| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION": |
|
|
Health Education and Health Promotion, 2002.
An overview of health education and promotion programs in the States today.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 133.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines programs for health education and health promotion in the United States today. It identifies the importance of health promotion and theoretical models of health promotion. It also focuses on appeals to diverse groups within American society.15 pgs, bibliography lists 14 sources.
| |
|
Health Education Philosophies, 2005.
A look at the the best teaching philosophy to employ when teaching health education.
1,169 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper describes different health education philosophies as well as the author's own health education philosophy and how and why she arrived at such a philosophy. The author emphasizes that her own philosophy on teaching health education is derived from a combination of several teaching philosophies which she believes will promote the knowledge and skills necessary for her students, their families and the community to achieve a better quality of life.
From the Paper
"Our profession is at a critical stage of self-evaluation, of which philosophical inquiry is a key element. Answers to the questions of what health education is and how one accomplishes this will determine the place of health education now and in the future. (Welle, Russell, & Kittleson, 1995) My initial reaction while reading the Welle et al article, was that there seems to be a need to define a single philosophy for the credibility and effectiveness of health education in general. After some thought, however, my focus shifted. Since such a wide variety of settings, audiences and issues exist; a single philosophy of health education would not be beneficial or even possible. It makes sense that there were significant oppositional views when it came to the study participants' philosophical choices, given their differences in educational settings."
| |
|
Health Promotion and Environmental Health, 2002.
Defines the concept of Health Promotion and how it relates to environmental health.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Health promotion is an expansive concept, which refers to the entire process of advocating and enhancing health for individuals, groups, or communities. Health promotion includes educational, environmental and legislative strategies, along with social change.
| |
|
The Health Promotion Model, 2006.
A look at ways in which the Health Promotion Model and the role of the nurse as teacher and educator can be integrated.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper integrates the nurse's role as teacher and educator with the Health Promotion Model. The paper addresses such issues as the client's need for health promotion, the professional nurse's role in teaching and learning, perceived barriers of the Health Promotion Model, and the integration of the nurse's role and the Health Promotion Model.
From the Paper
"The role of the nurse is ever-evolving in today's health-care arena. Long seen as merely an assistant role, and one that did not necessitate responsibility, it has now become a role of being a teacher and educator. One of the main theories that is leading the way in health care today is that of the Health Promotion Model. This model envisions a way for those seeking health care to promote and better their own health and lifestyles. These two ideas, the nurse as teacher and the Health Promotion Model, converge."
| |
|
Health Promotion, 2005.
An overview of company health promotion programs, their advantages and disadvantages.
8,842 words (approx. 35.4 pages), 53 sources, APA, $ 185.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the growing trend towards companies offering health promotion programs. The paper explains that more forward thinking companies are offering these programs in an effort to help keep medical and other insurance costs down as well as attract higher quality workers. The paper looks at how well the health promotion programs were generally received by employees, why companies were motivated to offer the programs and describes some successful programs that were implemented. The paper further examines the benefits achieved from offering the programs from the perspective of both the company and the employee and identifies possible caveats associated with offering the programs. Finally, the paper looks at how such programs should be designed and evaluated and concludes that the programs are a very positive addition to the workplace.
Literature Review
Employee Receptivity
Company Motivations
Successful Programs
Competitive Advantage
Effects on Employee Health
Health Promotion Programs and Changing Beliefs
Reasons Underlying the Need for Health Promotion Programs
Adding Retirees to the Costs
Interesting Benefit for Company and Employees Both
Benefits for Employees
Work-Family Programs: Staying Competitive in the Labor Market
Caveats
Designing a Program
The Health Promotion Program "Bible"
Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There are many reasons for a company to initiate a Health Promotion Program. Among these reasons are keeping other medical and insurance costs low, but also competing in the global marketplace. The literature cites both of these reasons; it virtually ignores the possibility of altruism in the equation, that offering opportunities for employees to enhance their health at work is simply "the right thing to do." As long ago as 1990, The Futurist predicted that companies offering health programs for employees and their families would gain a competitive edge, as reported by the Washington Business Group. It was assumed that such programs would improve the health of current workers as well as attract higher-quality workers (Futurist, 1990, p. 48). The magazine's report also noted that it seemed sensible to do so on other grounds. For example, it noted that 40 to 60 percent of a company's health care costs were created by spouses and children of the employee. "
| |
|
Health Promotion, 2000.
