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Sustainable Health in Low and Middle Income Countries: Achieving SDG3 in the (Post) Pandemic World (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Fingani MphandeThis book highlights lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how these can be used to build sustainable health systems, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). It investigates the impact of outbreak response and management on health sustainability in LMIC from the perspective of SDG3: “Ensuring healthy lives and wellbeing for all at all ages”. Despite strides being made in some areas for SDG target 3.3 to fight communicable diseases, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused interruptions that will considerably affect vaccination coverage as well as the progress that was made, for example: in reducing malaria cases. Vulnerable populations who were already struggling to access their healthcare needs before the pandemic may face even greater challenges at present and in the years to come, post-pandemic. This book considers the progress on attaining the SDG3 targets, specifically: to improve early warning systems for management of national and global health risks, and the effect of pandemics - including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic - and emerging disease outbreaks. It explores the weaknesses and strengths in LMIC and how to strengthen capacities in these countries. The author also investigates and proposes approaches that can, or should, be implemented to ensure sustainable health systems in developing countries, including early warning systems, risk reduction, and the management of global and national health risks. This book is of great interest to public health professionals, infectious diseases experts, and epidemiologists, as well as students and researchers of public health systems and healthcare infrastructure in developing countries.
Sustainable Healthcare
by David Pencheon Trevor Thompson Kathleen Frith Knut SchroederSustainable Healthcare sets out a vision for medical care of high quality, manageable cost and low impact on the planetary systems which sustain us.In tackling the major challenges of our age, such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity and climate change, health services can play a central role, moving from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. Sustainable Healthcare explores questions such as:What is the relevance of sustainability in healthcare?How does climate change threaten human health?How can we create low carbon care pathways?How can healthcare organizations deal better with their waste?How can death and dying become more sustainable?How can we engage ourselves and others with this agenda?Written by an international team combining clinical, educational, practical and policy expertise in sustainability and health, this book provides a synopsis of our current predicaments, and explores some of the emerging solutions. Containing case studies and resources for further information and action, Sustainable Healthcare is a practical guide to making healthcare more sustainable for all healthcare professionals, managers and students."Once in a while one comes across a book that makes a deep impact. Sustainable Healthcare is such a book and very timely in the context of modern healthcare and developing green policies... The book is clear in ideas of critical thinking, scientific evidence and practical suggestions for transformative action... An additional strength in this book are the summary key papers and reports including key points from the chapters. In addition, there is a comprehensive list of references in each chapter... The authors cut through the jargon and challenge the rhetoric of both fear and denial... The authors give examples of how we can engage with sustainability such as, diet and exercise, prescription management, contraception management and family planning and end of life care... The book provides useful sources, references and key actions for individuals, healthcare organisations and policy making departments." - A review by Prof Davinder Sandhu, Postgraduate Dean, Health Education South West, Severn Deanery, UK
Sustainable Lifestyles after Covid-19 (Routledge-SCORAI Studies in Sustainable Consumption)
by Lei Zhang Philip J. Vergragt Fabián Echegaray Valerie BrachyaThis book takes an in-depth look at Covid-19-generated societal trends and develops scenarios for possible future directions of urban lifestyles. Drawing on examples from Brazil, China, and Israel, and with a particular focus on cities, this book explores the short and long-term changes in individual consumers and citizen behavior as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. On the basis of extensive market and opinion research data, aggregate data, observational evidence, and news reports, the authors provide a detailed account of the transformations that have occurred as a result of a triple shock of public health emergency, economic shutdown, and social isolation. They also examine which of these behavioral changes are likely to become permanent and consider whether this may ultimately promote or restrain sustainable lifestyle choices. Innovative and timely, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars, and professionals researching and working in the areas of sustainable consumption, urban and land use planning, and public health.
