Promoting healthy behaviour : a practical guide for nursing and healthcare / Dominic Upton and Katie Thirlaway.

1. Introduction to Healthy behaviour:- Learning objectives--Conclusion--Summary points--References--2. Psychology in practice:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Psychological concepts--Psychological interventions--Conclusion--Summary points--Further resources--Useful Web link--References--3. Eating Well:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Government recommendations--Health consequences of a poor diet--Assessment of diet--Why do people eat unhealthily?--Models of eating behaviour--Improving diet--Conclusion--Summary points--Further resources--Useful Web links--References--4. Being Active:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Government recommendations for physical activity--Health consequences of low physical activity--Assessment of physical activity--Why are people physically inactive?--Interventions to increase physical activity--Conclusion--Summary points--Further resources--Useful Web links--References--5. Sensible Drinking:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Alcohol dependence and volitional drinking--Government recommendations--Health consequences of drinking--Measuring drinking--Why do people drink more alcohol than is sensible?--Interventions to reduce drinking--Conclusion--Summary points--Useful Web links--References--6. Quitting Smoking:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Health consequences of smoking--Assessment of smoking--Why do people smoke?--Interventions to reduce smoking--Methods for assisting people to quit--Conclusion--Summary points--Furrther resources--Useful Web links--References--7. Safer sex:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Government recommendations--Consequences of unsafe sex--Why do people have safe/unsafe sex?-- Interventions to promote safer sex--Conclusion--Summary points--Useful Web links--References--8. Stopping illicit drug use:- Learning objectives--Introduction--Government recommendations-Health consequences of illicit drug use--Assessment of illicit drug use--Why do people take illicit drugs?--Interventions to reduce illicit drug use--Conclusion--Summary points--Useful Web links--References--9. Conclusion:- Learning objectives--Conclusion--Summary points--References.

Talking to patients isn't always easy. Sometimes you have to deliver bad news or encourage them to change their behaviour, such as quitting smoking or practicing safe sex. With this easy-to-use guide you can quickly access information on how to reach your patient with confidence whilst promoting a healthier lifestyle.