Nursing and ancillary services Books

Book SynopsisNewly qualified nurses often experience difficulties moving from the role of student to qualified nurse. It has been formally recognized that these nurses require a support network to enable them to make this transition smoothly. Preceptorship is an important part of the UKCC''s post-registration education and practice proposals. They recommend a period of 4 months under the guidance of a preceptor to enable newly appointed practitioners to achieve confidence within practice. This new edition covers the essential information required to provide learning and support for newly qualified staff. It provides an excellent introduction that is current, relevant and comprehensive in its coverage. Additions to this new edition include coverage of clinical supervision and its relationship to mentoring and preceptorship. This text describes in detail the three main support roles: clinical supervision, mentoring, and preceptorship. These roles are illustrated throughout by case studies.Trade ReviewREVIEW OF THE FIRST EDITION "All you ever wanted to know about mentoring and preceptorship but were afraid to ask!" "The readable, common sense approach, coupled with clever interweaving of relevant literature, makes it an equally valuable text for ward area, college library and individual purchase" Journal of Inter professional Care Reviews of the second edition: "Most wards should carry a copy, and all libraries. This is a good-value book that relates well to clinical practice."Professional Nurse "This is a welcome second edition of a valuable resource book for those involved in support roles in clinical practice, including practitioners, managers and educationalists." Journal of Nursing ManagementTable of ContentsForeword by Professor Malcolm Tight, Preface, Acknowledgements, The context of health care work, Mentoring in action, Becoming accountable: preceptorship in clinical practice, Clinical supervision: making the connections, Providing a professional support framework, Postscript by Brigid Procter, Index

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Book SynopsisThis text discusses and evaluates the two main approaches to advocacy: empowering the patients with information; and endorsing their needs by speaking out on their behalf. It aims to offer a research-based model which practitioners can use in their study or in everyday practice.Trade Review"Kevin Teasdale opens the eyes of the sceptics among healthcare professionals to the fundamentals of advocacy in a manner that is stimulating and non-confrontational" "This book is a good read for all those currently acting as advocates. With its clear explanations of all the parameters surrounding the field, through to guidelines for training and development, as well as practice, it is as useful to those who currently practise advocacy as those who are considering taking on this worthy mantle. " Health Service Journal “The book is ideally suited to the needs of nurses. For students, often unsupported as they begin to grapple with some of the dilemmas discussed…this could be an invaluable text.” Journal of Interprofessional CareTable of ContentsThe nature of advocacy; The risks of advocacy; Types of advocacy; An advocacy flowchart; Wants and their assessment; Empowering clients to self advocate; External advocacy; Reducing the risks; Advocacy schemes for people with special needs; The role of patients' relatives; Independent advocacy; Supervision; An advocacy curriculum; Case studies; The way forward; References; Index

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Book SynopsisForensic Mental Health Nursing illustrates contemporary forensic mental health nursing practice within and beyond secure clinical environments. This multi-authored book demonstrates the evolution of the nurse''s role from its in-patient, secure-services origins to the diverse sub-specialism of mental health nursing that exists today. Specific practice-based issues, such as the care and management of sex offenders and personality disordered individuals, are addressed, together with an exploration of topics including the skills and knowledge base of forensic mental health nursing, the development of the forensic nurse''s role and the challenges of community services provision. Individual chapters are devoted to issues such as psychosocial interventions, the assessment and management of risk, diversion from the Criminal Justice System, ethnicity and the ethical aspects of practice. This book will be of interest to forensic mental health nurses, those who may be contemplatTrade Review"Chaloner & Coffey have assembled an impressive collection of contributors for what is likely to become a standard text...for a sound exploration of theory this is an excellent starting point" Nursing Times "... one of the most informative texts in this field . it is whole-heartedly recommended to all those practitioners, researchers and academics with an interest in forensic mental health nursing" Mental Health Practice “The book contains excellent material …It addresses – with confidence and conviction – forensic mental health nursing theory and practice in a deliberately and convincingly practical manner. It is timely, relevant and superbly written.” “It is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary mental health care, research and development.” Australian and New Zealand Journal of Mental Health Nursing “Overall this is a bright and illuminating collection of papers that all strive to approach their topics in new and original ways” Mental Health Care & Learning DisabilitiesTable of ContentsChapter 1. Characteristics, Skills, Knowledge and Inquiry. Chapter 2. Working with Adolescent Patients. Chapter 3.Working with Sex Offenders. Chapter 4. Working with the Offender Patient with Psychosis. Chapter 5. Working with Learning Disabled Offenders. Chapter 6. Working with the Personality Disordered Offender. Chapter 7. The Experience of Black Mentally Disordered Offenders. Chapter 8. Risk Assessment and Management. Chapter 9. Developing Community Services. Chapter 10. Diversion from the Criminal Justice System. Chapter 11. Relatives and Informal Caregivers. Chapter 12. Psychosocial Interventions. Chapter 13. Addressing Issues of Sexuality. Chapter 14. Ethics and Morality. Chapter 15. History and Development

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Book SynopsisThis text is written specifically for health and social care professionals from practical as well as academic backgrounds, providing academic, professional and practical advice and guidelines for all potential students in health care.Trade Review"...health and social care departmentrs will recommend this book to their postgraduate research students because it will be an invaluable companion during the course of their research, from conception to completion. Journal of Advanced Nursing "I have already asked the university library to obtain this book and I shall recommend it to all of my PhD students, current and prospective. What more can I say? It is everything the blurb claims it is. End of review!" PhysiotherapyTable of ContentsStarting out: Introduction; Influences on approaches to research; Decisions about the research; Choice of degree; Starting the process; Research supervision; Going through the process: Writing a proposal; Access and ethics issues; The choice of methodology and research methods; Major issues: From MPhil to PhD; The monitoring process; Writing the dissertation or thesis: The introduction; Review of relevant literature; The methods section; The main body of the research; The examination; Problems; Dissemination of the research.

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Book SynopsisEvidence--based practice is an idea whose time has come. Few concepts can have achieved the status of unchallengeable common sense in such a short space of time, and across such a broad range of professional activity.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. 1 Introduction: The Context of Evidence-Based Practice.(Liz Trinder). 2 The Anatomy of Evidence-Based Practice: Principles and Methods.(Shirley Reynolds). 3 Evidence-Based Practice in General Practice and primary care. (Toby Lipman). 4 Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health. (John Geddes). 5 Evidence-Based Public Health.(J.A. Muir Gray). 6 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice. (Richard Blomfield and Sally Harding). 7 Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work and Probation. (Liz Trinder). 8 Evidence-Based Practice in Education and the Contribution of Educational Research. (Martyn Hammersley). 9 Evidence-Based Human Resource Management. (Rob Briner). 10 A Critical Appraisal of Evidence-Based Practice. (Liz Trinder). Index.

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Book SynopsisProvides nurses with an understanding of the procedures and surgical techniques, and overall care of the patient in the specialty. This book is suitable for nurses in the specialty working in the out-patient department, on the ward and in the operating theatre.Trade Review“[the book] is well illustrated and…on that basis alone, the book would be useful for dental nurses working in an Oral & Maxillo Facial Unit.” The British Dental Nurses’ JournalTable of ContentsContributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgements xi Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The Out-patient Department 5P. Daymond Chapter 2 Pre-assessment 17P. Edwards Chapter 3 31 The Ward and Day UnitM. Russell Chapter 4 Operating Theatre 51M. Slater Chapter 5 Dentoalveolar Surgery 69T.J. Storrs and C. Yates Chapter 6 Benign Soft Tissue Lesions 103G. Pel1 and C. Yates Chapter 7 Surgery for Jaw Deformity 125P. Cove Chapter 8 Salivary Glands 143C. Yates Chapter 9 Maxillofacial Trauma 159G.D.D. Roberts and C. Roberts Chapter 10 The Temporomandibular Joint 189R.P. Juniper Chapter 11 Part I Malignancy of the Maxillofacial Region 213P.J. Leopard Part II Skin Cancer 231M. Telfer Part 111 The Role of the Head and Neck Nurse Specialist 249L. Knighton Chapter 12 Pre-prosthetic Surgery 255G.T. Cheney Chapter 13 Cleft Lip and Palate 273G. Pell Suggested further reading 285 Index 287

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Book SynopsisNursing in Care Homes is a practical guide for nurses of all levels working in care homes.Trade ReviewReview of First Edition: "Linda Nazarko's book focuses specifically on the care of the older person in the nursing home environment (and) is designed to be used as a guide in everyday practice." Professional Nurse " 'Nursing in Nursing Homes' ought to be prominently displayed at the nurses' station in every nursing home...The content is written with a simplicity and sensitivity that renders it both readable and memorable" Nursing Standard Review of Second Edition: For me, the most user friendly book I have read this month is Nursing in Care Homes by Linda Nazarko. This book is probably as useful to those nurses in primary care trusts, who are working increasingly with nursing home nurses, as it is for nursing home nurses themselves.Table of ContentsThe legal framework; Assessing and funding care; Confusion; Medication management; Infection control; Wound care; Continence; Management of incontinence; Risk Management; Preventing pressure sores; Nutrition; Stroke; Accessing services; Palliative Care; Diabetes; Respite care; Rehabilitation; Maximising abilities; The way forward ; Index

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Book SynopsisWith recent social trends and developments in health care policy, the health of men is high on the political agenda. Men''s Health: Perspectives, Diversity and Paradox examines and clarifies what is known about the socialisation of boys and men. The book shows how this influences the ways in which they maintain their health, how they respond to illness, and why they do or do not seek help. It also includes personal stories and poems by men. The text reviews research on health, gender and masculinity, and describes recent research on the health of men at work. The research forms the basis for exploring how national, regional and local strategies can be developed to improve men''s health. The book is intended for medical, nursing and social science students, and health service managers and professionals. It is relevant for academic departments of public health, social medicine, general practice, nursing, health sciences, women''s studies, gender studies, public policy anTrade Review"[This] is a very comprehensive book that addresses a vast range of men's health issues...a useful text for those seeking a broad overview of many of the issues related to men's health." Journal of Advanced Nursing “Its particular strength is in providing a public health perspective that is distinctly lacking from much of the literature on men’s health” Community PractitionerTable of ContentsList of Figures; Icons Used in This Text; List of Tables; List of Personal Stories; Acknowledgements; Forword; Is there a crisis in men's health; Overview of male health; Gender and masculinities; Health and illnes behaviour in males; The health of men at work; Perceptions of health amongst men at work; National and international perspectives; Local perspectives; Policy and progress; References; Index

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Book SynopsisGastrointestinal nursing is an expanding specialty with a steady increase in both nurse-led services and in specialist nurse practitioners. This comprehensive text lays the foundations for care by reviewing the anatomy and physiology underlying common conditions before covering their clinical features, causes, investigation and management.Trade Review'A useful background read for student nurses or general nurses entering gastroenterology' Gastrointestinal NursingTable of ContentsForeword vii 1 Introduction 1 Section 1 Structure, Function and Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 11 2 An Overview of the Gastrointestinal Tract 13 3 The Oesophagus 24 4 The Stomach 38 5 The Small Intestine 58 6 The Large Intestine 75 7 The Liver 106 8 The Biliary System 115 9 The Pancreas 124 Section 2 Essential Aspects of Gastroenterology 135 10 Diagnostic Procedures and Tests in Gastroenterology 137 11 Gastrointestinal Emergencies 151 12 Pharmacology in Gastroenterology 158 Section 3 Living with Gastrointestinal Disorders 165 13 The Role of Psychosocial Factors in Gastroenterology 167 14 Quality of Life in Gastroenterology 179 Glossary 189 Useful Addresses 193 Appendix 196 Index 205

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Book SynopsisThis book considers the broad range of support given to mothers including social, psychological and clinical. It also looks at the provision of this service and how different models have been set up internationally to fulfill this important function. It brings together the latest research findings, which examine the nature of care that is provided and consider what constitutes effective and efficient support. This aspect of care is considered a crucial part of the increasing and expanding role of the midwife. The ability of midwives to provide ongoing support throughout childbearing is one of the features of midwifery care which distinguishes it from other care providers. This is a feature which is common to the resurgence of midwifery throughout the world and therefore this text will have international appeal.Trade Review"This book provides a great resource throughout which the uses and misuses of research evidence emerge. The book will be valuable to all students and health care professionals and managers involved in maternity services." Journal of Advanced Nursing "A goldmine for students...invaluable to managers. This book is as clever and subversive as Marjorie Tew's Safer Childbirth and it should prove to be as influential." MIDIRS Midwifery Digest 'If support were a drug it would be unethical not to use it.' (Klaus et al. 1993)Table of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Making sense of support; Systems of health care and maternity care provision; The provision of support during childbearing; Supportive midwifery care; Support in labour; The doula; Support for the carer; Conclusion; References; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the current state of the art in the field of palliative care in children and adults. Special emphasis is placed on addressing the efficacy and effectiveness of palliative care models, pain and symptom management, and on measuring quality of life. In addition the book evaluates current research methods in palliative care and suggests suitable alternatives. Finally the book bridges the gap between science and practice by providing the reader with the current evidence and how it can be applied in the practice setting.Trade Review"Researchers in palliative care will find this book unique be they nurses or doctors. The book is easy to read and it is extremely helpful...invaluable to those working in palliative care, including practitioners, researchers and those studying for diplomas or degrees." International Journal of Palliative NursingTable of ContentsIntroduction; Developments in palliative care; Models of palliative care; Evaluation of palliative care; Evaluation of palliative care services; views of home carers and health professionals; Pain and symptom management; Quality of life in palliative care; Evaluation of palliative care services; problems, pitfalls and recommendations.

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Book SynopsisPsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Field of Knowledge provides an analytical and critical introduction to the current state of knowledge in psychiatric and mental health nursing in the UK. The first section of the book explores current professional, disciplinary and educational contexts. In the second section leading UK authors from diverse academic settings provide case studies of the knowledge and scientific traditions they draw on to inform their practice, understand patient needs, and foster different aspects of nursing practice. In the final section the UK authors comment on each other''s accounts. Those chapters and comments are then discussed by leading overseas academics to provide an invaluable international perspective. The final stage is a sociologically-informed analysis which identifies sociopolitical trends in order to make sense of the UK and international views. The editor then assesses the potential for intellectual integration and colleTrade Review'This book provides some very pertinent case material and, unlike some of the international commentators, I also found that it contained some highly relevant critical insights' Journal of Clinical NursingTable of ContentsSection 1: Background and stance on the problem of knowledge in the field. 1. Introduction. Section 2: Looking across the field: case studies of institutionalisation of knowledge of PMHN. 2. The Institute of Psychiatry: Nursing within the Health Services Research Department. 3. Fragile Tradition: Institutionalisation of knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing in the Department of Nursing Studies, The University of Edinburgh. 4. Nursing mental health at the Tavistock. 5. Mental health nursing: Principles in practice. 6. Shaping pre-registration mental health nursing education through user and carer involvement in curriculum design and delivery. 7. Involving individuals in mental health nursing education. 8. Models of mental health nursing education. Section 3: An analytic and critical commentary on the accounts in Section 2. 9. Reflective commentaries by the contributors to Section 2: each sees the field from within the field. 10. International perspectives on the state of knowledge of PMHN in Britain. 11. A sociologist looks at the field of knowledge. 12. Conclusion: From the towers to the piazza

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Book SynopsisMargereson and Riley (Thames Valley University) review the epidemiology of cardiac and respiratory diseases, the physiology of the cardiac and respiratory systems, particularly the mechanisms of tissue oxygenation, and guidelines for assessing and monitoring patients before, during, and after cardioTrade Review'This book has been written with a team-focused approach in such a refreshing and inspiring style that it will appeal to nurses in the cardiothoracic filed as well as critical care and theatres.' 'This is an ideal reference guide for students encountering this type of nursing for the first time and will reinforce classroom teaching and experience at the bedside.' Nursing StandardTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1. The Development of Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing. Chapter 2. Epidemiology of Cardiac and Respiratory Diseases. Chapter 3. Applied Respiratory and Cardiac Physiology. Chapter 4. Pre-operative Preparation. Chapter 5. Intra-operative Issues. Chapter 6. Post-operative Care following Cardiothoracic Surgery. Chapter 7. Returning Home. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of how professional development can be better understood, following the progress of six nurse learners drawn from different parts of nursing and investigating both those difficulties faced by all students and those issues unique to particular students.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introducing Professional Learning in Nursing. 1.1Nurse education 1971-1989. 1.2 Reforming nurse education. 1.3Organisation of the book. References. 2. Researching Nurses' Professional Learning. 2.1 The context of the research. 2.2 The curriculum. 2.3 The research design. 2.4 The research participants. 2.5 Data collection. 2.6 Analysing the data. 2.7. Quality assurance activities. References. 3. Case Studies of Professional Development. 3.1 Helen. 3.2 Marie. 3.3 Nicola. 3.4 Jack. 3.5 Grace. 3.6 Ruth. References. 4. Being a Nurse. 4.1 Images of being a nurse. 4.2 Caring and Intimacy. References. 5. Feeling Like a Nurse. 5.1 The nature of socialisation. 5.2 Disconfirmation. 5.3 Confusion. 5.4 Impression management. 5.5 Equilibrium. 5.6 Feeling and acting like a nurse. References. 6. Learning to be a Professional. 6.1 Learning to relate to patients and their careers. 6.2 Developing technical knowledge. 6.3 Learning to bundle nursing activities together. 6.4 Developing professional craft knowledge. 6.5 Learning to manage feelings and emotions. 6.6 Learning to cope with ethical dilemmas. 6.7 Developing the essence of nursing and therapeutic action. 6.8 Developing interprofessional relationships. 6.9 Developing professional knowledge. References. 7. Supporting Professional Development. 7.1 breaking through. 7.2 Mentorship. 7.3 Explaining good mentorship. 7.4 Learning by flying solo. 7.5 Learning through story-telling. 7.6 Learning through assessment of theory and practice. 7.7 Students' professional development. References. 8. Enhancing Nurses' Professional Learning. 8.1 Conceptualising nurse education. 8.2 Researching nurses' professional learning. 8.3 Curriculum issues. 8.4 Conceptualising mentorship in nurse education. 8.5 Research and the future professional development of nurses. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisManagement for Nurses and Health Professionals examines management theory and its applications in healthcare, with an emphasis on relating theory to the organisation of patient care and effective management in everyday practice. This essential guide to health care management explores clinical governance, middle management, interprofessional working and clinical leadership as well as examining the organizational culture of the NHS, change management and management roles. It demonstrates how management theory has influenced health care and encourages the reader to become actively involved in shaping management and health care development. an essential guide for students and qualified staff examines key concepts and theories explores evidence based practice relates theory to practice Trade Review' It is so refreshing to find a book that scratches beneath the surface and really tires to look at the whole perspective.' This book provides insight into the various manangement and organisational theories and influences which impact on healthcare and the implications for healthcare professionals. It will enable managers to gain a broader perspective on delivering efficiency and quality in health services. It provides a toolkit for individuals to pick from to maximise their potential for effective management. It its certainly more worthy than the 'MBA in a weekend' type volumes' Health Service JournalTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. The History of Management in the NHS. 2. The New Public Management. 3. Clinical Governance and Quality Management. 4. Organisation Culture. 5. Change in Health Care Organisations. 6. Leadership in Health Care. 7. Hybrid Management. 8. Middle Management in the NHS. 9. Interprofessional Working. 10. Domain Theory. 11. Evidence-Based Management. Conclusion. Further Reading. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition provides up-to-date statistics and fresh analysis of changing trends in immigration, describes ethno-cultural community, discussing such issues as childbirth, mental illness, dental care, hospitalization, and death, as well as home country culture, common reasons for emigrating, and challenges in adjusting to a new culture.Trade ReviewConcise, well-written, informative, and relevant to practice in Canada. All sections provide a useful overview of historical experiences, adjustment styles, preferred values, and typical ways of thinking. -- Susan E. Smith * Canadian Journal of Public Health *Praise for the first edition: I highly recommend this book as a teaching manual and encourage health care agencies to make copies available to staff. It promotes and encourages an approach to the delivery of health care that is culturally sensitive. -- L. Dayler * Gerontology Update *An extremely practical handbook on diverse aspects of cross-cultural care … The terminology used in this text makes it readily understandable and easy yet interesting reading. -- Carole-Lynne LeNavenec * Canadian Ethnic Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Need for Culturally Sensitive Health Care / Nancy Waxler-Morrison and Joan M. Anderson1 People of Central American Descent / Danica Gleave, Natalie A. Chambers, and Arturo Manes2 People of Chinese Descent / Ka-Ming Kevin Yue3 People of Cambodian and Laotian Descent / Chansokhy Anhaouy, Elizabeth Richardson, and Nancy Waxler-Morrison4 People of Iranian Descent / Afsaneh Behjati-Sabet and Natalie A. Chambers5 People of Japanese Descent / Karen Kobayashi, Teruko Okabe, Kazuko Takahashi, and Elizabeth Richardson6 People of South Asian Descent / Shashi Assanand, Maud Dias, Elizabeth Richardson, Natalie A. Chambers, and Nancy Waxler-Morrison7 People of Vietnamese Descent / Kai-Kha Dinh, Soma Ganesan, and Nancy Waxler-Morrison8 Refugees in Canada / Natalie A. Chambers and Soma GanesanConclusion: Delivering Culturally Sensitive Health Care / Joan M. Anderson, Sheryl Reimer Kirkham, Nancy Waxler-Morrison, Carol Herbert, Maureen Murphy, and Elizabeth RichardsonAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisStuckey, Messiah College; Robyn Yale, Consultant to the Alzheimer's Association, San Francisco; Rosalie Young, Wayne State University School of Medicine.Trade ReviewThis is an amazing book! I was greatly moved by the very personal and intimate accounts of the difficulties and challenges presented by progressive memory loss. This book is critical for people newly diagnosed and their family and friends, and all of us who provide care to these families. -- Marquis D. ForemanPhDRN Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Five Star Review Harris has assembled in The Person with Alzheimer's Disease a collection of contributions rich in their insights about the lived experience of persons with AD... [It] compels us to focus on potential contributions, on the persistence of selfhood and human agency, and on how the voices of those with AD can teach us powerful and important lessons. -- Stephen J. CutlerPhD American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias If, like me, you believe that Alzheimer's is an illness people can live with rather than being a condition they die from, then this is the book for you. It has the potential to influence and change the experience of care by influencing and changing the practice of those who read it, who hear the voices of those involved with it and who reflect on the lessons which may be learned. -- Sean Page International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry This book values persons with dementia as contributing to expanding knowledge about dementia and about the meaning of living with dementia while, at the same time, it challenges the assumption that persons with dementia are empty shells and burdens to society... This book is essential reading for all health care providers and care partners who care for persons living with dementia throughout the entire journey, from diagnosis to receiving formal services. Educators, researchers, policy makers, and AD society staff and executive would also benefit greatly from reading this book... I believe this in-depth examination is important, since newer and deeper understandings of dementia, through the eyes of a person living with dementia, can transform practice and lift stigmas... This book provides an important contribution to the dementia literature, as it enriches our understanding of dementia from the perspective of the 'experts'-persons living with dementia. -- Christine Jonas-Simpson Canadian Journal on Aging It is a celebration of the spirit and the strengths of ordinary people who are faced with the challenges of AD (Alzeimher's disease) and other dementias. Ageing and Society 2003Table of ContentsContents: List of Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction - Phyllis Braudy Harris Prologue: Notes from The Crying Room - Gloria J. Stern Part 1: The Medical Experience 1 Testing Times: The Experience of Neuropsychological Assessment for People with Suspected Alzheimer's Disease - John Keady and Jane Gilliard 2 Medical Experiences and Concerns of People with Alzheimer's Disease - Rosalie F. Young Part 2: The Impact of the Diagnosis on Everyday Life 3 Living with the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease - Alison Phinney 4 Making the Most of Everyday: Quality of Life - Rebecca G. Logsdon 5 Selfhood and Alzheimer's Disease - Steven R. Sabat 6 Social and Family Relationships: Establishing and Maintaining Connections - Lisa Snyder 7 Meaningful Communication throughout the Journey: Clinical Observations - Dorothy Seman 8 Connecting to the Spirit - Jon C. Stuckey 9 Building Resilience through Coping and Adapting - Phyllis Braudy Harris and Casey Part 3: Experiences with Fornal Services 10 The Experience of People with Dementia in Community Services - Charlie Murphy 11 Volunteerism: Contributions by Persons with Alzheimer's Disease - Jane Stansell 12 The Experience of Support Groups for Persons with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease and Their Families - Robyn Yale and Lisa Snyder 13 The Person with Dementia and Artwork: Art Therapy - Kathleen Kahn-Denis 14 "I Can't Place This Place at All": The Nursing Home Experience - John Killick Index

