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More copies of this ISBN:Health Promotion in the Workplace 3RD Editionby Michael P Odonnell
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Health Promotion in the Workplace is an ideal reference for managers and consultants involved in the developing and implementation of health promotion programs. Written from a scholarly perspective reflecting the full knowledge of science in the field, this comprehensive text recognizes the constraints of practical application facing businesses today. Topics covered include the importance of health promotion programs; the process of designing, managing and evaluating programs; the positive effects such programs can have on employees and the workplace; the physical and emotional services these programs can offer; and major issues, such as factors affecting older workers and retirees and the emerging global perspective, impacting the health promotion field. Financial analysis of health promotion programs provide necessary justification needed to secure funding Chapters provide review of subject area, a discussion and critique of the supporting research and guidelines on how to implement the research into practice Includes in depth guidelines for evaluating health promotion programs Also ideal text for students in undergraduate and graduate level health promotion programs Book News Annotation:Offers a framework for studying workplace health promotion and
reviews significant work in the field over the last decade. Coverage
includes fitness, nutrition, tobacco control, stress management, and
employee assistance programs, as well as emerging social health and
spiritual health areas. Also discusses programs for small business,
programs for retirees, and the concept of corporate and community
partnerships. For undergraduate and graduate students, professionals
working in employer settings, and consultants responsible for
designing health management programs. O'Donnell is founder of a
health promotion journal.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"The content is very well written and organized including a multitude of helpful summary tables, charts and illustrations. Nearly all of the information relevant to the field of workplace health promotion is synthesized in this "planning and operations" manual. Each chapter concludes with corresponding references for further information. This book should be in the library of any current and prospective professional in work site or community health. Students and veterans in the field (even with decades of experience) stand to be served well by using this collective reference." -- Robert Gorsky, HPN Worldwide Inc Synopsis:Health Promotion in the Workplace is written from a scholarly perspective that reflects the full knowledge of science in the field yet recognizes the constraints of practical application. This comprehensive text covers the importance of health promotion programs; the process of designing, managing and evaluating programs; the positive effects such programs can have on employees and the workplace; the physical and emotional services these programs can offer; and major issues, such as factors affecting older workers and retirees and the emerging global perspective, impacting the health promotion field. Ideal as a text for students in undergraduate and graduate level health promotion programs or as a reference for managers and consultants in the health promotion and/or human resource fields. About the AuthorMarketing Coordinator for Singular Table of ContentsSECTION I: THE HEALTH PROMOTION CONCEPT: The Health Effects of Health Promotion. Employer's Financial Perspective on Workplace Health Promotion. SECTION II: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Design of Workplace Health Promotion Programs. Program Management of Workplace Health Promotion Programs. Program Evaluation. SECTION III: STRATEGIES: Awareness Strategies. Theoretically-Based Strategies for Health Behavior Change. Building Supportive Cultural Environments. SECTION IV: INTERVENTIONS: Health Assessment. Physical Activity in the Workplace. Worksite Nutrition Programs. Worksite Weight Management. Tobacco Control and Cessation. Medical Self-Care. Stress Management. Employee Assistance Programs. Social Health in the Workplace. SECTION V: PERSPECTIVES: Workplace Health Promotion in Small Business. Aging and Worksite Health Promotion. Global Perspectives in Workplace Health Promotion. Connecting the Workplace to the Community. The Future of Workplace Health Promotion.
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