Human Disease and Health Promotion

THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR ACHIEVING REAL–WORLD PATIENT EDUCATION

Human Disease and Health Promotion is a comprehensive resource that encompasses the knowledge and skills needed to advance health literacy. The author provides clinical information on human disease as well as information on how to apply current health literacy theories and real–world patient education strategies. The exercises within challenge students to design, implement, and evaluate health literacy methodologies and communication approaches. Technological advances and health literacy issues in patient education and health advocacy are presented, analyzed, and applied through illustrative case studies.

The author highlights information on the most common non–communicable and communicable diseases and conditions and defines the essential skills needed to be an effective health advocate.

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PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION

1     Overview of Health

2     Overview of Western Medical Practices

3     Overview of Chronic Diseases

4     Fundamentals of Culturally Competent Healthcare

5     Health Behavior and Patient Self–Management

6     Health Literacy

7     Communication Skills for Healthcare Providers

8     Patient Navigators and Patient Self–Advocacy

9     Basics of Disease and Diagnosis

10   Immune System and Related Diseases

11   Endocrine System and Related Diseases

PART II: HUMAN DISEASES FROM A SYSTEMIC APPROACH

12   Nervous System, Sensory System and Related Diseases

13   Cardiovascular System and Related Diseases

14   Blood and Related Diseases

15   Respiratory System and Related Diseases

16   The Digestive System and Related Diseases

17   Urinary System, Male Reproductive System and Related Diseases

18   Female Reproductive System and Related Diseases

19   Musculoskeletal System and Related Diseases

20   Integumentary System and Related Diseases

21   The Brain and Mental Health Disorders

About the Author

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LESLIE BEALE, MA, E.Ed, Ed.D, 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.