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Book SynopsisAn experienced and compassionate physician questions the prevailing medical model of patient care—that every illness has a physical cause that can be identified and treated medically—and argues for the necessity of taking the psychological and social situation of the patient into account in the process of diagnosis and treatment.Trade Review"The late Allen Barbour, a master clinician-educator . . . has distilled 40 years of experience into a book that is both practical and scholarly. . . . A book to be read cover to cover by health care providers of all types, in training as well as midway through their careers. Were he alive today, Osler would be pleased to write the preface." -- Annals of Internal Medicine"Extremely thoughtful and well researched, this book offers practical approaches to typically difficult patient problems. . . . I highly recommend this book to anyone teaching or practicing primary care—physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral scientists." -- Family Medicine"A legacy of Barbour's 40-year career in teaching, scholarship, and patient care, Caring for Patients is an excellent read. The writing is crisp and lucid. . . . A gem of a book." -- New England Journal of Medicine"A book to be read cover to cover by health care providers of all types, in training as well as midway through their careers. Were he alive today, Osler would be pleased to write the preface." -- Annals of Internal Medicine"The author is to be congratulated for assembling a most readable, concise, yet scholarly review of the importance of using a biopsychosocial approach in conceptualizing and treating mental illness." -- American Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. The Need for a Person-Centred Perspective: 1. The limitations of the medical model 2. 'What this patient needs is a doctor' 3. The concept of disease 4. Personal illness: the functional disorders 5. Personal illness: the concept of care determines the outcome 6. Diagnostic strategies for unrecognised personal illness 7. Health practices, psychosocial distress, and organic disease 8. Psychiatric disorders: the medical model in perspective 9. Psychiatric disorders: is feeling depressed a disease? 10. Barriers to person-centered care Part II. Emotions and Emotional Symptoms: 11. Cognitive/emotional dissociation: a common cause of illness 12. Emotionally induced physical symptoms 13. Functional syndromes: differential diagnosis Part III. Person-Centred Care: 14. Collaboration begins: the medical history 15. Misunderstandings and hidden issues 16. Collaboration continues: first talks about personal illness 17. The core of the collaboration: the personal interview 18. Engaging the patient.

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Book SynopsisAn experienced and compassionate physician questions the prevailing medical model of patient care—that every illness has a physical cause that can be identified and treated medically—and argues for the necessity of taking the psychological and social situation of the patient into account in the process of diagnosis and treatment.Trade Review"The late Allen Barbour, a master clinician-educator . . . has distilled 40 years of experience into a book that is both practical and scholarly. . . . A book to be read cover to cover by health care providers of all types, in training as well as midway through their careers. Were he alive today, Osler would be pleased to write the preface." -- Annals of Internal Medicine"Extremely thoughtful and well researched, this book offers practical approaches to typically difficult patient problems. . . . I highly recommend this book to anyone teaching or practicing primary care—physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and behavioral scientists." -- Family Medicine"A legacy of Barbour's 40-year career in teaching, scholarship, and patient care, Caring for Patients is an excellent read. The writing is crisp and lucid. . . . A gem of a book." -- New England Journal of Medicine"A book to be read cover to cover by health care providers of all types, in training as well as midway through their careers. Were he alive today, Osler would be pleased to write the preface." -- Annals of Internal Medicine"The author is to be congratulated for assembling a most readable, concise, yet scholarly review of the importance of using a biopsychosocial approach in conceptualizing and treating mental illness." -- American Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. The Need for a Person-Centred Perspective: 1. The limitations of the medical model 2. 'What this patient needs is a doctor' 3. The concept of disease 4. Personal illness: the functional disorders 5. Personal illness: the concept of care determines the outcome 6. Diagnostic strategies for unrecognised personal illness 7. Health practices, psychosocial distress, and organic disease 8. Psychiatric disorders: the medical model in perspective 9. Psychiatric disorders: is feeling depressed a disease? 10. Barriers to person-centered care Part II. Emotions and Emotional Symptoms: 11. Cognitive/emotional dissociation: a common cause of illness 12. Emotionally induced physical symptoms 13. Functional syndromes: differential diagnosis Part III. Person-Centred Care: 14. Collaboration begins: the medical history 15. Misunderstandings and hidden issues 16. Collaboration continues: first talks about personal illness 17. The core of the collaboration: the personal interview 18. Engaging the patient.

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Book Synopsis* Focuses on care of older patients in a hospital setting * Provides fundamental chapters on aging and health assessment * Clinical section organized by body system in a structured format for easy reference .Trade Review“Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 August 2013)Table of ContentsContributors xiii Preface xix Acknowledgments xxi 1 Introduction 1Terry Mahan Buttaro 2 Health Assessment 9Kate A. Barba 3 Clinical Issues 22 Unit 1 Skin Disorders 22 Part 1 Overview 22Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 2 Burns 24Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 3 Cellulitis 27Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 4 Contact Dermatitis 31Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 5 Herpes Zoster 33Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 6 Purpura 37Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 7 Pruritus 41Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 8 Acne Rosacea 44Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 9 Seborrheic Dermatitis 46Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 10 Thrush 50Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 11 Tinea 52Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 12 Pressure Ulcers 56Linda Olson Part 13 Lower Extremity Ulcers 64Linda Olson Part 14 Skin Tears 74Linda Olson Unit 2 Cardiovascular Disorders 79 Part 1 Acute Coronary Syndrome 79Sharon Zisk Part 2 Atrial Fibrillation 86Theresa E. Evans Part 3 Venous Thromboembolism 92Eva Beliveau Part 4 Heart Failure 99Theresa E. Evans Part 5 Hypertension 105Chelby Cierpial and Susan Stengrevics Part 6 Peripheral Vascular Disease 112Ashley Moore Gibbs Part 7 Heart Valve Disease 117Theresa E. Evans Unit 3 Respiratory Disorders 124 Part 1 Asthma 124Marian Jeffries and Rosemarie Marks Part 2 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 128Marian Jeffries and Rosemarie Marks Part 3 Influenza 134Marian Jeffries and Rosemarie Marks Part 4 Pneumonia 138Marian Jeffries and Rosemarie Marks Unit 4 Gastrointestinal Disorders 148 Part 1 Appendicitis 148Patricia Fitzgerald Part 2 Diverticular Disease 152Patricia Fitzgerald Part 3 Ischemic Bowel 158Patricia Fitzgerald Part 4 Pancreatitis 162Patricia Fitzgerald Part 5 Constipation 167Patricia Fitzgerald Part 6 Diarrhea 173Patricia Fitzgerald Part 7 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 178Patricia Fitzgerald Unit 5 Genitourinary Disorders 183 Part 1 Acute Kidney Injury 183Carol A. Tyksienski Part 2 Chronic Kidney Disease 191Carol A. Tyksienski Part 3 Urinary Tract Infections 197Terry Mahan Buttaro Unit 6 Neurologic Disorders 202 Part 1 Dementia 202Constance Cruz, Sara A. Fisher, Mary Lussier-Cushing and Jennifer Repper-DeLisi Part 2 Delirium in the Older Hospitalized Adult 209Mary Lussier-Cushing, Jennifer Repper-DeLisi, Sara A. Fisher and Constance Cruz Part 3 Ischemic Stroke 221Marion Phipps Part 4 Dizziness 230Jean B. Fahey Part 5 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 236Jean B. Fahey Part 6 Parkinson’s Disease 241Marion Phipps Part 7 Seizures 249Susan R. Gavaghan Unit 7 Endocrine 255 Part 1 Diabetes 255Susan L. Wood Part 2 Hypo/Hyperthyroidism 269Susan L. Wood Part 3 Hyperparathyroidism/Hypoparathyroidism 275Susan L. Wood Part 4 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion 283Susan L. Wood Unit 8 Musculoskeletal 288 Part 1 Septic Arthritis 288Susan Bardzik Part 2 Gout 292Sharon R. Smart Part 3 Joint Replacement 296Nichole Spencer Part 4 Osteomyelitis 303Lesley Caracci Part 5 Metabolic Bone Disease: Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease 308Nichole Spencer Unit 9 Hematology/Oncology 316 Part 1 The Oncology Patient 316Kristina N. Wickman Unit 10 Infectious Disease 324 Part 1 HIV/AIDS 324Caroline Sturm-Reganato Part 2 Sepsis and ARDS 337Vince M. Vacca, Jr . Part 3 Tuberculosis 343Melissa Donovan Unit 11 Multisystem Disorders 351 Part 1 Fever 351Monica G. Staples Part 2 Polymyalgia Rheumatica 359Monica G. Staples Part 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis 364Monica G. Staples Part 4 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 369Kate Roche Part 5 Temporal Arteritis 376Kate Roche Part 6 Vasculitis 379Kate Roche Unit 12 The Surgical Patient 386 Part 1 The Surgical Patient 386Deanne C. Munroe Unit 13 Fluid and Electrolytes 403 Part 1 Dehydration and other Hypovolemic Fluid Disorders 403Terry Mahan Buttaro Part 2 Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia 408Nancy A. Kelly Part 3 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia 416Grace A. Good Part 4 Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia 423Grace A. Good Part 5 Hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia 432Nancy A. Kelly Unit 14 Psychological Issues 440 Part 1 Anxiety Disorders 440Constance Cruz, Sara A. Fisher, Mary Lussier-Cushing and Jennifer Repper-DeLisi Part 2 Depression 445Jennifer Repper-DeLisi, Constance Cruz, Sara A. Fisher and Mary Lussier-Cushing 4 Special Considerations 454 Part 1 Nosocomial Infections 454Hallie S. Greenberg Part 2 Elder Abuse and Neglect 461Margaretta Byrne Part 3 Advance Directives 469Anita M. Coppola-Ash Part 4 Nutrition and Older Adults 474Deborah A. D ’ Avolio Part 5 Fall Prevention 480Deborah A. D’Avolio Part 6 Pain and Older Adults 488Deborah A. D’Avolio Part 7 Palliative Care 494Jennifer R. Howard Part 8 Medications and Older Adults 501Deborah A. D’Avolio Part 9 Sleep Disorders 506Donna M. Glynn Part 10 Urinary Incontinence 511Mary L. McDonough Part 11 Discharge Planning and Teaching 518Arlene J. Lowenstein Part 12 SBAR Communication 525Eva Beliveau Glossary 531 Selected Websites for Geriatric Information 536 Index 537

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Changing behavior using theory and evidence can be a daunting challenge - Drs. Harrison and Graham have risen to this challenge by providing us with a thoughtful and pragmatic "Roadmap" to guide our implementation activities from planning to sustainability. These authors have integrated the science and practice of implementation into a user-friendly "Roadmap" to optimize our success as implementers on the clinical frontline."—Dr. Sharon E. Straus, HBSc, MSc, MD, FRCP (C), Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto; Physician-in-Chief, St. Michael's Hospital; Director, KT Program, St. Michael's Hospital "This is exactly what I've been looking for, something practical to use to teach KT and evidence implementation."—Professor Jed Duff RN PhD FACORN, Professor and Chair of Nursing, Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Queensland University of Technology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre, Herston, Queensland 4029 "As a healthcare leader with many years of experience in the practice environment and within accreditation, this book offers you a way for moving best practice into the healthcare environment, that is relevant and in touch with your reality. With a focus on improved outcomes for both care recipients and the providers, the approach outlined in this guide is easy to follow and simplifies the pathway to enabling implementation of best practice. In the complex world within which healthcare is provided, these authors demonstrate their deep understanding of your reality and provide you with this valuable guide. Enjoy the journey guided by The Roadmap!"—Wendy Nicklin RN, BN, MSc(A), CHE, FACHE FISQ,ua, UCD.D, Former Vice President of Clinical Services, Chief Nurse Executive, The Ottawa Hospital, subsequently President and CEO of Accreditation Canada, President (Board Chair) of International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQUA) "Drs. Harrison and Graham are global leaders in knowledge translation and implementation science. Their book provides a practical and science-based approach to move evidence from the page to the hands of the knowledge user where it makes a difference."—Lisa Hopp PhD RN FAAN, Dean and Professor; Director, Indiana Center for Evidence Based Nursing Practice, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond IN "This book is full of outstanding practical advice, based on solid research and real world experiences, on how to best overcome barriers in the implementation of evidence-based care. It should be a staple resource for enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare."—Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer Dean and Professor, College of Nursing Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare The Ohio State University and safety of healthcareTable of ContentsAbout the Authors xiv Acknowledgments xvi Foreword xvii Glossary xxi 1 Introduction 1 2 Perspectives from the Field: Improving Care Through Evidence-Informed Practice 10 3 Guiding Theories, Models, and Frameworks 20 4 A Roadmap for Implementing Best Practice 43 Part 1 Phase I: Issue Identification and Clarification 69 5 The Call-to-Action 71 6 Find the Best Practice Evidence 79 7 Assemble Local Evidence on Context and Current Practices 95 Part 2 Phase II: Build Solutions 107 8 Customize Best Practices to the Local Context 109 9 Discover Barriers and Drivers to Best Practice Implementation 137 10 Implementation Strategies: What Do We Know Works? 171 11 Tailor Implementation Strategies 238 12 Field Test, Plan Evaluation, and Prepare to Launch 261 Part 3 Phase III: Implement, Evaluate, and Sustain 295 13 Launch and Evaluate 297 14 Sustain the Gains 305 15 Reflections: Is It Worth it? 326 Index 333

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Book SynopsisHome health care is an important aspect of community health and a growing area of healthcare services. Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care uses a case-based approach to provide home healthcare professionals, educators, and students with a useful tool for thoughtful, holistic care. The book begins with a thorough and accessible introduction to the principles of home health care, including a discussion of supporting theoretical frameworks and information on managing complexities, transitioning patients to home care, and preparation for the home visit. Subsequent sections are comprised entirely of case studies organized by body system. Though cases are diverse in content, each is presented in a consistent manner, incorporating relevant data about the patient and caregivers and the approach to patient care and promoting a logical approach to patient presentation. Cases also include helpful tips aboutreimbursement practices, cultural competence, community resourTable of ContentsContributors ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii Section 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Theoretical Frameworks That Support Home Care 5By Leslie Neal-Boylan, PhD, RN, CRRN, APRN-BC, FNP Chapter 2 Managing the Complexities of Home Health Care 13By Mary Curry Narayan, MSN, RN, HHCNS-BC, COS-C Chapter 3 Transitioning 23By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Chapter 4 The Home Visit 33By Pamela Teenier, RN, BSN, MBA, CHCE, HCS-D, COS-C, and Lelah R. Marzi, RN, MBA, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D Section 2 Cardiac 43 Case 2.1 Congestive Heart Failure 45By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Case 2.2 Atrial Fibrillation 55By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Case 2.3 Wound following a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) 65By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Section 3 Peripheral Vascular Disease 75 Case 3.1 Peripheral Vascular Disease 77By Linda Royer, PhD, RN Section 4 Pulmonary 87 Case 4.1 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 89By Lisa A. Gorski, MS, HHCNS, BC, CRNI, FAAN Case 4.2 Pneumonia 99By Leigh Ann Howard, RN, MSN Case 4.3 Tuberculosis 107By Leigh Ann Howard, RN, MSN Section 5 Gastrointestinal 113 Case 5.1 Stomach Cancer 115By Sharron E. Guillett, PhD, RN Case 5.2 Malnutrition/Anemia 123By Linda Royer, PhD, RN Section 6 Genitourinary 135 Case 6.1 Neurogenic Bladder 137By Kathleen Francis, RN, MSN, CWOCN Case 6.2 Urostomy Care 151By Kathleen Francis, RN, MSN, CWOCN Case 6.3 Urinary Tract Infection and Functional Incontinence 163By Kathleen Francis, RN, MSN, CWOCN Section 7 Psychiatric/Mental Health 173 Case 7.1 Bipolar Disorder 175By Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN Case 7.2 Personality Disorders 185By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 7.3 Schizophrenia 195By Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN Case 7.4 Schizoaffective Disorder 203By Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN Section 8 Musculoskeletal 215 Case 8.1 Muscular Dystrophy 217By Sharron E. Guillett, PhD, RN Case 8.2 Cerebral Palsy 225By Sharron E. Guillett, PhD, RN Case 8.3 Osteomyelitis, Decubitus Ulcer, and Paraplegia 235By Linda Royer, PhD, RN Section 9 Neurological 247 Case 9.1 Brain Stem Infarct 249By Shelia Spurlock-White, MSN, RN Case 9.2 Multiple Sclerosis 259By Leslie Neal-Boylan, PhD, RN, CRRN, APRN-BC, FNP Section 10 Maternal Health 267 Case 10.1 Antepartum Care 269By Ruth Smillie, RN, MSN Case 10.2 Postpartum Care following Uncomplicated Delivery 281By Ruth Smillie, RN, MSN Case 10.3 Postpartum Care following Complicated Delivery 291By Ruth Smillie, RN, MSN Section 11 Pediatrics 299 Case 11.1 Premature Infant with Apnea and Reflux 301By Teresa LaMonica, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP Case 11.2 Asthma 311By Teresa LaMonica, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP Case 11.3 Adolescent with Neurodevelopmental Disability 319By Teresa LaMonica, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP Section 12 Pediatric Intensive Care 329 Case 12.1 Alpha-Thalassemia X-Linked Mental Retardation Syndrome 331By Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, CPST Case 12.2 Anoxic Brain Damage/Achondroplasia 341By Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, CPST Case 12.3 Cerebral Palsy/Acute Respiratory Failure 353By Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, CPST Section 13 Infectious Disease 365 Case 13.1 Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDAD) 367By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 13.2 Community-Associated, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 377By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 13.3 Influenza 387By Sharon D. Martin, RN, MSN, PhD(c) Section 14 Endocrine 399 Case 14.1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 401By Caryl Ann O’Reilly, CNS, CDE, MBA Case 14.2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 411By Caryl Ann O’Reilly, CNS, CDE, MBA Section 15 End-of-Life Care 421Case 15.1 Grief 423By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 15.2 Palliative Care 437By Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP Case 15.3 Hospice 447By Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP Case 15.4 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 459By Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP Index 467

