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Growth and Development Across the Lifespan - A Health Promotion Focus (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Growth and Development Across the Lifespan - A Health Promotion Focus (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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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 2020 objectives. Lifespan
coverage from prenatal development to death helps students
integrate concepts related to normal changes in each stage of the
life cycle. Coverage of current research and trends in health care
provide readers with the most up-to-date, accurate information.
Health promotion and disease prevention, including Healthy People
2020 objectives, are highlighted throughout the book. Cultural
content is highlighted throughout the book and in new Chapter 3:
Cultural Considerations in Health Care to encourage students to
consider cultural implications at every stage of development.
Separate chapter on advanced old age and geriatrics (Chapter 14)
discuss the theories, physiological changes, and psychological
aspects of aging; health promotion and maintenance; and the role of
health care providers in caring for the geriatric patient. All of
this helps students understand how to maintain quality of life and
promote health 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 scenarios and
questions appear at the end of each chapter to help students
consider all variables when planning care across the lifespan.
Student learning features include Objectives, Key Terms, Key
Points, and Review Questions. Appendix A includes the FDA's
Recommended Child and Adult Immunization Schedules, providing
essential health promotion information. NEW Appendix B provides a
Multilingual Glossary of Symptoms to enhance students' awareness of
culturally sensitive care. Glossary includes definitions of Key
Terms and additional terms help students review concepts and
terminology at a glance. Bibliography is organized by chapter at
the end of the book to facilitate additional research and study.
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