Social Sciences for Healthcare Professionals
eBook - PDF

Social Sciences for Healthcare Professionals

  1. 333 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Social Sciences for Healthcare Professionals

About this book

A comprehensive guide to social sciences in person-centred healthcare practice

To deliver truly person-centred care, healthcare professionals must understand the complex social, psychological, and economic factors that influence health and wellbeing. Social Sciences for Healthcare Professionals bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a thorough overview of essential social science concepts and their relevance in clinical settings. Covering a wide range of core topics, from understanding social determinants of health to promoting equitable care, Dr Chris Allen and his team provide readers with evidence-based insights to drive better outcomes for individuals and communities.

Social Sciences for Healthcare Professionals:

  • Combines insights from disciplines including psychology, sociology, and economics for a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare
  • Features practical case studies to illustrate theory and its application in diverse clinical settings
  • Promotes critical thinking and reflective practices for improved healthcare delivery
  • Includes activities and recommendations to support learning in both academic and professional contexts
  • Emphasises the importance of evidence-based, socially sensitive healthcare

Written by experienced educators and experts in nursing education, Social Sciences for Healthcare Professionals is essential reading for pre-registration, undergraduate, and postgraduate healthcare students in nursing, midwifery, and allied health fields. It is designed to support both coursework and professional practice, aligning with degree programmes in healthcare and allied health sciences.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394186341
eBook ISBN
9781394186365
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Nursing Skills

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List ofĀ Contributors
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. CHAPTER 1 An Introduction toĀ Social Sciences forĀ Healthcare Professionals
  9. PART 1 Understanding Health, Healthcare Systems, and the Healthcare Workforce
  10. PART 2 Meeting Population Health Needs and Health Inequalities
  11. PART 3 Understanding Health Behaviors, Health Behavior Change, and Public Health
  12. PART 4 Social and Community Networks, Loneliness, and Social Prescribing
  13. PART 5 Leading Safe and Effective Care in Increasingly Changing Healthcare Systems
  14. Index
  15. EULA