scholarly journals The Effects of a Knowledge Management Skill Development Program (KMSDP) on the Holistic Health Promotion Knowledge Management Behaviors of Muslim Women Leaders

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 331-336
Author(s):  
Puangpaka Kongvattananon ◽  
Pranom Othaganont
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Management Behaviors

Background: Women have high average life spans and live longer than men. In Thai-Muslim society, women have the role of caring and promoting the health of everyone in their family, such as preparing food, raising the children, and taking care sick persons so they are required to be leaders for promoting health in the family. Objectives: To develop a KMSDP and to study the effects of using a KMSDP for knowledge management behaviors regarding holistic health promotion by Muslim women leaders Methods: This research is of an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design. The researcher analyzed the qualitative data and SECI concept to develop the KMSDP. The quantitative data were applied to test the program using a pre-test and post-test design. The participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=35). Descriptive statistics and independent t-test were used for the data analyses. Results: The qualitative findings indicated three themes applied to create the program: 1) To be in accordance with the Muslim way of life; 2) To conform to rubric religious principle; and 3) To agree with family leaders. As for the effects of the KMSDP on the holistic health promotion knowledge management behaviors, it was found that the post-test mean scores for knowledge, management, and skills were higher than those for the pre-test mean scores at a statistical significance level of .001. Conclusion: Healthcare providers, proactively promoting health in the Muslim community, can apply this program to develop Muslim women leaders for holistic health promotion.

scholarly journals Schoolchildren’s participation in health promotion process

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Maceinaite ◽  
G Šurkienė ◽  
R Sketerskienė
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Right ◽  
Promotion Process

Abstract Background Health promotion (HP) process enables people to increase control over their own health. Schools offers ideal setting for HP interventions as most children spend a large part of time there. The pupils should be involved in this process. Information about schoolchildren’s participation in HP process is a key when planning measures to improve the situation. The shortage of information about students’ participation in this process leads to the aim of study - to determine schoolchildren’s’ participation in HP process. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018. 906 schoolchildren aged 14-19 from 29 schools in Lithuania were surveyed by anonymous questionnaire (response rate 80.5%). Logistic regression models with 95% of CI were used for the data analysis. Statistical significance level was p ≤ 0.05. Results More than half of respondents (51.4% (95% CI: 48.2; 54.7)) participated in HP process. Participation was significantly related to residence (OR = 2.47 (95% CI: 1.80; 3.39)) and grade (OR = 1.39 (95% CI: 1.06; 1.82)). Participation in health promoting events (57.7% (95% CI: 53.2; 62.1)), assistance in organizing events (33.5% (95% CI: 29.3; 37.9)) - were the most common ways of schoolchildren’s participation. 35.3% of pupils (95% CI: 32.3; 38.5) evaluated their participation as good or very good. 68.7% of schoolchildren (95% CI: 65.6; 71.6)) wanted to participate in HP process more actively. Girls were more likely to want to participate in HP process more actively than boys (OR = 2.08 (95% CI: 1.56; 2.78)), children who lived in countryside were more likely to want to participate in HP process more actively than pupils who lived in city (OR = 1.42 (95% CI: 1.02; 1.99)). Conclusions Only half of schoolchildren participated in HP process. The majority of pupils would like to participate in HP process more actively, so it is very important for the school to create the right conditions and encourage schoolchildren to participate in HP process. Key messages The participation of schoolchildren in health promotion process is insufficient. The majority of pupils would like to know more about health promotion process.

scholarly journals Small Steps, Big Gains: Impact of Health Promotion in Combating Viral Hepatitis

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Pranav Keshan ◽  
Archita Chaudhary ◽  
Aayushi Rastogi ◽  
Sapna Chauhan ◽  
Sabin Syed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Viral Hepatitis ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Background: Medical training in health sector is primarily aimed at holistic development of healthcare workers with respect to change in knowledge, attitude and practice, but the majority of trainings merely evaluate the change in knowledge of the participants after attending the training program. Since knowledge gain is immediate whereas change in attitude and practice requires time. Thus, limited evidence is available with respect to the effect of training on attitude and practice over a period of time. Aim: To assess the effect of training on modification of attitude and medical practices among nursing professionals at least six months of post-training period. Methods and Material: A longitudinal study from January 18, 2018 to January 31, 2020 was undertaken among nursing professionals who have taken pre and post-test knowledge assessment and have completed six months of post training period. The link to 28-item questionnaire was shared thrice with the eligible participants. All analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Version 22. The statistical significance level considered as p <0.05. Results: A total of 623 responses were received, of which 534 were included in the final analysis. The median follow-up period for the included participants was 9.4 months (IQR: 8.9–10.3 months). Mean age of the participants was 31.99±7.03years and 68% were females. Approximately 75% agreed that there was a change in their clinical practices with respect to viral hepatitis and approximately 72% unvaccinated individuals got themselves vaccinated post training. Conclusion: Health promotion through trainings is a pragmatic approach towards combating diseases and achieving sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals The effect of life kinetic training on learning of shot put glide technique and motoric parameters

