The purpose of this open access book is threefold. The first is to shed light on patient participation and health literacy for Good Health and Well-being, which is one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Health literacy is considered a prerequisite for patients to be able to participate in shared decisions on their own treatment (WHO,1998). Health literacy has received increased internat…
Die Beiträge in diesem Buch bieten einen breitgefächerten Überblick und thematische Tiefenschärfung zu ethischen, rechtlichen und strukturellen Rahmenbedingungen von Spiritual / Existential Care: Vorgestellt werden trägerübergreifende oder trägerspezifische Überlegungen zur Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung, sowie neu entwickelte Implementierungsstrategien von Spiritual / Existent…
This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessibl…