CommunityBased Nursing An Introduction Author:Melanie McEwen Community-Based Nursing -- An Introduction presents the essential information necessary for nurses practicing in community settings. Written from a health promotion and illness prevention perspective, the text addresses community-based care for the major population groups across the lifespan. Settings, roles, and interventions common to commun... more »ity health are explored. Key topics specific to the community such as environmental health, epidemiology, and communicable disease are addressed in separate chapters. The second edition has streamlined information, such as home care, to emphasize "need to know" content. A new two-color design with special icons and boxed elements highlights the many special features in the book. New chapters are included on vulnerable groups and family health, key populations that present unique care situations. The Case Study and Learning Activities features have been retained. Features new to this edition are Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Research Highlights, Healthy People 2010 boxes, Health Teaching boxes, Community Application boxes, Resources boxes, and a Glossary.« less