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-385
Author(s):  
Özlem Orhan ◽  
Ebru Çetin ◽  
Sezen Çimen Polat ◽  
İmdat Yarım
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Visual Reaction ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Students ◽  
Sports Sciences ◽  
Shot Put

This study determined the effect of life kinetic (LK) training on the learning of glide techniques, shot performance and motor parameters of students in the faculty of sports sciences. A total of 54 students, 24 females (19.2±2.1years) and 30 males (19.6 ± 1.9 years), who were studying in faculty of sports sciences participated in the research.  Students participated in the track and field lesson twice a week for 12 weeks. The experimental group was made to exercise LK training for 30 minutes before each lesson after the general warm-up. Before and after the 12-weeks of training, measurements were taken from students two times. Willcoxon T-test was applied in order to determine whether or not there were differences between the pre-test and post-test which were applied before and after the training program. Mann Whitney U test was used in order to determine whether or not there was a difference between the two groups. Statistical significance level was taken as p<0.05As a result of the research, statistically significant differences were determined between the experimental and control group in the shot put distance, glide technique, agility, visual reaction, auditory reaction parameters. In brief, it may be stated that LK training positively affected the development of skills and technical learning of students.  

EFEKTIFITAS KONSELING LAKTASI PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN MENYUSUI

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Heni Purwaningsih ◽  
Umi Aniroh ◽  
Eko Mardiyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Position ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Emotional Bonding ◽  
Post Test

Program pembangunan kesehatan di Indonesia masih berfokus pada upaya peningkatan derajat kesehatan ibu dan anak terutama pada masa prenatal. Hal ini disebabkan masih tingginya Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) dan Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB). ASI yang diberikan sejak usia dini dan dilanjutkan dengan ASI eksklusif selama 6 bulan dapat menurunkan angka kesakitan dan angka kematian bayi serta meningkatkan tumbuh kembang bayi secara optimal.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas pemberian konseling laktasi terhadap pelaksanaan menyusui pada ibu hamil trimester III. Desain penelitian menggunakan quasi eksperimen dengan rancangan One Group Pre-test dan  Post-test Desain. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu hamil trimester III dan sampel yang diambil adalah 18 ibu hamil. Alat penggumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi BREAST (body position, respons, emotional bonding, anatomy dan sucking time). Analisis data menggunakan wilcoxon.Hasil penelitian didapatkan pelaksanaan menyusui sebelum dilakukan konseling laktasi dalam kategori kurang (72,2%) sedangkan pelaksanaan menyusui setelah dilakukan konseling laktasi (77,8%) dalam kategori baik. Konseling laktasi efektif dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pelaksanaan menyusui denganp-value 0,003 (p<0,005).Konseling laktasi seharusnya diberikan pada masa prenatal sehingga pada saat postpartum, ibu sudah mampu memberikan asi secara maksimal. Pendampingan terhadap ibu hamil juga berperan dalam pelaksanaan pemberian ASI.   Kata kunci : Konseling laktasi, ASI, pelaksanaan menyusui   THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LACTATION COUNSELING IN THE 3rd TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMEN ON BREASTFEEDING IMPLEMENTATION   ABSTRACT Indonesia's health development program still focuses on improving mother and child health, especially at the prenatal stage. It is due to the high maternal mortality rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). Breastmilk given from an early age and continued with exclusive breastfeeding for six months can reduce infants morbidity and mortality rate and increase their optimal growth. The purpose is to investigate the effectiveness of lactation counseling to the implementation of breastfeeding in third-trimester. The study design used quasi experiments with one group pre-test and post-test. Population was the 3rd-trimester pregnant mothers, and the samples were 18 mothers. The data collection tool used BREAST observation sheets (body position, response, emotional bonding, anatomy and sucking time). Data analysis used Wilcoxon. The result of the research shows that breastfeeding before lactation counseling is in less category (72,2%) while breastfeeding after lactation counseling (77,8%) is in a goodcategory. Effective lactation counseling is performed to improve the implementation of breastfeeding with p-value 0.003 (p <0.005). Lactation counseling should be given during the prenatal period so that at the time of postpartum, the mother has been able to give breastmilk maximally. Mentoring for pregnant women also plays a role in the implementation of breastfeeding Keywords: lactation counseling, breast milk, breastfeeding implementation

