{"product_id":"9780470589083","title":"Human Disease and Health Promotion","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHuman Disease and Health Promotion\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeslie Beale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Public Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 April 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470589083\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310622830732,"sku":"9780470589083","price":85.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470589083.jpg?v=1780166696","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470589083","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}