Nursing Books
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Contexts of Nursing
Book SynopsisContexts of Nursing: An Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental ideas and perspectives underpinning the practice of contemporary nursing. The book is an essential resource for any program that addresses professional nursing, theory and knowledge. Each chapter focuses on a foundational area of study. Among these are philosophical, ethical, legal, theoretical, professional, technological, and research aspects of nursing. Ideas regarding nursing practice are considered, including nursing practice with individuals, communities and groups with special needs. There is a chapter on becoming a critical thinker and another on maximising learning opportunities and preparing for professional practice. * Introductory textbook for all diploma and degree Foundation program nursing students * A concise yet comprehensive overview of professional nursing studies * Outstanding pedagogical features including learning objectives, keywords, reflective qTrade Review"The chapters are well researched, accrate and up-to-date." - Nursing Standard "...this could be usefully adopted as the basis of a 'professional issues' seminar programme for pre-registration nursing students" - Nursing StandardTable of ContentsPreface. 1. So You want to be a Nurse. 2. Milestones in British Nursing. 3. The Art and Science of Nursing. 4. Heroines, Hookers and Harridans: Exploring Popular Images and Representations of Nurses and Nursing. 5. Philosophy, Nursing and Knowledge. 6. The Caring Conundrum: Should Caring be the Basis of Nursing Pratice and Scholarship?. 7. Nursing Theory: Its Nature and Purposes. 8. Research in Nursing: Concepts and Processes. 9. A Reappraisal of Everyday Nursing Ethics: New directions for the 21st century. 10. Law:Issues for Nursing Practice. 11. Gender Issues in Nursing. 12. Becoming Part of a Multidisciplinary Health Care Team. 13. Becoming Professional: The Role of Regulatory Authorities and Nursing Organizations. 14. Meeting the Needs of Individuals. 15. Nursing in the Community. 16. Meeting Health Care Needs in Culturally Diverse Societies. 17. Becoming a Critical Thinker. 18. Writing Nursing, Writing Ourselves. 19. Maximising Learning Opportunities and Preparing for Professional Practice. Glossary. Index
£47.45
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Advanced Renal Care
Book SynopsisSuitable for those who work in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation, this work addresses the challenges in caring for those with renal failure. It explores key issues in staff recruitment and development. It discusses issues such as anaemia management, care of older people on dialysis, infection control and sexual dysfunction in renal disease.Trade Review"Nicola Thomas has been successful in editing a text that assists the senior clinician.... This text will make an excellent addition to the library of any renal clinician and any renal unit." (Renal Society of Australia Journal)Table of ContentsPreface v Contributors vii 1 Current Trends in Renal Care 1Nicola Thomas 2 The Physiological Basis of Renal Disease 13Peter Bentley 3 Anaemia Management in Nephrology 27Karen Jenkins 4 Advances in Haemodialysis 50Catherine Morgan 5 Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis 68Althea Mahon 6 Advances in Renal Transplantation 87Ray Trevitt 7 Care of Older People on Dialysis 111Jane Bentley 8 Diabetes and Renal Failure 122Sara Youngman 9Infection Control in Renal Care 134Judith Hurst 10 Sexual Dysfunction and Renal Disease 143Martin Steggall and Sandra Gann 11 Issues in Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation for Minority Ethnic Groups 158Gurch Randhawa 12 Renal Nutrition 167Debbie Sutton 13 Psychological Care 184Mike Kelly, Cathal Gallagher and Celia Eggeling 14 Technical Aspects of Dialysis 204André Stragier 15 Clinical Governance 216Anne M. Keogh 16 Caring for Staff in Renal Care 231Cordelia Ashwanden Index 250
£64.76
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Effective Health Care Management
Book SynopsisEffective Health Care Management presents the principles and criteria necessary to evaluate and enhance the quality of health care services in the NHS today. It provides an overview of health care management and health care policy, explores evidence based practice, and examines the ongoing need for management evaluation. The authors discuss the role of outcome measures, performance indicators, benchmarking, and individual performance review. They also address clinical governance, accountability and professional autonomy, and the problems underlying ''seamless service provision''.Trade Review'the book is written in an accessible and engaging manner and has much to offer practitioners' Public AdministrationTable of ContentsCh 1. Introduction. Ch 2. The Nature of Health Care Management. Ch 3. Multiple Perspectives and Decision Making. Ch 4. Performance Management: Concepts and Approaches. Ch 5. The Evidence Based Organisation. Ch 6. Politics, Ethics and Health Care Management. Ch 7. Developing an Evaluative Approach to Health Care Management
£56.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Transforming Nursing Through Reflective Practice
Book SynopsisReflective practice has been widely adopted as a successful method for developing nursing. The second edition of Transforming Nursing through Reflective Practice provides a wealth of new insights from practitioners actively involved in reflective practice in nursing research, education, clinical practice and practice development. This invaluable book enables nurses to continually evaluate their own practice in order to inform their approaches to reflection; critique, develop and monitor their professional practice; and thereby improve the quality of their patient care. There is a greater emphasis in the new edition on transforming practice, the research base for reflective practice and grounding the reflective process in clinical practice. * Examines the contribution of reflective practice to nursing * Enables nurses to continually develop their practice and improve patient care * Includes insights from many areas of clinical practice * Trade ReviewTransforming Nursing through Reflective Practice is a collection of reflective chapters which embrace practice from a clinical, ethical, philosophical and cognitive perspective…It is a powerful, empowering read and although not a beginner’s guide, a starting point can be extracted from the earlier chapters. Nursing Standard If you are interested in nursing philosophy, taking reflective practice beyond that required by the UKCC or looking for great arguments to incorporate into a course essay, then might I recommend this book to you? Journal of Neonatal NursingTable of ContentsForeword by Jean Watson. List of Contributors. 1. Expanding the Gates of Perception. 2. Evidence, Memory and Truth: Towards a Deconstructive Validation of Reflective Practice. 3. Living Relational Ethics in Health Care. 4. Reflective Practice and Socratic Dialogue. 5. Clinical Supervision in the Context of Custodial Care. 6. Developing Prison Health Care through Reflective Practice. 7. Voice as a Metaphor for Transformation through Reflection. 8. Reflexivity and Intersubjectivity in Clinical Supervision: On the Value of Not-knowing. 9. The Beast and the Star: Resolving Contradictions within Everyday Practice. 10. Using Reflection in Complementary Therapies: Critical Reflection and Pain Management. 11. Creating Sacred Space: A Journey to the Soul. 12. Constructing the Reflexive Narrative. Index
£49.35
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Health Assessment