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Book SynopsisThis book uses the latest research findings to apply critical thinking processes for the development of diagnostic reasoning and the selection of patient outcomes and nursing interventions. Four chapters describe the meaning of intelligence, critical thinking, and application of critical thinking processes within nursing.Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xix Acknowledgments xxiii How to Use this Book xxv Part I: Strategies for Critical Thinking to Achieve Positive Health Outcomes 3 1 Use of Critical Thinking to Achieve Positive Health Outcomes 5 2 Diagnostic Reasoning and Accuracy of Diagnosing Human Responses 23 3 Guiding Principles for Use of Nursing Diagnoses and NANDA-I, NOC, and NIC 39 4 Application of the Guiding Principles and Directions for Use of NANDA-I, NOC, and NIC 55 Part II: Case Study Application of Strategies 73 5 Case Studies with a Primary Focus on Problem Diagnoses and Associated Outcomes and Interventions 77 5.1 Woman Admitted for Diagnostic Testing of a Lung Nodule 78 5.2 Adaptation to the Pain of a Fractured Hip 83 5.3 Acute Presentation of an Elderly Woman with Cancer 87 5.4 Substance Abuse Crisis Associated with Stress Overload 91 5.5 Communication of Perceptions and Mechanical Ventilation 96 5.6 Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery with Other Health Problems 100 5.7 Helping a School Child with Asthma 105 5.8 Birth of a 25-week Neonate 110 5.9 Emergency Care for a Seriously Burned Man 115 5.10 Dilemma of Addressing Overlapping Diagnoses in Acute Care 119 5.11 The Hypermetabolic State 124 5.12 Low Accuracy Nursing and Medical Diagnoses Can Lead to Harm 129 5.13 Cardiac Disease and Self Management 133 5.14 Woman with a Neurological Problem 137 5.15 Orthopedic Care of a Woman with Total Hip Replacement 143 5.16 Using Orem’s Theory for Care of a Woman with Terminal Cancer 147 5.17 Cardiac Disease and Anticoagulation Therapy 151 5.18 Diabetes Self Management when Other Family Members Need Care 157 5.19 Impetus of Diabetic Crisis to Improve Self Management 161 5.20 Self Management of Diabetes and Stress 165 5.21 Telephone Nurse Advice and an AIDS-Related Crisis 171 5.22 Woman who Experienced a Significant Childhood Loss 176 5.23 Young Woman Whose Mother is Dying 181 5.24 Rehabilitation of a Male with a Young Family after a Stroke 186 5.25 Elderly Woman Who Thinks She Should Not be Discharged 191 5.26 Elderly Man Who is Angry 194 5.27 Homeless Woman’s Reaction to Loss 197 5.28 Family Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease 200 5.29 Family Struggling with Ostomy Care at Home 206 5.30 Nonparticipation in Rehabilitation with a Colostomy 211 5.31 Man with Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery 216 5.32 Palliative Care and the Outcome of Comfort 220 5.33 Hospice and Palliative Care 225 5.34 Two-Year-Old Bess’s Response to Parents’ Divorce 229 5.35 Challenges in Helping a Person to Accept Long-Term Care 234 5.36 Woman with a History of Being Battered 238 5.37 Woman in Labor with Complications 243 5.38 Integration of Neuman’s Systems Model in Postpartum Nursing 247 5.39 Business Woman with Stress in Her Personal Life 252 6 Case Studies with a Primary Focus on Risk Diagnoses and Associated Outcomes and Interventions 257 6.1 Role of Nurses in the Protection of Children 258 6.2 Responses to Mechanical Ventilation 263 6.3 Family Caregiving at End of Life 268 6.4 Man with Renal Calculi and Stent Placement 273 6.5 Helping a Man with Low Literacy 277 6.6 Self Management of Chronic Illness and Financial Status 283 6.7 Case Management for Homeless Man with Severe Pancreatitis 286 6.8 Psychiatric Care of an Adult Male with Poor Impulse Control 291 6.9 Response to a Diagnosis of Chronic Illness When Confounded by Other Life Events 296 7 Case Studies with a Primary Focus on Health Promotion Diagnoses and Associated Outcomes and Interventions 301 7.1 Support of a Mexican-American Woman in Postpartum Care 302 7.2 Parenting of a Child with Spina Bifida 307 7.3 Woman Who Experienced Early Childhood Trauma 311 7.4 Living with Multiple Health Problems 317 7.5 Response to Limitations Associated with Cardiac Disease 321 7.6 Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 325 8 Case Studies with a Primary Focus on Strength Diagnoses and Associated Outcomes and Interventions 329 8.1 Mother Breastfeeding Her Newborn 330 8.2 Nursing Communication for Continuity of Care 334 Appendices A Webliography 337 B Assessment Tool: Functional Health Patterns 339 C The Lunney Scoring Method for Rating Accuracy of Nurses’ Diagnoses of Human Responses 347 D Nursing Diagnosis Accuracy Scale (NDAS) 355 Index 359

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Book Synopsis* Comprehensive coverage of acute and chronic upper and lower airway disorders * Presentation of key patient care issues for both the nurse and the nurse practitioner in pediatric respiratory care * Easy-to-use format makes information accessible for healthcare professionals of all skill levels .Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Reviewers xvi 1 Pediatric pulmonary anatomy and physiology 3Neal Nakra, MD, FAAP 2 Pediatric respiratory health history and physical assessment 38Concettina Tolomeo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AE-C 3 Principles of lung therapeutics 51Kathryn Blake, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP 4 Neonatal lung disease: Apnea of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia 85Pnina Weiss, MD, and Concettina Tolomeo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AE-C 5 Lower airway disease 110Julie Honey, MSN, CPNP, and Michael Bye, MD, FAAP, FCCP 6 Upper airway disorders 132Wendy S. L. Mackey, MSN, APRN-BC, CORLN, Melissa M. Dziedzic, MSN, CPNP, CORLN, and Lisa M. Gagnon, MSN, CPNP 7 Asthma 188Concettina Tolomeo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AE-C, Dawn Baker, MSN, CPNP, CCRC, and Pnina Weiss, MD 8 Cystic fi brosis 221Antoinette Gardner, RN, MEd, CCRC, AE-C, and Kimberly Jones, MD 9 Obstructive sleep apnea 247Linda Niemiec, MSN, RN, CPNP, and Lewis J. Kass, MD 10 Primary ciliary dyskinesia and bronchiectasis 269Rosyln Bravo, BS, MS, APRN, CPNP, AE-C, and Anita Bhandari, MD 11 Acute respiratory problems 286Marcia Winston, MSN, CPNP, AE-C, and Catherine Kier, MD Index 314

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Book SynopsisPractical guide to providing optimal healthcare to children with special needs Addresses physical and developmental disabilities Utilized individual and family theory to serve the family as a whole .Trade Review“Although written for healthcare providers, the book is geared more for advanced practice nurses. It is recommended as a supplement to references on children with special healthcare needs.” (Doody’s, 23 May 2014) Table of ContentsContributors xv 1 Introduction 3Linda L. Eddy 2 Common Physical or Sensory Disabilities 9Mary C. Sobralske Cerebral Palsy 11 Diagnosis, etiology, and risk factors of CP 11 Presenting signs and symptoms of CP 13 Classification of CP 14 Prognosis and complications 15 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 16 Role of nursing 18 Roles of occupational and physical therapy 19 Roles of speech and language therapy 20 Roles of social work and psychology 21 Transition to adulthood 21 Neural Tube Defects (Myelodysplasia/Spina Bifida) 23 Etiology 23 Presenting signs and symptoms 24 Prognosis 25 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 25 Roles of nursing 27 Occupational and physical therapy 27 Speech and language therapy 28 Social work and psychology 29 Transition to adulthood 29 Muscular Dystrophy 29 Etiologies of muscular dystrophy 30 Presenting signs and symptoms 30 Prognosis 31 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 31 Roles of nursing 32 Occupational and physical therapy 33 Speech and language therapy 33 Social work and psychology 34 Traumatic Brain Injury 34 Etiologies 34 Presenting signs and symptoms 34 Prognosis 35 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 35 Roles of nursing 35 Occupational and physical therapy 36 Speech and language therapy 36 Spinal Cord Injury 36 Etiologies 36 Prognosis 37 Presenting signs and symptoms 37 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 37 Roles of healthcare providers 38 Occupational, physical, and speech therapies 40 Social work and psychology 40 Children with Deafness and Hearing Impairment 41 Etiology of deafness 41 Presenting signs and symptoms 42 Prognosis 43 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 43 Role of nursing 44 Occupational and physical therapy 45 Speech and language therapy 45 Social work and psychology 46 Children with Blindness and Visual Impairment 46 Etiology 47 Presenting signs and symptoms 47 Prognosis 48 Common pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies 48 Role of nursing 48 Occupational and physical therapy 49 Speech and language therapy 50 References 50 Online Resources 54 3 Common Developmental/Learning Disabilities 57Linda L. Eddy The Child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 59 Definition and presenting signs and symptoms 59 Etiology 59 ADHD in preschoolers 60 ADHD in school-aged children and adolescents 60 Psychopharmacologic management of ADHD 61 Psychotherapeutic/behavioral management of ADHD (NIMH, 2008) 62 Application to nursing and multidisciplinary practice 63 The Child with Intellectual Disability 63 Definition and presenting signs and symptoms 63 Prevalence of intellectual disability 63 Etiology 64 Diagnosis 64 Down Syndrome as Exemplar of Intellectual Disability 65 Application to clinical practice 66 The Child with An Autism Spectrum Disorder 66 Definition and presenting signs and symptoms 66 Prevalence of ASDs 66 Diagnosis 67 Application to clinical practice 68 MIA – A Child with Down Syndrome 68 References 69 4 Caring for Children with Feeding and Communication Differences 71Lisa Lyons Overview of Early Feeding Skills 74 Developmental feeding milestones: Gestational period through age 7 74 Overview of Early Communication Skills 76 Developmental communication milestones infancy through age 7 76 Screening of Early Feeding and Communication Skills 78 Impaired feeding skills 78 Impaired communication skills 80 Referral and Management: Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathology Professions 83 References 85 5 Caring for Children with Mobility Differences 87Jeannine Roth What Is Mobility? 89 The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) 89 Participation and Functional Ability 90 Assistive technology 93 Gait analysis 94 What Can Nurses do to Help Children with Disabilities? 94 Conclusion 95 References 95 6 Caring for the Child with Special Social and Emotional Needs 97Sheela M. Choppala-Nestor with Portia Riley Introduction 99 Structure of this Chapter 99 Etiological Theories 99 The Process of Child Assessment and Intervention 101 The salience of rapport building to the process 101 Systematic data gathering 102 Analysis of data gathered 104 Intervention 106 The Interdisciplinary Team: A Critical Aspect of the Intervention 107 Case Reviews of Select Disorders 107 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) 107 Social phobia 109 Anorexia nervosa 110 Major depressive disorder 111 Other Conditions 113 Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder 113 Substance abuse 113 Post-traumatic stress disorder 114 Conclusion 114 References 114 7 Legal and Regulatory Issues 117Ginny Wacker Guido Introduction 119 Children with Disabilities and the Law 120 Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act 120 No Child Left Behind Act 123 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 125 Ethical Issues in Caring for Children with Disabilties 126 Laws Affecting the Education of Disabled Children and the Healthcare System 128 Conclusion 130 References 130 Resources for Parents 131 8 Use of Theories to Guide Practice 133Linda L. Eddy Individual Theories 135 Physical growth and development 135 Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development 135 Piaget’s theory of cognitive development 138 Family Theories 139 Family life course perspective (developmental family theory) 140 Systems theory 141 Basic systems terminology 141 Family ecological theory 142 Terminology 142 Resources 143 Family assessment guidelines 143 Family genograms and ecomaps 144 References 148 9 Enhancing Quality of Life For Children with Special Healthcare Needs 149Linda L. Eddy Quality of Life Defined 151 Decreasing Pain 152 Pain assessment 152 Pain management in children with special needs 154 Pain assessment and management specific to children with special needs 154 Decreasing Fatigue 155 Resources 157 References 157 10 Impact on Family and Increasing Family Well-Being 161Linda L. Eddy Family Well-Being 163 Subjective Well-Being in Parents of Children with Disabilities 164 Linking Family Well-Being to Child Well-Being 166 Family Diversity and Well-Being 167 Making a Difference: Family Interventions 168 Culturally sensitive interventions 168 Flexible interventions 169 References 170 11 Public Health and School Health Nursing of Children with Special Healthcare Needs 173Phyllis Eide Community Health Nursing with Children with Special Health Needs 175 Public Health and Children with Special Health Needs 175 Public Health and Community Health Programs Serving this Special Needs Population 176 Community Health Nursing Roles with Children with Special Health Needs 178 Case Management with Children with Special Health Needs 180 Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs for Children with Special Health Needs 183 The Child with Special Needs in the School Setting 185 Conclusion 187 References 188 12 End-of-Life Care for Children with Special Needs and Their Families 191Janet A. Lohan Children’s Understanding of Death 193 Difficult Conversations About Death and Dying with Children and Their Families 201 Providing Crisis Intervention for Families and Peers After a Child Dies 208 Resources 216 For parents 216 For children 217 For caregivers 217 For parents 217 For children and adolescents 218 References 218 13 Assessment, and Development of an Interprofessional Plan of Care 221Nancy Lowry and Patricia Shaw The Assessment Process 224 Preparing for your visit with the family 224 Practice tips: Finding reliable information on the Internet 225 Cultural considerations and the use of interpreters 226 Practice Tip: The following tips can be useful when working with an interpreter:(Lipson & Dibble, 2005; CaCoon Program Manual, 2012) 227 Family engagement–Getting to know the family and child 228 Practice Tip: Strategies to facilitate an effective relationship with families 229 The assessment process 230 Common issues in children with special needs 231 Developing a Plan of Care 235 Key components of a care plan 235 Role of the care coordinator in developing and carrying out the plan of care 235 Example of a problem and possible interventions 236 Documentation and the use of electronic health records 237 Practice tip: What to include in the EHR 238 Documentation of care coordination activities 238 A note about electronic health records (EHRS) 240 Other Recommended Resources 241 References 241 Other Recommended Readings 242 Index 245

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Book SynopsisIn this collection, 65 nurses from places as diverse as California and Alaska, South America and Europe, tell us in tough, revealing poems and prose what it's like to be on the front lines of health care.

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Book SynopsisThe Student's Guide to Becoming a Midwife is essential reading for all student midwives. Now updated to include the latest 2012 NMC Midwifery Rules and Standards and a brand new chapter on the midwife and public health, this comprehensive resource provides a wide range of need-to-know information for student midwives, including: Effective communication and documentation Confidentiality Interdisciplinary working The fundamentals of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care Assessment and examination of the new-born baby Medicines Public health Clinical decision-making Evidence-based practice With case studies, words of wisdom from current midwives and a range of activities and self-test questions throughout making it easy to learn and understand key concepts The Student's Guide to Becoming a Midwife is the ideal companion for students throughout their course.Trade Review“Overall, The Student’s Guide to Becoming a Midwifeis an excellent all-round book to accompany any midwifery student throughout their training. . . I would recommend it to students in direct entry and shortened programmes of study as well as any practitioners returning to practice or wishing to update their study skills.” (British Journal of Midwifery, 1 April 2014)Table of Contentscontributors iv Preface to the Second Edition vii Acknowledgements ix Introduction 1 1 Effective Communication 8 2 Effective Documentation 26 3 Confidentiality 41 4 The Aims of Antenatal Care 57 5 Programmes of Care During Childbirth 72 6 Interprofessional Working: Seamless Working within Maternity Care 88 7 Intrapartum Care 102 8 Effective Emergency Care 131 9 Initial Assessment and Examination of the Newborn Baby 156 10 Effective Postnatal Care 172 11 Medication and the Midwife 198 12 The Midwife and Public Health 214 13 Regulating the Midwifery Profession 230 14 The Impact of Cultural Issues on the Practice of Midwifery 249 15 Legislation and the Midwife 261 16 Decision Making 277 17 Health, Safety and Environmental Issues 293 18 Evidence-Based Practice 312 19 Statutory Supervision of Midwives 329 20 Clinical Governance:A Framework for Improving Quality in Maternity Care 345 Answers to Quiz Questions 365 Glossary 374 Index 381

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying.Table of ContentsAbout the series xi The Authors xii Acknowledgements xiii Preface xiv About the companion website xv Section I The principles of palliative care 1 Chapter 1 The development of palliative care 3 Introduction 3 What is palliative care? 4 Where is palliative care provided? 8 Widening access 9 Influential documents and strategies 11 Conclusion 14 Chapter 2 Holistic care in palliative care 16 Introduction 16 Total pain 17 Holism 17 Holistic care 18 Spirituality 21 Quality of life 26 Conclusion 27 Chapter 3 Team working 31 Introduction 31 What is a team? 32 Why is interprofessional team work important in palliative care? 33 What makes a team work well? 41 What stops a team from working well? 44 Conclusion 46 Chapter 4 Legal principles in palliative care 48 Introduction 48 Identification of legal issues surrounding the provision of palliative care 49 Consent 50 Best interests 55 Withholding and withdrawing treatment 56 Do not resuscitate orders (DNR) 57 Euthanasia and assisted suicide 57 Verification of death 60 Conclusion 61 Chapter 5 Ethical principles in palliative care 63 Introduction 63 The meaning of ethics 64 Ethical theories 70 Euthanasia 75 Conclusion 76 Section II The practice of palliative care 79 Chapter 6 Communication in palliative care 81 Introduction 81 The importance of communication in palliative care 83 Communication theory 84 The importance of self-awareness in good communication 86 Key communication skills 87 Enablers of and barriers to good communication 91 Influencing factors 92 Communicating with groups who have particular needs 94 Conclusion 95 Chapter 7 Pain management and nursing care 98 Introduction 98 Pain 99 Pain assessment 101 Principles of pain management 106 Non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief 110 Conclusion 111 Chapter 8 Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms 116 Introduction 116 Nausea and vomiting 117 Assessment 118 Management of nausea and vomiting 120 Nursing care 122 Malignant bowel obstruction 123 Constipation 124 Cachexia 126 Other gastrointestinal symptoms 127 Conclusion 128 Chapter 9 Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue 133 Introduction 133 Breathlessness 134 Assessment of breathlessness 135 Pharmacological Management of breathlessness 135 Nursing management 137 Fatigue 138 Assessment 139 Management of fatigue 140 Nursing care 140 Conclusion 141 Chapter 10 Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms 145 Introduction 145 Psychological concerns 147 Depression and Anxiety 148 Management and treatment of anxiety and depression 153 Sexuality 154 Assessing sexuality 156 Psychological care 159 Conclusion 162 Chapter 11 Caring for the family 169 Introduction 169 Defining the family 170 Role of the family in care giving 172 Effects of caring on the family 173 The needs of carers 176 Communicating with the family 179 Conclusion 180 Chapter 12 Palliative care emergencies 184 Introduction 184 Palliative care emergencies 185 Spinal cord compression 185 Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) 188 Hypercalcaemia 189 Conclusion 191 Chapter 13 Nursing care at end of life 195 Introduction 195 Recognising that a patient is dying 196 End of life care 196 Physical nursing care for the dying patient 198 Bronchial secretions (‘death rattle’) 201 Terminal restlessness 201 The syringe driver 203 Being with a dying patient 204 Nurse’s role after death 205 Conclusion 207 Chapter 14 Loss grief and bereavement 212 Introduction 212 Coping With Loss 213 Common emotional responses to loss 215 Bereavement theories 216 Helping the bereaved 219 Conclusion 223 Section III Personal and professional development in palliative care 229 Chapter 15 Looking after yourself 231 Introduction 231 What is stress and why do we need to know about it? 232 Some of the reasons nursing is stressful 236 Effects of stress 237 Coping strategies 237 Managing your stress 241 Conclusion 244 Chapter 16 Professional support 247 Introduction 247 Key people 248 Clinical supervision 250 Conclusion 258 Chapter 17 Learning from your practice through reflection 261 Introduction 261 Types of reflection 263 Why use reflective practice? 265 Starting your reflective practice 266 Conclusion 272 Index 275

