title: Traditional, alternative and innovative approaches to health promotion for children and young people.
abstract: This article considers the health promotion role of children's nurses and its relevance to children and young people. Definitions are presented and it is shown how traditional, alternative and innovative approaches may be applied in practice. Ethical issues are also explored. It is concluded that health promotion is an integral part of children's nursing and has the potential to enhance quality of life and longevity for children and young people.
authors.affiliation: University of Hertfordshire.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Whiting
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Miller