A proactive view of self-care as a priority and personal responsibility can foster quality care, improve health and safety outcomes, and inspire meaningful service, according to Dr. Deborah S. Howell, a physical therapist in Rehabilitative Therapy, in her latest book, Self-Care in Healthcare.
The book highlights public health challenges in a growing and complex healthcare system that directly affect patient care, healthcare providers, and healthcare organizations. It explores daily self-care behaviors and lifestyle habits that are critical elements in preventative health as well as disease management, which ultimately impact personal health and healthcare costs over time.
“Many of us are running on empty and on autopilot, neglecting our health. We are challenged by severe time constraints and great expectations to do more with less, resulting in strained tolerances, shortened and divided attention spans, and sudden injury, illness, or crisis that halt us in our tracks. There is a better way,” she notes in a media release.
“Effective self-care is about recognizing our values, beliefs, influences, perspectives, and motivations that drive our behaviors and shape our outcomes.”
According to the release, the book shares a new vision and inspires hope and possibility for a new way forward. It also challenges readers to question current paradigms and presents evidenced-based support for simple and effective methods that can be practiced by individuals and organizations.
Howell, a US Navy veteran, has practiced physical therapy for 25 years. Her other books include Heart’s Alchemy and Straight to The Heart of What Matters.
For more information, visit her blog and podcast.
[Source(s): Deborah S. Howell, PR Newswire]
