
The Principles and Practice of Health Visiting
- 1st Edition - October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Authors: Rosemary Hale, Marion K. Loveland, Grace M. Owen
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 7 0 4 1 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 8 6 2 2 - 1
The Principles and Practice of Health Visiting details the fundamental concepts and basic principles in the practice of health visiting. The title covers the nursing, psychological… Read more
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The Principles and Practice of Health Visiting details the fundamental concepts and basic principles in the practice of health visiting. The title covers the nursing, psychological and sociological skills that are essential in health visiting. The title covers the history of health visiting, along with the function of the health visitor and future trends in the practice. Next, the selection tackles the skills in health visiting practice, and then proceeds to discussing home visiting. The text also talks about the health visitor in the health centers. The next chapter deals with the work of the school health visitor. The last chapter derails the principles of health education. The book will be of great use to students and practitioners of health related disciplines, particularly nursing. Health workers will also benefit from the text.
Rosemary Hale - A Tribute
Authors' Preface
1. Introduction
2. The History of Health Visiting
3. The Function of the Health Visitor and Future Trends
4. The Skills in Health Visiting Practice
A. The Art and Skill of Interviewing
B. Recording and Report Writing
C. Co-operation and Team Work
5. Home Visiting
6. The Health Visitor in the Health Centers
7. The Work of the School Health Visitor
8. The Principles of Health Education
Appendix I. Training Notes
Appendix II. Syllabus for the Training of Health Visitors
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
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