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Book SynopsisCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and around the world. Major risk factors for CVD result from poor lifestyle habits and practices, but the area of lifestyle medicine has emerged to help clinicians and their patients understand the power of positive lifestyle habits and actions.  Written by cardiologist and lifestyle medicine pioneer, Dr. James Rippe, Integrating Lifestyle Medicine in Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention introduces the principles of lifestyle medicine with the practice of cardiology to help lower the risk of heart disease and, if already present, assist in its treatment. This book provides evidence-based information on both the prevention and treatment of CVD through lifestyle measures such as regular physical activity, sound nutrition, weight management and avoidance of tobacco products. This information aids physicians and patients to better understand multiple lTrade ReviewThe quality of the book is very good. It does a very good job of addressing the target audience as well. I encourage anyone to read this book to understand the value of lifestyle changes in preventing cardiovascular disease. - Manar H. Jbara, MD (East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine)Table of ContentsPart 1: Lifestyle Medicine as an Approach to Cardiovascular Disease 1 Overview of Lifestyle Medicine and Cardiovascular Health and Disease 2 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease 3 Lifestyle Medicine Focused History and Physical Exam for Cardiovascular Disease 4 Lifestyle Medicine, Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease 5 Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease 6 Lifestyle Medicine, Weight Management and Obesity 7 Lifestyle Medicine, Tobacco Cessation and Cardiovascular Disease 8 Psychiatric and Behavioral Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease 9 Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease Part 2: Assessment in Treating Cardiovascular Risk Factors 10 Framework for Assessing Risk Factors 11 Lifestyle Medicine and Atherosclerosis 12 Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Dyslipidemias 13 Lifestyle Management and Prevention of Hypertension 14 Peripheral Artery Disease 15 Ischemic Heart Disease 16 Approach to the Patient with Chest Pain 17 Carotid Artery Disease and Stoke 18 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, MetS and Cardiovascular Disease 19 Sedentary Behavior in Cardiovascular Disease 20 Cardiovascular Disease and Optimal Brain Health Part 3: Specialized Topics 21 Women and Cardiovascular Disease 22 Risk Factor Reduction in Children 23 Genetics, Epigenetics and Precision Medicine 24 Reversing Heart Disease 25 The Future of Lifestyle Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease: Research and Applications

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Book SynopsisResponding to both the increase of mixed methods research (MMR) and the lack of dialogue about its philosophical and methodological practices in comparative and international education (CIE) Reflexive Mixed Methods Research in Comparative and International Education: Context, Complexity, and Transdisciplinarity offers readers an overview of different philosophical approaches to mixed methods, as well as the practical processes to engage in MMR with reflexivity.Comparing reflexivity to a kaleidoscope, the author describes how it can be used throughout the research process to engage with different paradigms and methods, as well as to integrate findings and consider emerging interconnections. The book discusses various ways to reflexively adapt designs, methods, and analyses, and integrate findings in MMR to better contextualize knowledge in the field of CIE. It illustrates different approaches to MMR through various case summaries, and each chapter poses reflexive ques

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Book SynopsisSadly, women often feel they have no alternative but to give up breastfeeding, having been prescribed or purchased medication. In many cases, however, this is unnecessary. This book outlines the evidence base for the use of medication during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and Medication presents a comprehensive A to Z guide to the most frequently prescribed drugs and their safety for breastfeeding mothers. Evaluating the evidence for interventions and using a simple format for quickly identifying medications that are safe or unsafe to use, it also highlights those drugs where there is inconclusive evidence. Additional contextual information makes this the most complete text for those practitioners who support and treat breastfeeding women. It: provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the breast together with hormonal influences to better understand how complications, such as mastitis, arise and inform the approach to their treatmeTable of ContentsPart I Introduction Chapter 1 Breastfeeding in context Chapter 2 How does breastfeeding work? Chapter 3 Constituents of breastmilk and formula milk Chapter 4 Understanding the importance of breastmilk Chapter 5 Treating conditions related to breastfeeding Chapter 6 Decision-making on the safety of drugs in breastmilk Chapter 7 Professional responsibility and counselling Chapter 8 Chronic diseases and medication in the breastfeeding mother Part II Chapter 9 Information on level of drugs into breastmilk References

