{"product_id":"9780323293563","title":"Growth and Development Across the Lifespan - E-Book: A Health Promotion Focus","description":"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 \u003ci\u003eHealthy People 2020\u003c\/i\u003e objectives.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan coverage from prenatal development to death helps students integrate concepts related to normal changes in each stage of the life cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of current research and trends in health care provide readers with the most up-to-date, accurate information. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth promotion and disease prevention, including \u003ci\u003eHealthy People 2020\u003c\/i\u003e objectives, are highlighted throughout the book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural content is highlighted throughout the book and in new Chapter 3: \u003ci\u003eCultural Considerations in Health Care\u003c\/i\u003e to encourage students to consider cultural implications at every stage of development. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching techniques for every developmental stage are part of a consistent chapter format and provide age-appropriate patient education tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent chapter organization for each stage of growth and development makes information easy to access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical Thinking scenarios and questions appear at the end of each chapter to help students consider all variables when planning care across the lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent learning features include Objectives, Key Terms, Key Points, and Review Questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix A includes the FDA's Recommended Child and Adult Immunization Schedules, providing essential health promotion information. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Appendix B provides a Multilingual Glossary of Symptoms to enhance students' awareness of culturally sensitive care. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary includes definitions of Key Terms and additional terms help students review concepts and terminology at a glance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography is organized by chapter at the end of the book to facilitate additional research and study. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070150033648,"sku":"9780323293563","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323293563_p0.jpg?v=1763682873","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323293563","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}