Book SynopsisHealth assessment is central to effective planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. All nurses are accountable for the care they provide and need to be able to accurately determine patient needs in order to plan and deliver evidence-based care. Vital notes for nurses: Health assessment provides students with the knowledge required to consider the many different factors which can influence patient's health, comfort, well-being and recovery and to confidently assess patient needs. Vital notes for nurses: Health assessment explores concepts of holism, health and illness, factors to consider when assessing patients, communication skills needed for assessment, and all aspects of holistic assessment including physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual factors and nutritional needs. * Provides a concise, accessible introduction to health assessment * Includes physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual health assessmentTrade Review'a useful addition to the bookshelves of not only the foundation nursing students it was designed for but also qualified nurses and other professional wishing to brush up their assessment skills.' The Higher Education Academy, Health Education and PracticeTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xii Dedication xiv List of contributors xv 1 The human body (C. Meurier) 1 Section 1: Introduction 1 Anatomical terms 2 Levels of organisation of the body 4 Hierarchy of functions 5 The basic structure of cells 5 Homeostasis 8 Organ systems 11 Section 2: The integumentary system 11 Structure of the skin 12 Thermoregulation and the skin 14 Section 3: The musculoskeletal system 14 The human skeleton 14 Bone 14 Joints 15 Muscular tissue 16 Section 4: The nervous system 17 Structure and function of the nervous system 17 The central nervous system 19 The autonomic nervous system 22 Sensations 23 Somatic senses 23 Pain 23 Section 5: The special senses 24 The eye 24 The ear 26 Section 6: The endocrine system 28 Hormones 28 Negative and positive feedback mechanisms 28 Section 7: The respiratory system 28 The mechanism of breathing 31 The transport of oxygen 32 The transport of carbon dioxide 33 Section 8: The cardiovascular system 33 The blood 33 The heart 34 Blood vessels: arteries, capillaries and veins 37 Section 9: The lymphatic and immune system 38 Components 38 Functions 38 Section 10: The digestive system 40 Functions 40 Organs of the digestive system and their location 40 Section 11: The urinary system 43 The kidney and its functions 44 Section 12: The reproductive system 46 Female reproductive system 47 The male reproductive organs 49 2 Nursing assessment and care planning (J. Aldridge, A. Eshun and C. Meurier) 52 Introduction 52 Nursing assessment and the nursing process 53 Advantages of using a conceptual model in assessment 71 Key issues and developments 72 3 Concepts of health, illness and holism (C. Meurier) 76 Introduction 76 Being ‘healthy’ 77 Health beliefs and health behaviour 80 Illness, sickness and disease 82 Seeing the person as a whole 84 Assessment 87 4 Factors to consider when assessing patients (A. Crouch, G. Rumbold, M. Thompson and W. Turner) 95 Section 1: Introduction 95 Ethical aspects of assessment 95 Respect for persons – definition 96 Privacy 98 Confidentiality 99 Respect for dignity 101 Truthfulness 102 Section 2: The environment, health status, age and cognitive ability of the patient, learning disability and health assessment 103 Environment 104 Health status of the patient 105 The patient’s age 106 Cognitive development and ability 108 The assessment of children 112 Section 3: Gender and health assessment 114 Trends and patterns of health and disease among men and women 115 Health issues and dilemmas for men and women 116 A health assessment approach: some practical aspects to consider 118 5 Communication skills for holistic health assessment (A. Crouch) 128 Introduction 128 Definition and classification 129 Factors that facilitate effective communication 131 Skills needed during holistic health assessment 132 Barriers to communication during holistic assessment 138 Record keeping 144 6 Physical assessment (C. Meurier, J. Brown and A. Crouch) 148 Section 1: Introduction 148 The purpose of physical assessment 150 Approach to physical assessment 150 Preparation for physical assessment 150 Techniques of physical assessment 151 The general survey and vital signs 154 Section 2: Physical assessment of the integumentary system 163 The skin 164 Assessment of nails 166 Assessment of hair 167 Section 3: Physical assessment of the respiratory system 168 Taking a health history 168 Physical examination 169 Section 4: Physical assessment of the cardiovascular system 171 Relevant health history 172 Risk factors for coronary heart disease 175 Physical examination 175 Section 5: Physical assessment of the nervous system 178 Relevant health history 178 Examination 178 Section 6: Physical assessment of the eyes, ears, nose and throat 187 The eyes 187 The ears 191 The mouth, nose, sinuses and throat 192 Section 7: Physical assessment of the digestive system 195 Relevant health history 196 Risk factors 196 Physical assessment 197 Section 8: Physical assessment of the urinary tract system 200 Assessment of the urinary system 201 Assessment of the prostate gland 204 Section 9: Physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system 205 The musculoskeletal system 205 Assessment 206 Section 10: Physical assessment of the female and male reproductive systems 210 Examination of the breast 210 Examination of the female genitalia 214 Assessment of the male reproductive system 224 Record keeping 228 7 Assessment of nutritional status (M. Ingham and J. O’Reilly) 234 Introduction 234 Purpose of nutritional assessment 235 Components of food 235 Nutritional requirements 245 Dietary guidelines 246 Assessing nutritional status 246 Dietary assessment 257 Nutritional interventions 259 8 Social assessment in healthcare (S. O’Brien) 264 Introduction 264 The purpose of social assessment 265 Health policy: assessing social needs 266 Nursing models, social influences and assessment 267 Nursing and interprofessional approaches to social assessment 268 The social assessment/analysis framework 271 The levels of social assessment 284 9 Psychological assessment (J. H. Parkes) 288 Introduction 288 What is psychological health? 289 Why conduct a psychological assessment? 290 What to assess 291 How to conduct the psychological assessment 299 Nurses’ role in assessment 299 The assessment process 300 Accurate reporting and documentation 307 10 Cultural and spiritual health assessment (S. Allen and A. Crouch) 311 Cultural health assessment 311 Spirituality and spiritual needs 318 Glossary 331 Index 339
£31.30
John Wiley and Sons Ltd District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures
