About the book
There is ever growing recognition by governments and healthcare professionals of the need to respond to the challenges of preventable diseases, especially so-called \"lifestyle diseases\", and of the influence that social class, gender, ethnicity, as well as individual differences play in health. This text explores the fundamental importance of psychology in the development of these lifestyle diseases, and how an understanding of psychological models is essential for the healthcare practitioner to predict behaviours and develop evidence-based interventions.
This thoroughly updated edition includes new chapters looking at health inequalities, health promotion, working with special populations and understanding the role of social and psychological factors in some common conditions.?? These four additional chapters will enable the reader to better understand the place of lifestyle change within wider society. Beginning with an introduction to healthy behaviour and the context that health practitioners work in, the book goes on to look at issues, including:
- The role of psychology in lifestyle change
- Diet, alcohol, smoking and active lifestyles
- Sexual behaviour
- Chronic illness and vulnerable populations.
Each chapter includes key features including learning objectives, case studies, key points and discussion questions, as well as how to apply the various research and theories to practice. Promoting Healthy Behaviour is a practical and informative guide for your practice both now and in the future, and is invaluable reading for healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers.
Editions of Promoting Healthy Behaviour
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317818861
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317818878
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There is ever growing recognition by governments and healthcare professionals of the need to respond to the challenges of preventable diseases, especially so-called \"lifestyle diseases\", and of the influence that social class, gender, ethnicity, as well as individual differences play in health. This text explores the fundamental importance of psychology in the development of these lifestyle diseases, and how an understanding of psychological models is essential for the healthcare practitioner to predict behaviours and develop evidence-based interventions.
This thoroughly updated edition includes new chapters looking at health inequalities, health promotion, working with special populations and understanding the role of social and psychological factors in some common conditions.?? These four additional chapters will enable the reader to better understand the place of lifestyle change within wider society. Beginning with an introduction to healthy behaviour and the context that health practitioners work in, the book goes on to look at issues, including:
- The role of psychology in lifestyle change
- Diet, alcohol, smoking and active lifestyles
- Sexual behaviour
- Chronic illness and vulnerable populations.
Each chapter includes key features including learning objectives, case studies, key points and discussion questions, as well as how to apply the various research and theories to practice. Promoting Healthy Behaviour is a practical and informative guide for your practice both now and in the future, and is invaluable reading for healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers.
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What is Promoting Healthy Behaviour about?
There is ever growing recognition by governments and healthcare professionals of the need to respond to the challenges of preventable diseases, especially so-called \"lifestyle diseases\", and of the influence that social class, gender, ethnicity, as well as individual differences play in health. This text explores the fundamental importance of psychology in the development of these lifestyle diseases, and how an understanding of psychological models is essential for the healthcare practitioner to predict behaviours and develop evidence-based interventions.
This thoroughly updated edition includes new chapters looking at health inequalities, health promotion, working with special populations and understanding the role of social and psychological factors in some common conditions.?? These four additional chapters will enable the reader to better understand the place of lifestyle change within wider society. Beginning with an introduction to healthy behaviour and the context that health practitioners work in, the book goes on to look at issues, including:
- The role of psychology in lifestyle change
- Diet, alcohol, smoking and active lifestyles
- Sexual behaviour
- Chronic illness and vulnerable populations.
Each chapter includes key features including learning objectives, case studies, key points and discussion questions, as well as how to apply the various research and theories to practice. Promoting Healthy Behaviour is a practical and informative guide for your practice both now and in the future, and is invaluable reading for healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Promoting Healthy Behaviour?
Medicine and Nursing > Nursing and ancillary services > Nursing > Community nursing
Where can I read a sample of Promoting Healthy Behaviour?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317818861
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Promoting Healthy Behaviour?
Dominic Upton, Katie Thirlaway
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Promoting Healthy Behaviour is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317818861) and pdf(ISBN 9781317818878)