Sustainable Material for Biomedical Engineering Application
by Wan Safwani Wan Kamarul Zaman Asma Abdullah NurulSustainable Material for Biomedical Engineering Application discusses current interdisciplinary approaches in the development of materials and their derivatives that are sustainable for biomedical engineering application. Recent advancement of materials research has shown to have great impact on biomedical and clinical applications. With potential for sustainability, the materials discussed and illustrated in this book, may have the ability to increase and contribute to wider therapeutic options for patients. On the other hand, with the advancement in materials technology, they also have positive impacts in terms of reproducibility and more cost-effective manufacturing solutions for biomedical engineering industry. Some of the main aspects covered in this book are utilisation of human waste, food waste and green technology approach for materials in biomedical engineering applications such as tissue engineering, 3D printing and biosensing. A team of experts from various disciplines share recent advances that provide details and integrates different approaches to sustainable materials development. This book is intended for academicians, researchers, students and industrial players in the field of materials and biomedical engineering.
Sustainable Medicine: Whistle-Blowing on 21st-Century Medical Practice
by Sarah Myhill"Dr. Sarah Myhill&’s honest voice is a beacon of light and hope . . . [she] empowers the patient by offering a thoughtful road map . . . that ultimately leads to health and vitality."—Dr. Nasha Winters, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer Sustainable Medicine is based on the premise that twenty-first century Western medicine—driven by vested interests—is failing to address the root causes of disease. Symptom-suppressing medication and &“polypharmacy&” have resulted in an escalation of disease and a system of so-called &“health care,&” which more closely resembles &“disease care.&”In this essential book, Dr. Sarah Myhill aims to empower people to heal themselves by addressing the underlying causes of their illness. She presents a logical progression from identifying symptoms, to understanding the underlying mechanisms, to relevant interventions and tests and tools with which to tackle the root causes. As Myhill writes, &“It&’s all about asking the question &‘why?&’&” Sustainable Medicine covers a wide range of symptoms including:• Inflammation (infection, allergy, autoimmunity)• Fatigue• Pain• Toxic symptoms• Deficiency symptoms• Hormonal symptomsDr. Myhill also includes a toolbox of treatments for specific illnesses and ailments, as well as a general approach to avoiding and treating all disease. Finally, she offers a series of case histories to show how people have successfully taken control of their health and healed even in the face of the most discouraging symptoms—all without the harmful interventions of 21st century Western medicine. "[Dr. Myhill] offers readers . . . . the tools to understand their symptoms and the mechanisms at play that give rise to them, so that &‘health care consumers&’ can instead be empowered agents of their own well-being."—Tom Cowan, author of Human Heart, Cosmic Heart
Sustainable Nanocomposites with Green Biomaterials (Biomaterials, Bioengineering and Sustainability #2)
by Rishabha Malviya Sonali SundramThe book delves into the realm of biomaterials with a strong focus on sustainability, offering insights into their diverse applications in advanced therapeutics, and, diagnostics. Tackling cutting-edge topics, it explores the latest developments in green biomaterials for biomedical implants and tissue engineering, emphasizing sustainability in nanocomposite synthesis, properties, and applications. The book also addresses the groundbreaking concept of biodegradable and biofriendly transient devices for sustainable monitoring and healing. Further, it highlights the crucial role of biodegradable scaffolds in engineering living tissues and discusses gene-activated matrices for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Various chapters delve into specialized applications, such as tissue-engineered cartilage products, green biomaterials for innovative drug delivery, and 3D printed biodegradable metals in orthopedics and stomatology. The book also explores the use of bioresorbable polymers in advancing minimally invasive surgical procedures and customizing medical devices for personalized medicine. Additionally, it sheds light on the integration of nanobioengineered platforms in electrochemical biosensors for disease diagnosis, antimicrobial biomaterials in dental healthcare, silk-based biomaterials for regenerative medicine and drug delivery, and the utilization of plant-derived biomaterials in cardiac tissue repair. This comprehensive volume not only provides a snapshot of the latest advancements in the field but also underscores the pivotal role of green biomaterials in shaping the future of healthcare technologies.