Book SynopsisThis manual, the first of its kind focused on district nursing, provides the means to build competence and confidence in nurses new to the community, or developing their skills. The comprehensive and evidence-based content provides essential information for competence in key areas of district nursing.Trade Review“Overall a good manual that gives a good overview of the key aspects of a district nurses role . . . This book is ideally placed for student nurses, nurses new into the community setting and experienced district nurses as a reference guide to base their practice on.” (Nursing Times, 31 January 2013) “As district nursing practice requires a pragmatic approach and adaptable skills, this manual is a useful resource.” (Primary Health Care, 1 December 2012) “It is ideal for nursing students, newly qualified staff and return-to-nursing students and wanting to work in the community. For more experienced staff it is a good point of reference.” (Journal of Community Nursing, 1 July 2012)Table of ContentsContributors viii Foreword x Preface xi Chapter 1 Assessment and communication (general principles) 1 Background evidence 1 The Single Assessment Process (SAP) 2 Communication 6 Conclusion 15 References and further reading 15 Chapter 2 Blood glucose monitoring for people with diabetes mellitus 19 Background evidence 19 Metabolic control (physiology of blood glucose) 20 Urine versus blood testing 20 Capillary blood glucose testing 20 Blood glucose monitoring training and education 22 Types of blood glucose monitoring system 23 Limitations of blood glucose meters 23 Contraindications for the use of blood glucose meters 23 Maintenance and care of the meter 24 References and further reading 26 Chapter 3 Bowel management 28 Background evidence 28 Constipation 30 Diarrhoea 38 Irritable bowel syndrome 40 Faecal incontinence 40 Conclusion 46 References and further reading 62 Chapter 4 Discharge planning 65 Background evidence 65 Discharge planning process 65 Community Care Delayed Discharge Act 2003 76 Informal carers 76 Risk management 77 Training 78 Conclusion 78 References and further reading 82 Chapter 5 Ear irrigation 84 Background evidence 84 Purpose of ear irrigation 84 Preparation of the patient prior to irrigation 85 Risk management 87 Training 88 Conclusion 88 References and further reading 92 Chapter 6 Infection prevention and control 93 Glossary 93 Background evidence 94 Healthcare-associated infection (HCAl) 96 The epidemiology of infection 97 Infection prevention and control in the community 97 Standards 99 Outbreak of infection in the community 99 Health clearance for healthcare workers 99 Universal/Standard precautions 100 Conclusion 120 References and further reading 125 Chapter 7 Intravenous therapy and central vascular access devices 131 Background evidence 131 Referrals 132 Education and training 132 Quality of life issues 134 Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) 135 Skin-tunnelled cuffed catheters 138 Implantable ports 140 Administration of medications and/or infusions 142 CVAD insertion complications 143 Complications of CVADs 143 References and further reading 174 Chapter 8 Medicines management 177 Background evidence 177 Accountability, responsibility and consent 177 Risk management 178 Delegation of administration 179 Storage 179 Transportation of medication 180 Transcribing 180 Changes to medication doses 180 Incident reporting 180 Adverse drug reaction (ADR) 180 Disposal 181 Non-medical prescribing 181 Administration 181 Intravenous (IV) drug administration 183 Diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis 183 Conclusion 185 References and further reading 199 Chapter 9 Moving and handling 201 Background evidence 201 The legal aspects of manual handling 201 Manual handling equipment 204 Conclusion 207 References and further reading 210 Chapter 10 Nutritional support 211 Background evidence 211 Nutritional status and health 212 Malnutrition 217 Identifying patients at risk of malnutrition (initial nursing assessment) 217 Nutritional risk screening tools 219 Anthropometric assessment 221 Diagnostic tests 222 Referral to the community dietetic department 222 Patients with weight loss/loss of appetite 227 Patients who are overweight 229 Nutritional support in the home 229 Conclusion 242 References and further reading 253 Chapter 11 Personal hygiene 256 Background evidence 256 Assessment 256 Multicultural needs 257 Manual handling and risk assessment 258 Conclusion 258 References and further reading 271 Chapter 12 Syringe driver/pump management and symptom control in palliative care 272 Background evidence 272 Education and training 273 Prescribing and administering drugs in the community 275 Using a syringe driver/pump 275 Symptom management 281 Crisis box 281 Pain control 281 Anxiolytics 285 Terminal agitation/acute confusional state 285 Anti-emetics 286 Drugs used for excess secretions 286 Drugs used for intestinal obstruction 286 Steroids 286 Rescue doses of medication 286 Monitoring 287 Reactions at the infusion site 287 Ethical issues and consent 288 Risk management 288 Reporting adverse incidents 290 Conclusion 291 References and further reading 302 Chapter 13 Urinary catheterisation and management 304 Background evidence 304 Risk management 304 Training and education 304 Catheter selection 304 Anaesthetic/Lubricating gel 307 Suprapubic catheterisation 307 Intermittent catheterisation 308 Meatal hygiene 309 Drainage systems 309 Infection 310 Catheter blockage and encrustations 310 Conclusion 312 References and further reading 331 Chapter 14 Venepuncture 333 Education and training 333 Anatomy and physiology 334 Selecting a vein 335 Improving venous access 336 Selection of equipment 338 Specimen handling and transportation 338 Safety of staff 340 Infection control issues 340 Patients’ perspective of venepuncture 340 vii Reducing pain during venepuncture 341 Legal and professional issues 341 Problem solving 342 Conclusion 343 References and further reading 346 Chapter 15 Wound management 349 Background evidence 349 Wound healing 351 Wound management 358 Types of wound commonly managed by community nurses 365 Procedural guidelines 378 References and further reading 397 Index 402
£37.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Respiratory Care
Book SynopsisRespiratory care is a beginner''s guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It contains evidence-based guidelines to enable students and newly qualified staff to develop the essential clinical skills needed to care for all patients with respiratory disease. Respiratory Care explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses day-to-day management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia, in order to improve quality of life.Trade Review‘This is a portable book and so can be used by the beginning practitioner. The case studies are most helpful in illustrating the nurse's ability to impact the care of the pulmonary patient. The book's goal of providing evidence-based practice for caring for patients with pulmonary disease is met with the inclusion of additional resources and citations.’ Elizabeth McNamara-Aslin, RN, and Douglas Aslin, RRT, Respiratory Care, May 2007Table of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgements viii 1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System 1 2 Asthma 21 3 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 55 4 Nebulisers and Inhalers 97 5 Oxygen Therapy 125 6 Lung Cancer and Thoracic Surgical Intervention 152 7 Respiratory Infection 173 8 Respiratory Assessment 189 Appendix A: Spirometry Respiratory Values 219 Appendix B: Pharmaceutical Companies and Respiratory Product Manufacturers 228 Appendix C: Smoking Cessation Advice 229 Appendix D: Respiratory Charities 230 Appendix E: Professional Societies/Education and Training Organisations 231 Index 232
£36.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Nursing Medical Emergency Patients
Book Synopsis* In 'Essential Clinical Skills' for Nurses series * Accessible and reader friendly * Integrates theory with practice * Adopts an evidence based approach * Includes chapter objectives, 'best practice' boxes and case studies * Refers to National guidelines and key initiatives e.g.Table of ContentsContributors. Foreword. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1 Overview of the treatment of medical emergencies (Philip Jevon). Chapter 2 Respiratory emergencies (Kate Deacon). Chapter 3 Cardiac emergencies (Melanie Humphreys). Chapter 4 Cardiovascular emergencies (Melanie Humphreys). Chapter 5 Shock (Beverley Ewens). Chapter 6 Neurological emergencies (Anthony Batson and Christine Thompson). Chapter 7 Acute renal failure (Sue Talbot). Chapter 8 Gastrointestinal emergencies (Beverley Ewens). Chapter 9 Endocrine emergencies (Philip Jevon). Chapter 10 Poisoning (James Bethel). Chapter 11 Critical care outreach service (Kate Deacon). Chapter 12 Ethical and legal issues (Fiona Foxall). Index.
