regard to improving their well-being (WHO 1986). Ewles and Simnett (2003) determine from this‚ that the fundamental elements of health promotion are improving health and empowerment. The Scottish Office paper ’Towards a Healthier Scotland’ (1999) recommended making more health promotion available for pregnant smokers. This appraisal will systematically review the literature relating it to the health promotion initiative chosen using Ewles and Simnett (2003) Five Approaches to Health Promotion model
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1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Aim :To empower first time mothers who choose to breastfeed‚ to initiate and sustain breastfeeding exclusively for at least 3 months. This aim is appropriate to the identified health need of empowering the first time mothers by offering them active breastfeeding support‚ because‚ by helping the mothers to acquire skills the practitioners are using their own power(power-over) to help the first time mothers gain power (power-from- within).( Laverack 2009) Health promotion
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nurse (Anon 2007). The purpose of this essay is the realise the importance of communication in nursing. Without communication nurses would be unable to provide the correct care‚ but improving communication is a life-long developmental process (Ewles and Simnett 2005). I will draw on my personal experience from the clinical area to show how well the theory relates to the practical side of nursing and use the process recording sheet for structure and guidance. In accordance with The Nursing and Midwifery
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Introduction The aim of this assignment is to produce a critically reflective portfolio extract related to one of the NMC (2004) standards of proficiency for pre-registration nursing education‚ allowing the integration of theory with practice. The standard which is going to be explored will be to Create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients‚ clients and groups (NMC 2004). The author will reflect on a situation which occurred whilst on a community placement‚ and also
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This assignment will look at an 18 year old girl who is two months pregnant‚ and a smoker. It will be a reflection on a real life situation from practice‚ so all names and information that could identify the client‚ will be changed in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines to protect patient confidentiality (2004). For the purpose of this assignment the client will be called Hannah. Hannah left school at age 15‚ she lives in a council flat with her parents in Devon‚ and currently
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Public health (PH) is an issue continually on the UK Government agenda and one in which it is anticipated that all health professionals will participate in (Nuttall‚ 2008). PH focuses on the health and well-being of a society and is the most effective means of protecting and improving it. It addresses the root causes of illness and disease‚ including the interacting social environmental‚ biological‚ and psychological dimensions‚ as well as the provision of effective health services. PH relies
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the determinants of health and thereby improve their health. Similarly‚ the WHO identifies that health promotion involves equipping people to have more power‚ enabling them to make choices in regard to improving their well-being (WHO‚ 1984). Ewles and Simnett (2003) determine from this that the fundamental elements of health promotion are improving health‚ empowerment and education. Breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for infants and so is an important topic in the context of health promotion
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these needs are going to be addressed through interactive lecture approach. It is essential to consider a health promotion model as a tool to meet the assessed needs. There are many health promotion models but for purposes of this assignment‚ Ewles and Simnett (1999) model of health promotion is going to be used. The use of this model will help the author to focus and maintain delivery of health promotion to meet the complex needs of young adult smokers. The assignment will then discuss factors that
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Bibliography: Department of Health (2004) Choosing Health: Making Healthier Choices Easier. London‚ HMSO. Ewles‚ L. & Simnett‚ I. (2003) Promoting Health: A Practical Guide. (5th Edition). London‚ Scutari Press. Bunton‚R & Macdonald‚ G (1992) Health Promotion: Disciplines and Diversity: London: Routledge De Vries‚ H Ewles‚ L. & Simnett‚ I. (2003) Promoting Health: A Practical Guide. (5th Edition). London‚ Scutari Press. Naidoo‚ J. & Wills‚ J. (1995) Health Promotion:
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needs and target group from UK epidemiology and demography statistics. Finally the assignment will evaluate the health forum stall’s effectiveness in completing the aims and objectives by using the Process‚ Impact and Outcome evaluation tool (Ewles & Simnett‚ 2003). ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH NEED Health promotion is a process‚ which encourages individuals to increase their knowledge through information and individual choice to recognize and improve their health (WHO‚ 1986). The benefits of walking
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