Teach your students the knowledge and skills they need to promote health and prevent disease in Canada! Edelman and Kudzma's Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, Second Edition describes public health concepts from a Canadian perspective,helping health professionals improve community health and reduce health inequities within a diverse population. Covering the needs of each age and stage of life, this book discusses care of the individual, family, and community — all based on the latest research and trends in Canadian health promotion. New chapters address the timely topics of Indigenous health and 2SLGTBQI+ health. Setting a standard for excellence in Canadian nursing education, this book is the only Canadian nursing health promotion text on the market.
NEW Indigenous Health and 2SLGTBQI+ Health chapters provide greater coverage of the health challenges and health promotion initiatives relating to these populations
NEW! Coverage of global and environmental health includes global trends in health promotion, the rise of communicable diseases such as cholera and COVID-19, climate disasters, malnutrition, violence and crime, cultural competency, future health outcomes, and more
NEW! Additional case studies aretied to chapter learning objectives, with questions to encourage critical thinking
NEW!Examination review questions in multiple-choice format are included at the end of chapters to strengthen clinical judgement and help prepare students for licensure exams
NEW! Canadian statistics, research, references, resources, and more are updated for this edition
NEW!TEACH Lesson Plans for Canadian Nursing are included on the Evolve website, helping instructors prepare students for their licensure exams
NEW!Book-aligned case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam are included on Evolve to aid students in preparing for their licensure exams
Comprehensive, easy-to-read Canadian coverage incorporates Canadian statistics, research, guidelines, assessment and screening tools, references and resources, and more
Canadian author team provides a Canadian lens on all topics spanning health promotion and disease prevention
Emphasis on health promotion and social justice on a societal level weaves in the social determinants of health including the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Population Health Approach model, the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, the WHO’s Alma-Ata Declaration, human rights, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
Canadian cultural considerations are incorporated throughout the text as they relate to race/ethnicity, Indigenous peoples, identity, 2SLGBTQI+ community, family composition, and other areas
Innovative Practice boxes highlight projects, programs, and research studies that show new ways to implement health promotion
Diversity Awareness boxes offer cultural perspectives on various aspects of health promotion, and include reflection questions asking students to think about their own personal cultural values
Quality and Safety Scenario boxes reflect Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) standards and present situations pertinent to health promotion
Care plans accompany the case studies, providing nursing diagnoses, defining characteristics, related factors, expected outcomes, and interventions
Research forEvidence-Informed Practice boxes provide brief synopses of health-promotion research studies that demonstrate the links between research, theory, and practice
UNIT 1 Foundations for Health Promotion 1 Health Promotion, Prevention, and Protection Disease, Illness, and Health Health and Wellness Health Promotion The Evolution of Health Promotion in Canada Current Approach in Canada to Health Promotion: Socioenvironmental Prevention Natural History of Disease Levels of Prevention Health Protection Specific Protection The Active and Passive Nature of Health Promotion The Role of the Public Health Agency of Canada in Health Promotion, Prevention, and Protection Legislative Changes Affecting Health The Nurse’s Role Nursing Roles in Health Promotion, Prevention, and Protection Improving Prospects for Health Population Effects Shifting Problems Moving Toward Solutions Tying It All Together Using the Nursing Process Problem Identification Planning Interventions What Was the Actual Cause of Pat’s Health Problem? Evaluation of the Situation
2 Diverse Populations and Health Health Inequalities and Health Equity Population Mosaic of Canada Population Statistics and Demographic Trends Immigration in Canada Ethnicity, Ethnic Groups, and Minority Groups, 24 Culture, Values, and Value Orientation Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility Traditional and Complementary and Alternative Medicines Indigenous Peoples First Nations Métis Inuit Health Issues of Indigenous Populations Immigrants and Refugees Health Issues of Immigrants and Refugees Homeless Populations Health Issues of Homeless Populations Strategies to Address Homelessness Gender- and Sexually Diverse Populations Health Issues of Gender-Diverse Populations Diverse Abilities Population Health Issues of Diverse Abilities Populations Nursing Response to Diverse Populations and Health
