Health Promotion in Nursing Practice

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Appleton & Lange, 1996 - Medical - 320 pages
Presenting an in-depth discussion of the nurse's active participation in the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the prevention of disease, this edition offers analyses of various definitions of health and presents clear-cut models for understanding health-promoting and -protecting behaviours. Also presented are effective assessment tools and strategies easily adaptable to various care settings that enable nurses to assist individuals and families in establishing healthier lifestyles.

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THE CHALLENGE OF THE 21ST CENTURY
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Toward a Definition of Health 15
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Motivation for Health Behavior
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