£36.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Effective Healthcare Leadership
Book SynopsisEffective Healthcare Leadership integrates theory and practice to distil the reality of healthcare leadership today. It addresses the context and explores strategies for leadership and examines the leadership skills required to implement and sustain developments in healthcare.Table of ContentsForeword. List of Contributors. Introduction. SECTION 1. THE CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE. 1. The Context of Healthcare Leadership in Britain Today (Melanie Jasper). 2. What is Leadership? A Critical Overview of Frameworks, Models and Theories (Mansour Jumaa). 3. What is Effective Healthcare Leadership? A Case Study of the NHS in England (Mansour Jumaa). 4. Strategic Leadership for Healthcare Management (Mark Hodder and Stuart Marples). 5. Healthcare Governance Through Effective Leadership (Rob McSherry, Alyson Wadding and Paddy Pearce). SECTION 2. USING THE CLINLAP/LEADLAP MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP. 6. The CLINLAP Model - A Model for Nursing Management and Leadership Development (Mansour Jumaa). 7. Implementing the CLINLAP Model - A Case Study of Policy Change in Managing Deliberate Self-Harm (Janice Phillips, Helen Julu, Gülner Salih and Chris Gbolo). 8. Leadership Through Group Clinical Supervision (Jo Alleyne and Mansour Jumaa). 9. Leadership for Evidence-Based Practice (Mansour Jumaa, Ilkka Kunnamo and Melanie Jasper). 10. Leadership for Emotional Intelligence (Mansour Jumaa). SECTION 3. STRATEGIES FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP. 11. Leading Change in Primary and Community Care (Lindsey Hayes). 12. Leading an Older Persons’ Outreach and Support Team Through Transformational Leadership (Nadia Chambers). 13. Leadership for Practice Development (Theresa Shaw). 14. Leadership in an Interprofessional Context: Learning from Learning Disability (Janet McCray). SECTION 4. CHALLENGES FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE FUTURE. 15. The Challenges for Leadership in the Future (Melanie Jasper). Index.
£53.15
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cancer Nursing
Book SynopsisThe needs of cancer patients and their families are complex. Yet still more complex are the powerful social and cultural forces that shape the delivery of cancer care, and the way in which it experienced. Cancer Nursing: Care in Context addresses this by adopting a unique approach that situates cancer care in the context of societys attitudes to the disease, and the broader every-day needs of both patients and their carers. By combining evidenced-based information, a critical view of care and treatment, and first-hand accounts' of having cancer and caring for people with cancer, the book provides a new perspective how best to deliver the care that patients truly require. This second edition includes new chapters on prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, self-help and self-management, and living with cancer long-term. It also: Addresses significant changes in cancer care, including expansion of nursing roles, the establishment of cancer networks and cancer collaborativTrade Review“The purpose is to provide a resource for what constitutes best practice in each area of cancer treatment. The book is successful in this goal.” (Doody's Reviews, May 2009)Table of ContentsForeword . Preface . Contributors. Part 1: Cancer, Care, and Society . 1. What is cancer? Jessica Corner . 2.Knowledge and caring: a philosophical and personal perspective Alan Cribb . 3. Cancer, care, and society Christopher Bailey . 4. Cancer epidemiology Elizabeth Davies and Vivian Mak . 5.Developments in the management of cancer Alastair Munro . Part 2: The Experience of Cancer . Introduction. 6. The impact of cancer Mary Wells . 7.The impact of cancer on the family Hilary Plant . 8. The impact of cancer on health care professionals Anne Lanceley . 9. Therapeutic strategies in cancer care Anne Lanceley . Part 3: The Experience of Treatment . Introduction. 10. The experience of treatment Lynne Colbourne . 11. Surgery Stephen O’Connor . 12.Chemotherapy Lisa Dougherty and Christopher Bailey . 13. Radiotherapy Sara Faithfull . 14. Endocrine therapies Deborah Fenlon . 15. Complementary and alternative therapies Caroline Hoffman . 16. Hereditary cancer Audrey Ardern-Jones, Sarah Thomas, Rebecca Doherty,. and Rosalind Eeles . Part 4: The Management of Cancer-related Problems . Introduction. 17. Pain Meinir Krishnasamy . 18. Nausea and vomiting Meinir Krishnasamy . 19. Fatigue Meinir Krishnasamy . 20. Breathlessness Christopher Bailey . 21. Wound management Meinir Krishnasamy . 22. Lymphoedema Anne Williams . 23. Malignant ascites Nancy Preston . 24. Bone marrow suppression: neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Ruth Dunleavey . 25. Change in eating habits Jane Hopkinson . 26. Sexuality and cancer Isabel White . 27. Anxiety and depression Annabel Pollard and Meinir Krishnasamy . 28. Delirium Meinir Krishnasamy . 29. Acute events in cancer Stephen O’Connor . Part 5: Needs and Priorities in Cancer Care . Introduction. 30. The needs of children and adolescents Fay Scullion and Jenny Thompson . 31. The needs of older people Christopher Bailey . 32. Ethnicity, difference, and care Yasmin Gunaratnum . 33. Living with cancer long term: the implications of survival David Wright . 34. Self-management and self-help Claire Foster . 35. User involvement in cancer services David Wright and Jenny Walton . 36. Palliative care and cancer Sheila Payne . 37. Research and cancer care Jessica Corner . Index
£56.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Nursing Care of Older People with Diabetes
Book SynopsisThere is very little information available on the nursing management of older people with diabetes, many of whom are cared for in care homes. This book aims to provide nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to recognise symptoms of diabetes in older people and to provide skilled and effective evidence-based care.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Diabetes in Older People. Chapter 2. Managing Diabetes in Older People. Chapter 3. Developing Care Systems for Older People. Chapter 4. Short-term Complications of Diabetes. Chapter 5. Long-term Complications of Diabetes. Chapter 6. Educating and Communicating with Older People. Chapter 7. Rehabilitation, Respite and Palliative Care. Chapter 8. Mental Health, Depression, Dementia and Diabetes. Chapter 9. Effective Medication Management in Older People. Chapter 10. Sexuality and Older People with Diabetes. Chapter 11. Using Complementary Therapies Wisely in Older People. Chapter 12. Resources
£55.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Participatory Action Research in Health Care
Book SynopsisParticipatory Action Research in Healthcare provides a guide to participatory action research in the community health setting. It draws upon the authors' experiences working, researching and engaging with people utilising collaborative, participatory approaches.Trade Review'Whether readers know little, nothing or a lot about action research, this book is a must. I see this book as essential reading for anyone engaging in action research. It can be used as a core text in action research courses or at minimum as essential reading.' Journal of Advanced NursingTable of ContentsSection One: Articulation. Chapter 1. Participatory action... what it is. Chapter 2. Learning to learn. Chapter 3. Preparation of community practitioners in everyday practice. Section Two Exploration. Chapter 4. Facilitation: dealing with discord. Chapter 5. Ethical considerations in the participatory action process. Chapter 6. Participatory action and organisational settings. Section Three: Illustration. Chapter 7. Participatory action in community development. Chapter 8. Organisational participatory action approach and development of community partnerships/cooperatives. Chapter 9. Putting it all together: examples in practice
