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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Health_Promotion_and_Patient_Education/3.06%3A_SummaryThe text provides an overview of health promotion and wellness, emphasizing models such as the Health Belief Model and Betty Neuman???s health continuum, which highlight the importance of individualiz...The text provides an overview of health promotion and wellness, emphasizing models such as the Health Belief Model and Betty Neuman???s health continuum, which highlight the importance of individualized care and prevention strategies. The discussion includes adapting health promotion strategies in response to changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing health disparities.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/01%3A_Foundations_of_Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing/1.06%3A_Chapter_Six-_Community_Health_Assessment_and_EvaluationThe chapter discusses community health assessment tools used by nurses to identify community needs and environmental factors affecting patients. It covers frameworks like ADPIE, CHANGE, and MAPP, emph...The chapter discusses community health assessment tools used by nurses to identify community needs and environmental factors affecting patients. It covers frameworks like ADPIE, CHANGE, and MAPP, emphasizing community engagement and collaboration. Approaches to assessment, such as comprehensive, rapid needs, and setting-specific assessments, are explored.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/01%3A_Foundations_of_Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing/1.01%3A_Chapter_One-_Community_and_Public_Health_PolicyThis chapter focuses on the foundations of health policy, examining its structure, impact, and influence on community and population health through a lens of social justice. It highlights the role of ...This chapter focuses on the foundations of health policy, examining its structure, impact, and influence on community and population health through a lens of social justice. It highlights the role of community health nurses as change agents, offering strategies to advocate for policy changes that promote health equity. The chapter explores health policy's effects on vulnerable and underserved populations and addresses disparities in health outcomes linked to socioeconomic factors.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Health_Promotion_and_Patient_Education/3.02%3A_Strategies_for_Improving_Healthy_HabitsThe page provides strategies to improve physical and psychosocial health by incorporating lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the role of exercise, which should include flexibility, musc...The page provides strategies to improve physical and psychosocial health by incorporating lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the role of exercise, which should include flexibility, muscle strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, and postural stability. Mindful self-care practices such as meditation and journaling are recommended for stress reduction, along with achieving work-life balance.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Health_Promotion_and_Patient_Education/3.01%3A_Health_Promotion_and_WellnessThis page discusses the importance of health promotion and preventive health measures in nursing, emphasizing a shift from reactive to proactive care. It outlines key components of health promotion, i...This page discusses the importance of health promotion and preventive health measures in nursing, emphasizing a shift from reactive to proactive care. It outlines key components of health promotion, including factors affecting health-promotion plans, the role of nurses, and patient-centered approaches. It examines the Health Belief Model, the concept of health, wellness, and social determinants of health. Different levels of prevention, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary, are described.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Health_Promotion_and_Patient_Education/3.04%3A_Purpose_of_Health_Education_and_Patient_TeachingThe text outlines the objectives of health teaching, the role of nurses in patient education, and the importance of medication and discharge education. It discusses barriers to education such as healt...The text outlines the objectives of health teaching, the role of nurses in patient education, and the importance of medication and discharge education. It discusses barriers to education such as health literacy and suggests solutions like proper communication and use of credible educational resources. Nurses are also highlighted as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Health_Promotion_and_Patient_Education/3.03%3A_Challenges_Throughout_the_LifespanThe page outlines health challenges and promotion strategies tailored for young, middle-aged, and older adult populations. Young adults (18-35) face challenges like accidents and financial constraints...The page outlines health challenges and promotion strategies tailored for young, middle-aged, and older adult populations. Young adults (18-35) face challenges like accidents and financial constraints, focusing on foundational health education. Middle-aged adults (35-65) juggle family and personal health issues, with lifestyle changes being key. Older adults (65+) deal with fall prevention, cognitive health, and chronic diseases, needing resources like Meals on Wheels for support.