3 2SLGBTQI1 Health Gender Sexuality Cultural Humility Trauma-Informed Nursing Care Health Disparities Within the 2SLGBTQI1 Population Mental Health Concerns Nursing Interventions Specific Health Care Needs of 2SLGBTQI1 People Sexual Health HIV Considerations Reproductive Health Gender-Affirming Primary Care Inclusive Health Care Community Resources
4 Indigenous Health Sovereignty and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Promotion Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Definitions Population Snapshot of Indigenous Peoples A View Toward Self-Determination and Indigenous Health Sovereignty Indigenous Knowledges The Health Status of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Determinants of Health Root Determinants of Health Colonialism Racism and Social Exclusion Residential School Legacy The Sixties Scoop Key Events and Legislation First Nations Peoples Treaties The Indian Act Indigenous Health Advocacy Actions The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Decolonization Core Determinants of Health Health Care Systems Educational Systems Community Infrastructure, Resources, and Capacities Environmental Stewardship Cultural Continuity Stem Determinants of Health Health Behaviours Physical Environments Employment, Income, and Social Status Education Access to Adequate Food Developing an Exercise and Wellness Program for Indigenous Women in Northern Creek A Comprehensive Case Study and Care Plan Care Plan Women’s Exercise and Wellness in Northern Creek Nursing Issues Defining Characteristics: Population and Priorities Related Factors: Building Capacity and Sustainable Program Development in Rural, Remote, Small Communities Expected Outcomes Interventions Implementation and Evaluation Resources
5 Health Policy and the Delivery System The Health of the Nation Efforts to Improve the Health of Canadians Health Indicators of a Nation Historical Role of Women in Health Promotion A Safer System Global Health Historical Perspectives History of Health Care Early Influences Industrial Influences Socioeconomic Influences Public Health Influences Scientific Influences Special Population Influences Political and Economic Influences Split Between Preventive and Curative Measures Organization of the Delivery System Private Sector Public Sector Financing Health Care Costs Funding Sources Third-Party Payor Health Benefits Mechanisms Pharmaceutical Costs The Uninsured: Who Are They?
6 The Therapeutic Relationship Values Clarification Definition Relational Practice Values and Therapeutic Use of Self The Communication Process Function and Process Types of Communication Effectiveness of Communication Interprofessional Communication and Teamwork Factors in Effective Communication The Helping or Therapeutic Relationship Characteristics of the Therapeutic Relationship Ethics in Communicating and Relating Therapeutic Techniques Barriers to Effective Communication Setting Stages
7 Ethical Issues Related to Health Promotion Health Promotion as a Moral Endeavour Public Health Ethics Origins of Applied Ethics in Moral Philosophy Limitations of Moral Theory Feminist Ethics and Caring Professional Responsibility Accountability to Individuals and Society Codes of Ethics Advocacy Problem Solving: Issues, Dilemmas, Risks, and Moral Distress Preventive Ethics Ethical Principles in Health Promotion Autonomy as Civil Liberty Autonomy as Self-Determination Exceptions to Autonomous Decision Making Confidentiality Veracity Nonmaleficence Beneficence Justice Strategies for Ethical Decision Making Locating the Source and Levels of Ethical Problems Values Clarification and Reflection Decision-Making Considerations Ethics of Health Promotion: Cases Case 1: Addressing Health Care System Problems— Elissa Needs Help Case 2: She’s My Client!—Lilly and “Jake” (a.k.a. Paul) Case 3: Don’t Touch My Things! Ms. Smyth and Autonomy
UNIT 2 Assessment for Health Promotion 8 Health Promotion and the Individual Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns: Assessment of the Individual Functional Health Pattern Framework The Patterns
Marian Luctkar-Flude, RN, PhD, CCSNE, FCNEI, Associate Professor, Reznick Scholar, Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University School of Nursing Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Jane Tyerman, RN, BA, BScN, MScN, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON., Canada and Shannon Dames, RN, MPH, EdD, Professor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Hath Professional Investigator for the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research/Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation, Director of Research and Development for Roots to Thrive, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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