Building the evidence base
Chapter 12. Building the evidence baseresearch to practice Introduction Rational planning for the health of individuals, families and communities relies on a base of information as to what is effective,…
Health as a socio-ecological concept
Chapter 1. Health as a socio-ecological concept Introduction For most people, the notion of ‘community’ is a friendly term, conjuring up a sense of place, a sense of belonging. Healthy…
Cultural inclusiveness
Chapter 11. Cultural inclusivenesssafe cultures, healthy Indigenous people Introduction The most compelling mark of an inclusive society is the respect conferred on its Indigenous people. Yet, in many countries of…
Inclusive policies, equitable health care systems
Chapter 13. Inclusive policies, equitable health care systems Introduction Policy-making for community health is basically a political process in which those in positions of power make decisions on how best…
Healthy adults
Chapter 8. Healthy adults Introduction By the time most people have reached adulthood, they have usually experienced at least one illness or injury serious enough to seek medical help. For…
Healthy ageing
Chapter 9. Healthy ageing Introduction This chapter addresses the health of older persons in the context of community. The central challenge for healthy ageing lies in creating the conditions for…
Healthy adolescents
Chapter 7. Healthy adolescents Introduction Adolescents are a vital part of community life, contributing energy and vibrancy to the population through the spirit of youth and a promise for the…
Health and gender
Chapter 10. Health and genderhealthy women, healthy men Introduction This chapter focuses on gender, the roles of women and men in society, and how this is linked to social inclusiveness….
Introduction
Introduction Introduction to the section This section begins with an explanation of what is meant by an inclusive community and society, and how these concepts are integral to primary health…
Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders
Chapter 11 Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders Outline Chapter Objectives Vocabulary Abbreviations Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders Background Information Communication with the Central Service Department Intestinal…