An interview with 53-year-old woman to determine the relationship between an individual's health promotion behavior and her attitudes and beliefs toward health promotion practices and issues.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"Analysis of Interview Data Regarding the Connection of Health
and Health-Related Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Health Promoting Behaviors and Practices
Introduction
Health promotion consists of activities aimed at increasing the well-being of individuals, families and communities (Lancaster & Lancaster, 1992). Generally, hospitals and other community health care agencies and facilities offer a variety of health promotion programs (Lancaster & Lancaster, 1992). However, there exists a substantial body of theory and research supporting the notion that the extent to which people utilize these and other programs and services is strongly dependent upon their health beliefs (Hochbaum, 1958; Kegels, 1965; Rosenstock, 1974; Pender, 1987; Lancaster, 1992). "
| |
|
Health Promotion, 2007.
This paper discusses health promotion in nursing practice and provides an overview of the current literature.
1,076 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer examines three different articles in order to discuss the issue of health promotion within nursing. Firstly the writer looks at "Does 'Health Promotion' Really Promote Health?" by Feinstein, Alvan. The writer then discusses "Diet and Diabetes--the New Recommendations" by Pam Dyson. Finally the writer examines the article "Noncompliance with Body Weight Measurement in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospitals" by Jensen, Gordon L. & Janet M. Friedman, Donna Henry K, Annalynn Skipper, et.al. The writer concludes that in all of these articles, health promotion is defined as enabling the individual to engage in more effective self-monitoring and self-care, not simply on a physical level, but on a psychological level, as away from the nurse's immediate supervision, the patient must continue to monitor his or her exercise, diet, and other aspects of health.
Outline:
Article 1: Primary
Article 2: Secondary
Article 3: Tertiary
Conclusion
From the Paper
"It is important to remember the role of weight loss in diabetes health promotion and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A nurse must stress the need for caloric limitation, as well as merely monitoring blood sugar and consumption of high-sugar foods, as fat-dense, high calorie foods that contribute to obesity can be equally dangerous. This can be difficult when patients do not experience complications from their condition, but merely have diabetes as a silent presence in their lives. Nurses must provide support to making lifestyle changes, and accomodating cultural tastes and needs, as well understanding as psychological conflicts over conflicting media advice when ensuring that the secondary health promotion intervention is effective."
| |
|
Health Promotion, 2008.
This paper examines the factors that determine health and associations that promote health for the total population.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 74.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that the social determinants of health are the mediating processes between the economic and social conditions in a society that influence whether people stay healthy or become ill. The author reviews the social determinants of health: poverty, class, gender, race, ethnicity and the weakening of working class power. The paper relates that the materialist, neo-materialist and the social comparison approaches have been developed to explain how political, economic and social forces shape health and health inequalities. The author explores the work of several health promotion organizations that believe that health is a fundamental human right.The paper underscores that the attainment of the highest possible level of health is a most important world-wide goal, which requires the action of many other social and economic sectors to support community groups that do not have the resources needed to ensure their health
From the Paper
"Advocates also need to focus on primary health care since it is based in economic conditions as well as the political and sociocultural features of an area. Primary health care is fully based on the determinants of health such as education, proper nutrition, adequate water and basic sanitation, child health care, and prevention and control over disease. Governments should be lobbied so that they implement national policies and strategies to develop and maintain primary care as one aspect of the national health system."
| |
|
Health Promotion Model, 2007.
An analysis of the background of the founder and theories of the health promotion model.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper provides a brief overview of the biography and philosophy of the founder of the health promotion model (HPM), Nora J. Pender. It discusses the theoretical assumptions of the HPM. It applies the theory to the practice of nursing and discusses the implications of the HPM to situations today, such as the health of school lunches, as well as the way that HPM provides nurses with a way to encourage patient responsibility for their own behaviors.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction: Background And Educational History Of Nola J. Pender
Identification Of The Central Focus And Major Principal Of Theory
Application Of The Theory To Nursing Practice, Education And Research
Nursing's Four-Metaparadigm Concept (Person, Environment, Health And Nursing)
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The HPM suggests nursing education must also better take into consideration cultural and situational factors that affect health promotion. For example, it is not enough to say merely 'eat better' and suggest eating more low-calorie foods to an overweight patient. A patient's palate (derived from their cultural background), level of income, and daily routine must be taken into consideration when recommending modifications. The exercise routine that is feasible for a patient will depend on socioeconomic factors--does he or she have access to a pricey gym, or only the implements available within his or her tiny apartment in a dangerous neighborhood? Finally, in terms of the theory's implications for nursing research, Pender herself is researching what different situational factors, such as cultural perceptions of gender, environment, and interpersonal factors affect and can positively and negatively influence fitness compliance in different groups, such as adolescent girls."
| |
|
Health Promotion, 2006.
This paper deals with the experience of health promotion and healing.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer explores the concepts of health and health promotion as reflected from experience within the hospital. The writer explains that the experience was with a mother in the maternity ward, who had problems with initiating breastfeeding. Further, the writer discusses the successes and failures regarding the promotion of health for that mother. The writer notes that certain strategies worked and others could have been better.
