The major subdomain of practice consists of the processes
and actions required to address selected health related issues; this is supported by two other subdomains:
(a) addressing organizational- and workrelated
factors that enhance or detract from an effective
response to health issues (see Understanding of the Environment
above), and (b) carrying out research and evaluation
to gain further knowledge and understanding regarding
the nature of the selected health issue and how
to respond to it in the most effective manner (see Evidence
above).
Because of the interrelationships among these three
aspects of health promotion practice, each subdomain
supports, and has implications for, each of the other
subdomains. For example, research and evaluation
contribute not only to the effectiveness of processes
and actions directed at selected health issues, they also
contribute to the ability to address relevant organizational
and work factors. Similarly, it is crucial to recognize
that the domain of practice has reciprocal effects
on the domains related to the underpinnings of health
promotion and understanding of relevant environments.
Practice is, in a sense, the testing ground for
what is thought to be known and understood about
health-related issues and how to most effectively respond
to these issues.