Sustainable Neighbourhoods for Ageing in Place: An Interdisciplinary Voice Against Global Crises
by Emmanuel Mogaji Hafiz T. A. Khan Ruth Lowry Nestor Asiamah Pablo Villalobos Dintrans Mohammad Javad Koohsari Edgar Ramos Vieira Henry Kofi MensahThis timely book provides an understanding of how an ageing population can maintain health in the ageing process in their preferred homes and neighbourhoods while coping with global crises of climate change events, infectious diseases, systemic violence, and radical or extreme industrialisation. It is the first-known volume to consider the four crises as health and social threats to healthy longevity from a sustainability perspective. The book is a collection of commentaries, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and empirical evidence that: (1) provides an analysis of how the crises affect neighbourhood attributes and the ability of residents to use them to maintain health while living in their preferred neighbourhoods, and (2) suggests potential interventions for enabling residents to utilise these attributes for health while living at home in contexts experiencing the crises. Contributions are authored by scholars and practitioners from various disciplines including public health, health care, architecture, engineering, human resources development, information technology, and finance. Among the topics covered:The Impact of Crises on Older Adults’ Health and Function: An Intergenerational Perspective A Behavioural Approach to Sustainable Neighbourhoods: A Philosophical Construction of a Friendly NeighbourhoodAssistive Technologies for Ageing in Place: A Theoretical Proposition of Human Development Postulates “Sustainable Ageing” in a World of CrisesSustainable Neighbourhoods for Ageing in Place: An Interdisciplinary Voice Against Global Crises serves as both a primary and secondary text particularly suited for post-graduate level study (e.g., MSc, PhD). Each chapter richly describes events, phenomena and models in a way that fits contemporary curricula for students and instructors in sociology, gerontology, architecture, environmental science studies, sustainability, ageing studies, and public health. Researchers in a broad range of disciplines can use the book as a research guide to design their studies based on models and insights described in its contents. With theoretical frameworks and recommendations from this book, stakeholders can understand what a sustainable neighbourhood is in the context of crises by presenting problems and solutions from different countries and disciplines.
Sustainable Nutrition in a Changing World
by Hans Konrad Biesalski Adam Drewnowski Johanna T. Dwyer Jj Strain Peter Weber Manfred EggersdorferThis book is the first of its kind to tackle in detail the nutritional requirements of the industrialized, so-called developed world. It discusses the link between socio-economic status and food security, focusing especially on the relationship between income and food security in different age groups. The authors calculate the actual levels of essential micronutrients delivered by current dietary patterns, identifying important shortfalls in the provision of key micronutrients, and elucidate the public health consequences of nutrition insecurity. Finally, the authors discuss future approaches for ensuring nutrition security on the basis of three pillars: access, availability and nutritional value. The approaches advocated in this ground-breaking publication will allow all people, irrespective of age and social status, to have access to a safe and nutritious diet. Key stakeholders such as legislators, government, academia and industry, as well as consumers themselves, all have important roles to play in making this a reality.
Sustainable Pharmaceutical Product Development and Optimization Processes: From Eco-Design to Supply Chain Integrity
by A. K. Haghi Bancha Yingngam Muhammad Shahzad AslamThis book offers unparalleled insight into the convergence of sustainability and pharmaceutical product development, with a specific focus on optimization processes. By addressing the urgent demand for more environmentally conscious and efficient strategies in the drug development industry, particularly in an era where the world faces the mounting challenges posed by climate change, the book provides a comprehensive guide for integrating sustainability principles throughout the pharmaceutical product lifecycle, directly contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The chapters cover key topics, including the application of green chemistry, eco-design principles, sustainable sourcing of raw materials, waste reduction strategies, and the use of renewable energy in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Throughout the book, case studies are integrated, offering practical insights and concurrently highlighting the economic and environmental advantages of sustainable practices, thereby addressing skepticism regarding the feasibility and profitability of such initiatives. The book also discusses regulatory considerations, ethical implications, and the challenges and opportunities associated with moving toward more sustainable practices in pharmaceutical development. Importantly, this book seeks to solve the problem of the knowledge gap and lack of practical resources for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry who aspire to implement sustainable and optimized processes. This work consolidates a network of professionals and scholars keenly focused on future sustainability challenges, developing enhancement methodologies, and sharing successful strategies for implementing eco-friendly practices in pharmaceutical sectors worldwide, ultimately contributing to the global effort to achieve the SDGs by 2030. With a focus on pharmaceutical professionals, researchers, academicians, and students, the book serves as a valuable reference for those involved in drug development and process optimization. Policymakers and regulatory bodies might also find it insightful, as it addresses current landscapes, challenges, and future directions in sustainable pharmaceutical product development.