Effect of a-Week Summer Camp on the Hopelessness and Self-Esteem of the University Students Attending Sport Sciences Faculty

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Korkmaz YİĞİTER ◽  
Hakan TOSUN
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Summer Camp ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The University

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of participation in a 1-week summer camp on thehopelessness and self-esteem of the university students attending Sport Sciences Faculty. Participants were 36university students assigned to experiment group using a random procedure. Coopersmith Self-esteem and Beck Hopelessness Scales were completed at the beginning and end of the summer camp by designed the university. The obtained data were analysed in the SPSS 18.0 program and the significance level was taken as 0.05. The descriptive statistics, independent simple t test, paired simple t test and Pearson correlation were used for analyse the data in the study. According to the results of the research, no significant difference was observed in the comparison of the hopelessness and self-esteem levels between pre and post-test. In addition, there was a significant difference in the hopelessness level of male and female students but any significant difference was not observed in terms of self-esteem. There was a significant relationship between hopelessness and self-esteem pre and post-test. These result shows that a 1-week summer camp cannot change the hopelessness or self-esteem level. However, as the self-esteem rises, the rate of despair decreases whereas as the despair rises, the selfesteem decreases.

Pengaruh Penyuluhan Terhadap Respon Psikososial Keluarga Pasien Yang Dirawat Di Ruang Icu Rsud Dr.Sosodoro Djatikoesumo Bojonegoro

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maslichah Maslichah ◽  
Bayu Akbar Khayudin ◽  
Ikha Ardianti
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Family Members ◽  
T Test ◽  
Family Counseling ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
The Family ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Psychosocial Responses

ABSTRAK Pasien yang dirawat di ICU pada umumnya mengalami sakit kritis biasanya hal ini akan menimbulkan bebagai  respons psikososial  dari anggota keluarganya. Respons ini dapat berupa respons positif maupun respons negatif. Salah satu cara agar respons psikososial menjadi positif yaitu memberikan penyuluhan kepada keluarga pasien agar ada peningkatan kognisi dan emosi. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan metode “Pre-Experiment”, dengan rancangan “One group pra-post test design”. Dengan populasi semua keluarga yang anggota keluarganya dirawat di Ruang ICU RSUD.dr.Sosodoro Djatikoesumo. Sampel diambil dengan proses Total Sampling. Variabel independen  yaitupenyuluhan keluarga pasien ICU, dan variabel dependen adalah respon psikososial keluarga pasien. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. hasil penelitian yang dilakukan dengan uji statistik paired sample t-test, pada tingkat signifikansi diperoleh nilai 0,027 0,05 maka Ho ditolak dan H1 diterimaPerawat sebagai tenaga kesehatan yang harus selalu mengembangkan profesionalisme, perlu mengupayakan agar respons psikososial keluarga yang negatif dapat ditekan. Salah satu upayanya yaitu adalah memberikan penyuluhan kepada keluarga. Dalam penyuluhan akan diberikan: komunikasi, informasi, edukasi dan support. Kata Kunci : Penyuluhan, Respon Psikososial Keluarga  ABSTRACT Patients admitted to the ICU in general suffer from a critical illness usually this will lead to the kinds of psychosocial responses of family members. This response can be either a positive response or a negative response. One way to be positive psychosocial responses that provide counseling to the patient's family that there was an increase in cognition and emotion.This study design using the "Pre-Experiment", the draft "One group pre-post test design". With a population of all the families who have family members admitted to the ICU RSUD.dr.Sosodoro Djatikoesumo. Samples were taken with total sampling process. Independent variables, family counseling ICU patients, and the dependent variable is the family of the patient's psychosocial response. Collecting data using questionnaires. results of research conducted by the statistical test paired sample t-test, at a significance level obtained value 0,027 0,05 hence Ho refused and H1 accepted.Nurses as health workers must always develop professionalism, needs to strive for psychosocial response can be suppressed negative family. One of the efforts that are giving counseling to the family. In the extension will be granted: communication, information, education and support. Keywords: Counseling, Family Psychosocial Response

scholarly journals Does daily wear time of Twin Block reliably predict its efficiency of class II treatment?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Sarul ◽  
Marek Nahajowski ◽  
Grzegorz Gawin ◽  
Joanna Antoszewska-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Class I ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Treatment Efficiency ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Twin Block ◽  
Wear Time ◽  
Class Ii Treatment

