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Books in Nursing and midwifery

The Nursing & Midwifery subject area provides evidence-based content to support nurses and interprofessional teams in preparation, development, and everyday clinical care. Providing content for nursing students, nurse educators, NPs, LPNs/LVNs, RNs, APRNs, and more, the nursing portfolio covers all areas of nursing including NCLEX & Certification titles, Community Nursing, Nursing Pharmacology, Oncology, Nutrition, Home Health, Case Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Gerontology, Critical Care, Pediatric Nursing, Care Planning, Midwifery, Leadership & Management, Nurse Anesthesia, Psychiatric Mental Health, and more.

    • Advances in Anesthesia, 2014

      • 1st Edition
      • December 2, 2014
      • Thomas M. McLoughlin
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 6 4 6 0 0
      Each year, Advances in Anesthesia brings you the best current thinking from the preeminent practitioners in your field. A distinguished editorial board identifies current areas of major progress and controversy and invites specialists to contribute original articles on these topics. These insightful overviews bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care.
    • Evidence-Based Review in Policy and Practice, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 49-4
      • November 26, 2014
      • Alan Pearson
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Evidence synthesis is the evaluation or analysis of research evidence and opinion on a specific topic to aid in decision-making in health care. Although the science of evidence synthesis has developed most rapidly in relation to the meta-analysis of numerical data linked to theories of cause and effect, the further development of theoretical understandings and propositions of the nature of evidence, its role in health care delivery, and the facilitation of improved global health have increased rapidly since 2000. The articles appearing in this issue examine the role of evidence synthesis in nursing and health care and are written by expert translational scientists from across the world. Three introductory articles overview evidence synthesis and its role in evidence-based health care; methods, issues, and trends in the systematic review of health care evidence; and the development of a robust evidence base for nursing. Subsequent articles explore the impact of systematic reviews on policy and practice in a variety of settings, including perioperative care, pediatrics, rehabilitation and long-term/continuing care, mental health, and public health. The final articles discuss the impact of evidence on health policy and practice and the complexities of translating evidence into policy and practice. These articles show the importance of synthesizing evidence and translating policy and practice into action in our quest to improve health care and health outcomes.
    • Workbook for Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care

      • 3rd Edition
      • November 20, 2014
      • Martha (Marti) Garrels
      • English
      • eBook
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      Reinforce your understanding of laboratory concepts, terminology, and procedures! Corresponding to the chapters in Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care, 3rd Edition, by Marti Garrels, this workbook provides activities and exercises for additional practice with lab testing skills. Skills check-off sheets track your progress as you become competent with laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and are designed to help you meet government standards for good laboratory practice.
    • Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 4, 2014
      • Kari Bø + 3 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor has become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing the wealth of new research in this area which has emerged in recent years. Kari Bø and her team focus on the evidence, from basic studies (theories or rationales for treatment) and RCTs (appraisal of effectiveness) to the implications of these for clinical practice, while also covering pelvic floor dysfunction in specific groups, including men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnant women and those with neurological diseases. Crucially, recommendations on how to start, continue and progress treatment are also given with detailed treatment strategies around pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation. "..a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction." Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015
    • Critical Care Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-4
      • October 31, 2014
      • Evie Marcolini
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Drs. Evie Marcolini and Haney Mallemat have assembled an expert panel of authors focusing on: Sepsis, Shock, Assessment and Treatment of the Trauma Patient in Shock, Coagulopathy and Hemorrhage, Vasopressors and Inotropes, Assessing Volume Status, Neurotrauma, Mechanical Circulatory Support, End of life, and more!
    • Stories in Ageing

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2014
      • Margaret Webb + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Perfect for: • 1st year undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students • Post Graduate Aged Care Nursing students • Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care and Disability students • Diploma of Nursing Students Stories in Ageing presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness around ageing, with a strong focus on a person-centred and lived approach.
    • Community Health and Wellness

      • 5th Edition
      • October 1, 2014
      • Jill Clendon + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Perfect for: • Bachelor of Nursing Students • Postgraduate Child and Adolescent Health Students • Postgraduate community-based Nursing • Bachelor of Midwifery Students • Bachelor of Public Health Students Community Health & Wellness: Primary health care in practice, 5th Edition represents contemporary thinking and research in community health and wellness from Australia, New Zealand and the global community. It challenges students and health professionals to become more aware of the primary health care (PHC) environments in which they work in order to gain an understanding of what is socially determining the health of the individuals, families and communities within their care.
    • Study Guide for Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children

      • 10th Edition
      • September 26, 2014
      • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Master pediatric nursing concepts and apply them to the practice setting! Corresponding to the chapters in Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 10th Edition, by Marilyn Hockenberry and David Wilson, this study guide reinforces your understanding of pediatric nursing with learning activities, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking questions.
    • Guide pratique de l'infirmière 2015-2016

      • 4th Edition
      • September 9, 2014
      • Gabriel Perlemuter + 1 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      Cette 4e édition du guide qui a connu un grand succès, met en lien les informations médicales et pharmacologiques dont l'infirmier(e) a besoin en pratique quotidienne dans le cadre de son rôle propre comme de son rôle sur prescription : pathologie, médicaments, surveillance. L'ouvrage a été actualisé, en particulier, les fiches techniques qui sont nombreuses et les fiches pharmacologie. Véritable livre-outil, il offre un classement par spécialités et propose pour chaque pathologie : - Une fiche maladie avec les informations nécessaires sur la maladie et le patient, le bilan (examens biologiques, d'imagerie, etc.), un rappel sur le traitement (chirurgical et médicamenteux) et le pronostic. - Une fiche infirmière avec la conduite à tenir face au patient, en particulier face à son traitement : surveillance du traitement, de son efficacité et des effets secondaires, éducation-conseils au malade. - Une fiche technique détaillant, quand nécessaire, les gestes indispensables correspondant à l'activité de l'infirmier(e). - Une fiche pharmacologie reprenant sous forme de tableau : la classe, la DCI, le nom commercial, le mode de prescription, le prix par conditionnement et par unité, le taux de remboursement. Pour chaque classe, les propriétés, les indications et les contre-indications, les précautions d'emploi et les effets secondaires sont indiqués. Ce « tout en un », très pratique grâce à son format poche, est un guide indispensable au quotidien : en cours, en stage, en ville, en clinique ou à l'hôpital.
    • Integrating Evidence into Practice for Impact, An Issue of Nursing Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 49-3
      • September 4, 2014
      • Debra Mark
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue begins with an overview that distinguishes evidence-based practice (EBP) and translation science, followed by a description of Hawaii’s statewide EBP program that uses active and multifaceted translation science strategies to facilitate the rate and extent of adoption of EBP changes. With one exception, the remaining articles describe individual EBP projects from five different health care facilities that used the Iowa Model to guide their work. Each article includes an evidence summary, a description of implementation strategies, an evaluation of the innovation, and lessons learned. These completed projects were initiated between 2009 and 2012, address a variety of topical nursing issues, and, for the most part, focus on preventing complications (ie, blood sugar elevations, increased lengths of stay, extubation failures, noise-related injury, pain, surgical site infections, pneumonia, restraint use, delirium, and fever). An additional article describes the use of evidence to inform simulation-based learning, a possible strategy for ensuring competencies in and compliance with EBP interventions. Nursing leaders will come away with solid information about utilizing EBP to improve patient outcomes. The Hawaii program demonstrates that health care quality can be realized by employing the best available evidence and empowering the nursing workforce. It also offers a glimpse of the care that the future nursing workforce could provide to create a health system that provides accessible, affordable and quality care to everyone in the United States.