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E-Book - Watson's Clinical Nursing Pocketbook

  • 2nd Edition
  • January 4, 2008
  • Mike Walsh
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 3 1 5 - 5
This book is the essential practice companion to Watson’s Clinical Nursing and Related Sciencesand is designed to be carried in the pocket whilst on duty. It is invaluable for quick access to the key facts needed during clinical practice. By incorporating care from the primary health perspective, it is equally useful as a rapid read in community settings.The book is cross-referenced throughout to the relevant sections in Watson’s enabling more detailed follow-up study of patients and nursing care later.

Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for the Health Professional

  • 1st Edition
  • October 23, 2007
  • Kathryn Boog + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 3 8 0 - 3
This book encourages health professionals to reconceptualise their practice in the light of the fact that their patients are deteriorating and dying, supporting them in their dichotomous role which involves affirming that person’s life whilst acknowledging that that life is ending. Professionals are encouraged to think laterally, to be creative in their use of their core skills, and to use their life skills and experience to change the focus of their interventions. By making these changes, those involved with caring for the dying will be able to address issues related to burnout and feeling de-skilled. The authors share their considerable experience with the reader – what works for both patient and carer/professional when working in this field. By providing workable solutions, they empower those in disempowering situations, such as when working with terminally ill children and adults. The book is truly holistic and client-centred in its approach, upholding the philosophy of palliative care.

Child, Youth and Family Health: Strengthening Communities

  • 1st Edition
  • October 23, 2007
  • Margaret Barnes + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 7 9 9 - 1
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This title aims to: situate child and family health and nursing within the environmental, social, economic, and political contexts; Acknowledge diversity and difference as they influence child and family health and health care; critically analyse contemporary approaches to child and family health promotion; provide a practice development framework for improving effectiveness in child, youth and family nursing; and provide evaluative tools for assessing health-promoting programs. It is structured in sections and takes a critical inquiry approach to encourage and facilitate analysis and critique of policy, practice and evidence. It is client-focused, change-focused and works from practice outward to consider education, service planning, leadership and strategy as they affect practice.

Promoting Continence

  • 3rd Edition
  • September 28, 2007
  • Kathryn Getliffe + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 3 4 7 - 6
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The 3rd edition of this popular text covers all aspects of continence, focusing on continence promotion and measurement of outcomes. The core chapters follow a standard structure for ease of use, and case studies are used throughout to link theory to practice.

Watson's Clinical Nursing and Related Sciences

  • 7th Edition
  • July 25, 2007
  • Mike Walsh + 1 more
  • Anna Walsh + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 3 4 7 - 6
Previous editions of this popular textbook have provided nursing students with the comprehensive guide they need to a wide range of clinical nursing issues. This edition continues to provide this comprehensive support, but also reflects the changing context of nursing care in the 21st century. It reflects the growing importance of primary health and the community, the move towards evidence-based practice and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team. The text is designed to emphasise the importance of holistic, patient-focussed nursing. It addresses health assessment and introduces students to key aspects of the medical history and physical exam. Contemporary issues such as substance misuse are also examined.Clearly written and well-organised to support study, the text also features case studies, critical incidents and care plans. The chapters include extensive 2-colour artwork and are supported by current references and suggestions for further reading. Electronic ancillary material is available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Walsh/Watsons/

Nurse Practitioner Manual of Clinical Skills

  • 2nd Edition
  • July 12, 2007
  • Sue Cross + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 8 2 1 - 2
This is a comprehensive skills manual designed for students and qualified Nurse Prationers in health care who are learning to talk to patients, examine them, and to understand and assess their problems. It deals with the health history, common and important symptoms, and the assessment of mental status. In sections devoted to body regions and body systems, the book describes the sequence and techniques of physical examination, and helps the reader to identify selected abnormalities. It emphasizes common or important problems (rather than the infrequent or esoteric) found in both adult and childhood conditions. The sections are designed to help readers apply their knowledge to interpreting symptoms, examining the human body, and understanding physical signs. It is an invaluable resource written specifically for Nurse Practitioners by Nurse Practitioners.

Diabetes

  • 1st Edition
  • May 25, 2007
  • Joan R. S. McDowell + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 1 0 3 - 8
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 8 3 - 7
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. As one of the three major diseases in the Western world, and one that is on the increase, care of people with diabetes is crucial to the entire healthcare team. This book provides a comprehensive text on the management of the person with diabetes in the community and will be invaluable to dietitians, podiatrists and GPs and especially to practice nurses, district nurses and health visitors. It has been written from a community perspective by a multiprofessional team and advocates principles of care based on the latest research. It focuses on the role of the professional in assisting in self-care of the individual with diabetes. It also includes caring for the person in long-term care settings, for example, nursing homes.

Neuropsychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

  • 1st Edition
  • September 6, 2006
  • Chris Green
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 1 0 6 - 9
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 5 4 - 7
Neuropsychology offers a broad introduction to neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, clinical assessment, and the behavioural sequelae associated with neurological disturbance. It provides understanding of the common neurological disorders and enables informed choices in care. Important insight into differential diagnosis is given, as well as help to extend and support the health care role through an introduction to basic bed-side assessment techniques and their interpretation. It provides knowledge to assist health professionals in empowering patients in their recovery or rehabilitation and is an essential workplace manual.

Principles and Practice of High Dependency Nursing

  • 2nd Edition
  • December 6, 2005
  • Mandy Sheppard + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 7 1 2 - 3
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides invaluable information for nurses working in all acute hospital wards and departments including recovery units, high dependency units, acute surgical or medical wards, and accident and emergency units. Some chapters are devoted to specific clinical areas such as cardiac care and respiratory care, with others covering broader clinical issues such as pain management and post-operative care. The underpinning anatomy, physiology and pharmacology are included in relevant chapters. In all these areas there is a strong emphasis on clinical application. Chapters on non-clinical, yet vital, components of high dependency nursing are also included to address aspects such as the development, management, interpersonal and social issues associated with high dependency care.

Nurse Practitioners

  • 2nd Edition
  • December 2, 2005
  • Mike Walsh
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 8 0 1 - 7
This title is directed primarily to health care professionals outside the United States. it is a comprehensive text for nurse practitioners that integrates the required clinical skills with professional and theoretical issues in one book. It uses a systems approach to cover the most frequently presenting problems that the nurse practitioner will encounter. The scope of the book then widens to include psychological and emotional problems as well as the special needs of children and those patients with chronic health problems. Using a practical approach the content is based on current best evidence. The book has been derived from the editors' experience as a course team running the RCN Institute BSc Nurse Practitioner course in Lancaster and Carlisle.

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