Sustainable Policies and Practices in Energy, Environment and Health Research: Addressing Cross-cutting Issues (World Sustainability Series)
by Walter Leal Filho Diogo Guedes Vidal Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis Ricardo Cunha DiasThis book aims to give a contribution to a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the cross-cutting issues on energy, environment and health research topics in the current world scenario, where nations all over the world are struggling to accomplish the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure sustainable patterns for all. This interdisciplinary implies a commitment between all fields of science, working together to provide knowledge that could result in the promotion of quality of life. At the present, it is evident that not all people benefit from sustainable policies and practices and the communication between health, energy, environmental and social problems is undeniable. A call for different views could be a pathway attracting universities, stakeholders, organizations and civil society to deeply discuss how one solution does not fit all societies. Few publications are coherently handling this matter. This book is expected to fill this gap and to develop an interest in a larger audience working in general sustainable development and cross-cutting issues. This book is produced by the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR). It gives special emphasis to state-of-the-art descriptions of approaches, methods, initiatives and projects from universities, stakeholders, organizations and civil society across the world, regarding cross-cutting issues in energy, environment and health research.
Sustainable Scaffolds-based Strategies in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (Biomaterials, Bioengineering and Sustainability #8)
by Joaquim Miguel Oliveira Rui Luís Reis Joana Silva-CorreiaThis book aims to provide a concise overview on the relevant research dealing with the design and fabrication methods of novel scaffolds, considering not only the technological challenges, but also the increasingly important sustainability issues. In this context, the vast options of sustainable biomaterials and eco-friendly/green methods for biomaterials synthesis and scaffold&’s processing techniques are discussed. Importantly, the recent developments in the field of scaffolds-based strategies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications are also provided. In brief, the book is divided into three main sections comprising 15 chapters, as follows: I - Sustainable scaffold techniques and designs in tissue engineering; II - Natural materials and eco-wastes used as sacrificial templates; and III - Biomedical applications. It will also provide a concluding section about the Editor&’s opinion on the current achievements and future directions of the field. This book includes the contribution of leading and multidisciplinary experts, which will provide a in depth discussion on sustainable scaffolds for biomedical applications, thus serving as an up-to-date reference for a new generation of multidisciplinary students and researchers which aim to consider the sustainability dimension in their research activities.
Sustainable Sexual Health: Analysing the Implementation of the SDGs
by Tony Sandset Eivind Engebretsen Kristin HeggenThis book provides a textual analysis of the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in health care. Using sexual health as a case study, the authors apply Foucault’s notions of biopower and biopolitics to discuss the power struggle between local needs and wants and universal ambitions embedded in the SDG ideology. Reproductive and sexual health are settings where health policy, religious and cultural norms, and gender policy meet personal and moral standards. As such, tensions, dilemmas, and conflicts are powerfully demonstrated in this interdisciplinary field of public health. Tensions, dilemmas and conflicts are particularly visible in reproductive and sexual health settings, where health policy meets personal or moral standards, gender policy, and religious and cultural norms. This book will be valuable supplementary material for graduate students and academics wishing to enhance their knowledge in the fields of global health, sexual health, reproductive health and rights, and cultural studies. The book will also be of interest to professionals and students within the disciplines of medical sociology, medical anthropology, sustainability studies, gender and sexuality studies, and public health.
Sustainable Smart Healthcare: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Tin-Chih Toly ChenThis book shows how smart technology applications to mobile healthcare will be different in the post-pandemic era. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, smart technologies had been widely applied to mobile health care. It will be the same in the post pandemic. However, the widely used smart technologies before and after the Covid-19 pandemic may be different. First, users’ motivations for applying smart technologies have changed. In addition, some innovative ways of applying smart technologies within the Covid-19 pandemic have emerged. Further, users’ acceptance of smart technology applications has increased. Furthermore, new smart technologies are still being proposed. This book discusses these topics.