£52.20
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Mental Health Care for Nurses
Book SynopsisMental health is a significant factor in providing effective nursing care for patients in hospital and residential settings. Non-mental health nursing staff often lack the confidence, knowledge and skills to effectively meet the mental health needs of patients who are experiencing psychiatric problems and psychological distress. Mental Health Care for Nurses: Applying mental health skills in the general hospital provides a step-by-step guide which will help nurses identify these needs and address them in practice. The first part of Mental Health Care for Nurses: Applying mental health skills in the general hospital explores the context of mental health care in hospital and residential settings and provides a practical framework for assessment, planning and delivery of mental health care. The second part explores specific topics such as self-harm and suicide prevention, caring for the patient displaying challenging behaviour, maternal and perinatal mental health problems, mentTrade Review"This basic book provides general information about mental health for nurses in general hospitals. It highlights how to work in partnership with specialist community mental health teams and raises awareness about the links between hospital patients' physical and mental needs...As someone with a non-clinical background, this was a good book." (Nursing Standard)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1. The Principles of Mental Health Care in the General Hospital. Chapter 1. The Provision of Holistic Care. Chapter 2. Psychological Response to Illness and Injury. Chapter 3. The Legal and Ethical Context of Mental Health Care in the General Hospital. Chapter 4. Caring for the Person Displaying Challenging Behaviour. Chapter 5. Breaking Bad News. Chapter 6. The Role of the Mental Health Liaison Team. Part 2: Mental Health Care in the General Hospital. Chapter 7. Depression and Anxiety. Chapter 8. Self-harm and Suicide Prevention. Chapter 9. Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health. Chapter 10. Caring for the Person with a Serious Mental Illness. Chapter 11. Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use. Chapter 12. Caring for the Older Person with Mental Health Problems. Chapter 13. Challenges to the Delivery of Holistic Care
£55.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Advancing Practice in Rehabilitation Nursing
Book Synopsisaimed at specialist nurses working with rehabilitation clients in both the community and in-patient settings. examines the evidence-base for clinical practice identifies unique aspects of the nursing role addresses specific issues in key areas of care includes case studies and scenarios.Table of ContentsPreface ix Contributors x 1 The Rehabilitation Process 1Steve Booth and Rebecca Jester 2 The Role of the Specialist Nurse Within Rehabilitation 14Rebecca Jester 3 Rehabilitation Settings 29Rebecca Jester 4 Psychological Issues in Rehabilitation 42Denise Barr 5 Evaluating Rehabilitation Services 66Rebecca Jester 6 Preparing and Supporting Informal Carers 82Rebecca Jester 7 Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Patients 93Rebecca Jester 8 Stroke Care 106Tara Chambers 9 Rehabilitation of Patients with an Acquired Brain Injury or a Degenerative Neuromuscular Disorder 123Debbie Peniket and Rosie Grove 10 Supporting People with Long-term Conditions 158Rebecca Jester 11 Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury 171Nicki Bellinger 12 The Way Forward 185Rebecca Jester Index 199
£48.40
John Wiley and Sons Ltd International Council of Nurses
Book SynopsisAdvanced Nursing Practice addresses the key issues in practice, education, regulation, research and role/practice development, which are central to defining the distinctive nature of advanced nursing practice (ANP) and explores international developments in the field of ANP. Advanced Nursing Practice has been developed in recognition of the key role nurses with advanced knowledge and skills play in developing health care services worldwide. The book tracks the evolution of new advanced practice nursing roles and innovative practice models, and examines the need for international guidelines. In exploring strategies for implementing ANP in the context of countries' health care needs, Advanced Nursing Practice addresses legal and ethical challenges and commonalities and differences in advanced nursing practice, while examining the implications, obstacles, and facilitative strategies in maintaining, implementing and supporting the development of ANP. Trade Review"This book is an invaluable resource for all professionals involved with advancing nursing practice...I would recommend this book to all advanced practitioners, to nurses wishing to advance their practice and to those involved in service provision and education." Louise Winfield, University of PlymouthTable of ContentsContents Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xv 1 Introduction 1 Advanced nursing practice: a growing presence 1 Advanced nursing practice: patterns of development 2 Advanced nursing practice: a global picture 10 Definition of the advanced practice nurse 11 Conclusion 13 References 13 2 Nature of practice 17 Introduction 17 Advanced practice nurse (APN) characteristics 22 ICN official position on APN characteristics 22 Country illustrations 23 Labelling the role 24 Titling 24 Title protection 26 Scope of practice 26 What is scope of practice? 26 What influences scope of practice? 28 Points to consider when defining scope of practice 29 Core competencies 30 Competency: the basis for education and practice 32 Creating a competency map 33 Formulating competency statements 34 Advanced tasks versus advanced roles 35 Controversial practice topics 36 Prescriptive authority 36 The diagnosis debate 39 Hospital privileges 41 Domains of practice 42 Practice settings 45 Conclusion 45 References 45 3 Role and practice development 50 Introduction 50 Striving for the ideal: transitional processes 51 Assessing the opportunity and need for advanced nursing practice 52 Scanning the environment 52 Introducing and supporting advanced nursing practice 56 Interfacing with nurses, physicians, organisations and the public 60 Interface with nursing 60 Interface with medicine 65 Interface with organisational structures 68 Interface with the public 69 Socialisation: role support 71 Strategies to support new APNs 73 Ethical dimensions of the advanced nursing practice role 74 Conclusion 77 References 78 4 Regulation 81 Introduction 81 The regulatory/legislative framework 82 Factors influencing the regulatory/legislative systems 84 Credentialing advanced nursing practice 84 Components of the credentialing framework 86 The credentialee 86 Credentialing mechanisms 88 Credentialer 96 Purpose 96 Powers 97 Standards 97 Processes 