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Health Promotion for Nurses is a concise, accessible introduction to health promotion and public health for pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nurses. Promoting the health and wellbeing of patients is a vital part of the nursing role, and the updated second edition of this user-friendly book discusses the foundations for health promotion practice using practical examples, activities and discussion points to encourage readers to reflect on their values, debate the issues and apply their knowledge and understanding to practice.Trade ReviewReviews from 1st edition: 'This is a really useful text. Health promotion, an essential aspect of the nurse's role, has not previously been given sufficient prominence. The chapters are written by notable authors and despite their diversity, there is continuity to it, giving it an overall coherence and sense of whole. This is a thoroughly useful text.’ (Nursing Times) 'Health promotion, an essential aspect of the nurse's role, has not previously been given sufficient prominence...this is a thoroughly useful text and contains, as it says "vital notes for nurses."' (Nursing Times, 2 Oct 2007) 'This book is readable, consistent and relays some important messages for students and experienced nurses.' (Nursing Standard, 24 October 2007)Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgements xv Glossary of key terms xvi Contributors xxi How to use your textbook xxiii About the companion website xxv Part One Health Promotion and Public Health 1 Chapter 1 Health and health promotion 4Jane Wills and Linda Jackson Introduction 4 What is health? 5 Influences on health 7 What is health promotion? 10 Health promotion and public health 15 Health promotion and nursing practice 16 Further reading and resources 19 References 20 Chapter 2 The patient in their social context 22Jenny Husbands and Jane Wills Introduction 22 Inequalities in health 23 Explaining health inequalities 28 Tackling health inequalities 34 Global perspective on tackling health inequalities 36 The role of the nurse in tackling health inequalities 37 Further reading and resources 39 References 39 Chapter 3 Approaches to promoting health 42Susie Sykes Introduction 42 Perspectives of health 43 Approaches to health promotion 44 Models of health promotion 50 Further reading and resources 58 References 58 Chapter 4 Creating supportive environments for health 60Amanda Hesman Introduction 60 Creating supportive environments 61 A health promoting health service 65 The hospital setting 66 The pharmacy setting 68 The school setting 70 The prison setting 71 Further reading and Resources 74 References 74 Part Two Public Health Priorities 77 Chapter 5 Smoking 80Jenny Husbands and Jane Wills Introduction 80 Factors influencing smoking 81 Prevalence of smoking 82 Smoking as a public health priority 85 Addressing smoking: tobacco control 87 Addressing smoking: creating supportive environments 90 Addressing smoking: developing personal skills and stopping people from starting to smoke 91 Addressing smoking: developing personal skills and enabling people to quit 92 The role of the nurse in addressing smoking 94 Further reading and resources 95 References 96 Chapter 6 Alcohol 98Jane Wills Introduction 98 The impact of alcohol on health 99 Defining alcohol-related harm 100 Alcohol as a public health priority 103 The prevalence of drinking 103 The policy context 105 The role of the nurse in health promotion 110 Further reading and resources 111 References 112 Chapter 7 Sexual health 114Jane Wills Introduction 114 Defining sexual health 115 Why is sexual health a public health priority? 116 Sexual health inequalities in England 120 Factors contributing to sexual health 121 Addressing sexual ill health and promoting sexual health 122 The role of the nurse in health promotion 126 Further reading and resources 127 References 128 Chapter 8 Obesity 130Jane Wills, Jenny Husbands and Muireann Kelly Introduction 130 Defining obesity 131 Prevalence of obesity 133 Causes of obesity 135 Obesity as a public health priority 136 Policy context 137 Addressing obesity 138 Addressing obesity and promoting a healthy diet: health education 142 Addressing obesity in children: using social support 143 Addressing obesity and promoting physical activity: creating a supportive environment 144 Addressing obesity through public policy 144 The role of the nurse in tackling obesity 146 Further reading and resources 147 References 148 Chapter 9 Long-term conditions 150Sandie Woods Introduction 150 Long-term conditions as a public health priority 151 Health policy context 154 Approaches to long-term conditions: developing personal skills and self-management 155 Approaches to long-term conditions: developing personal skills: telehealth and telecare 158 Approaches to long-term conditions: developing personal skills and health education 160 Approaches to long-term conditions: creating a supportive environment 161 Further reading and resources 163 References 163 Part Three Skills for Health Promotion 165 Chapter 10 Using health information and epidemiology 168Amanda Hesman Introduction 168 Health information 169 Definitions and uses of epidemiology 173 Measuring health and disease in populations 174 Epidemiological studies 179 Surveillance of health and the collection of health information 183 Health outcomes 186 Needs assessment 187 The role of the nurse in using health information 187 Further reading and resources 189 References 190 Chapter 11 Evidence-based practice 192Jane Wills and Pat England Introduction 192 Practice and decision-making 193 What do we need to know? 194 The rise of evidence-based practice 197 Evidence-based practice: what it is and what it isn’t 198 Doing a review 200 Finding evidence 201 Looking for other information to help decision-making 206 Appraising evidence 207 Acting on evidence 209 Further reading and resources 210 References 210 Chapter 12 Health education and communication 212Jane Wills Introduction 212 Approaches to changing lifestyles 216 The role of the nurse in promoting health behaviour and lifestyle change 230 Further reading and resources 233 References 233 Chapter 13 Protecting the health of the population 234Amanda Hesman Introduction 234 The changing pattern of disease and ill health 235 Infection control 237 Protecting populations: the bigger picture 239 Vaccinations 240 Screening 243 Surveillance, prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases 249 The role of the nurse in health protection 251 Further reading and resources 253 References 254 Part Four Health Promotion and the Nurse 255 Chapter 14 Health promotion and people with learning disabilities 258Jo Delrée and Renée Francis Introduction 259 The role of the nurse in promoting the health of people with learning disabilities 261 Priorities in health promotion and disease prevention 264 General health and life expectancy 265 Examples of health promotion strategies and activities 268 Further reading and resources 272 References 272 Chapter 15 Health promotion and people with mental health issues 276Thomas J. Currid Introduction 276 Defining mental health promotion 278 The role of mental health nursing and health promotion 279 Priorities for health promotion for people with mental health issues 284 Strategies for mental health promotion 286 Further reading and resources 290 References 290 Chapter 16 Health promotion and older adults 292Sandie Woods Introduction 292 Priorities for the health of older people 297 Strategies for health promotion with older adults 299 Further reading and resources 307 References 308 Chapter 17 Health promotion and nursing in the community 310Sandra Horner and Maxine Jameson Introduction 310 Defining community 311 Defining community nursing 312 Priorities for health promotion in the community 314 Strategies for health promotion in the community 319 Further reading and resources 322 References 322 Chapter 18 Children’s nursing and health promotion 324Jane Wills and Matt Lester Introduction 324 Priorities in health promotion for children 327 Strategies for health promotion with children 332 The role of the children’s nurse in health promotion 340 Further reading and resources 342 References 342 Index 345

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Book SynopsisSurvive clinical skills training with this essential guide for all student nurses.Trade Review“All in all I think these books are great for students and newly qualified nurses and I think that Care Skills would probably be extremely useful for HCAs and APs too.” (A Nurse’s Notes, 30 January 2014) “All in all, a really handy book to have that you can refer back to at any stage of your course to help you out with any aspect of drug administration.” (The Student Nurse, 1 January 2014) “Receiving this book just before starting my first placement has been particularly helpful, and it has, as it promised to do, increased my confidence and competence in clinical practice. The fact that it provides advice based on student-nurse knowledge and reflects NMC standards assures me that the information given is appropriate but essential and detailed. It’ll be a great help to glance over at any stage of the course and will be a much-loved book of mine, I’m sure!.” (Nursepraylove, 23 January 2014) Table of ContentsPREFACE vii INTRODUCTION ix ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xi 1 CARE AND COMPASSION IN NURSING 1 2 BASIC INFECTION CONTROL AND ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE 7 3 PERFORMING PERSONAL CARE 23 4 CONTINENCE CARE 35 5 PRESSURE ULCER CARE 49 6 PATIENT SAFETY 63 7 STOMA CARE 81 8 PERI-OPERATIVE CARE 93 9 ANAPHYLAXIS 105 10 ECG RECORDING 125 11 NUTRITION AND HYDRATION CARE 139 12 WOUND CARE 153 ANSWERS TO ACTIVITIES, QUESTIONS AND TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 167 APPENDIX 1: THE COMPONENTS OF MEDICAL WORDS AND TERMS 175 APPENDIX 2: WEIGHT CONVERSION CHARTS 189 INDEX 191

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Book SynopsisSurvive academic study with this snappy guide to research techniques and strategies for all student nurses.Trade Review“I would recommend this book and also this series of books to student nurses at any point of their training. I have found it an invaluable book which does not blind you with too much information in one go, a pit stop book well worth investing in. I keep a copy in my bag when ever I am on placement.” (Nursing Times, 16 December 2014)Table of ContentsPreface vii Introduction ix Acknowledgements xiv 1 Learning At University 1 2 Understanding How You Learn 17 3 Taking Control 31 4 Information Skills 43 by Beverley Murray, edited by Claire Boyd 5 Reading Effectively 57 by Claire Boyd and Beverley Murray 6 Making Notes 81 7 Plagiarism And Referencing 99 8 Writing Skills 111 9 Oral Presentations 145 10 Preparing For Exams 163 11 Writing A Portfolio 171 12 Learning In Practice 183 13 Minimising Stress 197 Answers To Activities And Test Your Knowledge 207 Appendices Appendix 1: Examples of Question Frameworks 230 Appendix 2: Glossary of Evidence Types 231 Appendix 3: Help With Analysis of Results 232 Appendix 4: The New NHS In 2013: What It Means For You 233 Index 236

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Book SynopsisOffers a guide for a complete understanding of the disease and conditions most frequently revealed in ECGs recorded in the acute, critical, and emergency care settings Electrocardiogram in Clinical Medicine offers an authoritative guide to ECG interpretation that contains a focus and perspective from each of the three primary areas of medical care: acute care, critical care and emergency care. It can be used as a companion with the book ECGs for the Emergency Physician I & II (by Mattu and Brady) or as a stand-alone text. These three books can be described as a cumulative EGG reference for the medical provider who uses the electrocardiogram on a regular basis. Electrocardiogram in Clinical Medicine includes sections on all primary areas of ECG interpretation and application as well as sections that highlight use, devices and strategies. The medical content covers acute coronary syndromes and all related issues, other diseases of the myocardium, morphologic syndromes, toxicology and paTable of ContentsList of Contributors xxi Section I The ECG in Clinical Practice 1 1 The ECG in Clinical Medicine 3Brian Kessen and Kelly Williamson Introduction 3 The ECG as a Clinical Tool 3 Clinical Presentations and the ECG 4 Chest Pain 4 Dyspnea 5 Syncope 6 Toxicology 7 Electrolyte Abnormalities 7 Pacemakers 10 Conclusion 10 References 10 2 History of the Electrocardiogram 13Trale Permar and Kelly Williamson References 17 Section II ECG Changes in Myocardial Ischemia 19 1 The Cardiac Action Potential and Changes in the Setting of Acute Coronary Syndrome: How Ischemia and Infarction Impacts the ECG 21Kirsti A. Campbell and Michael J. Lipinski Introduction 21 Basic Electrophysiology 21 Action Potentials in Sodium-Dependent Depolarizers 21 Action Potential in Calcium-Dependent Depolarizers 24 Anatomy of the Electrical Conduction System 24 Biochemical Impact of Ischemia 25 ST-Segment Deviation 25 QRS Complex 30 T Waves 31 P Waves 31 U Waves 34 Myocardial Ischemia: Causes Other than Acute Coronary Syndrome 34 Conclusion 34 References 36 2 Ischemic Electrocardiographic Changes and Correlation with Regions of the Myocardium 37Thibault Lhermusier and Michael J. Lipinski Introduction 37 Coronary Anatomy 37 Definitions of STEMI and Non-ST Elevation ACS 38 Left Main Coronary Ischemia 39 Anterior STEMI 40 Wellens Syndrome 40 Inferior STEMI 41 Right Ventricular Infarction 41 Lateral STEMI 44 Posterior STEMI 44 Conduction Abnormalities in the Setting of Ischemia 46 Aneurysm of the Left Ventricle 49 ECG in Pharmacological and Mechanical Reperfusion 49 Conclusion 50 References 50 3 STEMI Mimics 53Peter M. Pollak Introduction 53 Myocarditis and Myopericarditis 53 Early Repolarization 55 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy 57 Prior Infarction and Ventricular Aneurysm 58 Vasospasm (Prinzmetal or Variant Angina) 58 Apical Ballooning Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) 61 Brugada Pattern and Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation 62 Hyperkalemia 62 Post-Cardioversion/Shock 62 Hypothermia and Osborn Waves 62 Pulmonary Embolism 63 Other Causes of ST Elevation 63 Conclusion 65 References 65 4 Confounders of ST‐Elevation Myocardial Infarction 69Amy West Pollak Introduction 69 Left Bundle Branch Block 69 LBBB and Ischemic Heart Disease 69 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy 71 Ventricular Paced Rhythm 71 Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) 73 References 73 5 The Prognostic Value of the Electrocardiogram in Acute Coronary Syndromes 75Benjamin Shepple and Robert Gibson Introduction 75 The ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes 75 ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) 75 The ECG during Myocardial Injury 76 The ECG in Response to Therapy 80 ECG after Completion of Infarction 81 UA/NSTEMI 83 ST-Segment Depression 83 T-Wave Inversions 84 Initial Normal ECG 86 Arrhythmia and Conduction Disease 86 Ventricular Arrhythmias 86 Premature Ventricular Contractions 87 Ventricular Tachycardia 87 Ventricular Fibrillation 87 Supraventricular Tachycardia 89 AV Conduction Delay and Heart Block 90 Prolonged QTc Interval 91 Conclusion 92 References 92 6 ECG Tools: Alternate Lead Placement, Serial ECGs, and ECG Monitoring 97Augustus E. Mealor, Yasir Akhtar, and Michael Ragosta Introduction 97 Right-Sided Leads 97 Posterior ECG 99 Serial ECG Monitoring 101 STM-ECG 101 Serial ECG Monitoring 101 References 105 7 Electrocardiographic Changes of Ischemia during Stress Testing 107Michael J. Lipinski and Victor F. Froelicher Introduction 107 Exercise Physiology 108 Normal ECG Changes with Exercise 108 ECG Changes with Ischemia 109 Women 114 Diagnostic Scores 114 Termination of Exercise Testing 114 Exercise Testing and Acute Coronary Syndromes 117 Exercise Testing after Myocardial Infarction 117 Recommended Reading 120 Conclusions 120 References 120 Section III The Dysrhythmic ECG 123 1 Bradycardia 125Andrew E. Darby Introduction 125 Abnormalities of Sinus Node Function 125 Abnormalities of Atrioventricular Nodal Conduction 126 Indications for Cardiac Pacing 131 Conclusions 131 References 132 2 Atrioventricular (AV) Block 133Mark Marinescu and Andrew E. Darby First-Degree AV Block 133 Second-Degree AV Block 133 Third-Degree AV Block 137 Indications for Permanent Pacing 137 Conclusions 138 References 138 3 The Dysrhythmic ECG: Intraventricular Block 141Andrew E. Darby Introduction 141 Anatomy and Electrophysiology 141 Right Bundle Branch Block 141 Left Bundle Branch Block 143 Nonspecific Intraventricular Conduction Delay 145 Fascicular Block 145 References 146 4 Narrow QRS Complex Tachycardia 149Augustus E. Mealor and Andrew E. Darby Introduction 149 Approach to the ECG Diagnosis of NCT 150 The Regular Narrow Complex Tachycardias 151 Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia 154 The Irregular Narrow Complex Tachycardias 158 References 160 5 Wide QRS Complex Tachycardia 161Andrew E. Darby Ventricular Tachycardia 161 Ventricular Paced Rhythm 164 Diagnosis of Wide QRS Complex Tachycardia by Electrocardiogram 166 Conclusions 167 References 167 6 Non-Sinus Rhythms with Normal Rates 169Will Dresen and Andrew E. Darby Introduction 169 Ectopic Atrial Rhythm 169 Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm (AIVR) 172 Conclusions 172 References 172 7 Rhythms of Cardiac Arrest 173Erich Kiehl and Andrew E. Darby Introduction 173 Torsade de Pointes 174 Preexcited Atrial Fibrillation 174 Pulseless Electrical Activity 177 Conclusions 179 References 179 8 Premature Atrial and Ventricular Complexes 181Adrián I. Löffler and Andrew E. Darby Premature Atrial Contractions 181 Premature Ventricular Contractions 184 References 186 9 Nontraditional Rhythm Disorders: Dysrhythmias Related to Metabolic and Toxicologic Conditions 187Andrew E. Darby Introduction 187 Antiarrhythmic Drug Toxicity 188 Tricyclic Antidepressant Toxicity 190 Conclusions 191 References 192 10 Dysrhythmia-Related Syndromes 193Michele Murphy and Andrew E. Darby Introduction 193 Dysrhythmia-Related Syndromes – Primary Electrical Abnormalities 193 Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome 193 Dysrhythmia-Related Syndromes – Primary Cardiac Structural Conditions 197 Conclusions 199 References 200 Section IV The ECG in Cardinal Presentations and Scenarios 201 1 The Patient with Cardiac Arrest 203Michael Cirone, Mitchell Lorenz, and Karis Tekwani Introduction 203 Ventricular Fibrillation 203 Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia 203 Asystole 205 Pulseless Electrical Activity 205 Conclusion 206 References 206 2 The Patient with Chest Pain 207Paul Basel, Lane Thaut, and Nathan Olson Introduction 207 Acute Coronary Syndrome 207 Pericarditis 213 References 215 3 The Patient with Dyspnea 219Adriana Segura Olson, Anders Messersmith, and Matthew Robinson Introduction 219 Pulmonary Embolism 219 Cor Pulmonale 220 Cardiomyopathy 220 Congestive Heart Failure 223 Pneumothorax 223 ASTHMA/COPD 224 Anaphylaxis/Kounis Syndrome 225 Metabolic 226 Summary 227 References 227 4 The Patient with Palpitations/Syncope 229Natasha Wheaton, Emma Nash, and Jeffrey Brown Supraventricular Tachycardia 229 Atrial Fibrillation 229 Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia 230 Conduction Blocks 232 Brugada Syndrome 233 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 234 Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome 234 Long QT Syndrome 236 Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia 237 References 237 5 The Patient with Preoperative Evaluation 239Sarah Chuzi, Jane Wilcox, and Lisa B. Van Wagner Introduction 239 Indications 239 Common ECG Abnormalities 239 Nonspecific ST-T Changes 244 Pathologic Q Waves 244 QT/QTc Prolongation 245 Conclusion 245 References 246 6 The Patient in Shock 249Meagan R. Hunt and Nicholas D. Hartman Introduction 249 Cardiogenic Shock 249 Obstructive Shock 252 Distributive Shock 252 Hypovolemic Shock 262 Summary 262 References 263 7 The Patient with Overdose 265Ashley Pastore and Andrea Carlson Introduction 265 Approach to the ECG in the Poisoned Patient 265 Classic Toxicology ECGs 267 Drug-Induced SVT 268 Brugada Pattern 268 Tricyclics Antidepressants 268 Calcium Channel Blockers 272 Conclusion 273 References 274 Section V The ECG in Poison, Electrolyte, Metabolic and Environmental Emergencies 275 1 ECG Diagnosis and Management of the Poisoned Patient 277William F. Rushton and Christopher P. Holstege Introduction 277 Cardiac Action Potential 277 Tachycardia in the Poisoned Patient 277 Bradycardia 278 QRS Prolongation 279 QT Prolongation 282 Conclusion 283 References 284 2 The Use of the ECG in the Poisoned Patient: The “Rule-out Ingestion” Strategy 287Heather A. Borek and Lewis S. Hardison Introduction 287 Background 287 Rate 287 Rhythm 289 Morphology of the Cardiac Action Potential and the ECG 290 QRS Interval Prolongation 290 QTc Interval Prolongation 292 Timing 293 The Undifferentiated Patient 294 Conclusion 294 References 295 3 The ECG and Electrolyte Abnormalities 297Justin Rizer, Joshua D. King, and Nathan P. Charlton Introduction 297 Calcium 297 Hypocalcemia 297 Hypercalcemia 298 Magnesium 298 Hypomagnesemia 299 Potassium 300 Hyperkalemia 300 Hypokalemia 303 References 305 4 The ECG and Metabolic Abnormalities 307George F. Glass, Amita Sudhir, and Amit Anil Kumar Pandit Introduction Metabolic Disturbances and the ECG 307 ECG Findings During Acute Complications of Diabetes Mellitus 307 Disturbances Due to Alterations of pH 309 Other Metabolic Conditions 311 References 311 5 The ECG in Environmental Urgencies and Emergencies 315Heather T. Lounsbury and Seth O. Althoff Introduction 315 Hypothermia 315 Lightning Strikes 319 Underwater Submersion 321 Heat Stroke 322 Conclusion 324 References 324 Section VI The ECG in Special Inpatient Groups 327 1 The ECG-Monitored Patient 329Feras Khan Introduction 329 Clinical Scenarios Requiring Telemetry/Electrocardiographic Monitoring 329 Conclusion 332 References 334 2 Electrocardiography in the Operating Room 335Feras Khan Introduction 335 Types of Monitoring 335 Risks for Arrhythmias in the OR 335 Postoperative Electrocardiographic Abnormalities 335 Initial Management and ECG Evaluation 335 Types of Arrhythmias 336 Specific Clinical Conditions 341 Conclusion 342 References 343 3 ECG in the ICU Patient: Identification and Treatment of Arrhythmias in the Intensive Care Unit 345Feras Khan Introduction 345 Common Dysrhythmias in the ICU 345 Other Common Electrocardiographic Findings 352 The Effect of Vasopressors on Cardiac Conduction 352 Consequences of Anti-Arrhythmic Medications 353 Arrhythmias Induced by Central Line Placement 354 Specific Clinical Conditions 354 Conclusion 357 References 357 4 The ECG in Patients with Implanted Cardiac Devices 359Ali Farzad, Benjamin J. Lawner, and Tu Carol Nguyen Basics of Pacemakers 359 Electrocardiographic Findings in Normally Functioning Pacemakers 360 Electrocardiographic Findings in Abnormally Functioning Pacemakers 361 Key Points: Electrocardiographic Clues to Pacemaker Malfunction 368 Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Presence of a Paced Rhythm 368 Basics of the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator 370 Electrocardiographic Findings after Defibrillation 370 Basics of Left Ventricular Assist Devices 371 References 375 5 Electrocardiographic Manifestations of Cardiac Transplantation 377Semhar Tewelde Introduction 377 Cardiac Transplantation 377 Conclusion 80 Key Points 380 References 380 Section VII Electrocardiographic Differential Diagnosis 383 1 Abnormalities of the P Wave and PR Interval 385Matthew Borloz The Normal P Wave 385 The Abnormal P Wave 385 The Normal PR Interval 387 The Abnormal PR Interval 387 Conclusion 395 References 395 2 Differential Diagnosis of QRS Complex Abnormalities 397Matthew Wilson, Michael Ybarra, and Munish Goyal QRS Complex Abnormalities 397 The Large QRS Complex 397 The Small QRS Complex 398 The Wide QRS Complex 399 References 405 3 Differential Diagnosis of ST Segment Changes 407Korin Hudson and Norine McGrath Introduction 407 Describing ST-Segment Changes 407 Acute Coronary Syndrome and Related ST Segment Deviation 408 Nonischemic Causes of ST-Segment Changes 412 Benign Early Repolarization 414 Acute Myocarditis/Pericarditis 415 Ventricular Aneurysm 416 Digitalis 416 Hypothermia 417 Hyperkalemia 417 Brugada Syndrome 417 Tachycardia-Related STD 418 CNS Injury 418 Other Causes 418 References 419 4 ECG Differential Diagnosis of T Wave and QT Interval Abnormalities 421Sanjay Shewakramani and Kari Gorder The T Wave 421 Prominent T Waves 421 Benign Early Repolarization 422 T-Wave Inversions 422 The QT Interval 427 QT Prolongation 428 Congenital Long QT Syndrome 429 Short QT Interval 429 Congenital Short QT Syndrome 429 References 429 5 Bradycardia 433B. Elizabeth Delasobera and Tress Goodwin Bradycardia Basics 433 Bradycardia Rhythms 433 Rhythms That Can Be Slow 434 Slow Atrial Fibrillation 435 Slow Atrial Flutter 437 AV Blocks 437 First-Degree AV Block 438 Second-Degree AV Block: Mobitz Type 1 (Wenckebach) 438 Second-Degree AV Block: Mobitz Type 2 438 Third-Degree or Complete Heart Block 439 Conclusion 439 6 Rhythms Presenting with Normal Rate 441Robert Katzer and Janet Smereck Definitions and Clinical Considerations 441 Regular Rhythms 441 Irregular Rhythms 442 References 447 7 Narrow Complex Tachycardia 449David J. Carlberg and Rahul Bhat Introduction 449 Mechanisms for NCTs 449 Approach to NCT 450 Sinus Node Tachycardias 453 Atrial Tachycardias 453 Reentrant Tachycardia Involving the AV Node 457 Junctional Tachycardia 459 Conclusions 459 References 460 8 Wide Complex Tachycardia 461Scott Young and Rachel Villacorta Lyew Introduction to Wide Complex Tachycardia 461 Monomorphic WCT 461 Polymorphic WCTs 468 References 470 Index 473