Sustainable Squirrel Conservation: A Modern Reassessment of Family Sciuridae
by Falk Huettmann Moriz SteinerThis book attempts to move the family of squirrels (Sciuridae) out of the shadow of large charismatic mammals and to highlight management failures with the goal of moving towards an improved conservation approach. Particular attention is paid to the influence of taxonomic science on squirrel conservation. In addition, the authors show how human-driven climate change, global change and modern politics are shaping global squirrel populations as well as their surrounding environments and ecosystems.Squirrels are widespread around the globe, naturally occurring on every continent except Antarctica and Oceania, and they are certainly among the animals most commonly encountered in everyday life. Despite this, the authors of this volume identify worrying gaps in squirrel conservation. Squirrels are often hunted, trapped, poached, and stressed, and management strategies and legislation are often devised in the absence of proper knowledge of issues such as population sizes, taxonomies, and trends. Together, this can result in severe population declines and even species extinction. By assessing their taxonomic situation, ecology, the evolution and divergence of Sciuridae around the globe, and squirrels’ well-being across habitats, the authors set a baseline from which to launch future investigations into the conservation of squirrels and other species. Additionally, the authors highlight the influences of climate change, unsustainable growth, and various man-made threats to the future of this family.
Sustainable Technologies for the Management of Agricultural Wastes
by Zainul Akmar ZakariaThis book discusses modern technologies for utilizing various types of agricultural waste as a direct means of properly managing its abundance. It explores the potential of using waste materials obtained from the palm oil industry, used cooking oil, maize and tea plantations, as well as citrus-based plants for the production of useful, high-value materials such as pyroligenous acid and bio-oil (Chapter 1), ferulic acid (Chapter 4) and bio-control agents (Chapter 5-7, 9). It also includes case studies to further enhance readers’ understanding. This comprehensive volume is useful to anyone involved in agricultural waste management, green chemistry and agricultural biotechnology. It is also recommended as a reference work for all agriculture and biotechnology libraries.
Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock: Novel Ways for Animal Production
by Georgios Arsenos Ilias GiannenasThis book offers a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research on feed additives for a sustainable animal production, including insects and aquaculture. In five clearly structured sections, the sources of feed additives, details on their biochemistry, feed security as well as specific applications for individual farm animal species, livestock health and product characteristics (meat, milk and eggs) find attention. International expert authors provide a full description on the use of aromatic plants, extracts and essential oils as feed additives alone or in combination with functional feeds of different categories. Readers will explore the potential of feed additives to tackle environmental issues. Practical examples include the use of local feedstuffs in combination with herbal additives and enzymes. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of using local feed sources versus imported feedstuffs on global warming potential, primary energy use, nutrient excretion and the feed additive influence on lessening the pollution from animal operations. The results presented will support realization of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 12 which stands for Responsible Consumption and Production worldwide. The use of novel and different feed additives can be an important tool to enhance sustainability, support productivity, and match increased food demands around the globe. Animal production depends on feed efficiency to sustain growth and profitability. Along these lines, the present volume is an essential reading for all future-oriented veterinarians, animal nutritionists, agricultural scientists, and moreover the feed, food and plant industry.
Sustainable Use of Plants and Their Products in Neurodegenerative Diseases Management (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Johnson O. Oladele, Ebenezer I. O. Ajayi, María L. Flores-López, and Oluwaseyi E. OkoroNeurodegenerative illnesses have negative impacts on the central and peripheral nervous system, which, in turn, affect brain health. Sustainable Use of Plants and Their Products in Neurodegenerative Diseases Management addresses the prevalence and pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases and the roles of phytoconstituents in mitigating the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. It provides a molecular understanding of the pathophysiology underpinning neurodegenerative diseases, the role of herbal/plant products and their phytoconstituents in the treatment of these diseases, and practical strategies to prevent these pathological conditions.Features Contains the latest molecular and cellular-based research findings on medicinal plants in brain health and neurodegenerative diseases Explains practical strategies to prevent neurodegenerative diseases using medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents Sustainable Use of Plants and Their Products in Neurodegenerative Diseases Management opens new research areas for academia and scientists; enhances student knowledge in pharmacognosy, medicine, pharmaceuticals, biomedical and biological sciences, and other related fields of studies; and enables traditional healers and clinicians to make recommendations for their neurological patients.