98 Term or duration 98 Costs 99 Effectiveness 101 Mutual recognition agreements 101 Model for a regulatory system for advanced nursing practice 102 Exploring your regulatory environment 104 Preparation 104 Forming an overview of the regulatory/legislative systems 104 Understanding regulatory and legal frameworks for advanced nursing practice 105 Advocating for regulatory/legislative change 106 Document analysis 107 Advocacy strategies 107 Conclusion 109 References 109 5 Education for advanced nursing practice 112 Introduction 112 Characteristics of advanced nursing practice education 113 The case for master’s level education 114 Debate around master’s level education 114 Country variation in education philosophy, approach and development 115 Paths of entry into programmes and length of study 118 Vignettes of advanced nursing practice educational development 118 Assessment of prior experience and bridging mechanisms 120 Curriculum development 121 A curriculum framework to promote flexibility 122 Curriculum: course distribution 124 Advanced practice clinical experience 125 Settings for clinical experience 126 Preceptors and quality of clinical placements 127 Planning for the precepting experience 128 Examples of APN student practicum in new settings 128 Faculty background and preparation 130 Professional development and continuing education 132 Educational standards and programme accreditation 133 Conclusion 133 References 134 6 Research 137 Theoretical perspective of advanced nursing practice 137 Exploring the research perspective 139 Promoting diverse and analytical research 140 Research for advocacy 140 Enhancing knowledge and skills in research 141 The research culture 142 Research competence 142 Writing for publication 143 Searching for research funding 146 International Classification for Nursing Practice® (ICNP): A tool for collaborative nursing research 147 An international research agenda for advanced nursing practice 149 Conclusion 152 References 152 7 Future prospects and critical challenges for advanced nursing practice 154 Introduction 154 Future prospects 155 Preparing a health care workforce for the 21st century 155 Primary health care services 155 Chronic conditions and home care 156 Technology and telehealth 157 Nurse entrepreneurs 158 Critical challenges 158 Critical challenge 1: integrating advanced practice nurses into workforce planning 159 Critical challenge 2: international consensus-building around definitions, scope of practice, core competencies and education 161 Critical challenge 3: capacity building to strengthen advanced nursing practice in health systems internationally 162 Critical challenge 4: defining the gaps and finding the evidence 164 Conclusion 165 References 166 Appendix 1 Key Informant Survey on Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP) Self-Administered Questionnaire 167 Appendix 2 Scope of practice examples 173 Appendix 3 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) 177 Appendix 4 Principles to guide standards development 178 Appendix 5 Samples of course descriptions in an advanced nursing practice curriculum 181 Appendix 6 Preceptor guidelines, student and preceptor evaluation form 189 Appendix 7 Checklist for authors preparing to submit an article for publication 192 Appendix 8 Example of statements in an ICNP® catalogue on adherence to treatment 194 Resources 196 Bibliography from key informants 204 Glossary 210 Index 219
£46.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook for Dental Nurses
Book SynopsisThe Handbook for Dental Nurses is a practical, easy to understand, quick reference guide to clinical practice. The focus is on checklists, helpful hints and practical information with full colour photographs and diagrams to illustrate good practice in all aspects of dental nursing.Table of Contents1 Daily routine maintenance. 2 Infection control. 3 Initial examination and diagnosis. 4 Dental radiography. 5 Root canal treatment. 6 Extractions. 7 Minor oral surgery. 8 Orthodontics. 9 Restorations. 10 Crown and bridge. 11 Dentures. 12 Dental implants. 13 Patient care and management. 14 Managing dental records. 15 Medical emergencies. 16 Health and safety in the dental environment. 17 Dental nurse qualifications. 18 How to improve your working life. 19 Dental materials and equipment. 20 Periodontal treatment and prevention of dental disease
£37.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Pain Management
Book SynopsisAssessement and management of pain is an integral aspect of patient care for nurses working in all health care settings. Pain management is a practical guide to current best practice, providing students and newly qualified nurses with the knowledge and skills required to care for a person experiencing or at risk of experiencing pain.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Understanding the Principles of Pain Management. Chapter 2: Types of Pain and Basic Strategies for Pain Management. Chapter 3: Pain in Neonates and Infants (0-6 Months). Chapter 4: Pain in Childhood (6 Months to 12 Years). Chapter 5: Pain in Early Adulthood (12-18 Years). Chapter 6: Pain in the Middle Adult Years (18-55 Years). Chapter 7: Pain in Older Adults. Chapter 8: The Organisation of Pain Management Services
£28.45
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Adult
Book SynopsisAssessing and managing the acutely ill adult surgical patient focuses on major surgical conditions and interventions commonly encountered in District General Hospitals which potentially require intensive monitoring and intervention.Trade Review"The book provides a clear overview of the patient's perioperative experience which informs the reader of all pertinent issues and would be of value as a departmental resource for use by all perioperative staff." (Open Forum, December 2008) "This book will be a welcome addition to library shelves, and it provides a useful resource for nurses working in a range of surgical areas." (Nursing Standard) "Aimed at newly qualified staff, operating department practitioners and adult nursing students." (Science Direct)Table of ContentsPART 1: PRINCIPLES OF CARING FOR ACUTE SURGICAL PATIENTS. 1. Pre-Operative assessment and preparation. 2. The Peri-Operative Phase. 3. Post-Operative Recovery. 4. Post-Operative Pain Management. 5. Psychosocial Aspects of Surgery. PART 2: SURGICAL SPECIALITIES. 6. Head and Neck Surgery. 7. Vascular Surgery. 8. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. 9. Surgery of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. 10. Urological Surgery. 11. Women’s Health. 12. Orthopaedic Surgery. 13. Identifying and Managing Life-Threatening Situations. 14. Self-Test Answers
£55.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Infection Prevention and Control
Book Synopsis* A practical, evidence-based guide * Examines key aspects of infection control in everyday practice * Explores specific considerations in continence care, intravenous therapy, nutritional care and wound care * Examines risk assessment, specimen collection and safe decontamination and storage of equipment.Table of Contents1. The Function and Structure of Infection Control Services. 2. Microbes, Infection and Immunity. 3. Specimen Collection. 4. Risk Assessment. 5. Standard Precautions. 6. Specific and Common Infections. 7. Urinary Catheter Care. 8. Infection Prevention in Intravascular Therapy. 9. Infection Prevention in Nutritional Care. 10. Infection Prevention in Wound Management. 11. Control of Infection in Paediatric Settings. 12. Peri-operative Care Settings. 13. Specialist Care Settings. 14. The Isolated Patient. 15. The immunocompromised Patient. 16. Decontamination