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Book SynopsisThis book will be of tremendous use to all healthcare professionals from physicians to nurses to social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and chaplains. The pathway taken here is a sensible and reasonable one, emphasizing a patient-centred approach that underscores the importance of spiritually competent care. The Editors do an excellent job of describing how to integrate spirituality into patient care for all of the different healthcare professionals. They also emphasize the importance of an evidence-based approach that is guided by research. This book provides superb guidelines that will be enormously helpful to every healthcare professional.Harold G Koenig, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina This practical guide tackles the important issues of spirituality in health care, emphasising the role of organisations in developing a culture of leadership and management thTrade ReviewThis book will be of tremendous use to all healthcare professionals from physicians to nurses to social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and chaplains. The pathway taken here is a sensible and reasonable one, emphasizing a patient-centred approach that underscores the importance of spiritually competent care. The Editors do an excellent job of describing how to integrate spirituality into patient care for all of the different healthcare professionals. They also emphasize the importance of an evidence-based approach that is guided by research. This book provides superb guidelines that will be enormously helpful to every healthcare professional.Harold G Koenig, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North CarolinaTable of ContentsChapter 1: What does spirituality mean for patients, practitioners and healthcare organisations? Chapter 2: Spirituality in Western Multicultural SocietiesChapter 3: Spiritually competent practice in healthcare: what is it and what does it look like?Chapter 4: How Two Practitioners Conceptualise Spiritually Competent PracticeChapter 5: How Can Spirituality be Integrated in Undergraduate and Postgraduate EducationChapter 6: Supporting the Practitioner. Chapter 7: Spirituality in acute healthcare settings Chapter 8: Spirituality and mental healthChapter 9 Spirituality in the Primary Care SettingChapter 10 Spiritual Teamwork within End of Life CareChapter 11: Creative Organisations: spirituality and creativity in a health settingChapter 12: Using social role valorisation to make services sensitive to spiritual needChapter 13: A Vision for the future

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Book SynopsisOver the last ten years, pregnancy has not only become more complicated for many women, but the traditional provision of general intensive care units has been reduced. To bridge this gap, critical care units, usually staffed by midwives, have been set up in many maternity units. This textbook is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this emerging area of practice.Critical Care Assessment by Midwives also notably sets out a template for assessment of women that will enable early identification of deteriorating health. Serious illness can arise subsequent to an emergency, a pre-existing illness or a complication of pregnancy but can also occur in the context of what appears to be a low risk pregnancy. For this reason, all midwives need to be skilled in assessment that facilitates timely, appropriate referrals and saves lives. It covers: ABCDE assessment tailored for midwives; assessment of cardiac conditions; Table of ContentsAbbreviations Introduction 1. Structured assessment to identify deteriorating health 2. Haemodynamic monitoring 3. Fluid balance, electrolytes and fluid replacement 4. Shock 5. Haemorrhage 6. Pre-eclampsia (PET) 7. Assessment of the respiratory system 8. Assessment of the cardiac system 9. Assessment of the neurological system Glossary

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Book Synopsis'Compassion, in its many manifestations, is the key to rediscovering what lies at the heart of nursing practice all over the world. It is absolutely essential that nurses start to revisit compassion as a central focus for nursing practice...' This user-friendly book adopts a patient-centred approach to care. The challenging theories are grounded in practical applications, encouraging readers to recognise opportunities for change in their daily practice. The book focuses on six key concepts central to compassionate care: A*Trade Review'This easy to read and comprehend book is suitable for group or individual learning. The chapter case studies promote thought-provoking discussion. Compassion and caring, as well as their lack, are clearly demonstrated throughout. The book is very well written and should be on the shelves of all nurses and others who care for patients...5 Stars' DOODY'S REVIEW SERVICE "Reasserts the case for putting care and compassion at the heart of nursing. It will be a valuable resource for any undergraduate nursing course, clinical stuff group or individual practitioner needing some inspiration...I strongly recommend this book." NURSING STANDARDTable of ContentsIntroduction: Compassion in nursing – the key to caring. Empathy and sensitivity. Dignity and respect. Listening and responding. Diversity and cultural competence. Choice and priorities. Empowerment and advocacy. Conclusion: Compassion in nursing – the way forward. Index.