Sustainable Uses and Prospects of Medicinal Plants (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Learnmore Kambizi Callistus BvenuraSustainable Uses and Prospects of Medicinal Plants presents information on less known and underexplored medicinal plant species in various regions of the world. The book investigates current advances in medicinal plant science and includes detailed information on the use of green nanotechnology, characterization of plants, conservation, revitalization, propagation, and pharmacological activities of selected plants. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, it collects information on less known medicinal plant species in various regions of the world for documentation profiling their ethnobotany, developments in their phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities and provides an in-depth look at some specific herbal medicines of importance, threatened and less known species and addresses sustainable utilization and conservation of medicinal plants to ensure existence and use. Appropriate for plant and biodiversity conservation organisations, community leaders, academicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical industry personnel, the book comprises innovative works with information of what is expected to address sustainability in the future.
Sustainable Waste Management in Senegal: Strategies for Collection, Treatment, and Policy Innovation (World Sustainability Series)
by Satyanarayana Narra Khalifa Ababacar Sarr Cheikh Mouhamed FallTransforming Waste Management in Senegal: Strategies for a Sustainable Future Senegal faces a critical challenge in waste management, with 3.1 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated annually—45% of which remains uncollected. Addressing this issue requires a strategic, multi-divisional approach to waste minimization, collection, treatment, and sustainable disposal. This book provides a comprehensive roadmap for improving Senegal’s waste management sector. It examines the current organizational structure, explores technical solutions, and outlines innovative strategies for closing collection gaps, optimizing transportation, establishing centralized treatment facilities, and integrating digital solutions. Additionally, it emphasizes awareness campaigns, funding mechanisms, and policy enhancements to drive long-term impact. By offering data-driven insights and practical strategies, this guide supports policymakers, urban planners, and waste management professionals in making informed decisions to reduce landfill stress, promote circular economy practices, and pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable Senegal.
Sustainable and Innovative Mining Practices: International Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Mining Practices 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences)
by Amit Kumar Gorai Sahendra Ram Ram Manohar Bishwal Santanu BhowmikSustainable mining is need of hour to fulfil the increasing energy demand of the country and at the same time reduction in rate of carbon emission at utmost priority. Any mining project has significant health, safety, and environmental issues and thus sustainable solutions for all these issues need to be addressed. Currently, the mining practitioners, and industry bodies facing multiple challenges before to maintain the requirement of energy demand of the country and address of the environmental issues through sustainable and innovative mining practices. This book covers the latest advancement in the process, technology, equipment, etc for adopting sustainable mining practices. It will offer an adequate resource to all the mining and associated academicians and industry professionals to gain the knowledge of latest tools and solutions for sustainable mining. The proposed book will be chaptered based on the themes like Environmental Monitoring & Management., Safety & health, operations & planning, automation & digitalization, waste management, and new tools and technologies for sustainable mining. Many case studies of different types of mines will be demonstrated to know the actual practice of the mine and their typical solutions.