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Book SynopsisMoving and Handling Patients at a Glance The market-leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance! From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a succinct and visual guide to the topic of moving and handling. Wide-ranging yet easy to read, Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance provides an accessible introduction to the key theoretical underpinnings of moving and handling, including the legal aspects, biomechanics, risk assessment and safe principles of handling. It then explores the practical aspects of handling, supported by clear and straightforward illustrations and photographs. A clear, concise and comprehensive guide to moving and handling patientsSuperbly illustrated, with full colour photographs throughoutPractice-oriented and based on the latest evidence to provide safe and effective patient careAvailable in a wide-range of digital formats perfect for on-the-go study and revision Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance is ideal for nursing students, health care assistants, newly qualified nurses, as well as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. For more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing publishing, please visit: www.wileynursing.com To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/email All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Health Science books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more. This new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781118853436 or scan this QR code: Moving and Handling Patirnts at a Glance is also available as a digital tetbook. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/MHp1AGTrade Review"The book would be useful for all healthcare professionals working in an environment that involves moving patients, such as a residential care home or a hospital ward. It would also be beneficial alongside manual handling training as relevant legislation and guidance is included. This book could be used as a tool during training. All wards should have a copy." (Nursing Standard 2016)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments viii Part 1 Theory 1 1 Legislation: I 2 2 Legislation: II 4 3 Structure and function of the spine 6 4 Posture and back care 8 5 Safe principles of moving and handling 10 6 Controversial techniques 12 7 Risk assessment: moving and handling 14 8 Risk assessment: general 16 9 Individual patient handling assessment 18 Part 2 Practice 21 Load handling and practical application of ergonomics 10 Lifting a load 22 11 Pushing a bed 24 12 Good workstation set-up 26 13 Postural issues with laptops and tablets 28 Moving a patient in and out of a chair and walking 14 Assessing the patient before standing from a chair 30 15 Moving a patient forwards in a chair 32 16 Standing a patient: with one handler 34 17 Standing a patient: with two handlers 36 18 Seating a patient 38 19 Moving a patient back in a chair 40 20 Walking with handler(s) 42 21 Tips for using walking frames 44 22 Assisting a patient off the floor: verbal 46 Sitting a patient up, and in and out of bed 23 Sitting a patient using an electric profiling bed 48 24 Sitting a patient using a non-profiling bed 50 25 Sitting a patient onto the side of an electric profiling bed 52 26 Sitting a patient onto the side of a non-profiling bed 54 27 Lying down a patient from the bed edge 56 28 Standing a patient up from the bed edge 58 29 Standing a patient up from the bed edge using a profiling bed 60 Moving a patient within the bed 30 Turning a patient in bed: verbal 62 31 Turning a patient in bed: one handler 64 32 Turning a patient in bed: two handlers 66 33 Inserting two flat slide sheets under a patient: unravelling technique 68 34 Inserting two flat slide sheets under the patient: by rolling patient 70 35 Inserting a roller slide sheet under a patient 72 36 Moving a semi-independent patient up the bed with a roller slide sheet 74 37 Moving a patient up the bed with a roller slide sheet 76 38 Moving a patient up the bed with two flat slide sheets 78 39 Turning a patient in bed with roller slide sheets 80 40 Turning a patient in bed with two flat slide sheets 82 41 Moving a patient’s legs into bed with a slide sheet 84 Use of hoists and slings 42 Types of hoist 86 43 Types of sling 88 44 Insertion of sling into bed 90 45 Removal of sling from bed 92 46 Insertion of sling into chair 94 47 Removal of sling from chair 96 48 Insertion of sling into bed with slide sheets 98 49 Insertion of sling into chair with slide sheets 100 50 Hoisting from bed to chair with a mobile hoist 102 51 Hoisting from chair to bed with a mobile hoist 104 52 Hoisting from the floor with a mobile hoist 106 53 Using a standing hoist 108 Lateral transfers 54 Lateral transfer from bed to bed/trolley 110 55 Transfer from chair to bed using a transfer board 112 Other handling equipment 56 Assisting a patient to use a rota-stand: one handler 114 57 Assisting a patient to use a rota-stand: two handlers 116 58 Use of standing and raising aids (non-mechanical) 118 59 Use of equipment for bariatric patients 120 60 Kneeling and working at floor level 122 Case studies Case study 1: Assessing a bariatric patient 124 Case study 2: Managing leg ulcer dressings in the community (kneeling) 128 Index 132

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Book SynopsisMedical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. TheMedical Student Survival Skillsseries helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success. Medical Student Survival Skills: The Acutely Ill Patientis a concise and portable reference on the management of patients in acute care settings. Managing acutely ill patients can be challenging for many medical students, where quick and decisive decision-making is crucial. This important resource covers the management of numerous acute care conditions, such as tachypnoea, acute stroke, ketoacidosis, anaphylaxis and acute liver failure. With OCSE key learning points, figures and illustrations,The Acutely Ill Patientis the key to success in emergency and surgical rotations and OCSE exams.Table of ContentsAbout the companion website vii 1 ABCDE: Assessment and treatment of the acutely Ill patient 1 2 Management of tachypnoea 13 3 Management of bradycardia 17 4 Management of sinus tachycardia 25 5 Management of other tachycardias 27 6 Management of oliguria 37 7 Management of pyrexia 41 8 Management of anaphylaxis 47 9 Management of acute asthma 55 10 Management of hypovolaemia 61 11 Management of sepsis 67 12 Management of acute stroke 73 13 Management of chest pain 79 14 Management of abdominal pain 85 15 Management of acute ischaemic leg 91 16 Management of acute kidney injury 99 17 Management of the unconscious patient 105 18 Management of upper gastrointestinal bleed 113 19 Management of diabetic ketoacidosis 121 20 Management of hypoglycaemia 127 21 Management of severe headache 131 22 Management of acute liver failure 141 23 Management of self‐harm and poisoning 147 24 Management of trauma 159 25 In‐hospital resuscitation 167 References 179 Index 181

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Book SynopsisA concise, pocket-sized, rapid reference handbook on all key areas of midwifery, aimed at students and newly qualified staff.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgement ix I Antenatal Care 2 Antenatal Health Assessment 3 Anxiety and Depression 6 Bio-physical Tests 8 Bleeding in Pregnancy 15 Fetal Growth and Development 18 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 21 Infections in Pregnancy 23 Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy 33 Minor Disorders of Pregnancy 35 Pre-conceptual Health 37 Pre-eclampsia 39 Preparation for Parenthood 42 References 43 II Labour and Birth 49 First Stage of Labour 50 Promoting Normality 58 Second Stage of Labour 61 Third Stage of Labour 67 Challenges 70 Cord Prolapse 70 Eclampsia 71 Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage 74 Shoulder Dystocia 77 References 78 III Postnatal Care 85 Contraception and Sexual Health 86 Facilitating Breastfeeding 88 Postnatal Health Assessment 91 Mental Illness After Childbirth 94 References 96 IV Hot Topics 99 Breech Birth 100 Domestic Abuse 104 Obesity 106 Recognising the Deteriorating Woman 108 Sepsis 110 References 112 Conclusion: Top Tips for Examination Success 115 Preparation – Revision 115 Trying a Different Strategy 116 Being in the Exam 116 Reference 117 Index 119

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Book SynopsisRapid Emergency and Unscheduled Care outlines the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to work in the emergency and unscheduled care setting, including pre-hospital care.Table of ContentsList of Contributors x Preface xi Acknowledgements xii List of Abbreviations xiii Cardiovascular Abdominal aortic aneurysm 3 Acute coronary syndrome 4 Anaphylaxis 5 Aortic dissection (thoracic) 8 Atrial fibrillation 9 Bradycardia 10 Deep vein thrombosis 12 Heart failure 13 Hypertension 14 Ischaemic lower limb 15 Myocarditis 16 Pericarditis 17 Shock 18 Tachycardia 19 Ear, nose and throat (ENT) Acute sore throat 23 Auricular haematoma 24 Epiglottitis 24 Epistaxis 25 Foreign bodies 26 Glandular fever 27 Mumps 28 Nose injury 28 Otitis externa (acute) 29 Otitis media (acute) 29 Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) 30 Endocrine Diabetes mellitus: Type 1 35 Diabetes mellitus: Type 2 36 Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) 36 Hyperkalaemia 38 Hypokalaemia 38 Gastroenterology Abdominal trauma 43 Appendicitis 44 Biliary colic 45 Cholecystitis (acute) 45 Crohn’s disease 46 Diverticulitis 47 Gastroenteritis 48 Gastrointestinal bleeding (upper) 49 Gastrointestinal bleeding (lower) 52 Gastrointestinal perforation 52 Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) 53 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 54 Pancreatitis (acute) 55 Pancreatitis (chronic) 56 Paralytic ileus 57 Peptic ulcer disease 57 Peritonitis 58 Small bowel obstruction 59 Ulcerative colitis 60 Genitourinary Acute kidney injury (AKI) 65 Chronic renal failure 66 Renal colic 67 Testicular torsion 67 Urinary tract infection (UTI) 68 Infections sepsis and infectious diseases Malaria 73 Sepsis 74 Septic arthritis 75 Typhoid 76 Mental health emergencies Mental health overview 81 Characteristics of different psychiatric illnesses 82 Acute confusion (delirium) 83 Acute psychosis 84 Acute anxiety and panic attacks 85 Deliberate self‐harm 86 Mental Health Act overview 87 Musculoskeletal Achilles tendon injuries 91 Ankle injuries 92 Back pain (acute) 93 Calcanium fractures 95 Compartment syndrome 95 Elbow injuries 96 Femoral injuries 99 Foot injuries 101 Gastrocnemius muscle tears 103 Hand injuries 104 Knee injuries 107 Neck pain: Traumatic neck sprain 110 Pelvic fractures 111 Plantar fasciitis 111 Pulled elbow 112 Shoulder and clavicle injuries 113 Tibial/fibular injuries 114 Traumatic amputation 116 Upper limb injuries 116 Volar plate injuries 118 Wrist injuries 118 Neurology Bell’s palsy 123 Encephalitis 124 Epilepsy 125 Giant cell arteritis 126 Guillain–Barré syndrome 127 Meningitis 128 Migraine 129 Minor head injuries 130 Status epilepticus 131 Stroke (cerebrovascular event) 132 Subarachnoid haemorrhage 133 Subdural haemorrhage 134 Obstetrics and gynaecology Eclampsia 139 Ectopic pregnancy 139 Hyperemesis gravidarum 141 Miscarriage 141 Pre‐eclampsia 142 Vaginal bleeding (late pregnancy) 143 Ophthalmology Acute angle‐closure glaucoma 147 Anterior uveitis 147 Blunt trauma 148 Chemical injury 149 Conjunctivitis 150 Corneal injury 150 Foreign bodies 151 Loss of vision 152 Subconjuctival haemorrhage 153 Superglue injuries 153 UV radiation injuries 154 Overdose and poisoning Alcohol misuse and intoxication 157 Carbon monoxide poisoning 158 Drug misuse 158 Paracetamol overdose 159 Poisoning 160 Respiratory Asthma 165 Chest sepsis (including pneumonia) 166 Chest wall injury 167 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 168 Croup (acute laryngotracheobronchitis) 170 Cystic fibrosis 171 Flail chest 172 Haemothorax 173 Lung cancer 173 Open chest wound: Medical emergency 174 Pulmonary embolism 174 Pneumothorax (simple) 175 Tension pneumothorax: Medical emergency 176 Skin Abscesses 179 Animal bites 179 Burn to skin 180 Cellulitis 182 Dermatophyte infection of the skin: Body and groin 183 Human bite 184 Impetigo 185 Necrotising fasciitis 185 Scabies 186 Varicella infection 187 The electrocardiogram Electrocardiograph (ECG) 191 Atrial fibrillation 191 Atrial flutter 191 Asystole 192 First‐degree heart block 192 Normal sinus rhythm 192 Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) 192 Second‐degree heart block: Mobitz type 1 (Wenckebach) 193 Second‐degree heart block: Mobitz type 2 193 Sinus bradycardia 193 Sinus tachycardia 194 Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) 194 Third‐degree heart block: Complete heart block 194 Torsade de pointes 194 Ventricular fibrillation 195 Ventricular standstill 195 Ventricular tachycardia (VT) 195 Index 197

