Theory in a Nutshell

by Don Nutbeam, Elizabeth Harris, Marilyn Wise

An Up-to-the-Minute Overview of the Major Concepts of Health Promotion Programs! A Doody's Core Title for 2011! A British Medical Association Book Awards Runner-up, Health & Social Care category The use of theory in the planning and implementation of health promotion programs will more reliably produce positive outcomes. Following on from the success of the second edition, Theory in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition explores the main theoretical concepts and models in health promotion and explains the significance, practical application, and impact of different theories on the individual, community and organization. This edition includes concise reviews of established theories, such as social cognitive theory and health belief model, as well as expanding on new developments in the field, including evidence-based policy making and health impact assessment. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book maintains the accessible style suitable for public health practitioners, health promotion and health education specialists, and epidemiologists and social policy makers, as well as students of public health and health promotion.
Praise for the second 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This is a very useful guide for busy practitioners who want a concise, accessible resource of theories for health promotion. Each theory is followed by a commentary discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and practical use. Each chapter ends with a bibliography of further readings. Tables and figures throughout further enhance understanding. This edition includes revisions and updates to all sections as well as new sections on community organization and community building, evidence-based policy making, and health impact assessment."-- Doody's Review Service

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

81 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Mahnoor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive guide and the one-stop resource for use of theories of health education, health behavior, and health promotion to plan and implement health interventional programs. It manages to collate various theories in a single resource all in an easy, jargon-free language. Must-read for beginners in public health or those interested in health promotion and behavior.

[Shaazi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Books does what is says. It’s a small book covering all the main theories in health promotion.

[Jake The Stripper · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most accessible health promotion learning material I have ever come across.

[Donald Schopflocher · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boy, is health promotion ever way way behind.