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Book SynopsisCollaborative Practice with Vulnerable Children and Their Families focuses on the knowledge and skills needed by professionals who work across disciplines to meet the needs of parents and children experiencing complex difficulties. It establishes the importance of both interprofessional and interagency collaboration. After detailing the characteristics of parents and children who may be in need of specialized services, the authors describe different approaches to service delivery in theory and practice, provide case examples and exercises, and address the developments in interprofessional education for those currently working in the field. They present evidence supporting collaborative practice as a means of achieving better outcomes for vulnerable children and their families, and explore the difficulties in working successfully across agencies and disciplines.A provocative examination focused on the wellbeing of families in crisis and the care they receive, this book: Introduces terms that are used in collaborative practice Details the legal mandate for working with families experiencing complex problems Provides legal definitions of ‘children in need’ and with a right to receive "targeted" services Outlines the circumstances that require court action (family law and criminal law) to protect children from "significant harm" Collaborative Practice with Vulnerable Children and Their Families examines the values and ethical standards shared by all professionals who work together to help at-risk children and their families, and serves as a definitive guide to professionals in social work, nursing, general practice, pediatrics and related professions.A volume in the series CAIPE Collaborative Practice SeriesSeries edited by Hugh Barr and Marion HelmeTrade Review"This lively and engaging book makes an essential contribution to this woefully neglected area. It takes the reader step-by-step through key areas of law, values and research-based knowledge to encourage confident and compassionate collaborative practice."—Professor Marian Brandon, University Of East Anglia, UK"The content is particularly useful to those who have decision-making and case-accountable roles in providing services to vulnerable children and their parents …This is a timely and interesting book, which I thoroughly recommend."—Jane V. Appleton, Professor in Primary and Community CareTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction - Why this book and why now? Chapter 2 - An overview of the characteristics of the children and families. Chapter 3 - Theoretical frameworks underpinning inter-professional and inter-agency practice. Chapter 4 - Working collaboratively within the legal mandate. Chapter 5 - The value base for working collaboratively with vulnerable children and families. Chapter 6 - A guide through the knowledge base on effective services to children and families. Chapter 7 - Collaborative practice in planning, undertaking and disseminating practice-informed research. Chapter 8 - Training for multi-disciplinary practice with vulnerable children and families. Chapter 9 - Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis compassionate guide presents an array of new perspectives on the emotional effects of breast cancer and includes many personal testimonies from women who have been diagnosed with this disease. Written by a breast cancer survivor and practising psychologist, it shares practical ideas to help support sufferers at all stages, be it at diagnosis, during treatment or during life after the initial treatments are over. The concise, easy-to-read format includes exercises to develop an acceptance of thoughts and feelings, whilst the individual accounts validate the multitude of emotions felt by sufferers. It is a must for all breast cancer patients and sufferers, their families and friends. Its real-life approach, using first hand accounts, is also highly recommended for all health and social care professionals wanting a fresh approach to managing the emotional impacts of breast cancer. The shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer is hard to describe in words, as anyone who has had to suffer this diagnosis knows. Until it happens to us, we cannot really know how it feels. Not only do we have to deal with the diagnosis and subsequent treatments, but also we have to deal with the fact that breast cancer profoundly affects how we feel about ourselves as women. From the IntroductionTrade Review'The book has exercises to develop an acceptance of thoughts and feelings, whilst the individual accounts validate the multitude of emotions felt by sufferers. This book has had glowing reviews and it is easy to see why; it has the tone of a good friend and the wisdom of a health care professional. Anything to get through the trauma of breast cancer is a must, and this book impressed me on many levels: An essential.' - Frost MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction. Why I have written this book. About this book. Moving on. What affects how we feel when we have breast cancer? Prognosis. Treatment. Myths about treatment. Other feelings we often experience. Some practical suggestions that might be helpful. Longer-term shock. The longer-term impact of trauma. Why can people, including those of us with breast cancer, often act as if breast cancer is easier to live with than it is? Relationships. Family and friends. Relationships with doctors and nurses. Getting emotional support during breast cancer. Is this fear of cancer/ breast cancer made worse by anything else? All cancers are hard to live with, but is there anything about breast cancer that is different? Why can having breast cancer make us feel bad about ourselves? Why can we easily feel this bad? Am I to blame? Long-term effects of treatment. Further reading. Finally. Please don't. Just diagnosed. Shock. It's not your fault. Talking to doctors and nurses about your diagnosis and surgery. Reactions of those around us. Telling people. After surgery. A final reminder. References.