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this seminal text retains its focus on placing the health visitor at the forefront of supporting and working with children, families, individuals and communities.Health Visiting: Preparation for Practice has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changes and developments in health policy, public health priorities, and health visiting. It considers the public health role of the health visitor, and the important role and responsibilities the health visitor has with safeguarding children to ensure the child has the best possible start in life. Key features: Fully updated throughout, with new content on practice and policy developments Takes into account the challenges and changing role of the health visitor, and the need to ensure that their practice is evidenced-based Includes an additional chapter on working in a multicultural society with a discussion on some of the challenges faced by health visitorsTrade Review"Overall, this is an excellent and easy to read resource for anyone wishing to extend their knowledge and challenge their practice in health visiting and beyond. It should certainly assist practitioners in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care...It is both thought provoking and practical, containing a wealth of information that can be applied to assist professional development and widen knowledge"(The Journal of Health Visiting, March 2017) Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Introduction 1 Karen A. Luker, Gretl A. McHugh and Rosamund M. Bryar Prevention, public health, and health visiting 2 Health visiting: preparation for practice 4 1 Managing Knowledge in Health Visiting 8 Kate Robinson Introduction 8 Defining health visiting practice 10 What do health visitors do ± and where do they do it? 13 Evidence-based practice 16 The current landscape of EBP 21 Managing knowledge and evidence in practice 26 Case study 1.1: Introducing new technology 26 Case study 1.2: Creating guidelines in primary care 27 Case study 1.3: Protocol-based decision making in nursing 29 Case study 1.4: Knowledge management in primary care 30 Communities of practice 35 Reflective practice 37 Clients: what do they know and how do they know it? 40 Social networking and the media 41 The debate 44 Summary 45 References 46 Activities 50 2 Health Visiting: Context and Public Health Practice 53 Martin Smith Introduction 53 Public health 56 Defining ‘public’ 56 Defining ‘health’ 57 Defining ‘public health’ 59 Human rights and public health 60 The principles of health visiting 63 The search for health needs 65 The stimulation of an awareness of health needs 65 The influence on policies affecting health 66 The facilitation of health-enhancing activities 67 Summary 68 Health inequalities 69 Summary 76 References 77 Activities 82 3 The Community Dimension 85 Rosamund M. Bryar Introduction 85 Public health and communities 87 Defining ‘community’ 89 Impact of communities on health 91 The role of health visitors in working with communities 96 Gaining an understanding of the health of your local community 100 Windshield survey 101 Public health walk 101 Health needs assessment 102 Building community capacity 110 Using health promotion models to support community working 113 Summary 116 References 118 Activities 124 4 Approaches to Supporting Families 127 Karen I. Chalmers and Karen A. Whittaker Introduction 127 Models of intervention in family life 128 Three models relevant to health visiting practice in families with young children 129 Application of the models in practice 132 Policies 133 Evidence for interventions to support families 136 Characteristics of services and programmes to support families with young children 137 Early home visiting programmes 138 First Parent Health Visiting Programme 138 Community Mothers Programme (CMP) 139 Current home visiting programmes 140 Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) Programme 140 Flying Start ± Wales 143 The Triple-P (Positive Parenting Programme) 144 Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting (MECSH) 145 Sure Start programmes 146 Summary 148 Working with families 148 Empirical evidence on relationship development 152 Challenges 154 Public health agenda 154 Level of evidence 155 Adhering to the programme criteria 155 High-needs families 156 Practice specialisation 157 Concerns about child safety 157 Adequate resources 157 Summary 158 Note 158 References 158 Activities 167 5 Safeguarding Children: Debates and Dilemmas for Health Visitors 170 Julianne Harlow and Martin Smith Introduction 170 The key concepts 172 Defining ‘child’ 172 Defining ‘childhood’ 174 Defining ‘safeguarding’ 175 Defining ‘child abuse’ 180 Defining ‘significant harm’ 187 Incidence and prevalence of child abuse 193 Assessment of vulnerable children 197 Assessment of children in need and their families 198 Common Assessment Framework (CAF) 200 Graded Care Profile (GCP) 202 Working together 203 Confidentiality and information sharing 205 Supervision 206 Summary 210 References 211 Activities 217 6 Working with Diverse Communities 220 Sharin Baldwin and Mark R.D. Johnson Introduction 220 Culture and migration 221 Cultural sensitivity and competence 222 Some useful tips for developing cultural competence 225 Institutional discrimination and organisational cultural competence 225 Understanding different cultural practices 226 Pregnancy 226 Birth customs 228 Confinement following birth 231 Breastfeeding 231 Diet, weaning, and feeding practices 232 Maternal mental health 235 Safeguarding, domestic violence, and abuse 237 Communication 239 Other communities 240 Case studies 241 Case study 6.1: Breastfeeding support project for Somali mothers in Harrow 241 Case study 6.2: New ways of delivering health visiting services for Orthodox Jewish community in Hackney 242 Summary 244 References 244 Activities 250 7 Evaluating Practice 252 Karen A. Luker and Gretl A. McHugh Introduction 252 Sources of evidence for practice 253 Evaluation ± the problem of definition 257 Conceptualising evaluation 259 Example: tackling childhood obesity 261 Evaluation and evaluative research 263 Evaluation of health care 263 Structure, process, and outcome evaluation 266 Structure evaluation 266 Process evaluation 268 Outcome evaluation 270 Summary 272 The care planning process 272 Actual and potential problems 274 Problem solving 275 Additional issues in evaluating the practice of health visiting 275 Summary 280 References 281 Activities for Chapter 7 287 Index 291

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Book SynopsisRapid Adult Nursing is an essential read for all adult nursing students, as well as a refresher for qualified adult nurses, and a dip into text for other healthcare professionals.Table of ContentsIntroduction viii Acknowledgements ix Part 1: Fundamentals of Nursing Care Adult nursing 3 Assessment and monitoring 4 Audit 5 Communication 6 Continuing professional development 7 Dignity 8 Discharge planning 9 Documentation 10 Eating and drinking 11 Evaluation 12 Evidence‐based practice 13 Fundamentals of nursing care 14 Health education and promotion 15 Infection prevention and control 16 Leadership 17 Management 18 Medicines management 19 Moving and positioning 20 Practice development 21 Quality improvement 22 Research 23 Risk assessment and management 24 Teamwork 25 Wound management 26 Part 2: Conditions Acute coronary syndromes 29 Acute renal failure 31 Anaemias 32 Aneurysms 33 Angina 34 Appendicitis 35 Arrhythmias 36 Asthma 37 Breast lumps 38 Breathlessness 39 Cancer 40 Cardiovascular disorders 41 Cataracts 42 Cholecystitis 43 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 44 Chronic renal failure 45 Cirrhosis 46 Coagulation disorders 47 Constipation 48 Coronary heart disease 49 Crohn’s disease 50 Dementias 51 Diabetes mellitus 52 Diarrhoea 53 Diverticular disease 54 Eczema 55 Encephalitis 56 Endocrine disorders 57 End‐of‐life care 58 Epilepsy 59 Fractures 60 Gallstone disease 61 Gastritis 62 Gastroenteritis 63 Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease 64 Glaucoma 65 Glomerulonephritis 66 Gout 67 Haemorrhoids 68 Hearing loss 69 Heart failure 70 Hepatitis 71 HIV 72 Hypertension 73 Hysterectomy 74 Immunodeficiency 75 Incontinence 76 Jaundice 77 Leukaemias 78 Life support: advanced adult 79 Life support: basic adult 80 Lymphomas 81 Macular degeneration 82 Meningitis 83 Multiple sclerosis 84 Myopathies 85 Nausea and vomiting 86 Neutropenia 87 Osteoarthritis 88 Osteomyelitis 89 Osteoporosis 90 Pain and discomfort 91 Pancreatitis 92 Parkinson’s disease 93 Peptic ulceration 94 Peripheral vascular disease 95 Platelet disorders 96 Pneumonia 97 Post‐operative care 98 Pre‐ and intra‐operative care 99 Prostate gland disorders 100 Psoriasis 101 Raised intracranial pressure 102 Respiratory failure 103 Rheumatoid arthritis 104 Sepsis 105 Shock 106 Spinal cord compression 107 Tension pneumothorax 108 Tinnitus 109 Tuberculosis 110 Ulcerative colitis 111 Urethritis 112 Urinary calculi 113 Urinary retention 114 Urinary tract infections 115 Vaginal discharge 116 Valve disease 117 Vascular disorders of the brain 118 Venous thromboembolism 119 References and Websites 120 Index 121

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Contributors xiv Foreword xvii Preface xviii Part I Knowledge for Practice 1 1 Mechanics of the Cardiovascular System 3Brendan Greaney and Angela M. Kucia Overview 3 Basic Heart Anatomy 3 References 11 2 Regulation of Cardiac and Vascular Function 12Brendan Greaney and Angela M. Kucia Overview 12 Central Nervous System Regulation of the Cardiovascular System 12 Vasomotor Control 14 Baroreceptors 14 Gravity and Venous Return 14 Chemoreceptors 15 Humoral Control 16 Electrolytes 18 Conclusion 19 References 20 3 Cardiac Electrophysiology 21Brendan Greaney and Angela M. Kucia Overview 21 Cardiac Cells 21 The Action Potential 22 The Action Potential in Non-Pacemaker Cells 22 The Cardiac Conduction System 24 The Electrocardiogram 26 Conclusion 26 References 28 4 The Coronary Circulation 29Brendan Greaney and Angela M. Kucia Overview 29 The Coronary Circulation 29 The Left Main Coronary Artery 30 The Left Anterior Descending Artery 31 The Left Circumflex Artery 31 The Right Coronary Artery 31 Collateral Circulation 32 Microvascular Circulation 32 Coronary Venous Circulation 32 References 33 Part II Cardiovascular Disease Assessment 35 5 Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease 37Angela M. Kucia and Angela Hartley Overview 37 Absolute Risk 37 Classification of Risk Factors for CVD 38 Biomedical Risk Factors 39 Behavioural Risk Factors 44 Psychosocial Risk Factors 46 Conclusion 48 References 49 6 Cardiovascular Assessment 52Jan Keenan and Angela M. Kucia Overview 52 Health History 53 Physical Examination 54 Conclusion 65 References 66 7 Laboratory Tests Used in Acute Cardiac Assessment 67David Barrett and Angela M. Kucia Overview 67 Generic Laboratory Tests 67 Common Laboratory Tests Used in Cardiovascular Disease 67 Laboratory Specimen Collection 73 Conclusion 74 References 74 8 Diagnostic Procedures 76Steven A. Unger and Angela M. Kucia Overview 76 Purpose of Diagnostic Tests 76 Preparation for Diagnostic Procedures 77 Medical Imaging Tests 78 Electrocardiography Tests 93 Physiological Testing 93 Stress Testing 95 Conclusion 100 References 100 Part III Detection and Management of Heart Rhythm Disturbances 103 9 Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation 105Carol Oldroyd and Angela M. Kucia Overview 105 Normal Sequence of Depolarisation and Repolarisation 106 Theoretical Basis of Electrocardiography 107 ECG Leads 107 The Cardiac Axis 110 Determination of Heart Rate and Electrocardiographic Intervals 111 Chamber Enlargement 112 Bundle Branch Block 114 ECG Changes Related to Myocardial Ischaemia and Infarction 117 Myocardial Infarction 118 The ST-Segment 118 Pericarditis 118 Key Point 119 T-Wave Abnormalities 120 Q-Waves 120 Site of Infarction 121 Incremental ECG Leads 121 Obtaining a 12-Lead ECG 122 Equipment Preparation 122 Patient Preparation 123 Conclusion 125 References 126 10 Cardiac Monitoring in the Clinical Setting 128Angela M. Kucia and Carol Oldroyd Overview 128 ECG Monitoring Systems and Lead Formats 129 Three-Electrode Monitoring Systems 129 Five-Electrode Monitoring Systems 129 Twelve-Lead (10 Electrode) Monitoring Systems 130 Telemetry Monitoring Systems 131 Indications for Arrhythmia Monitoring in the Clinical Setting 132 Alarm Fatigue 134 References 138 11 Arrhythmias 139Angela M. Kucia Overview 139 Mechanisms of Arrhythmia Generation 139 Ectopy, Aberrancy and Escape Beats 145 Sinus Dysrhythmias 147 Atrial Dysrhythmias 150 Ventricular Rhythms and Tachyarrhythmias 156 Heart Block Related to Atrioventricular Nodal Conduction 162 Conclusion 169 References 170 12 Assessment and Management of Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances (Arrhythmias) 173Carolyn E. Shepherd, Jenny Tagney, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 173 Assessment 173 Taking a Clinical History 174 Physical Examination 174 Diagnostic Investigations 177 Smartphone Technology 180 Imaging 180 Diagnosis of Cardiac Channelopathies 182 Treatment Strategies for Arrhythmia 183 Pharmacological Therapy 183 Electrical (Direct Current) Synchronised Cardioversion 187 Defibrillation 188 Cardiac Ablation 189 Temporary Pacing 190 Temporary Transvenous Pacing 190 Transcutaneous Pacing 190 Other Forms of Temporary Pacing 191 Implantable Cardiac Devices 191 Implantable Pacemakers 191 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators 193 Implantation Procedure for Cardiac Devices 194 Implantable Device Complications 196 Practical Advice for Patients Following Device Implantation 197 Advanced Nursing Roles in Arrhythmia Management 199 References 199 Part IV Detection and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes 205 13 Pathogenesis of Acute Coronary Syndromes 207Angela M. Kucia and John D. Horowitz Overview 207 Acute Coronary Syndrome 207 Atherosclerosis 208 Endothelial Dysfunction 208 Inflammation 208 Plaque Rupture and Thrombosis 209 Pathological Characteristics of Myocardial Ischaemia and Infarction 210 Conclusion 213 References 214 14 Chest Pain Assessment 216Angela M. Kucia, John F. Beltrame, and Jan Keenan Overview 216 Background 216 Coronary Heart Disease 217 Angina Pectoris 217 Acute Coronary Syndrome 218 Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronaries (MINOCA) 220 Presentation with Chest Pain in the Emergency Department 220 Typical Clinical Presentation of Ischaemic Chest Pain 221 Atypical Presentations 222 Chest Pain Assessment 223 Physical Examination in ACS Patients 225 The 12‑lead Electrocardiogram in ACS 225 Troponin 227 Clinical Assessment and Risk Stratification in ACS 227 Conclusion 228 References 228 15 Risk Stratification in Acute Coronary Syndromes 231Deborah Wright, Cassandra Ryan, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 231 Background 231 The Nature of Risk in Cardiovascular Disease 233 Risk Stratification for Differentiating Between Likely Cardiac-Related Pain and Non-Cardiac Pain 233 Risk Stratification Tools 235 The HEART Score 235 Rule-in/Rule-out Strategies for NSTE-ACS 236 Conclusion 237 References 238 16 Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes 240Christopher J. Zeitz, Ian D. Jones, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 240 Background 240 Considerations in Nursing Care of the Patient with Acute Coronary Syndrome 241 ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (STE-ACS) 242 ST-segment Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) 242 Ischaemic ECG Abnormalities not Meeting STEMI Criteria 245 Cardiac Biomarkers in STEMI 245 Principles of Reperfusion Strategies 245 Mechanical Reperfusion 246 Role of the Nurse when Caring for a Patient Receiving Thrombolysis 248 Complications of STEMI 249 Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS) 252 Convalescence and Secondary Prevention 253 Conclusion 254 References 255 17 Discharge Planning and Convalescence 257David R. Thompson, Patricia M. Davidson, and Rosemary A. Webster Overview 257 Hospitalisation 257 Patient and Partner Reactions and Needs after an Acute Cardiac Event 258 Discharge Planning 258 High-Risk Groups 260 Convalescence 261 Promoting Self-Care and Self-Management in the Convalescent Phase 263 Common Concerns of Partners and Family Members 265 Facilitating Convalescence 265 Home-Based Services 266 Nurse-Led Clinics 266 Community Health Workers 266 Information Technology 267 Nursing Strategies to Promote Convalescence 267 Palliative Care 267 Conclusion 267 References 268 18 Prevention Strategies in Cardiovascular Disease 272Rosemary A. Webster, Patricia M. Davidson, Praba Rabasse, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 272 Prevention Strategies 272 Primary Prevention in Cardiovascular Disease 273 Secondary Prevention in Cardiovascular Disease 273 Target Population for Secondary Prevention 274 Cardiac Rehabilitation 274 Assessment and Short-Term Monitoring 276 Lifestyle/Behavioural Modification 276 Psychosocial Risk Factors 283 Medication Adherence 283 Recovery and Longer-Term Maintenance 284 Conclusion 285 References 285 Part V Cardiac Arrest 289 19 Sudden Cardiac Death 291Pete Gregory and Angela M. Kucia Overview 291 Background 292 Burden of Disease 292 Risk Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death 293 Screening in the General Population for Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death 294 Mechanisms of Sudden Cardiac Death 294 Sudden Cardiac Death in Structural Heart Disease 296 Cardiomyopathies and Sudden Cardiac Death 297 Inherited Primary Arrhythmia Syndromes 298 Sudden Cardiac Death Related to Special Populations 300 Impact of Sudden Cardiac Death on Families and Loved Ones 300 Conclusion 303 References 303 20 Pre-hospital Management of Cardiac Emergencies 306Pete Gregory and Angela M. Kucia Overview 306 Introduction 307 Hazards to the Victim and Rescuer 308 Scene Safety 308 Risks to the Rescuer 308 Resuscitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic 308 Risks to the Victim 309 Circumstances that make OHCA Different from Hospital Resuscitation 310 Pauses in Chest Compressions 312 Automated External Defibrillation 312 Practical Factors Affecting Defibrillation 312 Chest Compressions Following Defibrillation 313 Conclusion 313 References 314 21 In-Hospital Resuscitation 317Angela M. Kucia and Melanie Rushton Overview 317 Prevention: Systems for Identifying Patients at Risk of Cardiac Arrest 319 Recommended Strategies for the Prevention of Avoidable Cardiac Arrest 320 Rescuer Safety 323 Equipment 325 Basic Life Support 325 Advanced Life Support 326 Post-Resuscitation Care 327 Audit and Data Collection 328 Conclusion 328 References 329 22 Ethical Issues in Resuscitation and end of Life Care 332Angela M. Kucia and Annabella S. Gloster Overview 332 Guiding Ethical Principles in Resuscitation 332 Medical Futility 333 Resuscitation Orders 334 Advanced Care Planning and Advanced Directives 335 Withdrawal of Treatment 336 Witnessed Resuscitation 337 Organ Donation 337 Training and Research with the Newly Dead 338 Conclusion 338 References 339 Part VI Chronic Cardiac Conditions 341 23 Heart Failure 343Salimah Hassan, Christopher Nicholson, Robyn Lotto, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 343 Definition of Heart Failure 344 Heart Failure Terminology 344 Epidemiology 346 Significance 347 Prognosis 347 Aetiology 347 Diagnosis 348 Investigations 353 Chronic Heart Failure Management 354 Comorbidities in Heart Failure 361 Systems of Care 364 End of Life 365 Acute Heart Failure 365 Conclusion 367 References 367 24 Congenital Heart Disease 372Robyn Lotto, Christopher Nicholson, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 372 Background 372 Epidemiology 372 Risk Factors for the Development of Congenital Heart Disease 373 Embryology 374 Congenital Heart Disease Classification 375 CHD with Shunt Between Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation 376 Acyanotic CHD 378 Acyanotic CHD with Outflow Obstruction 381 Cyanotic CHD 383 Dextrocardia 386 Conclusion 393 References 394 25 Structural Heart Disease 399Christopher Nicholson, Salimah Hassan, Robyn Lotto, and Angela M. Kucia Overview 399 Valvular Heart Disease 399 Cardiomyopathy 404 Other Forms of Cardiomyopathy 407 The Multidisciplinary Team Caring for Patients with Acquired Structural Heart Disease 408 Conclusion 408 References 409 26 Takotsubo Syndrome 412Angela M. Kucia Overview 412 Background 412 Epidemiology 413 Prognosis 413 Pathophysiology 415 Triggers for TTS 416 Clinical Presentation 417 Wall Motion Abnormalities in TTS 419 Cardiac Biomarkers 420 Diagnostic Criteria 420 Diagnostic Imaging 420 Clinical Course 421 Management 422 Conclusion 423 References 424 27 Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (MINOCA/INOCA) 428Angela M. Kucia and John F. Beltrame Overview 428 Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) 428 Management 430 Conclusion 434 References 435 Index 437