£38.90
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Practice Nurse Handbook
Book SynopsisThere have been major advances in practice nursing in recent years, and a rapid expansion in the role of the practice nurse. The Practice Nurse Handbook is an essential guide to all aspects of clinical practice, health promotion, and practice management, for nurses in general practice. The handbook includes chapters on common medical conditions, screening tests, sexual health, mental health, chronic disease management, travel health, immunisations, and emergency situations. It addresses legal issues, changes in primary care, nurse prescribing and covers key issues in team working. Each chapter contains suggestions for reflection on practice and presents the underlying evidence base. The fifth edition of the Practice Nurse Handbook has been revised and updated to include the latest policy developments, including the National Service Frameworks, changes to the GP contract, information on primary care organisations, Quality and Outcomes Frameworks and new roles for Table of ContentsTeamwork in General Practice. General Practice Nursing. Practice Organisation. Management of the Nurses' Rooms. Nursing Treatments and Procedures. Diagnostic and Screening Tests. Emergency Situations. Common Medical Conditions. Health Promotion. Child Health, Childhood and Adult Immunisation. Travel Health. Sexual Health. Women's Health. Men's Health. Mental Health. Supporting Patients with Chronic Diseases
£51.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Vital Notes for Nurses
Book SynopsisVital Notes for Nurses: Principles of Care is an essential guide for nursing students and newly qualified nurses. It provides a concise introduction to the essential principles of nursing care. It encourages nurses to examine the principles and evidence underlying nursing practice and equips them with a thorough understanding of the complexities of patient care in different environments of care. Principles of Care explores concepts of health and illness, conceptual frameworks for practice, principles of health care delivery, and professional standards. Key themes include assessment and planning, implementation and evaluation, patient education and health promotion, decision making and risk management, benchmarking, clinical effectiveness and practice development. * Examines assessment, planning and evaluation of care * Covers risk management and prioritisation of care * Addresses the use of NICE guidance and National service frameworTrade Review'...a useful resource for clinical staff, laying great emphasis on the evidence base for current practice. Principles of Care is aimed at students and newly qualified staff and, in this respect, hits the bullseye... This book is one which I would be glad to have on my bookshelf as a permanent reference.' Nursing StandardTable of ContentsAbout the authors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xii Section 1 Principles of Health and Illness 1 Concepts of Health 3 Introduction 3 Health and illness 3 Models of health behaviour 8 Responses to illness or the threat of illness 11 References 13 2 Behaviour in Health and Illness 15 Introduction 15 Health behaviour 16 Illness behaviour 16 Psychological perspectives 19 Cultural perspectives 21 Behaviour and beliefs in health and illness 23 References 25 3 Nursing Theories and Nursing Models 27 Introduction 27 Nursing theory 28 Nursing models 32 Nursing theorists 33 References 38 4 Principles of the Nursing Process 40 Introduction 40 Stages of the nursing process 41 The nursing process and nursing models 48 References 55 Section 2 Principles of Nursing Practice 5 Essence of Care and Individualised Nursing 59 Introduction 59 Essence of Care 59 Benchmarking 61 The organisation of nursing care 64 References 69 6 Principles of Communication 72 Introduction 72 Patient participation 73 Communication 74 Securing consent 79 Ethics 82 Patient advocacy 82 References 83 7 Developing Therapeutic Relationships 85 Introduction 85 Therapeutic relationships 86 Challenges 91 Counselling 92 Defence mechanisms 93 References 94 8 Patient Education and Health Promotion 96 Introduction 96 Patient education 96 Health promotion 100 References 104 Section 3 Principles of Health Care Delivery 9 Multi-disciplinary Working 109 Introduction 109Multi-disciplinary working 109 Integrated care pathways 113 Patient journey 116 References 118 10 Decision Making 120 Introduction 120 What is decision making? 121 Decision making in nursing 122 Risks in decision making 122 Decision making theory 123 Factors affecting decision making in practice 127 References 130 11 Evidence-based Practice 133 Introduction 133 What is evidence-based practice? 134 Definitions of evidence-based practice 134 Why should practice be evidence-based? 135 What is evidence? 136 Finding–appraising–applying evidence 140 Barriers to achieving evidence-based practice in nursing 146 Resources to aid the implementation of evidence-based practice 147 Evaluating a change to practice 148 References 149 12 Environments of Care 151 Introduction 151 The need for changes to service delivery in health care 152 Environments of care 153 User involvement in health care 155 Patient choice 157 References 159 Section 4 Principles of Professional Issues 13 Modernisation and Role Development 165 Introduction 165 Modernisation 165 New initiatives 168 New roles and new skills for nurses 171 Regulation 177 References 178 14 Frameworks for Best Practice 180 Introduction 180 Clinical governance 181 Models of clinical governance 182 Implementing clinical governance 187 Support for the implementation of clinical governance 190 The cyclical nature of clinical governance: measuring performance 193 References 195 15 Practice Development and Clinical Effectiveness 198 Introduction 198 Change 199 Change theory 200 Practice development and clinical effectiveness 201 Practice development 201 Clinical effectiveness 206 Outcomes 209 References 210 16 Scope of Professional Practice 212 Introduction 212 The development of the nursing profession 213 Scope of practice and professional standards 214 Knowledge for practice 216 Professional regulation 222 The future 225 References 226 Index 230
£38.90
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