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Book SynopsisThis book reconstructs the role of midwives in medieval to early modern Islamic history through a careful reading of a wide range of classical and medieval Arabic sources. It takes a broad historical view of midwifery in the Middle East by examining the tensions between learned medicine (male) and popular, medico-religious practices (female) from early Islam into the Ottoman period.Trade Review'Giladi's source base is broad and diverse; his reading has clearly been vast, and he does a very good job of making his enormous body of quotations, facts, and narratives manageable for the reader. The extremely broad scope of the project (both chronological and geographical) is justified by the sparse and difficult nature of his data, which sometimes requires him to discern patterns and commonalities (or, less often, contrasts and changes) by bringing together scattered examples gleaned from different times and places.' Marion H. Katz, Journal of the American Oriental SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Islamic views on birth and motherhood; 2. Midwifery as a craft; 3. The subordinate midwife: male physicians versus female midwives; 4. The absent midwife; 5. The privileged midwife; 6. Ritual, magic, and the midwife's roles in and outside the birthing place; 7. From traditional to modern midwifery in the Middle East; Concluding remarks.

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Book SynopsisNow completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy   Covering preconception and interconception (between-pregnancy) well-being for women and men, Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo draw on new research from their complementary fields of expertise and reveal how good preconception health can lower the risk of pregnancy complications and improve lifelong health. Why a ninety-day guide? It takes that long for sperm to mature, and at least that much time for the prospective mother to ensure that her body becomes pregnancy-ready. In a warm, intelligent style, the authors address up-to-date topics such as age, heredity, vaccinations, supplements, and weight. In easily accessible chapters, this guide covers such topics as   • Nutrition: meal makeovers plus new facts (and fiction) about fish, omega-3s, vitamins, and herbs • Personal readine

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Book SynopsisStillbirth remains a major and tragic obstetric complication The number of deaths due to stillbirth are greater than those due to preterm birth and sudden infant death syndrome combined. Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management provides a comprehensive guide to the topic of stillbirth. Distilling recent groundbreaking research, expert authors consider: The epidemiology of stillbirth throughout the world The various possible causes of stillbirth The psychological effects on mothers and families who suffer a stillbirth Management of stillbirth Managing pregnancies following stillbirth Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management is packed with crucial evidence-based information and practical insights. It enables all obstetric healthcare providers to manage one of the most traumatic yet all too common situations they will encounter.Trade Review“This was an interesting book to read and its overall purpose was to explore the research around stillbirths, providing a comprehensive guide to this subject.” (The Practising Midwife, 1 December 2012) "This is a comprehensive reference on the devastating obstetrical problem of stillbirth ... They are all written in a manner that makes the information easy to understand and apply clinically." (Doody's, 13 January 2012) “As an account of the current state of the field, Stillbirth:Prediction, Prevention and Management is an excellent contribution… “... all chapters are by acknowledged experts in the field who present clear, thorough, and succinct accounts of their subjects... The presentation of this material represents a foundation on which to consider the problem of stillbirth" The LancetTable of ContentsPart I : Epidemiology and Scope of the Problem 1. High income countries (Ruth Fretts). 2. Low income countries (Joy E. Lawn, Hannah Blencowe, Robert Pattinson, Cynthia Stanton, and Simon Cousens). 3. Classification of stillbirths (Uma M. Reddy and Marian Willinger). Part II: Etiology/Causes 4. Demographics and Exposures (Carol J. Rowland Hogue). 5. Infection (Robert L. Goldenberg, Elizabeth M. McClure). 6. Genetics (Ronald Wapner). 7. Fetal Growth Restriction (Jason Gardosi) 8. Vascular/Thrombotic (Fabio Facchinetti and Francesca Monari). 9. Maternal Medical Conditions (Deborah L. Conway). 10. Placenta and Cord (Raymond W. Redline). 11. Congenital Anomalies (Michael Varner and Janice L.B. Byrne). Part III: Management of the Patient with a Stillbirth 12. Workup of the patient with a stillbirth (Robert M. Silver and Michael L. Draper). 13. Psychosocial Care (Joanne Cacciatore). 14. Medical Management Including Delivery (Donald J. Dudley). 15. Management of the Subsequent Pregnancy (George Saade).