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Book SynopsisRapid Cardiac Care is an indispensable resource for all frontline staff working with acutely ill patients. Offering easy access to the knowledge base needed to provide rapid, safe and effective cardiac care, it is ideal for newly qualified healthcare professionals including, nurses, paramedics, cardiac technicians, junior medics, and physiotherapists. Key features include: Essential information to support the assessment of the cardiac patient including focused history taking and physical assessment, rhythm interpretation and 12-lead ECG assessmentPractical guidance on how to care for patients with cardiac emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure and cardiac arrestA quick reference A-Z section that explores a wide range of conditions affecting the heart, each with a comprehensive overview of patient presentation and strategies to guide patient assessment and managementDiagrams and images are provided to facilitate learningTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations ix Preface xii Acknowledgements xiii Part 1: Cardiac Anatomy and PhysiologyAnatomy 3 Cardiac cycle 5 Cardiac conduction system 6 Coronary circulation 8 Part 2: Rapid Cardiac AssessmentIntroduction 13 Cardiac history taking 14 Physical examination 18 Cardiac Monitoring 21 Rapid rhythm recognition 23 Cardiac investigations 25 Part 3: Rapid 12‐lead ECG InterpretationIntroduction 31 Cardiac vectors and axis 33 Rapid ECG analysis tool 34 Rate and rhythm assessment 35 QRS axis calculation 36 Pre‐excitation syndromes 37 Bundle branch block and fascicular block 38 Myocardial ischaemia or infarction 41 Other abnormalities seen on the 12‐lead ECG 44 Part 4: Cardiac Conditions A–ZAcute coronary syndromes 47 Acute coronary syndromes: treatment and interventions 51 Acute heart failure 54 Aortic aneurysm 57 Aortic dissection 59 Aortic regurgitation 61 Aortic stenosis 63 Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy 65 Atrial fibrillation 67 Atrial flutter 69 Brugada syndrome 71 Cardiac arrest 73 Cardiac arrhythmias: treatment and interventions 75 Cardiogenic shock 79 Dilated cardiomyopathy 81 Heart blocks 83 Hypertension 86 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 88 Infective endocarditis 90 Long QT syndrome 92 Marfan syndrome 94 Mitral regurgitation 96 Mitral stenosis 98 Myocarditis 100 Pericarditis 102 Supraventricular tachycardia 104 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy 107 Ventricular tachycardia 109 Wolff‐Parkinson‐White syndrome (Pre‐excitation syndrome) 111 Index 113

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Book SynopsisRapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionalsis an accessible, easy-to-use reference guide to safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice. Introducing readers to the key principles of pharmacology and medicines management, this book addresses the essential elements encountered in healthcare practice. Clear, concise chapters explain the principles of clinical pharmacology, examine the formulation, administration, and monitoring of medicines, outline the characteristics of common drugs, and explore practical considerations such as vaccinations and evidence-based medicine. Blank templates allow readers to create customised drug information sheets, whilst a glossary enables easy access to explanations of key pharmacological concepts and terminology. Offers quick reference to essential pharmacological knowledgeCovers both pharmacological theory and real-world applications of managing medicinesIncludes practical information on commonly prescribed drugsComplementsTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Section I Underpinning Theory 1 1 Introduction to Pharmacodynamics 3 2 Synaptic Transmission 5 3 Neurotransmitters I 9 4 Neurotransmitters II 13 5 Receptors 17 6 Agonists and Antagonists 21 7 Enzymes as Drug Targets 25 8 Transport Proteins and Channels 29 9 Hormones 31 10 Introduction to Pharmacokinetics 35 11 Absorption 39 12 Distribution 41 13 Metabolism 43 14 Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Inhibitors and Inducers 45 15 Elimination 47 Section II Applied Theory 49 16 Routes of Administration: Oral 51 17 Routes of Administration: Inhalation 55 18 Routes of Administration: Topical 59 19 Routes of Administration: Transdermal 61 20 Routes of Administration: Injection 63 21 Routes of Administration: Rectal 67 22 Drugs in Pregnancy 69 23 Drugs in Breast‐feeding 71 24 Drugs in Children 73 25 Drugs in Hepatic Impairment 77 26 Drugs in Renal Impairment 79 27 Biologic Medicines 81 28 Pharmacogenetics 85 29 Adverse Drug Reactions 87 30 Drug Interactions 91 31 Drug Allergy and Anaphylaxis 95 Section III Therapeutics 97 32 Therapeutics Chapter Template 99 33 Anti‐emetics 101 34 Antacids and Anti‐Secretory Medicines 105 35 Laxatives 109 36 Drugs Acting on the Renin Angiotensin System 113 37 Beta‐Blockers 117 38 Diuretics 121 39 Anticoagulants 125 40 Antiplatelets 129 41 Inotropes 133 42 Anti‐anginals 137 43 Calcium Channel Blockers 141 44 Drugs for Hyperlipidaemia 145 45 Antihistamines 149 46 Bronchodilators 153 47 Oxygen 157 48 Antipsychotics 161 49 Clozapine 165 50 Antidepressants 169 51 Benzodiazepines and Z‐Drugs 173 52 Dopamine‐enhancing Drugs 177 53 Lithium 181 54 Drugs for Dementia 185 55 Anticonvulsants 189 56 Drugs for Alcohol Withdrawal 193 57 Nicotine Replacement Therapy 197 58 Paracetamol 201 59 Opioids 205 60 Antibacterials 209 61 Antifungals 213 62 Antivirals 217 63 Insulin 221 64 Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs 225 65 Steroids 229 66 Contraceptives 233 67 Drugs for Urinary Incontinence and Retention 237 68 Drugs for Osteoporosis 241 69 Vitamins 245 70 Drugs for Eczema, Psoriasis, and Skin Conditions 249 71 Non‐steroidal Anti‐inflammatory Drugs 253 72 Local Anaesthetics 257 73 Blank Therapeutics Chapter Template 261 Section IV Practice Considerations 263 74 Vaccinations 265 75 Antimicrobial Stewardship 269 76 Substance Misuse 271 77 Medicines Licensing and Classification 273 78 Who Can Prescribe and Who Can Administer Medicines? 275 79 Medicines Storage 277 80 The 5Rs 279 81 Covert Administration 283 82 Evidence‐based Medicine 285 Glossary 287 Index 291

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Book SynopsisNursing Leadership & Management, Fourth Editionprovides a comprehensive look at the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage at every level of nursing, emphasizing the crucial role nurses play in patient safety and the delivery of quality health care. Presented in three units, readers are introduced to a conceptual framework that highlights nursing leadership and management responsibilities for patient-centered care delivery to the patient, to the community, to the agency, and to the self. This valuable new edition: Includes new and up-to-date information from national and state health care and nursing organizations, as well as new chapters on the historical context of nursing leadership and management and the organization of patient care in high reliability health care organizationsExplores each of the six Quality and Safety in Nursing (QSEN) competencies: Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and InformaticsProvides review questions for all chapters to help students prepare for course exams and NCLEX state board examsFeatures contributions from experts in the field, with perspectives from bedside nurses, faculty, directors of nursing, nursing historians, physicians, lawyers, psychologists and more Nursing Leadership & Management, Fourth Editionprovides a strong foundation for evidence-based, high-quality health care for undergraduate nursing students, working nurses, managers, educators, and clinical specialists.Table of ContentsContributors xxi former contributors to the third edition xxxi Preface xxxix Foreword xlvii How to use this book xlix About the editors li Acknowledgments lv About the Companion Website lvii Unit 1: Kelly's Nursing Leadership and Management 1 1 Kelly's Nursing Leadership, Management, and Motivation 1 2 The Health Care Environment 29 3 Nursing Leadership and Management in a Historical Context 66 4 Organization of Patient Care in High Reliability Care Organizations 86 5 Organization and Staffing of Patient Care at the Unit Level 120 6 Health Care Economics 157 7 Hospital Department and Unit Budgets 184 Unit 2: Leadership and Management of Patient-Centered Care 206 8 Patient-Centered Care 206 9 Patient and Health Care Education 230 10 Patient Outcomes and Evidence-Based Health Care 261 11 Searching for the Evidence 280 12 Quality Improvement of Patient Care 303 13 Improving Quality at the Bedside 328 14 Safety: Patient and Health Care Team 348 15 Nursing Informatics 374 Unit 3: Nursing and the Interprofessional Team 411 16 Interprofessional Teamwork and Collaboration 411 17 Members of the Interprofessional Team 441 18 Delegation, Assignment, and Supervision of Patient Care 456 19 Time Management and Setting Patient Care Priorities 490 20 Change, Clinical Decision Making and Innovation 511 21 Power and Politics 535 22 Legal Aspects of Nursing 566 23 Ethical Aspects of Nursing 587 24 Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality 605 Unit 4: Leadership and Management of Self and the Future 640 25 NCLEX-RN Preparation 640 26 Entry into the Profession: Your First Job 668 27 Career Planning and Professional Development 695 28 Balancing a Healthy Personal and Professional Life 722 29 Nursing Career Opportunities 734 Appendix 1 754 Appendix 2 770 Appendix 3 772 Appendix 4 774 Appendix 5 776 Appendix 6 778 Glossary 780 Index 791

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Book SynopsisTHE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS Explore this innovative new volume covering the growing mental health crisis amongst healthcare practitionersIn The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Healthcare Practitioners, accomplished researchers and authors Esther Murray and Jo Brown deliver an insightful exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of implementing mental health improvement within the healthcare system through a range of practical examples and cases.The book also explores the possibilities available to professionals to talk about their mental health using borrowed words and concepts, and uncovers structural and social concerns that prevent practitioners from accessing the time and space they need to address their mental health concerns.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of topics such as: Borrowed words in emergency medicine and how moral injury makes spaces for talking Finding a voice througTable of ContentsEditor Biography ix List of Contributors x Introduction xi Part 1 Research 1 Chapter 1 Borrowed Words in Emergency Medicine: How ‘Moral Injury’ Makes Space for Talking 3Esther Murray Context 3 Description 9 Future Directions for Research and Intervention 11 References 12 Chapter 2 What Does Creative Enquiry Have to Contribute to Flourishing in Medical Education? 14Louise Younie Context 14 Description 16 What I Learnt 17 Student Dialogue with Patients 17 Student Dialogue with Each Other 18 Student Dialogue with Themselves 20 Future Directions 21 References 24 Chapter 3 Embracing Difference: Towards an Understanding of Queer Identities in Medicine 28Helen Bintley and Jo Winning Context 28 Locating the Problem 28 Being a Body 29 ‘Unspeakable Things Unspoken’: Linguistic Vulnerability and the Body 30 Description 33 Challenging Values and Questioning Norms: The Medical Curriculum as Discourse 33 Future Directions 34 Towards Change 34 Notes 37 References 38 Chapter 4 Stress and Mental Well-Being in Emergency Medical Dispatchers 41Astrid Coxon Context 41 Description 42 Future Directions 49 References 51 Chapter 5 Paramedics’ Lived Experiences of Post-Incident Traumatic Distress and Psychosocial Support: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study 54Joanne Mildenhall Distress 57 Ambivalence of Talking 60 Informal and Formal Support at Work 62 Support Outside of Work 63 Discussion 64 Limitations of the Study 68 Conclusion 68 Conflicts of Interest 69 References 69 Part 2 Practice 73 Chapter 6 On Knowing, Not Knowing and Well-Being: Conversations About Practice 75Clare Morris Introduction 75 Context 76 Professional Learning and Well-Being 76 Organisational Culture, Learning and Well-Being 77 Implications for Educational Practice 79 Learning from Mistakes 79 Learning Through Questioning 81 Learning Through Debrief and Feedback 82 Concluding Comments 85 References 85 Chapter 7 The Complex Issues that Lead to Nurses Leaving the Emergency Department 88Imogen Skene Context 88 Increasing Pressure 88 Nursing Shortages 88 Workforce Retention 89 Well-being 89 Description 90 Exit Interviews 90 Why Do Nurses Leave the ED? 91 Stress 91 Burnout 91 Moral Injury 92 Debrief 93 Culture 94 Shift Work 94 Career Progression and Development 95 Lifestyle Changes 95 Future Directions 96 References 97 Chapter 8 How Do We Protect Our Healthcare Workers from the Occupational Hazard that Nobody Talks About? 100Matthew Walton Acknowledgements 106 References 106 Chapter 9 What is peer support? Co-Creating a Programme 109Rebecca Connolly, Esther Murray, Andrea James, Liz Harris and Bernice Hancox Context 109 Introduction 109 Fitness to Practise (FtP) 111 Peer Support 112 Co-Creating the Programme – What Our Peer Support Entails 113 Experiences of Becoming Part of the Peer Support Programme – What Motivates Us? 114 Bernice Hancox – Paramedic and Psychotherapist 114 Rebecca Connolly – Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Advanced Paramedic 114 Esther Murray – Health Psychologist 115 Liz Harris – Head of Professional Standards, College of Paramedics 116 Andrea James – Solicitor 117 Future Directions 117 References 118 Part 3 Intervention 121 Chapter 10 The Theatre Wellbeing Project – Evolution From Major Incident to Pandemic 123Tony Allnatt Context 123 Description 125 Future Directions 129 COVID- 19 – A Post Pandemic Update 131 Chapter 11 RUOK? RU Sure UR OK?? 136Gail Topping and Ruth Anderson Context 136 Description 137 Future Directions 139 Reference 139 Chapter 12 The Story and the Storyteller 140Rusty Chapter 13 Death and Disability Meetings at London’s Air Ambulance: Working in a Just Culture 146Danë Goodsman and Tsz Lun Ernest Wong Context 146 LAA – The Organisation 146 Just Culture – Some Insights 147 Description 148 D&D Case Reviews 149 Extract One 150 Extract 2 151 Experiencing D&D 153 Moving Forward 154 Notes 154 References 155 Index 158

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Book SynopsisHow to Promote Wellbeing is a timely resource designed to help all healthcare practitioners promote and protect their own and their patients'' wellbeing and mental health. Focusing on practical strategies and guidance, this much-needed book explores approaches for reducing burnout, managing stress, coping with pressure in healthcare settings, recognising signs of impaired decision-making, and much more. Written specifically for busy healthcare practitioners, the book offers focused and succinct chapters on topics ranging from behaviours to improve resilience and mindfulness, to approaches for maintaining work-life balance when confronted with excessive workloads and organisational pressures. Throughout the text, evidence-based tools and techniques are provided to improve the practitioner''s health and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care. Covering a wide range of clinical situations and important issues, this book: Examines global, organisational, Trade Review“In 'How to Promote Wellbeing', Dr Rachel Thomas has produced a timely resource designed to help all healthcare practitioners promote and protect their own wellbeing and mental health. From her own clinical medical background of neuroscience and the psychology of mental health, she provides practical strategies and guidance: by providing care to another human being, she explores how this can affect the carer … This mental health first aid tool should be in your department's library and in the hands of those with an educational or leader's role, caring for staff welfare and your wellbeing.” – Journal of Perioperative PracticeTable of ContentsAbout the author ix Acknowledgements x Preface xi Introduction 1 Learning outcomes 2 Why should we be concerned about our own wellbeing? 3 Why should we consider both problem factors and protective factors? 5 Chapter 1 General problem factors affecting global mental health and wellbeing 7 Problem factor: Global mental health burden 7 Problem factor: Accessing resources 9 Problem factor: Multiple potential impacts on individual mental health 11 Problem factor: The acute and chronic stress responses 12 Problem factor: The diathesis-stress model 15 Problem factor: Stigma 16 Chapter 2 Problem factors affecting healthcare practitioner mental health and wellbeing 19 Problem factor: Perceptions of invulnerability 19 Problem factor: Presenteeism 20 Problem factor: Perceptions of hierarchy 22 Problem factor: Burnout 23 Problem factor: Compassion fatigue 30 Problem factor: Perfectionistic personality traits 33 Problem factor: Lack of recovery behaviours 34 Problem factor: Sleep cycle derangement and sleep deprivation 35 Chapter 3 Problem and protective factors affecting patients' mental health and wellbeing 37 Factor to consider: The interlinkage of mental and physical health 37 Factor to consider: Sleep 40 Factor to consider: Diet 42 Factor to consider: Cognitive aspects 42 Chapter 4 Protective factors for organisational implementation 44 Protective factor: Organisational resilience 45 Protective factor: Organisational approaches to addressing stigmatisation 49 Protective factor: Creating a culture of support 50 Protective factor: Facilitating access and awareness of support avenues 53 Protective factor: Promoting communication 54 Protective factor: Balancing the psychosocial safety climate 55 Protective factor: Implementing a wellbeing strategy 58 Chapter 5 Protective factors for individual implementation 60 Protective factor: Learning a new wellbeing skill 60 Protective factor: Defining motivation to change 62 Protective factor: Individual resilience 63 Protecting factor: Compassion satisfaction and self-care 64 Protective factor: Promoting individual action 68 Protective factor: Awareness and mitigation of risk factors for burnout 69 Protective factor: Recognising and intervening approaching burnout and compassion fatigue 70 Protective factor: Connection 73 Protective factor: Access to support 73 Protective factor: Judicious use of standardised processes and templates 76 Protective factor: Practising self-awareness and meditation/mindfulness 77 Protective factor: Adequate sleep 78 Protective factor: Balanced diet 81 Protective factor: Adequate hydration 83 Protective factor: Optimising thinking styles 84 Protective factor: Appropriate delegation 90 Protective factor: Reflection on personal accomplishment 92 Protective factor: Physical activity 93 Protective factor: Gratitude practices 94 Chapter 6 Protective factors for individual trainee/student implementation 95 Protective factor: Medical school education styles 95 Protective factor: Good habits around maintaining patient confidentiality 96 Protective factor: Maintaining thorough record keeping 97 Protective factor: Maintaining clear communication 98 Protective factor: Planning training requirements 99 Chapter 7 Emergencies in mental health and wellbeing 100 Professional emergency: Pandemics 100 Professional emergency: Patient mental health 101 Professional emergency: Whistleblowing 102 Personal emergency: Personal crisis 105 Chapter 8 Mental health and wellbeing toolkit 106 Reframing 107 Weighing the evidence 107 Softening black-and-white thinking 107 Focusing on the benefits 107 Journaling 108 Reflecting 108 Challenging thought processes 108 Pausing 108 Delegating 108 Working as a team 109 Noticing anticipatory stress 109 Accepting 'good enough' 109 Replacing 'should' and 'must' 109 Playing out 'what if. . .?' 110 Connecting 110 Mentoring and buddying-up 110 Being thankful 110 Feeling a sensation 111 Progressively relaxing our muscles 111 Progressively mentally scanning our body 111 Deep breathing 111 Focusing on a physical sensation 112 Moving 112 Drinking de-caffeinated drinks after 3pm 112 Removing blue light after 8pm 112 Prioritising sleep 112 Starting and keeping to a regular sleep schedule 113 Drinking enough water 113 Eating well 113 Sitting less 113 Going outside 113 Talking 114 Accessing online resources 114 References 115 Index 130

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive collection of original essays by leading medical sociologists from around the world, fully updated to reflect contemporary research and global health issues The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology is an authoritative overview of the most recent research, major theoretical approaches, and central issues and debates within the field. Bringing together contributions from an international team of leading scholars, this wide-ranging volume summarizes significant new developments and discusses a broad range of globally-relevant topics. The Companion's twenty-eight chapters contain timely, theoretically-informed coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and emerging diseases, bioethics, healthcare delivery systems, health disparities associated with migration, social class, gender, and race. It also explores mental health, the family, religion, and many other real-world health concerns. The most up-to-date and comprehensive single-volume reference on the key concepts Table of ContentsList of Contributors viii Preface xix Part I Introduction 1 1 Medical Sociology and Its Changing Subfields 3Terrence D. Hill, William C. Cockerham, Jane D. McLeod, and Frederic W. Hafferty 2 Medical Sociology and Sociological Theory 22William C. Cockerham and Graham Scambler 3 Research Methods in Medical Sociology 45Joseph D. Wolfe, Shawn Bauldry, and Cindy L. Cain 4 Health and Culture in the Global Context 62Stella Quah 5 Bioethics: A Study in Sociology 82Kristina Orfali and Raymond De Vries Part II Theoretical Approaches 103 6 The Sociology of the Body 105Sarah Nettleton 7 Biomedicalization Revisited 125Adele E. Clarke, Melanie Jeske, Laura Mamo, and Janet K. Shim 8 Health Lifestyles: Bringing Structure Back 150William C. Cockerham 9 The Life Course Perspective 171Kim M. Shuey and Andrea E. Willson 10 Social Capital and Health 192Lijun Song and Yvonne Chen Part III Health and Social Inequality 215 11 Health and Social Class 217Jarron M. Saint Onge and Patrick M. Krueger 12 Health and Gender 237Ellen Annandale 13 Health, Ethnicity, and Race 258Hannah Bradby and James Y. Nazroo 14 African American Health 279Christy L. Erving and Lacee A. Satcher 15 Latinos and Equity in Health Care Access in the US 303Ronald J. Angel and Jacqueline L. Angel 16 Social Policies and Health Inequalities 322Amélie Quesnel-Vallée, Jaunathan Bilodeau, and Kaitlin Conway Part IV Health and Social Relationships 347 17 Health and the Family 349Mieke Beth Thomeer and Kirsten Ostergren Clark 18 Health and Religion 370Ellen Idler 19 Migration and Health 389Elyas Bakhtiari 20 Mental Health 410Teresa L. Scheid Part V Health and Disease 431 21 Emerging Infectious Diseases 433Ron Barrett 22 Beyond the Lost Self: Old Insights and New Horizons in the Sociology of Chronic Illness 447Alexandra C. H. Nowakowski Part VI Health Care Delivery 471 23 Health Professions and Occupations 473Jason Adam Wasserman and Brian Philip Hinote 24 Doctor-Patient Relationship 495Hyeyoung Oh Nelson 25 Complementary and Alternative Medicine 516Eeva Sointu 26 American Health Care System: Reforms for Access, Outcomes, and Cost Amid Legal, Legislative, and Political Disputes 537Bernice A. Pescosolido and Carol A. Boyer 27 The British Healthcare System 556Jonathan Gabe 28 The Chinese Health Care System 572Lei Jin and Chenyu Ye Author Index 590 Subject Index 605