From the Paper
"First of all, the concepts of health and health promotion need to be defined from the socio-environmental perspective which uses environmental, sociological, medical and behavioral factors. Health is 'a resource for living...the extent to which an individual or group is ... "
| |
|
Health Promotion Concept: Substance Abuse, 2004.
Discusses the process and basic aims of health promotion, with special focus on the treatment of substance abuse.
1,138 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains the concept of health promotion, its objectives, how it can be implemented, and some of the drawbacks inherent in the concept itself and its implementation. The paper then focuses on the lack of success health promotion has had in treating communities with high rates of substance abuse and the reasons for this failure.
From the Paper
"The concept of Health Promotion suggests that if the necessary precautions are taken there can be a measure of control over health problems. The process of health promotion is embedded in the belief that through the increase in knowledge of the disease there can be an enhancement to the solution and thus, health services can help in 'reducing risk of ill-health through the overlapping spheres of health education, heath protection and disease prevention' (Tannahill 1985). The underlying theory to this process is that once the health services create a basis of understanding for the population effected by the problem they can help guide the population towards the control."
| |
|
Health Promotion Initiative, 2008.
This paper discusses a health promotion initiative by the writer.
1,846 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 59.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the implementation of a health promotion project for at-risk youth in Toronto, which addressed several issues. The writer notes that the youth in the project were homeless, marginalized and had matters related to substance abuse, addiction, alcoholism, mental illness, such as severe depression, and risky sexual behaviors such as prostitution. The writer mentions that other issues relating to physical illness included hepatitis B and C, HIV, AIDS and STDS. HIV was linked to IV drug use, incarceration, and unprotected sex. Further, the writer points out that additional issues included withdrawal behavior, low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence. The writer notes that the majority of the youth exhibited varying levels of anger, frustration, as well as feelings of hopelessness and detachment from their environment. The writer concludes that among the limitations of the initiative was the problem that the young people encountered many structural barriers such as questions about health insurance and consent for care.
From the Paper
"The youth who might not have been reached would be young people at Covenant House and the Turning Point Shelter who do not bother with the drop-in facility. Other youth that especially need to be reached may still not have cut their ties with the street. They are simply sleeping at the shelters. The best way to reach them is to ensure that the youth who do attend the Evergreen Center will transmit information about it to other youth. In addition, Ontario Works is the gatekeeper of information for the youth."
"I knew that the initiative was important to the community aggregates because of their response once they had an opportunity to share their frustrations and concerns. They demonstrated an interest in coming to the center, and many of them developed a loyalty to the center. I conducted a survey of the youth at one point, and also collected stories and data. The youth indicated that hey learned a great deal of information which addressed their health concerns. They also demonstrated interest in making improvements to this community."
| |
|
Health Promotion Scenario, 2002.
This paper describes a health promotion, the cessation of an addiction to inhalants, that failed because of social or cultural dynamics, which the practitioner failed to take into account.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper is a case that describes a prison inmate addiction to inhalants and possibly alcohol. The author states that the inmate was remanded for substance abuse treatment after health promotion strategies did not help.
| |
|
Health promotion, 2004.
Suggests ideas for promoting a healthy lifestyle for people ranging in age from infancy to adulthood.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper suggests health-promotion ideas for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, teens, young adults, and older adults. The paper also makes suggestions on how to counsel a 16-year-old girl with Chlamydia who is having unprotected sex.
From the Paper
"Infant Breastfeeding is preferable to bottle feeding for infants because it provides the right balance of fatty acids, lactose, water and amino acids for human digestion, brain development and growth. FDA Studies have shown that breast-fed babies are healthier and have fewer infections than formula fed babies because breast milk transfers antibodies from the mother to the baby protecting them from such diseases as pneumonia, botulism, bronchitis, staphylococcal infections, influenza ,ear infections and German measles. However, mothers who are taking certain medications such as chemotherapy drugs, lithium..."
| |
|
Health Education and Promotion, 1994.
This paper discusses the need for and means of advancing health in schools and society: Goals, university-business cooperation, examples, costs and benefits.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"The schools are a logical, systematic, and efficient means available for educating the nation's youth in the area of health. They provide an avenue for reaching over 46 million students each year, as well as over five million instructional and support staff. As a strong social institution, the school provides a way to reach children during their impressionable years in order to assist them in building habits that will support their health during adulthood. But do educators have the time and resources to take on this responsibility? Already overburdened administrators and teachers struggle to fulfill the functions in rearing the nation's children that have been fragmented by unsettling changes in societal structure. Can the addition of health concerns be ... "
|
|
|