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Book SynopsisThis companion Study Guide for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing reinforces key concepts covered in the textbook and includes a variety of question types and exercises that make it easy to remember essential information and build critical-thinking skills.Each chapter is broken down into three sections:• Section I: Assessing Your Understanding presents a variety of labeling, sequencing, matching, short-answer, true and false, and fill-in-the-blank questions to test comprehension of key concepts.• Section II: Applying Your Knowledge consists of case studies and exercises to enhance critical-thinking skills.• Section III: Practicing for NCLEX helps students prepare for the exam with a variety of NCLEX-style review questions. For even more NCLEX-style questions, check out PrepU for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing ! PrepU is our adaptive quizzing program that helps students learn more, while giving ins

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Book SynopsisThe Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) course conveys an evidence-based approach to care of the newborn at birth and facilitates effective team-based care for healthcare professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery. NRP utilizes a blended learning approach, which includes online testing and hands-on case-based simulation/debriefing that focus on critical leadership, communication, and team-work skills.​​The NRP, 8th Edition, introduces a new educational methodology to better meet the needs of health care professionals who manage the newly born baby. New in the 8th edition:Key Points at the beginning of each lesson.Quick response (QR) codes that enable the reader to view short videos about the topic on their mobile device.Lesson Review Questions grouped together at the end of each lesson.Quality Improvement Opportunities and Frequently Asked Questions in each lesson.New sections in Lesson 10 (Special Considerations) about resuscitation of the newborn with a myelomeningocele or an abdominal wall defect.Three Supplemental Lessons (Improving Resuscitation Team Performance, Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room, and Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team) that all NRP users to enhance their resuscitation knowledge and performance.Trade Review5 Star Review!"An essential book for every person who regularly cares for a neonate who requires resuscitation." - Doody's Book ReviewTable of Contents Preface Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Course Overview Lesson 1: Foundations of Neonatal Resuscitation Lesson 2: Anticipating and Preparing for Resuscitation Lesson 3: Initial Steps of Newborn Care Lesson 4: Positive-Pressure Ventilation Lesson 5: Endotracheal Intubation Lesson 6: Chest Compressions Lesson 7: Medications Lesson 8: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Babies Born Preterm Lesson 9: Post-resuscitation Care Lesson 10: Special Considerations Lesson 11: Ethics and Care at the End of Life SUPPLEMENTAL LESSONS Lesson 12: Improving Resuscitation Team Performance Lesson 13: Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room Lesson 14: Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisA Davis’s Notes TitlePerfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to the essential clinical information you need to care for obstetric, gynecological, newborn, and pediatric patients in any setting. The 4th Edition of this popular pocket guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect nursing practice today. New, Updated & Revised! Thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the art and science of nursing today, including the latest guidelines, warning signs, and patient care for common procedures during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.New! Coverage of families dealing with newborn anomaly, birth injury, or fetal demise, the high-risk or ill newborn, and nursing care of children and families dealing with end-of-life issues.New! Content on assessment and nursing care of the opioid-addicted mother/newborn and nursing care of the child with cerebral palsy.New! Content on pediatric blood pressure assessment and charts.Updated & Revised! The most current guidelines, including ACOG Pap Smear, CDC Immunization in Pregnancy, ACOG and ACS Mammography, and ACOG and ACS Breast Self-Exam and Breast Self-Awareness.Updated & Revised! Information on birth control and emergency contraception choices, pain control in labor, breastfeeding, safety teaching tips, and cultural competence guidance.Updated! AWHONN practice guidelines for postpartum hemorrhage and ACOG guidelines for vaginal birth after cesarean section guide.Updated & Revised! Terminology and definitions.Trade ReviewSee what students and practitioners are saying online about the previous edition…Worth it."Very good for clinical! Fits in pocket! Helps me on tests."A handy reference book!"A handy book for nurses just starting out in OBGYN! I have been a nurse for a year and just started working on a labor & delivery floor. I needed a little refresher from nursing school! This little book is handy to have if you want a quick reference book!""Best little study guide for OB/peds!!!""This little notebook is so great! Fits in my purse for on the go studying. It’s great because it follows my lectures in the same order. I love this. Highly recommend for supplemental studying.Table of Contents Tab 1. GYN Basics Tab 2. Antepartum Tab 3. Intrapartum Tab 4. Postpartum Tab 5. Newborn Care Tab 6. Peds Basics Tab 7. Peds Assessment Tab 8. Peds Acute Tab 9. Peds Meds Index

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