Scutchfield and Keck's Principles of Public Health Practice / Edition 4

by Paul C Erwin, Ross C. Brownson

Overview

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE, Fourth Edition explores how public health departments offer and manage services through community and government organizations, along with related careers. Written and edited by seasoned public health professionals, this book addresses the fundamentals of public health operations and systems, including key definitions, a history of the discipline, public health settings, the link between public health and health care delivery, epidemiology, policy and administration, evidence-based decision making, legal considerations, and much more. Completely updated and redesigned, PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE, Fourth Edition also includes helpful features, such as chapter review questions and appendices, and a robust set of optional e-learning tools that help you study when and where it works best for your lifestyle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285182636
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	02/16/2016
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	736
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Dr. Paul C. Erwin, is Professor and Head of the Department of Public Health at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Erwin served with the Tennessee Department of Health for sixteen years, twelve of those as regional director for county health departments throughout Appalachia. Board certified in internal medicine, and public health and preventive medicine, his research centers on applied public health systems and services, with a particular interest in Academic Health Departments.

Ross C. Brownson, PhD is the Bernard Becker Professor of Public Health at both the George Warren Brown School of Social Work and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In addition to this joint appointment, he is Co-Director of the Prevention Research Center in St. Louis. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Brownson served with the Missouri Department of Health for eight years. A prolific author, he has written and edited several books including Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control; Applied Epidemiology: Theory to Practice; and Evidence-Based Public Health.

Table of Contents

Part I: THE BASIS OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 1. Concepts, Definitions, and Book Overview. 2. The History and Emergence of a New Public Health. 3. Social Determinants of Health: Their Influence on Personal Choice, Environmental Exposures, and Health Care. 4. Legal Basis of Public Health. 5. Public Health Ethics. 6. The Policy Basis of Public Health. Part II: THE SETTINGS OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE. 7. The Federal Contribution to Public Health. 8. The State Public Health Agencies. 9. The Local Health Department. 10. Public Health in US-Affiliated Tribes, Territories, and Freely Associated States. Part III: THE TOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE. 11. Evidence-Based Public Health. 12. Quantitative Sciences: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and the use of Public Health data. 13. Community Health Assessments, Planning, and Implementation. 14. Behavior Change Theories and Practices. 15. Evaluation. 16. Performance Management and Quality Improvement. 17. Public Health Systems and Services Research. Part IV: PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES. 18. The Public Health Workforce. 19. Maternal and Child Health. 20. Communicable and Infectious Diseases. 21. Environmental Public Health. 22. Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. 23. Oral Health in Public Health Practice. 24. Primary Care and Public Health. 25. Community Development for Population Health and Health Equity. 26. Public Health Preparedness. 27. Injury Prevention and Control. 28. Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse. 29. The Public Health Laboratory. Part V: PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE IN A NEW ERA. 30. The Affordable Care Act and Public Health. 31. Public Health Practice in the Global Context. 32. The Future of Public Health Practice. Appendix A: Public Health Associations. Appendix B: Core Competencies for Public Health Practices.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Vamsi Vasireddy, MD, MPH (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Description: This book describes in great detail the various components of the public health system, including the basic pillars of public health and tools for effective public health practice, as well as an array of services offered by public health agencies leading to a thorough understanding of the principles of public health practice. Organizing the book in five sections that focus on the essentials of public health, the authors guide readers through basic knowledge and tools used in everyday practice of public health as well as advanced skills used by experts in the field. The previous edition was published in 2002.
Purpose: In this current unstable climate, it is more important than ever to define and strengthen the role of public health. This book explains the functions of public health, and provides tools to enhance skills in the field. The authors explain the basics of public health, discuss the history behind various changes in the field, policy implications, and tools necessary to enhance skills of the public health workforce. This is an excellent resource for students who are looking for a start in the field of public health practice, and practitioners who are looking to enhance their skills.
Audience: The book is written for students who intend to become professionals in the field of public health practice by understanding the field of public health in a constantly changing environment, and practitioners who do not have a formal education in the field and wish to stay abreast with latest developments. This is a great resource for seasoned public health professionals who wish to have a quick but comprehensive overview on various aspects of public health practice. The authors are nationally and internationally renowned authors in the field of public health practice.
Features: This comprehensive book is organized into five sections starting with highlights of the foundation of public health including history, concepts, policy-making, and legal issues. The roles of federal, state, and local agencies in public health are described in great detail, giving readers an understanding of public health practice at every level. The authors succinctly articulate various evidence-based tools for public health practice in the third section, ranging from epidemiology to leadership skills, before they explain services offered by public health agencies and provide a comprehensive overview of public health systems. In the concluding chapters, the authors challenge readers to discuss and promote the future of public health, and take the necessary steps to strengthen public health practice in a constantly changing environment. Input from experts in the field makes each chapter an authoritative and credible reading. The third edition has unique features, such as matching chapters to core areas of public health, as well as learning objectives for each chapter. Cross-referencing individual chapters to core functions of public health provides an excellent means for readers to identify skills learned from each chapter. The learning objectives in each chapter make it clear what skills can be obtained from reading the chapter, making it easy to tailor learning plans suitable for individual needs.
Assessment: As leaders and prolific writers in public health practice, the authors have proven again in this book that they are authoritative experts in the field. The authors synthesize information from various experts in the field providing comprehensive information on various aspects of public health practice and developmental tools for students and practitioners. This book is a must read for public health students going on to become professionals, and for practitioners who are looking for an effective way to polish their skills. The excellent illustrations and practice tools culled from various places are great resources for readers, transforming the book into a single efficient source. It is a great addition to other popular books in the field of public health such as Public Health: What It Is and How It Works, 4th edition, by Turnock (Jones and Bartlett, 2009).

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