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  • Rehabilitation in Adult Nursing Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Mike Smith
    • English
    The key text consists of 10 chapters, each written by subject experts. It aims to provide nurses with the fundamental skills and knowledge they require in order to practise rehabilitation techniques safely and effectively. Those seeking more detailed information specific to their specialty will be guided to other texts. It brings a nursing focus to this topic, which has been needed but not available for many years. The style is informative and instructive, and is very much a book for the hands-on practitioner.
  • Management of Violence and Aggression

    A Manual for Nurses and Health Care Workers
    • 1st Edition
    • Tom Mason + 1 more
    • English
    Nurses and others in the front-line(paramedic... ambulance staff, hospital and GP receptionists, social workers etc) are reporting an increasing incidence of violence and aggression from patients/clients. Some of these outbursts have resulted in permanent injury, even death, to the health care worker. The book is structured so that the notion of violence becomes more explicit with each succeeding chapter, until finally the violent outburst arrives. It offers practical prevention and management strategies, based on sound research, and provides a comprehensive view of the problem which will be of value to people working in a variety of clinical situations.
  • Sociology and Occupational Therapy

    An Integrated Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Derek Jones + 3 more
    • English
    Sociology and Occupational Therapy is the first book on sociology specifically designed to introduce Occupational Therapy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level to areas of sociology relevant to the theory and practice of OT. It provides a beginners guide to the relevant literature and explains how the sociological theory impacts on the practice of OTs in the widest sense. It makes use of the knowledge and expertise of Sociologists and Occupational Therapists to explain key concepts and their relevance to practice. With activities provided at the end of each chapter the student is encouraged to make their own links with between the text and their experience of OT practice and everyday life.
  • The Legal Aspects of Complementary Therapy Practice

    A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Bridgit Dimond
    • English
    All healthcare professionals working with complementary therapies must be fully aware of legal boundaries, responsibilities and liabilities in the practice of complementary therapies. This book covers all the main topics and principles and deals with points specific to individual therapies, helping practitioners to practice confidently.
  • Sterilization, Disinfection & Control

    • 3rd Edition
    • Joan F. Gardner + 1 more
    • English
    This valuable resource is designed to advise, guide, inform and support those who are involved in the provision of sterile supplies and services.
  • The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary Health Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Annie Mitchell + 1 more
    • English
    Research-based and clinically relevant, the authors explore the crucial role of 'non-specific' aspects of treatment, such as trust, care, positive expectations and understanding in the healing process. It has much to offer all health care professionals concerned with holistic practice and with helping patients to promote their own health.
  • Psychological Perspectives on Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • 1st Edition
    • Sarah Clement
    • English
    This is a book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. The focus of the book is on three main issues: The experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psychologicalneeds of women and their families at this time and the best way for caregivers to meet these psychological needs. The contributions in this book should provoke thought, discussion and debate about the psychological side of maternity care, and ultimately enhance the psychological care that is given to women and their families before, during and after childbirth.
  • Working in the Operating Theater

    • 2nd Edition
    • Bakul Kumar
    • English
    This new edition provides a clear and straightforward introduction to the scientific principles and clinical practice of working in an operating department. The book covers the basic sciences, physics, and electronics as well as clinical practice in anaesthesia, recovery, and surgery. The book also includes coverage of acid-base and electrolyte balance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the management of chronic pain.
  • Homeopathy for Midwives

    • 1st Edition
    • Barbara Geraghty
    • English
    This is a concise introduction to homoeopathy for the midwife (and nurse-midwife). It starts with a brief introduction to the principles of homoeopathy and the use of remedies. It then presents a series of full page tables to aid the midwife in rapid and clear assessment of the client's needs and the remedy most likely to be appropriate for pregnancy, labour, the puerperium, breastfeeding problems and the newborn. The final section looks at the complete picture of symptoms most closely matched to each of aselected number of remedies. This section acts as a back-up reference for the midwife wishing to check or decide on a particular choice. The text aims to give a quick and clear set of options for treatment by homoeopathy.
  • Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Val Hopwood + 2 more
    • English
    For physical therapists practising, or with an interest in, acupuncture and related techniques, this book provides a complete introduction with pointers for further study. It will equip the physical therapist with a number of basic techniques to incorporate straight away into practice. Clear criteria are given for decision-making. The focus is on conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists, particularly musculoskeletal conditions. The text is supported by clear illustrations.