This textbook provides essential population concepts in a comprehensive way to advanced practice students in population and public health. Focus is placed on the supports and practices used in the advanced practice role with chapters contributed by nationally known experts on their respective topics. This text provides the reader with a strong foundation in current population health theory while also providing practical tools to implement the principles into practice. The text is divided into three parts. The first part provides a global review of population health, and includes coverage of access to data, data analysis, and explores the various APN roles in population health; practitioner, nurse educator, nurse executive, and policy advocate. The second part addresses key issues and populations including the elderly, the military, the chronically ill, and the family roles and health impact of substance abusers. The third section addresses care providers and techniques that foster better care delivery, such as social marketing. Some of the highlights of the book include: Presents key concepts in population health with a focus on advanced practice. Comprehensive chapters dedicated to essential topics such as obesity and substance use disorders. Provides theoretical foundation for transitioning from episodic health to population health principles. Includes contributions from topic experts in a variety of settings. Theory and concepts support the patient and client as well as the learner. Real-world case studies provide class discussion points and support learner-centered activities such as the flipped classroom. Dedicated section provides techniques to address compassion fatigue, coaching, and social marketing. Toolkit and Resources provided for each chapter including websites, assignments, and discussion questions. Includes chapter dedicated to the role of the executive nurse in population health.
