Community and Public Health Nursing (2024)
This textbook examines key issues such as health disparities, access to care, cultural competence, and the impact of social determinants on public health outcomes.
Public Policy Challenges In Rethinking Public Health: Comparative Perspectives (2024)
This volume challenges current thinking on post-pandemic public health reform, which assumes that public health systems will naturally be strengthened in light of the shortcomings exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Epidemics and Pandemics (2021)
This book explores the health, economic and social challenges presented by the major types of infectious disease, viewed in the context of the continuing fight against the coronavirus.
Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia (2021)
This text, drawing on experts from a range of disciplines, including public health, nursing and sociology, shows how the theory and practice of cultural safety can inform effective health care practices with all kinds of diverse populations.
Scientific Posters: A Learners Guide (2020)
This book was written for students who are taking the course “Introduction to Environmental Science” (ENR2100) at The Ohio State University. It is intended to help our students successfully develop and create a scientific poster.
Our book was also written with other students and other STEM classes in mind. We hope that instructors and students from all scientific disciplines find our book useful as a resource for creating a scientific poster and giving a professional poster presentation.
Community Health and Wellness (2022)
With the majority of graduate nurses going on to work in primary health, Community Health and Wellness provides the reader with the knowledge and tools they need to practise competently and safely in the community. The book provides an overview of primary healthcare principles and how to apply them, enabling a deep understanding of the role of the community health nurse in providing holistic individual and community care within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment. Continuous real-world case studies throughout enable the reader to understand how the social determinants of health influence each family member's life, their communities and the challenges they face. This seventh edition has been written by nursing experts Dr Jill Clendon and Dr Ailsa Munns, and incorporates feedback from students, users and practising community health nurses to ensure it meets the needs of today's students as they embark on their career beyond academia. Takes a unique socio-ecological approach to community health - including health promotion, health literacy and a range of health interventions Key points and information boxes allow easy navigation Case studies link theory and principles to practice Templates and tools to conduct community assessments Links to resources for further reflection An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve: eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: Power Points Tutorial Activities Image Library Critical Thinking Questions and Answers Student resources: Online Care Plans Online Material - Chapter 10 Research Guide: from question to solution Weblinks Significant updates throughout More content on public health and infectious disease management, including current pandemics and epidemics Improved content on cultural safety and care planning
Understanding Health (2022)
This book encourages students to analyse the complex range of interactions that influence health at individual, community and global levels through a social justice and health equity lens.
Understanding the Australian Health Care System; 4th Edition. (2020)
This book is the essential guide to the complexities of health care in Australia. Key theoretical concepts and current issues along with the structures and policies influencing health care professionals are explored
Journey Across the Life Span: Human Development and Health Promotion. 6th edition. (2019)
Instead of having to read only certain sections of a core text or portions of a pediatric or maternity text, students can now see the complete presentation of growth and development across the life span.
CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTENN037: Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN035: Practice nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting