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Health Organizations: Theory, Behavior, and Development
by James A. Johnson Caren C. RossowOrganizations are complex human systems that have evolved over time and continue to do so in an increasingly globalized, information enriched, technology intensive era such as the 21st century. This is especially so following the Affordable Care Act legislation and regulations in the U.S. <p><p> The new Second Edition of Health Organizations: Theory, Behavior, and Development addresses these changes by integrating new content throughout every chapter and topic area. This book will help the student and practitioner put to use theories of organization and knowledge of organization behavior in ways that foster change in productive and sustainable ways resulting in better outcomes. Students will learn systematic planned approaches for organization development and team building and by examining power, influence, conflict, motivation, and leadership in the context of health service delivery. <p> The Second Edition introduces new elements including: chapter overviews; film learning exercises; key terms; case studies; chapter discussion questions; in-class exercises; online learning activities; key interviews with leaders and managers; appendix; study guide; and other supporting ancillaries.
Health Policymaking In The United States (Sixth Edition)
by Beaufort B. Longest Association of University Programs in Health Administration StaffThis book will demystify the complicated process of health policymaking. It provides a framework for putting the various aspects of policymaking into perspective and provides you with the background knowledge you need to understand the political environment. You will also learn techniques used to influence the policymaking process. Key aspects of this process are brought to life through many real-world excerpts from congressional testimony, news stories, and executive orders.
Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice
by Carl I. Fertman Diane D. Allensworth Society for Public Health Education StaffHealth Promotion Programs introduces the theory of health promotion and presents an overview of current best practices from a wide variety of settings that include schools, health care organizations, workplace, and community. The 43 contributors to Health Promotion Programs focus on students and professionals interested in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote health equity. In addition to the focus on best practices, each chapter contains information on: Identifying health promotion programs Eliminating health disparities Defining and applying health promotion theories and models Assessing the needs of program participants Creating and supporting evidence-based programs Implementing health promotion programs: Tools, program staff, and budgets Advocacy Communicating health information effectively Developing and increasing program funding Evaluating, improving, and sustaining health promotion programs Health promotion challenges and opportunities Health promotion resources and career links "The authors have clearly connected the dots among planning, theory, evaluation, health disparity, and advocacy, and have created a user-friendly toolbox for health promotion empowerment. "-Ronald L. Braithwaite, PhD, professor, Morehouse School of Medicine, Departments of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine, and Psychiatry "The most comprehensive program planning text to date, this book examines all facets of planning and implementation across four key work environments where health educators function. "-Mal Goldsmith, PhD, CHES, professor and coordinator of Health Education, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville "Health Promotion Programs . . . . explores the thinking of some of our field's leaders and confirms its well-deserved place in the field and in our personal collections. "-Susan M. Radius, PhD, CHES, professor and program director, Health Science Department, Towson University
Health Psychology
by Shelley TaylorSince the first edition was published in 1986, Health Psychology has helped thousands of college students learn how to maintain their health and guard against illness. The goal of this book has always been to make research accessible in a way that integrates theory with practical applications so that people can lead healthier lives. The importance of social relationships, health behaviors, and co-management of health and illness are themes that are woven throughout the text. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience which guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments.
Health Psychology, Eighth Edition
by Shelley E. TaylorThe book highlights health issues that face the college student and his or her family through both accessible research examples and profiles of interventions such as coping with stress, maintaining physical health, and making decisions about alcohol and smoking. This edition contains clear descriptions of current research into the prevention, treatment, and causes (social, genetic, and biological) of specific health related disorders.
Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health
by Jess Feist Linda Brannon John A. UpdegraffDrawing from the latest research and developments from the field, Brannon/Updegraff/Feist's HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH, 10e, delivers balanced coverage of the cognitive, behavioral and biological approaches to health psychology. Extremely student friendly and popular with majors and nonmajors alike, this market leader features an engaging writing style, a variety of learning tools and a wealth of visuals. <p><p>Diversity in health psychology is emphasized throughout. New coverage includes the COVID-19 pandemic, the dangers of e-cigarettes, the Type D personality as a risk for heart disease, the brain disease model of alcoholism, the impact of exercise on sleep and more. "Real World Profiles" illustrate chapter concepts in the context of the lives of actual people, and an author-curated list of online multimedia links provides trusted resources for exploring on your own.
Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions
by Edward P. Sarafino Timothy W. SmithIn the newly revised 10th edition of Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, a team of dedicated psychologists delivers an insightful and multidisciplinary demonstration of the impact of psychology and health on one another. Relying heavily on cross-cultural data, the book offers a sweeping and inclusive picture of health psychology and includes local and global research and case studies. <P><P> The authors have included boxed materials in each chapter that directs the reader’s attention to the right information at the right time. Behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and social/personality viewpoints are addressed throughout the text and a strong focus on lifespan development in health and illness pervades the material.
Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions (8th Edition)
by Edward P. Sarafino Timothy W. SmithSarafino draws from the research and theory of many disciplines in order to show psychologists how psychology and health affect each other.
