Encyclopedia of Family Health
- Martha Craft-Rosenberg - The University of Iowa, USA
- Shelley-Rae Pehler - St. Ambrose University, USA, Director, Clinical Inquiry, Medicine Patient Services
What is unique about the process in the discussion of healthcare and interventions to use when working with families? What assessment tools provide guidance for healthcare providers as they determine interventions for families in their care? What are the changing dimensions of contemporary family life, and what impact do those dimensions have on health promotion for families? How is family healthcare changing in terms of practices, delivery systems, costs and insurance coverage?
Students are able to explore these questions and more in entries written by experts from all relevant fields. Entries examine theory, research and policy as they relate to family practice in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free. From 'Adolescent Suicide' and 'Alternative Therapies' to 'Visitation during Hospitalization' and 'Weight Problems and Genetics', this work provides coverage of a variety of issues within a family context.
"This set is distinctive for investigating how various health and societal issues affect the family dynamic. Recommended for academic and public libraries."
"The encyclopedia’s topics vary widely, ranging from diabetes and allergies to homelessness, psychological theories, and qualitative data... Recommended.”
