These archives from Gale Primary Sources provide researchers with journals, including editorials, news, surveys, statistics, and reports that can be used to examine and analyze the evolution of health care over time.
Enjoy 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more published for healthcare research. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer database provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related challenges, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative practices.
Discover periodicals and reference book content designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers.
Provide scholars with materials that explore the fight for a national healthcare plan from the end of the Depression well into the 1960s. Content covers medical economics and sociology, care, legislation, and the role of key organizations and individuals. The collection’s documentation of the evolution of public health legislation, policies, and campaigns at local and federal levels supports the examination of our past while considering outcomes for our future.
The 19th century is an era characterized by industrial, technical, and social revolution. With a changing society came new approaches to the study of natural history, physics, mathematics, and medicine. Boasting a wealth of curated primary sources, this collection helps researchers place essential subjects in the larger picture of historical study.
This collection deals chiefly with the subjects of drug addiction, alcoholism, juvenile delinquency, and mental health through various correspondence, reports, documents, clippings, reprints, and photos provided by Dr. Lawrence Kolb.
Chronic Mental Illness and the Changing Scope of Intervention Strategies, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medical Information Science Reference | 2017 | ISBN-13: 9781522505204
Although the epidemiology of mental illnesses is innately complex, there have been many strides in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic mental illnesses as more research is being conducted in the field. As more information becomes available, mental health professionals are able to develop more effective plans for caring for their patients. This eBook examines emergent research on the identification and epidemiology of various mental illnesses. Featuring information on the prevalence of the disease, psychopharmacological advancements, and strategies for the management of chronic mental illnesses, this title is ideally suited for students, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and other health professionals interested in learning more about shifting practices in the mental health sector in the healthcare industry.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 5th Edition
Gale | 2019 | ISBN-13: 9781410394330
Can Bach flower essences quell negative emotions? Is cherry juice a good nutrition supplement? How will the Affordable Care Act impact the field of alternative medicine? Authoritative and objective, The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 5th Edition covers all aspects of the subject, including therapies, conditions, and diseases; herbs and plants; foods; and people (biographies of pioneers and leaders in the field).
This encyclopedia features a total of 934 entries written by subject matter experts. Along with alternative ways to treat diseases and conditions, it identifies hundreds of types of complementary and alternative medicine therapies, supplements, and complementary health care being practiced today. Topics include crystal healing, cancer, depression, stress, vitamins, Chinese foxglove root, meditation, reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, hypnobirthing, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, naturopathy, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and more. Popular nutrition supplements such as acai, capsicum, oleander, and many others are covered in this new edition as well.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets, 3rd Edition
Gale | 2019 | ISBN-13: 9781410388308
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets, 3rd Edition will present detailed but easy-to-read information on 325 topics on diet and nutrition, including special diets, popular diets, dietary concerns, nutrition basics, and health-related concerns. Topics will be organized around the development and history of a diet, its basic principles, any key figures that influenced the practice, and any public and regulatory concerns associated with the diet. Information will be provided across all age groups, from infants to the elderly.
Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for an Aging Population, 1st Edition
Medical Information Science Reference | 2018 | ISBN-13: 9781522526346
Lasting health care for the entire population, specifically the elderly, has become a main priority in society. It is imperative to find ways to boost the longevity of healthcare services for all users. This book is a pivotal reference source featuring the latest scholarly research on challenges pertinent to health costs and finding effective ways of financing health care for the elderly. Including coverage on a number of topics such as provider accreditation, corporate social responsibility, and data management, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, academicians, researchers, and advanced-level students seeking current research on the innovative planning and development of health care.
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