Health Science Fundamentals
by Shirley A. Badasch Doreen S. ChesebroSubstantially revised in a new edition, Health Science Fundamentals: Exploring Career Pathways provides future health care providers with basic information and skills needed to enter the health care field in a variety of occupations. It equips learners with the skills necessary to research the many different occupations in need of educated and effective health care workers. This book provides more activities than any other program and emphasizes essential employability skills and professionalism. It has also been revised to meet the latest NCHSTE Accountability Criteria Standards.
Health Science: Concepts and Applications
by Jacquelyn Rhine Marshall Sue C. Roe Linda RomanoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method (Fourth Edition )
by Judith GarrardHealth Sciences Literature Review Made Easy, Fourth Edition is an essential text for your nursing research course and provides students with a solid foundation and the tools they need to evaluate articles and research effectively. The Fourth Edition builds on the digital updates made to the previous edition and highlights the Matrix Method and the skills necessary to critically evaluate articles. The text also covers Method Maps, which teach students how to effectively construct a research study. The author leads students through the process of how to manage a quality literature review in the context of evidence-based practice. A case study highlighting a typical graduate student is woven throughout the text to illustrate the importance of literature reviews and evidence-based practice. Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy, Fourth Edition is appropriate for graduate level nursing courses as well as undergraduate Nursing Research courses that require literature reviews. Key Features: • Data Visualization: A Digital Exploration is an interactive, online appendix • The Matrix Method teaches the essential skills around literature evaluation • A real-life scenario case study is woven throughout each chapter to reinforce key concepts • Completely updated chapter on the guidelines for Methodological Review • Method Maps are introduced to convey the thought process around designing a research study
Health and Fitness for Life 2nd edition
by Raschel LarsenThis book is an introductory college textbook that shows students how to improve their habits related to physical activity, eating, or stress management. With a focus on real-world activities and practices for increasing overall wellness, this book includes grounded examples of practical health-based situations and healthy choices from diverse perspectives that will give students strategies for identifying and improving areas of their health. This book covers the basics of exercise and healthy living, as well as more advanced topics, including: -Cardiorespiratory fitness - Muscular strength and endurance - Flexibility training and mobility - Body composition - Nutrition planning and guidance - Stress management - Chronic and infectious disease - Substance use and abuse - Environmental health This book’s data-driven study of health and fitness is goal-oriented, instructive, and encouraging for students of varying backgrounds and states of wellness. The approach in these pages creates relevant links between guidance from official health organizations and everyday life. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking to improve habits related to physical activity, eating, or stress management, or to better understand your place in the world as a healthy individual. Written by community college health faculty, Health and Fitness for Life blends down-to-earth instructional text with numerous examples of relevant situations and outcomes for students from all demographics.
Health and Physical Education Class 8 - Nepal
by Nepal Curriculum Development CentreThis accessible book has been published by ADRAD Nepal, with support of Australian Aid. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any other form or by any means for commercial purpose without the prior permission in writing of the Curriculum Development Centre.
Health and Physical Education class 10 - MBOSE
by Meghalaya Board Of School EducationThe PDF is a textbook on health and physical education for class X students in Meghalaya, India. It covers topics such as growth and development, diseases, consumer education, international health and life skills education. The book aims to provide factual and easy-to-understand information on various aspects of health and help students develop positive attitudes and habits for a healthy lifestyle. The book also includes project work, exercises and test items to assess the students’ learning and understanding.
Health and Physical Education class 9 - NCERT - 2023
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingThe NCERT book "Health and Physical Education" for Class 9 provides a comprehensive guide to maintaining physical fitness, understanding health concepts, and adopting a healthy lifestyle. It covers topics such as the importance of personal hygiene, nutrition, and balanced diet, alongside practical advice on first aid and disease prevention. The book emphasizes the significance of regular physical activity, explaining various exercises, sports, and yoga practices to enhance physical and mental well-being. Additionally, it discusses emotional health, stress management, and the impact of substance abuse. Designed with a holistic approach, the book aims to develop students' awareness and skills for leading a healthy and active life.
Health and Wellness
by Linda Meeks Philip Heit Randy PageIn this book you get to learn about the health skills, types of health, growth & development, nutrition, personal safety and much more.
Health and Wellness (Grade #5)
by Linda Meeks Philip HeitA textbook designed to educate children on healthy choices of life in every aspect.
Health and Wellness (Grade #6)
by Linda Meeks Philip HeitLearn about all types of health in this book.
Health and physical education Grade 07 - සෞඛ්යය හා ශාරීරික අධ්යාපනය 7 ශ්රේණිය
by A panel of experts of the ministry of education - අධ්යාපන අමාත්යාංශයේ විෂය විශේෂඥ මණ්ඩලයක් විසිනි.2016 වසරේ සිට 07 වන ශ්රේණියේ සෞඛ්යය හා ශාරීරික අධ්යාපනය විෂය සඳහා රජය විසින් නිර්දිෂ්ඨ ග්රන්ථයයි.
Health for Life
by Charles B. Corbin Julius B. Richmond Elenore T. PoundsThis book provides ways and tools to make good health part of our lives.This idea includes physical, mental, and social health.