Abstract Purpose The objective of this study was to investigate how daily wear time (DWT) influences class II malocclusion treatment efficiency. Materials and methods The study group consisted of 55 patients (mean age 10.4 years) diagnosed with a class II/1 malocclusion. Twin block appliances, with built-in Theramon® microsensors (MC Technology, Hargelsberg, Austria) to monitor patients’ cooperation (daily wear time assessment), were used for treatment. Cephalograms were taken and the following initial and final measurements were compared: Co-Gn, Co-Go, Co-Olp, Pg-Olp, WITS, SNA, SNB, ANB, Co-Go-Me, overjet, molar and canine relationships. The Shapiro–Wilk test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Student’s t-test, Levene’s test, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, χ2 test, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient with p < 0.05 set as the statistical significance level were used to determine the correlation of the outcomes with DWT; a ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve was calculated to illustrate diagnostic ability of the binary classifier system. Results DWT was very highly positively correlated with change of the Pg-Olp parameter and highly with an improvement in the ANB, SNA, and SNB angles, an increase in the WITS parameter and an increase in Co-Gn distance. DWTs < 7.5 h correlated with significantly less improvement of the investigated variables. However, DWT > 7.5 h did not significantly correlate with the improvement of the overjet and most of the linear parameters in the mandible. The ROC curve and its AUC (area under curve) allowed the determination of a DWT of 7 h and 48 min to be capable of establishing a class I relationship with 83% probability. Conclusions Class II treatment efficiency was influenced by DWT; an 8 h threshold value had an 83% probability of establishing a class I relationship.

scholarly journals Association of placental chorangiosis with pregnancy complication and prenatal outcome: a case-control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Homeira Vafaei ◽  
Zinat Karimi ◽  
Mojgan Akbarzadeh-Jahromi ◽  
Fatemeh Asadian
Keyword(s):  
Case Control Study ◽  
Gestational Hypertension ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Placental Tissue ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Index ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Chorangiosis is a vascular change involving the terminal chorionic villi in the placenta. It results from longstanding, low-grade hypoxia in the placental tissue, and is associated with such conditions as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), diabetes, and gestational hypertension in pregnancy. Chorangiosis rarely occurs in normal pregnancies. However, its prevalence is 5–7% of all placentas from infants admitted to newborn intensive care units. The present study was aimed at determining the association of chorangiosis with pregnancy complications and perinatal outcomes. Methods In this case-control study, 308 chorangiosis cases were compared with 308 controls (with other diagnoses in pathology) in terms of maternal, placental, prenatal, and neonatal characteristics derived from the medical records of participants retrospectively. R and SPSS version 22 software tools were used, and the statistical significance level was considered 0.05 for all the tests. Results Preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, maternal hemoglobin, maternal hematocrit, C/S, oligohydramnios, fetal anomaly, dead neonates, NICU admissions were significantly higher in the chorangiosis group OR = 1.6, 3.98, 1.68, 1.92, 2.1, 4.47, 4.22, 2.9, 2.46, respectively (p-value< 0.05 for all). Amniotic fluid index, birth weight, cord PH amount, 1st, and 5th Apgar score was lower in the chorangiosis group OR = 0.31, 1, 0.097, 0.83, 0.85, respectively (p-value< 0.05 for all). Moreover, fundal placenta, retro placental hemorrhage, perivillous fibrin deposition, calcification, and acute chorioamnionitis were higher in the chorangiosis group OR = 2.1, 11.8, 19.96, 4.05, and 6.38 respectively, (p-value< 0.05). There was a high agreement between the two pathologists, and the power of the study was estimated at 99%. Conclusion Although chorangiosis is an uncommon condition, it is associated with a higher incidence of perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it should be considered an important clinical sign of adverse pregnancy outcomes and should be reported in the pathology evaluation.

