Edelman’s Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 11th edition (PDF)

By Elizabeth Connelly Kudzma DNSc MPH WHNP-BC CNL
Master health promotion for all ages and population groups! Edelman’s Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 11th Edition,provides comprehensive coverage of leading health promotion concepts, from assessment to interventions to application. Its lifespan approach addresses patients’ unique needs with case studies and care plans presented within an assessment framework based on Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Addressing each age and stage of development, this market-leading text covers the latest research and trends in health promotion and disease prevention for diverse population groups.

NEW! Greater emphasis on social determinants of health (SDOH) explores this key topic in public health nursing
NEW! Completely revised chapters reflect the most current practice from experts in the field
NEW! Content explores increased health inequity in the US, the evolving global health outcomes as a result of COVID, and increased involvement of at-risk communities
NEW! Evidence addresses healthcare decisions, as well as maintaining the health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals
NEW! Updated language reflects the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to align with the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam
NEW! Updated photos and graphics freshen the view and visually reinforce essential content
Separate chapters on population groups ― the individual, family, and community ― highlight the unique aspects of assessment and health promotion for each group
Coverage of growth and development helps apply health promotion concepts to each age and each stage of development through the lifespan
Case studies present realistic situations with questions asking you to apply key concepts to further develop clinical judgment
Quality and Safety Scenario boxes focus on QSEN-related competencies with examples of health promotion
Innovative Practice boxes outline unique and creative health promotion programs and projects currently being implemented
Healthy People boxes present goals and objectives relating to national health issues and priorities
Research for Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize current health-promotion studies showing the links between research, theory, and practice
Care plans include patient problems, defining characteristics, related factors, expected outcomes, and interventions
Diversity Awareness boxes address cultural perspectives relating to planning care
Hot Topics boxes introduce significant issues, trends, and controversies in health promotion
Think About It clinical scenarios open each chapter and include questions to encourage clinical judgment

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 11th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443121761
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443121760