Editor

Greenwood, Margo

de Leeuw, Sarah

Lindsay, Nicole Marie

Reading, Charlotte

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Scholars Press

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 279 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Community Health Services

Leadership/Coaching

Abstract

The health disparities affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada might well be understood as a national epidemic. Although progress has been made in the last decade towards both understanding and ameliorating Indigenous health inequalities, very little research or writing has expanded a social determinants of health framework to account for the unique histories and present realities of Indigenous peoples in this country. This timely edited collection addresses this significant knowledge gap, exploring the ways that multiple health determinants beyond the social―from colonialism to geography, from economy to biology―converge to impact the health status of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

This unique collection, comprised largely of contributions by Indigenous authors, offers the voices and expertise of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis writers from across Canada. The multitude of health determinants of Indigenous peoples are considered in a selection of chapters that range from scholarly papers by research experts in the field, to reflective essays by Indigenous leaders. Appropriate throughout a range of disciplines, including Health Studies, Indigenous Studies, Public and Population Health, Community Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work, this engaging text broadens the social determinants of health framework to better understand health inequality. Most importantly, it does so by placing front and center the voices and experiences of Indigenous peoples.

ISBN

9781551307329

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GN 400 GRE 2015

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Author

Parnell, Terri Ann

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company, LLC

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 302 p., ill.

Subject

Nursing

Nursing Education

Communication

Nurse Practitioners

Abstract

This health literacy textbook provides an overview of health literacy, discusses the magnitude of the issue, and explains implications of low health literacy. It details strategies to enhance effective communication between patients and nursing practitioners. Through case-based examples, this textbook and clinical guide assists nurses in developing the requisite skills needed to communicate effectively so that patients can truly make informed health decisions and enhance health outcomes.

Key Features:

Provides a solid foundation for developing skills that foster health literacy among all patients and practitioners

Assists in meeting the regulatory requirements for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate patient education

Includes guidelines for improving health literacy according to increasingly evolving regulatory standards

Includes case-based examples to illustrate the purpose and effectiveness of enhancing patient and provider health literacy skills

Addresses both oral and written communication strategies

ISBN

9780826161727

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF JC 530 PAR 2015

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Author

Miller, Ken

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Governing Books

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Paperback, 124 p., ill.

Subject

Communication

Leadership

Lean Leader Development

ISBN

9780872894808

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

AA 120 MIL 2013

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