Health & Fitness : Health Care Issues

Health promotion is far from straightforward. Unless public health practitioners explore and understand the theory underpinning health promotion, there is a real risk of, at best, establishing ineffective interventions and, at worst, antagonising and even harming the very people you are seeking to help. This book will guide you through the philosophical, methodological, theoretical, ethical and political underpinnings of health promotion to enable you to be a more effective practitioner. Although the book explores these various aspects, it is focused on assisting you in applying the ideas and concepts to practical implementation. To illustrate good practice and provide evidence of what works, examples are drawn from several countries, representing different cultural backgrounds. . Contributors: Maggie Davies, Nick Fahy, Jeff French, Mike Kelly, Jessica Kepford, Paul Lincoln, Anthony Morgan, Don Nutbeam, Jaume Ribera, Magdalene Rosenmöller, Marc Sachon, Viv Speller. more...

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Maintenance management of healthcare facilities is a complex subject which has gradually matured to become an established research and development topic. Use this Briefing to find out about strategies for action, how to manage risks and also the central themes in the development of a healthcare facilities management model. more...

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New info on high blood pressure in women, children, and the elderly. The fun and easy way® to take charge of hypertension and add years to your life!. Are you battling high blood pressure? This updated guide explains all the latest breakthroughs in the detection, treatment, and prevention of high blood pressure, helping you determine whether you're at risk and develop a diet and exercise program to keep your blood pressure at healthy levels. You'll also find new information on protecting your heart, kidneys, and brain and dealing with secondary high blood pressure.:. ; Measure your blood pressure properly. ;. Develop a successful treatment plan. ;. Improve your lifestyle habits. ;. Evaluate new drug therapies. ;. Find resources and outside support. more...

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Health service human resources are key determinants of health service performance. The human resource is the largest and most expensive input into health care, yet it can be the most challenging to develop. This book examines some of the major challenges facing health care professions in Europe and the potential responses to these challenges. The book analyses how the current regulatory processes and practices related to key aspects of the management of the health professions may facilitate or inhibit the development of effective responses to challenges facing health care systems in Europe. The authors document how health care systems in Europe are confronting existing challenges in relation to the health workforce and identify the strategies that are likely to be most effective in optimizing the management of health professionals in the future. Human Resources for Health in Europe is key reading for health policy makers and postgraduates taking courses in health services management, health policy and health economics. It is also of interest to human resource professionals. Contributors: Carl Afford, Rita Baeten, James Buchan, Anna Dixon, Carl-Ardy Dubois, Sigrún Gunnarsdóttir, Elisabeth Kachur, Karl Krajic, Suszy Lessof, Ann Mahon, Alan Maynard, Martin McKee, Ellen Nolte, Anne Marie Rafferty, Charles Shaw, Bonnie Sibbald, Ruth Young. more...

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According to recent figures, only 20-36% of organizations that have attempted to implement a TQM program have achieved some sort of significant or even tangible improvements in quality, productivity, competitiveness or financial return. So why is this much hailed management tool failing to live up to expectations? One possible reason is the all-encompassing nature of Total Quality Management. more...

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