scholarly journals THU0652-HPR ONLINE EDUCATION YIELDS SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN RHEUMATOLOGISTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF BIOLOGICS AND BIOSIMILARS BUT A SUBSTANTIAL GAP REMAINS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 570.2-571
Author(s):  
A. Stan ◽  
E. Bell ◽  
P. Schoonheim ◽  
E. Mysler
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Round Table Discussion ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Post Assessment

Background:Biologics are complex proteins which have revolutionized the treatment of many serious diseases. Due to their complexity and manufacturing which involves living organisms, it is not possible to create identical versions of reference biologics, but it is possible to create biosimilar drugs. Biosimilars have the potential to yield high cost savings and expand treatment options to meet the growing demand for biological therapies.Objectives:This study assessed whether the online CME-accredited round-table-discussion titled “Understanding Biologics: from protein to clinical practice” improved physicians’ understanding of the inherent variability of biologics and what similarity means in the context of biologics as well as the analytical assessment of quality that applies to both biologics and biosimilars.Methods:Rheumatologists participated in an online CME activity (www.medscape.org/viewarticle/900121) consisting of a 30-minute video discussion between 4 experts with accompanying slides. Educational effect was assessed using a 4-question repeated pairs, pre-/post-assessment. A chi-square test was used to determine if a statistically significant improvement (P<.05 significance level) existed in the number of pre-/post-test correct responses. Cramer’s V was used to estimate the level of impact of the education. The CME activity launched on 22 Aug 2018, and the data were collected through 9 Oct 2018.Results:A total of 622 rheumatologists participated in the educational activity, and 87 completed the pre- and postassessment. Overall the activity had a signficiant impact (P<.001) on rheumatologists’ understanding of the inherent variability of biologics and the regulatory requirements for approval of a biosimilar. The Cramer’s V value of 0.186 indicates a considerable effect of the education. The average perecentage of correct responses rose from 33% pre-activity to 51% post-activity. A linked learning assessment (individual responses matched pre- and post-education) showed that 25% of learners improved their knowledge and 26% reinforced their knowledge. The change in percentage of correct responses from pre- to post-assessment achieved statistical significance (P<.05) in 2 of the 3 questions presented: (i) understanding the type of studies needed to demonstrate comparability of a biosimilar to an originator (11% at baseline; 45% post activity), (ii) understanding the type of variability considered acceptable for a biologic (46% at baseline; 63% post activity). However, no knowledge gain was observed regarding basic analytic attributes evaluated to ensure batch to batch consistency (37% at baseline; 38% post activity). Almost 45% of rheumatologists gained confidence in their ability to describe the regulatory requirements for approval of a biosimilar.Conclusion:This online CME activity significantly improved rheumatologists’ understanding of the inherent variability of complex biologic medicines and the role of analytical studies in the regulatory approval of biosimilars. However, there is room for further improving physicians’ knowledge, especially of basic analytics of biologics and biosimilars.Acknowledgments:This CME-certified activity was supported by independent funding from Sandoz.Disclosure of Interests:Adriana Stan Grant/research support from: The CME-certified activity was supported by anindependent educational grant from Sandoz., Elaine Bell: None declared, Peter Schoonheim Grant/research support from: This CME-certified activity was supported by independent funding from Sandoz., Eduardo Mysler Grant/research support from: AbbVie, Lilly, Pfizer, Roche, BMS, Sandoz, Amgen, and Janssen., Consultant of: AbbVie, Lilly, Pfizer, Roche, BMS, Sandoz, Amgen, and Janssen.

The history and promise of holism in health promotion

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 824-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Michaelson ◽  
William Pickett ◽  
Colleen Davison
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Conceptual Clarity ◽  
Public Health Discourse ◽  
Health Discourse

AbstractHolism is an ancient theme concept that has resurfaced in recent literature, and that requires informed and intentional use in order to preserve its utility. This paper provides a historical and conceptual reintroduction of the notion of holism as it relates to health, with the hopes of informing the term's use in public health discourse. It also addresses the challenges that a lack of conceptual clarity about holistic health imposes on public health and health promotion discussions. It describes how the use and conceptualizations of holism are shifting in health promotion and argues that failing to accurately define and delineate its scope risks diluting its utility for future health promotion applications. We address these two problems, and build an argument for a rediscovery of the theory of holism in public health and health promotion, globally.

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