Sustainably Improving Health Care: Creatively Linking Care Outcomes, System Performance and Professional Development
by Paul Batalden Tina FosterCulture, Context and Quality in Health Sciences Research, Education, Leadership and Patient Care (Second book in a series of five) Sustainably Improving Health Care promotes the importance of integrating improved care outcomes, system performance, and professional development so that the future of health-care advancement is creative and sustainable. It addresses the challenge of creating and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement that is able to sustain and generate creative professional work for the improvement of health care. Using real-world examples, the book succinctly reveals how the model can be practically applied from a variety of different perspectives. "This book makes the persuasive argument that well-intended efforts to redesign and reform health care will enjoy only short lives without the full commitment and engagement of the health-care worker - the product of the sustainability- and capacity-building engine of professional development." Dave Davis MD, CCFP, FCFP, in the Foreword "This book is about a model that has emerged from our own work, our observations of the work of colleagues and others, and our refl ections about the requirements for the future of the continual improvement of health care. We explore its origins, its content and manifestations, and its implications, particularly for health professional leaders interested in the ongoing improvement of health care. Form and vitality develop in the model as it engages reality - the reality of trying to create cultures of sustainable, generative approaches to the ongoing improvement of health care." From the Preface
Sustaining Global Surveillance and Response to Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
by Institute of MedicineH1N1 ("swine flu"), SARS, mad cow disease, and HIV/AIDS are a few examples of zoonotic diseases--diseases transmitted between humans and animals. Emerging zoonoses are a growing concern given multiple factors, including an increase in zoonotic disease outbreaks, their often novel and unpredictable nature, their ability to emerge anywhere and spread rapidly around the globe, and the major economic toll they can take on many disparate industries. Infectious disease surveillance systems are intended to combat this threat. By systematically collecting data on the occurrence of infectious diseases in humans and animals, investigators can track the spread of disease and provide an early warning to human and animal health officials nationally and internationally for follow-up and response. Unfortunately, and for many reasons, current disease surveillance systems can be ineffective or untimely in alerting officials to newly emerging zoonotic diseases. Sustaining Global Surveillance and Response to Emerging Zoonotic Diseases assesses disease surveillance systems around the world, and recommends ways to improve early detection and response. The book presents solutions for coordination between different surveillance systems, different governments, and different international organizations. Parties seeking to improve the detection and response to zoonotic diseases--including U.S. government and international health policymakers, researchers, epidemiologists, and veterinarians--will use this book to help curtail the threat zoonotic diseases pose to economies, societies, and global health.
Sustaining Lean in Healthcare: Developing and Engaging Physician Leadership
by Michael NelsonAmong the first books to focus on physician engagement during a Lean effort, Sustaining Lean in Healthcare: Developing and Engaging Physician Leadership explains how to ensure ongoing physician participation long after the consultant leaves. Dr. Michael Nelson, an early adopter of Lean in healthcare, explains how to use these synergic tools to achieve consistently high levels of quality and clinical care outcomes.The book begins with a Lean primer that provides a firm foundation in essential Lean concepts including value stream maps, 6S, Kanban, Heijunka, and Gemba Walks. Next, it examines how to create a physician engagement plan and covers the specific responsibilities of physician leadership through the Lean transformation. Explaining what to look for when judging success, it provides numerous examples that demonstrate how to sustain success over the long term.Complete with tips for spotting the danger signs that might indicate your plan is off course, this book details time-tested techniques and strategies for reducing waste in healthcare. It supplies a methodology for establishing shared expectations of success with your medical team early on in the process, as well as a proven framework for simultaneous Lean deployment across multiple locations.Praise for the book:In this book , Dr. Nelson draws on his forty years of medical practice and his experience as an early adopter of Lean for healthcare, to identify a crucial piece to aligning healthcare organizations for success; Physician Engagement. Healthcare executives and clinicians will appreciate and learn from Dr. Nelson's insight.Robert Iversen, Director, Accenture Management Consulting Instead of writing another how-to book, Mike has taken the opportunity to provide insights that are sure to help any healthcare organization sustain the impact of its Lean engagement.Rick Malik,
Sustaining Primary Health Care
by Anne LaFondAnalyzing the dimensions of the struggle for effective health care in the developing countries, this study demonstrates how current governmental and donor agency policies in such countries as Uganda, Ghana, Nepal, Pakistan and Vietnam have failed to develop efficient systems. The author argues against the current emphasis on decentralization and privatization, and outlines a framework for a long-term approach that should bring benefits and improvements in health care.
Sustaining Safe Sex: Gay Communities Respond to AIDS (Social Aspects of AIDS)
by R.W. Connell June Crawford G.W. Dowsett Susan KippaxThis book focuses on the cultural processes at work within the Australian gay communitites, which have made significant efforts at preventing the spread of the HIV virus. Sustaining Safe Sex has clear relevance to work throughout the world.