universal appeal,...

Tired of the pace and noise of life near London and longing for a better place to raise their young children, Mary J. MacLeod and her husband encountered their dream while vacationing on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides. Enthralled by its windswept beauty, they soon were the proud owners of a near-derelict croft house-a farmer's stone cottage-on "a small acre" of land. Mary assumed duties as the island's district nurse. Call the Nurse is her account of the enchanted years she and her fam...

The authors of the chapters included in this volume provide preliminary answers to questions such as: How extensive were COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons, jails, and community corrections systems globally? Which regions and countries reported the largest outbreaks? Why were prisons and jails found to be "hot spots" for the spread of COVID-19 in most countries? How did governments initially respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in their corrections systems? Did the mitigation strategies used in each cou...