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Book SynopsisThe Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber is an authoritative reference guide designed for students and practicing APRNs alikedelivering the evidence-based information required for informed and ethical prescribing of medication in various clinical settings. It assists the reader to identify and avoid common prescribing mistakes and pitfalls whilst presenting specific strategies to respond appropriately to an array of typical clinical experiences.This revised second edition includes new and expanded chapters with information on authorizing medical marijuana, prescription monitoring programs, electronic prescribing, prescribing globally and issues surrounding controlled substance prescribing and prescribing for opioid use disorder. This leading single-volume resource: Addresses the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities that APRNs face as prescribersCovers the laws, regulations, and professional issues that affect prescribingDiscusses global approaches to registered nurse and APRN prescribing such as task sharing, formularies, and independent authorityGuides APRNs through difficult clinical situations such as patients seeking controlled substances and requesting inappropriate careNavigates the multiple facets of prescribing controlled substancesExamines the role of the APRN in states with medical marijuana lawsServes as a resource to engage in advocacy for fully autonomous prescribing The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber is essential reading for APRN and pharmacotherapeutics students, registered nurses transitioning to the role of APRN prescriber, and all APRNs including Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi 1 What Do APRN Prescribers Need to Understand? 1Louise Kaplan and Marie Annette Brown 2 Embracing the Prescriber Role as an APRN 7Louise Kaplan and Marie Annette Brown 3 Creating a Practice Environment for Full Prescriptive Authority 27Louise Kaplan and Marie Annette Brown 4 Regulation of Prescriptive Authority 45Tracy Klein 5 Global Prescribing 65Louise Kaplan 6 Managing Difficult and Complex Patient Interactions 85Donna L. Poole 7 Practical Considerations when Prescribing Controlled Substances 111Pamela Stitzlein Davies 8 Legal Aspects of Prescribing 149Carolyn Dolan 9 Medical Marijuana and the APRN 175Louise Kaplan Index 199

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Qualitative Phenomenological Nursing Research is the first book of its kind to specifically link the findings of qualitative research to evidence-based practice, policy, theory, and theory development. Designed for novice researchers, graduate students, and experienced practitioners alike, this comprehensive resource provides up-to-date coverage of research methods and techniques, the use of data analysis software, phenomenological writing and publishing, and more. The text opens with a general introduction to qualitative research and its components, followed by detailed description of the philosophical, paradigmatic, and conceptual aspects of phenomenological inquiry. Subsequent sections address topics including the practical aspects of phenomenological investigations, the concepts of rigor and validity in qualitative studies, and the methods of phenomenological data, collection, reduction, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Throughout the book, author Brigitte S. Cypress offers expert guidance and real-world tips regarding the challenges researchers encounter when conducting a qualitative study. Provides simple, straightforward descriptions of qualitative research methods with actual phenomenological examplesFeatures numerous in-depth exemplars of the philosophical and paradigmatic aspects of qualitative research from the author's own studiesIncludes practical advice on teamwork, mentoring relationships, data organization, and reporting phenomenological studiesPresents approaches for dealing with ethical issues, methods for collecting, recording, and storing data, and techniques for analyzing and interpreting findingsExamines the role of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis softwareFundamentals of Qualitative Phenomenological Nursing Research is a must-have guide for qualitative researchers from any discipline, academics and faculty members, and undergraduate and graduate nursing students wanting to learn more about phenomenology as a research approach.Trade ReviewThe textbook Fundamentals of Qualitative Phenomenological Nursing Research by Dr. Brigitte Cypress is a great resource for not only novice researchers, but also anyone who is interested in conducting phenomenological qualitative research. Phenomenological research requires expertise, and this textbook provides a systematic approach from conception to dissemination of a phenomenological qualitative research. Dr. Brigitte Cypress, who has extensive experience in conducting this phenomenological research, has written the textbook in a simple and accessible way. Dr. Brigitte Cypress’ was a professor of mine when I was studying for my PhD in Nursing at the Graduate Center City University of New York. Her passion for philosophy and phenomenological research was evident then, and it shows in her scholarly works. Her vast knowledge and expertise of phenomenological research makes her an authority in this method. Great job Dr. Cypress! Meriam Caboral-Stevens, PhD, RN, NP-C Associate Professor School of Nursing Eastern Michigan University Dr. Brigitte Cypress is a mentor and educator to PhD students. When I embarked on using phenomenology as the philosophical approach for my dissertation, I called upon her scholarly expertise, and I am honored to have her on my committee. She is an expert when it comes to deciphering and explaining the nuances between all of the different philosophical and phenomenological paradigms, which this textbook so aptly covers. Dr. Cypress established my foundation as a PhD student and piqued my interest in philosophy and using phenomenology to answer my research question. She was my first professor when I commenced my PhD journey at Pace University. Thank you, Dr Cypress, for all of your patience as I stumble through learning the complicated material, finding my way as a scholar, and for writing this book. Cindy Paradiso MA, RN-BC, CNE PhD candidate Pace University Adjunct Clinical Professor Table of ContentsAbout the Author xv With a contribution from xvii Foreword xviii List of Tables and Figures xix Preface xx Acknowledgments xxiv How to Use this Book xxvi Part I Framing Qualitative Phenomenological Research 1 1 The “What,” “Why,” “Who,” and “How” of Qualitative Research: A Snapshot 3 1.1 Why Do Qualitative Research? 3 1.2 Who Does Qualitative Research? 4 1.3 What Are the Characteristics of Qualitative Research? 5 1.4 What Are the Methods Frequently Used in Qualitative Research? 5 1.5 What Is the Process of Conceptualizing and Designing a Qualitative Research Inquiry? 8 1.6 Conclusion 10 References 10 2 Exploring the Philosophical, Paradigmatic, and Conceptual Underpinnings of Qualitative Phenomenological Research 12 2.1 Nature and Design of a Qualitative Phenomenological Study 13 2.2 Paradigms and Worldviews 14 2.3 Phenomenology-as-Philosophy 15 2.3.1 Edmund Husserl’s Transcendental Philosophy 17 2.3.1.1 Intentionality 18 2.3.1.2 Epoché and Eidetic Reduction 18 2.3.2 Martin Heidegger’s Existential Philosophy 19 2.3.3 Merleau-Ponty’s Existential-Embodied Philosophy 20 2.3.3.1 Exemplar: Using Merleau-Ponty’s Phenomenological Philosophy in Understanding the Lived Experiences of Patients, Family Members, and their Nurses During Critical Illness in the Intensive Care Unit 21 2.3.4 Descriptive or Hermeneutic/Interpretive Phenomenology? 31 2.4 Phenomenology-as-Qualitative Research 32 2.4.1 Amedeo Giorgi’s Descriptive Phenomenology 34 2.4.1.1 Formulating the Research Question 35 2.4.1.2 Sampling 36 2.4.1.3 Data Collection 36 2.4.1.4 Data Analysis 36 2.4.1.5 Exemplar: Applying Giorgi’s Descriptive Phenomenology 37 2.4.2 Max van Manen’s Descriptive-Hermeneutic Phenomenology 39 2.4.2.1 Formulating a Phenomenological Research Question 40 2.4.2.2 Data Collection 40 2.4.2.3 Data Analysis 40 2.4.2.4 On Saturation 41 2.4.2.5 Exemplar: Applying van Manen’s Approach to the Lived Critical Care Experiences of Patients, Family Members, and Nurses in the Emergency Department 42 2.4.3 Conceptual versus Theoretical Framework 44 2.5 Conclusion 46 References 47 Part II Methods of Phenomenological Data Collection, Reduction, Analysis, Interpretation, and Presentation 51 3 Collecting, Organizing, Analyzing, and Presenting Qualitative Data 53 3.1 Ethical Considerations 54 3.2 Data Collection Strategies 55 3.3 Forms of Data 56 3.3.1 Interviewing 56 3.3.1.1 Phenomenological Interviews 57 3.3.2 Storytelling 59 3.3.3 Observation 59 3.4 Data Recording Procedures 60 3.5 Data Analysis and Presentation 60 3.5.1 Coding 61 3.5.2 Triangulation 62 3.6 Data Collection, Analysis, and Presentation, Challenges, Tips, and the Importance of a Mentor 64 3.7 Conclusion 65 References 65 4 Data Analysis Software in Qualitative Research 67 4.1 Brief Historical Overview of the Use of Software in Qualitative Research 67 4.2 To Use or Not to Use Qualitative Data Analysis Software? 68 4.3 What Is Qualitative Data Analysis Software? 69 4.4 Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software 69 4.4.1 Advantages 69 4.4.1.1 Speed 69 4.4.1.2 Rigor 69 4.4.1.3 Team Research 71 4.4.1.4 Sampling 71 4.4.2 Disadvantages 71 4.4.2.1 Word Processing 71 4.4.2.2 Narrow Approach to Analysis 71 4.4.2.3 Small Data Extracts 72 4.5 Two of the Current Top Mainstream Software Packages 73 4.5.1 ATLAS.ti 73 4.5.2 NVivo 74 4.6 Challenges in the Use of CAQDAS, and the Importance of Training and a Mentor 75 4.7 Conclusion 77 References 77 Part III Enhancing the Rigor and Validity of Phenomenological Research 79 5 Rigor or Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research: A Reconceptualization 81 5.1 Rigor versus Trustworthiness 82 5.2 The Rigor Debates: Trustworthiness or Reliability and Validity? 83 5.3 Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research 85 5.3.1 Reliability 85 5.3.2 Validity 86 5.4 Exemplar: Reliability and Validity as Means of Ensuring the Quality of Findings in a Phenomenological Study in the ICU 90 5.5 The Rigor Debate Continues: How Do We Move Forward? 94 5.6 Conclusion 97 References 97 Part IV The Art of Phenomenological Writing, Reporting, and Publishing 101 6 Qualitative Phenomenological Writing 103 6.1 Ethical Considerations in Writing 104 6.2 Approaches in Qualitative Writing 105 6.2.1 Getting Started 105 6.2.2 Reflexivity and Representation 105 6.2.3 Audience 106 6.2.4 Encoding 107 6.2.5 Quotes 107 6.3 Phenomenological Writing 107 6.3.1 Strategies 108 6.3.1.1 Anecdotal or “Story” 108 6.3.1.2 Use of Metaphor 109 6.3.1.3 Reflexivity Using Existential Methods 109 6.3.1.4 Incorporating Visuals 110 6.3.1.5 Use of Figures, Diagrams, Models, and Tables 110 6.3.2 Practicing How to Write Phenomenologically 111 6.4 Writing and Rewriting 112 6.5 Conclusion 112 References 113 7 Publishing Qualitative Phenomenological Research Findings 114Kathleen Ahern Gould 7.1 Publication of Qualitative Research 114 7.1.1 Why Publish? 115 7.2 First Steps: Authorship 116 7.2.1 Authorship Agreements 116 7.2.2 Student Authors 117 7.3 Finding the Right Journal 117 7.3.1 Personal Goals, Options, and Professional Requirements 118 7.3.2 Choosing or Selecting a Journal 118 7.3.3 Solicited Authorship 119 7.3.4 Predatory Journals and Publishers 119 7.3.5 Non-traditional Publishing Formats 120 7.3.6 Journal Quality and Metrics 120 7.3.7 Open Access versus Traditional Journals 121 7.3.8 Editor Query 121 7.4 Writing, Reviewing, and Revising 122 7.4.1 Transforming Student Papers 123 7.4.2 Before Writing Begins: Author Instructions, Resources, Templates, and Guidelines 123 7.4.3 Types of Publication Guidelines 124 7.4.3.1 Journal-Specific Guidelines 124 7.4.3.2 Guidelines for Reporting Health Research: The EQUATOR Network and Beyond 124 7.4.3.3 Qualitative Reporting Guidelines 124 7.5 Understanding Publishing Contracts 125 7.6 The Writing Process 126 7.6.1 Individual Writing Tips 127 7.6.2 Tips for Specific Sections of the Article 128 7.6.3 Combating Procrastination, Defeat, Exhaustion, and Other Real-Life Responsibilities 129 7.6.4 Things to Remember Before You Submit Your Manuscript 129 7.7 Submitting the Manuscript 130 7.8 The Peer Review Process 130 7.8.1 After Peer Review: A Decision 130 7.8.2 Revisions and Resubmitting 131 7.9 The Production Process 131 7.9.1 Working With Your Editor 132 7.9.2 How Editors and Publishers Make Decisions 132 7.10 Dissemination and Marketing 132 7.11 Conclusion 133 References 133 Part V Practical Aspects of Qualitative Phenomenological Research 137 8 Challenges and Dilemmas in Phases of Qualitative Research 139 8.1 Conceptualizing and Starting a New Qualitative Study 139 8.1.1 Selecting a Topic 139 8.1.2 Exploring the Literature 140 8.1.3 Selecting a Setting and “Getting In” 141 8.1.4 Ethical Dilemmas 142 8.1.5 Choosing a Methodology and Research Design 143 8.1.6 Collecting, Managing, and Analyzing Data 145 8.2 Combating Dilemmas and the Importance of a Mentor 147 8.3 Conclusion 147 References 148 9 Effective Mentoring Relationships and Teamwork in Qualitative Research 149 9.1 Mentoring Conceptual Framework 150 9.2 Defining the Qualities of an Ideal Mentor and Mentee 151 9.3 What to Expect of a Mentoring Relationship? 152 9.4 What Is a Successful Mentoring Relationship? 153 9.5 Exemplar: The Research Mentoring Process 154 9.5.1 What Type of Qualitative Research Design to Choose? 155 9.5.2 What are the Questions to Ask? 155 9.6 Outcomes of the Mentoring Process 156 9.7 Implications for Research and Formal Mentoring Programs 156 9.8 Conclusion 157 References 157 Part VI Phenomenological Outcomes and Applications in Evidence-Based Practice, Policy, and Theory 159 10 Outcomes of Qualitative Phenomenological Research: Linking Findings to Evidence-Based Practice, Policy, and Theory 161 10.1 Asking “Meaning Questions” in Evidence-Based Reviews and the Utility of Qualitative Research Findings in Practice 161 10.1.1 Relevance of Qualitative Evidence-Based Systematic Reviews 162 10.1.2 Exemplars: Two Evidenced-Based Systematic Reviews Using “Meaning Questions” 163 10.1.2.1 Family Conference in the ICU 164 10.1.2.2 The Critically Ill Patient and Transfer to the Medical-Surgical Floor 166 10.1.3 Other Strategies for Qualitative Research Evidence Synthesis 170 10.1.4 Utilizing Qualitative Findings 170 10.1.4.1 Instrumental Utilization 172 10.1.4.2 Conceptual Utilization 172 10.1.4.3 Symbolic Utilization 173 10.1.5 Afterthoughts 173 10.2 Policy as an Outcome of Phenomenological Research 174 10.2.1 Enhancing Health Policy through Qualitative Research 174 10.2.2 Use of Participatory Action Research in the Development of a Clinical Pharmacy Support Model for Nurses and their Clients in an Australian Home Nursing Service 175 10.2.3 Female Adolescent Sexuality and the Place of Qualitative Research in Policy-Making 176 10.2.4 Policy on Family Presence as a Recommendation from a Phenomenological Study in the ICU 177 10.2.4.1 Family Presence Policy in the Intensive Care Unit 177 10.3 Phenomenological Research and Knowledge and Theory Development 179 10.3.1 Function of Theory 179 10.3.2 Synthesis of Qualitative Research and Knowledge Development 180 10.3.3 The Cochrane Qualitative & Implementation Methods Group 180 10.3.4 Approaches to Qualitative Evidence Synthesis 181 10.3.4.1 Integrative/Aggregative/Summative Synthesis 181 10.3.4.2 Interpretive and Theory-Generating Synthesis 181 10.3.5 Metasynthesis and Theory Construction 182 10.3.6 Family Presence in the ICU and ED: A Metasynthesis 183 10.4 Conclusion 184 References 184 Index 188

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Book SynopsisAdvanced Clinical Practice at a Glance The market-leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about Advanced Clinical Practice at a Glance! Advanced Clinical Practice at a Glance is an inclusive multi-professional resource that provides essential guidance for healthcare students on a myriad of topics related to advanced clinical practice. This book focuses on NMC and HCPC regulatory body requirements and is also aligned to nationally recognised advanced practitioner training curricula such as the Faculty Intensive Care Medicine (FICM), the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Made for the practicing clinician, Advanced Clinical Practice at a Glance is the perfect size for busy healthcare professionals. The snapshot figures and key points make the information highly accessible. Each chapter is written in a format that enables the reader to review and comprehend chapters individually. This valuable text includes: Guidance on undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes to allow students to prepare for more advanced level rolesHow to achieve transformation in advanced clinical practice via key functions like programme accreditation and recognition of education and training equivalenceA directory of practitioners to recognise those working at an advanced level of practice across specialties Containing essential practical and theoretical guidance, Advanced Clinical Practice at a Glance is a must-have modern resource for all healthcare students looking to get involved in the field, plus professionals working in disciplines that intersect with advanced clinical care. For more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing and health publishing, please visit: www.wiley.com To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. 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For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781119833284Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xii Part 1 Advanced clinical practice 1 1 Introducing advanced clinical practice 2 2 Scope of practice 4 3 Professional, legal and ethical considerations of advanced practice 6 4 Advancing to consultant- level practice 8 5 Transitioning to advanced practice 10 6 Continuing professional development and lifelong learning 12 7 Consultation models 14 Part 2 Advanced history taking and physical examination 17 8 Principles of history taking and physical examination skills 18 9 Principles of diagnostic testing and clinical decision making 20 10 The psychiatric interview: mental health history taking and examination 22 11 History taking for patients who lack mental capacity 26 12 Dermatology history taking and physical examination 28 13 Neurological history taking and physical examination 32 14 Ear, nose and throat history taking and physical examination 36 15 Lymph node assessment 38 16 Endocrine history taking and physical examination 40 17 Respiratory history taking and physical examination 42 18 Cardiovascular history taking and physical examination 46 19 Abdominal history taking and physical examination 50 20 Genitourinary system history taking and physical examination 52 21 Musculoskeletal system history taking and physical examination 56 22 Dealing with difficult situations 60 Part 3 Advanced clinical interventions 63 23 Fundamental ultrasound skills 64 24 Lung ultrasound 66 25 Vascular ultrasound 68 26 Focused echocardiography 70 27 Central venous catheter and arterial catheter insertion 74 28 Pleural procedures 78 29 Radiology interpretation 82 30 The advanced practitioner’s role in organ donation and transplantation 84 31 Verification of death 86 32 Home- based care, crisis response and rehabilitation 88 33 Frailty 90 34 Advanced practitioner- led inter- and intrahospital transfer 92 Part 4 Independent prescribing 95 35 Principles of pharmacology 96 36 Non- pharmacological and pharmacological interventions 98 37 Shared decision making 100 38 Prescribing practice and patient education 102 Part 5 Advanced clinical practice leadership and management 105 39 Leadership in healthcare settings 106 40 Leadership and management theories 108 41 Clinical leadership 110 42 Educational leadership 112 43 Research leadership 114 44 Improving quality of care 116 Part 6 Advanced clinical practice education 119 45 Exploring the challenges with advanced clinical practice education 120 46 Opportunities for advanced clinical practice education and associated support mechanisms 124 47 Education and learning theories 126 48 Simulated learning and decision- making theories 128 49 Integrating simulation and virtual reality into clinical practice education 130 50 The advanced practitioner as clinical educator and supervisor 132 Part 7 Advanced clinical practice research 135 51 Ethical and governance principles 136 52 Research design and methods 138 53 Critical appraisal skills 140 54 Audit and quality improvement sciences 142 55 From bench to bedside: integrating research into practice 144 References 146 Index 155

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