Community as Partner: Theory and Practice in Nursing, 2nd Edition
Theory and Practice in Nursing
Author: Karen Francis, Karen Hoare, Ysanne Chapman and Melanie Birks
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Adopting a wellness or illness prevention approach, this book is underpinned by national health priorities in Australia and New Zealand and emphasises a collaborative strategy to primary health care. Featured communities: indigenous people, rural populations, immigrants, refugees, and more. Francis, Monash Uni and Hoare, Uni of Auckland.
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Now in its second edition, Community as Partner is a valuable resource for students, community nurses and other health professionals. Adopting a wellness or illness prevention approach, the book is underpinned by national health priorities in Australia and New Zealand and emphasises a collaborative strategy to primary health care. Community as Partner provides a framework for planning health promotion programs to encourage health and well being in local communities. Key Features: - Real-life case studies are included to demonstrate implementation in local communities. - Coverage of current health issues e.g. the ageing population, mental health in rural communities and among young people, maternal and child issues, and access to health care. - Critical Thinking questions will be extended to encourage reflective practice. - A chapter on Mental Health Promotion is also included - Featured Australia and New Zealand communities: children, working adults, older people, indigenous people and rural populations, people with chronic conditions and immigrants and refugees. - Includes Australia New Zealand cultural, social and legislative issues.
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