Public health and the promotion of wellbeing.

Baguley, Fiona; Wilson, Debbie

Abstract

This chapter introduces public health, health and wellbeing and identifies the factors that influence individuals and communities across their lifespans. Students will be able to discuss these and understand the relevance of community nursing and service demand and delivery. The application of theory to practice explores the opportunities nurses have to assess needs and promote the health of the populations across the lifespan. This is underpinned by understanding the relevance of policy, policy drivers, the National Strategy, legislation and guidance from professional regulatory bodies.

Citation

BAGULEY, F. and WILSON, D. 2025. Public health and the promotion of wellbeing. In Chilton, S. and Bain, H. (eds.) A textbook of community nursing. Third edition. Abingdon: Routledge [online], chapter 3, pages 56-78. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003347545-4

• Online Publication Date: Dec 23, 2024
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2025
• Deposit Date: Apr 18, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 24, 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 56-78
• Edition: Third edition
• Book Title: A textbook of community nursing
• Chapter Number: 3
• ISBN: 9781032389356; 9781032381176
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003347545-4
• Keywords: Public health; Community health services; Community nursing
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2656511