{"product_id":"human-disease-and-health-promotion-isbn-9780470589083","title":"Human Disease and Health Promotion","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe essential tools and methodologies for real-world patient education\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman Disease and Health Promotion\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction to health advocacy and patient education in a real-world context. Covering the epidemiology and pathology of major communicable and non-communicable diseases, this book details up-to-date health promotion strategies and communication approaches designed to engage diverse populations. These methodologies can inform health promotion efforts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn how to partner with the patient to navigate healthcare systems and services and how to manage the relationship to avoid patient dependence and advocate burn-out. An extensive guide to common diseases includes details on mechanism, treatment, epidemiology, pathology, and attendant psychosocial implications, and prevention and control are emphasized to the degree that the patient has the capacity to obtain, process, and understand the information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Rich in examples, tools, and exercises, this text includes access to a downloadable workbook that provides additional exercises to reinforce concepts and build essential practical skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic health education and advocacy is an enormous undertaking with many variables. This book helps provides a real-world picture of the depth and breadth of the field, with clear guidance toward current theory and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply current health literacy theories and participatory patient education strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign, implement, and evaluate programs targeting various groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze and apply new technologies in patient education and health advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the mechanisms, treatments, and epidemiology of common diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNine out of ten adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease, and over half find it a challenge to self-manage chronic diseases and use health services appropriately. \u003ci\u003eHuman Disease and Health Promotion\u003c\/i\u003e helps you develop your role as health educator and advocate so you can connect patients with the care and information they need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Foundations of Human Health and Health Promotion 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Overview of Health 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Overview of Western Medical Practices 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Overview of Chronic Diseases 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Fundamentals of Culturally Competent Health Care 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Health Behavior and Patient Self-Management 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Health Literacy 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Communication Skills for Health Care Providers 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Patient Navigators and Patient Self-Advocacy 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Basics of Disease and Diagnosis 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Human Diseases from a Systemic Approach 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Immune System and Related Diseases 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Endocrine System and Related Diseases 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Nervous System, Sensory System, and Related Diseases 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Cardiovascular System and Related Diseases 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Blood and Related Diseases 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Respiratory System and Related Diseases 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 The Digestive System and Related Diseases 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Urinary System, Male Reproductive System, and Related Diseases 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Female Reproductive System and Related Diseases 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Musculoskeletal System and Related Diseases 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Integumentary System and Related Diseases 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 The Brain and Mental Health Disorders 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 441\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLESLIE BEALE, MA, E.Ed, Ed.D\u003c\/b\u003e, is a Professor in the Physical Education Health Education Department at Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts. She has over 30 years of experience as a health promotion specialist.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR ACHIEVING REAL-WORLD PATIENT EDUCATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman Disease and Health Promotion\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource that encompasses the knowledge and skills needed to advance health literacy. The author provides clinical information on human disease as well as information on how to apply current health literacy theories and real-world patient education strategies. The exercises within challenge students to design, implement, and evaluate health literacy methodologies and communication approaches. Technological advances and health literacy issues in patient education and health advocacy are presented, analyzed, and applied through illustrative case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author highlights information on the most common non-communicable and communicable diseases and conditions and defines the essential skills needed to be an effective health advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989388247269,"sku":"NP9780470589083","price":70.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470589083.jpg?v=1761783916","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/human-disease-and-health-promotion-isbn-9780470589083","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}