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Growth and Development Across the Lifespan : A Health Promotion Focus by Heidi Jaclin Hartston and Gloria Leifer (2004, Trade Paperback)

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This book provides introductory coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan. The content emphasizes normal aspects as well as the unique problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. It features a strong health promotion theme structured around Healthy People 2010 objectives. Lifespan coverage from birth to death, including bereavement, helps students integrate concepts related to normal changes in each stage of the life cycle. Authors are active in clinical practice and have access to current research and trends in health promotion, providing readers with the most up-to-date, accurate information Health promotion and disease prevention content, including Healthy People 2010 objectives, is highlighted throughout the book Cultural content is highlighted throughout the book to encourage students to consider the cultural implications of healthcare at every stage of development Separate chapter on geriatrics discuss the theories of aging, physiological and psychological aspects of aging, health promotion and maintenance, and the role of the nurse and health care worker in caring for the geriatric patient to help students understand how to promote quality of life in advanced old age Teaching techniques for every developmental stage are part of a consistent chapter format and provide age-appropriate patient education tips Consistent chapter organization for each stage of growth and development makes information easy to access Critical Thinking box with a scenario and questions appears at the end of the chapter to help students consider all variables when planning nursing care across the lifespan Student learning features include Objectives, Chapter Outline, Key Terms, Key Points and Multiple-Choice Review Questions Appendixes for Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule and Recommended Immunizations for Adults with Medical Conditions provide essential health promotion information Appendix for Paradigms of Cultural Influences Across the Lifespan offers a unique view of culture and how it affects people during specific developmental stages Glossary includes definitions of Key Terms as well as additional terms related to the content so students don't need to turn to a separate resource to understand related terminology Bibliography and Internet Resources are organized by chapter in one list at the end of the book to facilitate further study

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-10
0721698794
ISBN-13
9780721698793
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102810282

Product Key Features

Author
Gloria Leifer, Heidi Jaclin Hartston
Publication Name
Growth and Development Across the LifeSpan : a Health Promotion Focus
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
35.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ra427.8.L455 2004
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Healthy People 2010 Chapter 2 Government Influences on Health Care Chapter 3 The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle Chapter 4 Theories of Development Chapter 5 Prenatal Influences on Healthy Development Chapter 6 The Infant Chapter 7 Early Childhood Chapter 8 Middle Childhood Chapter 9 Adolescence Chapter 10 Young Adulthood Chapter 11 Middle Adulthood Chapter 12 Late Adulthood Chapter 13 Geriatrics: Advanced Old-Age Chapter 14 Planning for the End of a Generation Chapter 15 Bereavement Appendix A: Immunization Schedules. (1) Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2002-2003 (2) Recommended Immunizations for Adults with Medical Conditions, United States, 2002-2003 Appendix B: Paradigm of Cultural Influence Across the Lifespan
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Nursing / Lpn & Lvn, Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Developmental / General
Lccn
2003-058678
Dewey Decimal
613
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Psychology, Science, Medical