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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Foundations of Epidemiology
Marit L. Bovbjerg · Oregon State University
Foundations of Epidemiology is an open access, introductory epidemiology text intended for students and practitioners in public or allied health fields. It covers epidemiologic thinking, causality, incidence and prevalence, public health surveillance, epidemiologic study designs and why we care about which one is used, measures of association, random error and bias, confounding and effect modification, and screening.
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Contemporary Health Issues
Judy Baker · Foothill College
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, health care, and environmental hazards and safety.
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Nutri 300
Shara Sheldon · Cosumnes River College
Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism. It includes food intake, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the availability, the processing and palatability of foods.
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Introduction to Health OER Textbook
Marie Vicario · Southwestern College
I have compiled chapters from various textbooks in order to offer students an opportunity to further enhance learning, and also as an option for those that may not be able to afford to purchase a hardcopy textbook for the introduction to health course. This textbook will also include IDEA material.
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Breathe Easy: RT Student Resource for Mechanical Ventilation (Drasovean)
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A primer on mechanical ventilation intended for respiratory therapy students. Offering a blend of theoretical principles and practical illustrations, this book provides an engaging platform for students to develop the essential skills necessary for the effective application of mechanical ventilation in clinical practice.
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Physical Assessment
Pearline Okumakpeyi · City Tech CUNY
Health assessment skills and techniques for the conduct of a comprehensive health history and physical exam are developed for generalist nursing practice. Students critically analyze interview data and assessment findings that relate to the specific needs of individuals concerning age and culture.
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Anatomical Illustrations (Most, Tran, Seweryn, and Graham)
Corrina Most, Katherine Tran, Olivia Seweryn, and Graham Hagan · Iowa State University
These anatomical illustrations were created by Biological and Pre-Medical Illustration (BPMI) students that had previously attended the course, BIOL351: Comparative Chordate Anatomy. The students worked closely with the lab instructor to develop detailed anatomical illustrations of the specimens studied in the lab, which allowed the students to showcase their work. The images were then incorporated in the lab handbook for the course and made more widely available as open educational resources.
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Mental Health is a Verb
Jake Bush and Jill Van Der Like · University of West Florida
MENTAL HEALTH IS A VERB is an Open Education Resource that addresses mental health nursing care. A principal focus of a mental health nursing is to provide care to patients with a psychiatric disorder, mental health issue, or behavioral problems. The text reviews the foundations of mental health, psychopharmacology, and the most common mental health diagnoses.
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Human Aging: Biological Perspectives
Augustine G. DiGiovanna · Salisbury University
The intended audience for this book consists of students and other intelligent readers who have little or no background in science, particularly in biology. These individuals may want to learn about the biology of aging in humans for personal reasons or as part of their preparation for careers that involve working with older people, such as health care, sociology, social work, recreation, education, and psychology.
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A Guide to Physical Activity
Eydie Kramer · University of Minnesota
The following content is designed to serve as a supplementary source of knowledge which will enhance overall physical activity literacy and competence. The following modules will cover: physical activity foundations, benefits of regular participation in physical activity, and an overview of current nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep literature.
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Introduction to Health 1e
Kelly Falcone · Palomar College
The Introduction to Health OER Textbook provides a broad overview of information pertaining to human health and opportunities for improving health and wellness throughout life. The intended goal of the book is to equip the learners with important information needed to better understand their own health and how their daily choices may impact both their quantity and quality of life. Although this is a "health" textbook, it could actually be called a "life" textbook.
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Atlas of Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
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The Atlas of Comparative Anatomy began as a class project at SUNY Oneonta in 2017 because of the lack of a comprehensive freely-accessible photographic atlas. The majority of entries in this atlas were produced by students including dissection, photography, and identification. It is a work in progress, but we hope that students of anatomy find this a useful tool for studying anatomy outside of the lab.
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Vaccine Practice for Health Professionals
Oona St-Amant et al. · Toronto Metropolitan University
This textbook is intended to guide best practices in vaccine delivery in Canada. This resource is designed for students in post-secondary health profession programs, including nursing. It may also be useful for graduate students and healthcare providers. This textbook provides information related to clinical practice, including the administration of vaccine, and communication with clients.
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Chemistry for Health Professions
Hadeel Abozenadah, Adam Bishop, Scott Bittner and Patricia Flatt · Western Oregon University
Chemistry for the Health Professions introduces fundamental chemistry through the lens of human health and the life sciences. Designed for students pursuing health-related careers, the text connects atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, biological molecules, enzymes, solutions, and homeostasis to the human body, medicines, and healthcare.
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A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition
Gita Cherian · Oregon State University
In this introductory text, six fundamental nutrients, their structure, digestion, and metabolism are covered. A brief introduction to bioenergetics, feed additives, nutrient analysis, digestive organs and processes in monogastric and ruminant animals, and methods for assessing nutrient utilization are also included.
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General Human Anatomy (Lange et al.)
Jennifer Lange et al. · LibreTexts
The purpose of this textbook is to serve as a resource for students who are taking a first semester human anatomy course. All efforts were made to ensure the material covered in this resource is consistent, accurate, and accessible. This material was also designed to be equitable, diverse, and inclusive. (Thumbnail Image credit: "Lynch - Drawing Superficial subcutaneous structures of the face and neck - no labels" at AnatomyTOOL.org by Patrick J. Lynch and C. Carl Jaffe, license: CC BY.)
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Chem 4320/5320: Biochemistry 1
University of Arkansas Little Rock
We are now in an age of exceptional opportunities for the application of our great understanding of Biochemistry to problems in medicine, dentistry, agriculture, forensics, anthropology, environmental science, nutrition, physiology, genetics, and immunology; practically all of the primary specialties on the life sciences.
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Care Navigation of Older Adults
(Whatcom Community College · LibreTexts
This course will explore care coordination and navigation with older adults. An overview of the aging process will be discussed. Topics will focus on individual and family centered care issues, communication and health literacy, working with interdisciplinary teams, chronic conditions, prevention, transitions, and resource referral.
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Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism. It includes food intake, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the availability, the processing and palatability of foods.
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Microbiomes - Health and the Environment
Dylan Parks · The University of Texas at Arlington
Microbiomes: Health and the Environment was created to provide accessible insight into the novel and complex world of polymicrobial community interactions. As we push forward into the future of medicine and environmental health, it is imperative that we learn from each other, from history, and keep up to date with the latest advances in research and technology. This book not only provides content from the latest microbiome studies, but contains interactive tools, videos, and thought-provoking qu