Book SynopsisIntravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensive guide to the management of intravenous therapy in nursing, and explores all aspects of intravenous therapy in both hospital and community settings. It addresses core clinical skills, including the preparation and administration of intravenous drugs, peripheral venous access, acute and long term central venous access, and paediatric intravenous therapy. The book also explores relevant anatomy and physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, pharmacological aspects and legal and ethical issues, in order to equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed in order to provide safe and effective care. Addresses key specialist skills, including blood transfusion, parenteral nutrition and safe administration of cytotoxic drugs A definitive text for nurses working in the hospital and the community Contains contributions from leading nurse practitioners Intravenous Therapy in NurTable of ContentsSection 1 - Fundamentals . 1. Legal and Professional Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Lorraine Hyde . 2. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Intravenous Therapy Kate Scales . 3. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Michele Malster . 4. Infection Control in Intravenous Therapy Sarah Hart . 5. Pharmacological Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Zoe Whittington. Section 2 - Practice. 6. Safe Administration and Management of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Teresa Finlay . 7. Local and Systematic Complications of Intravenous Therapy Julie Lamb and Lisa Dougherty . 8. Intravenous Flow Control and Infusion Devices Chris Quinn . 9. Obtaining Peripheral Venous Access Lisa Dougherty . 10. Vascular Access in the Acute Care Setting Kate Scales . 11. Long-term Central Venous Access Janice Gabriel . 12.Intravenous Therapy in the Community Jill Kayley. Section 3 - Specialities . 13. Blood Transfusion Therapy Liz Bishop . 14. Parenteral Nutrition Clare Shaw . 15. Paediatric Intravenous Therapy in Practice Karen Bravery . 16. Safe Handling and Administration of Intravenous Cytoxic Drugs Janice Gabriel
£49.35
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Engaging Reflection in Practice
Book SynopsisEngaging reflection in practice: a narrative approach develops Chris Johns' existing models and ideas for actively engaging in reflective practice and demonstrates their application to holistic practice and everyday nursing care. Central to this book is a narrative account building on extracts from his reflective journal over a period of two years, which enables the reader to fully understand what being a reflective practitioner involves, how it evolves and how reflective practice influences practice over time. Part 1 addresses the nature of reflective practice and holistic care and explores how the author developed his narrative account in part 2. Either part may be read independently of the other.Table of ContentsReflective practice; Holistic practice; Reflection as self-enquiry anmd transformation; Anna; The Heron and The tree; Reflection on being available
£53.15
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
Book SynopsisPROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES Nursing Complex Needs Children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) are among the most marginalised people in society. They have some of the highest support needs and are most reliant on services. This accessible and practical text presents and promotes current best practice regarding interventions to meet the complex health needs of a person with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Divided into two sections, Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities first looks at assessing complex needs, exploring topics such as communication, maintaining health, and quality of life. Part two then discusses meeting complex needs, looking at topics such as mental health problems, epilepsy, vision impairment, aural health, respiratory health, nutrition, and dysphagia. KEY FEATURES: Examines current theory and practice in supporting people with profouTrade Review"The book is essential reading for learning disability nurses at any level.... A book that is crammed with both practical information and stimulating theory." (Learning Disability Practice, April 2009) "An accessible text examining best practice for assessing and meeting the needs of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities." (Viewpoint, November 2008) Table of ContentsContributors vii Foreword ix Acknowledgements xiii Section 1 Assessing Complex Needs Chapter 1 Introduction 03Jillian Pawlyn and Steven Carnaby Chapter 2 Quality of Life: People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 15Katja Petry and Bea Maes Chapter 3 Supporting a Person with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities to Maintain Their Health: A Parent Carer and Support Team Experience 37Jan Roast, Katie Hickson and Sarah King Chapter 4 Making Sense of Communication 46Karen Bunning Chapter 5 Promoting the Emotional Well-being of People with Profound and Multiple Intellectual Disabilities: A Holistic Approach through Intensive Interaction 62Melanie Nind Chapter 6 Achieving and Maintaining Health 78Jillian Pawlyn Chapter 7 Clinical Assessment of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 98Steven Carnaby Section 2 Meeting Complex Needs Chapter 8 Mental Health Problems and People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 113Steven Carnaby Chapter 9 Epilepsy: Implications for People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 134Mary Codling and Nicky MacDonald Chapter 10 ‘Sight Is Might’: Vision and Vision Impairment in People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 147Gill Levy Chapter 11 Hearing and Aural Health 168Laura Waite Chapter 12 Respiratory Health of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 186Colin Wallis Chapter 13 Dental Care and Oral Health 202Pauline Watt-Smith Chapter 14 Dysphagia and People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities 236Hannah Crawford Chapter 15 Nutrition, Hydration and Weight 259Siân Burton, Susan Cox and Sue M. Sandham Chapter 16 Continence 292Jillian Pawlyn and Shirley Budd Chapter 17 Mobility, Posture and Comfort 328Sarah Hill and Liz Goldsmith Chapter 18 Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: Meeting Complex Needs through Complex Means 348Steven Carnaby and Jillian Pawlyn Index 355
£53.15
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health
Book SynopsisWritten in the context of latest policy developments such as the National Service Frameworks Discusses the role of the mental health nurse in the assessment and management of risk Explores an increasingly important and timely subject in mental health practice Practical focus, with case studies throughout Written by experts in the field.Trade Review"It provides an excellent overview of risk theory, and technical approaches to risk assessment in a manner that may be easily understood by health care professionals." (Journal Health Risk & Society, 22 September 2011) Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Risk Assessment and Management. Chapter 3: The Theory of Risk. Chapter 4: Instrumentation. Chapter 5: Risk to Others. Chapter 6: Risk to Self. Chapter 7: Risk of Substance Misuse. Chapter 8: Conculsions
£40.80
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Public Health Skills
Book SynopsisNurses and other public health practitioners have a crucial role to play in helping to improve the collective well being of society and so developing skills in public health - preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health is key to this process. Public Health Skills: A practical guide for nurses and public health practitioners covers the complete spectrum of public health practice: the effective assessment and management of need, understanding policy and how to affect its implementation; before moving on to explore practical issues and themes surrounding the facilitation of public health. Within the four sections of the book, the text is organised around the ten core public health skills outlined in the National Occupational Standards for the practice of public health, covering skills including surveillance and assessment, collaborative working, working with communities, strategy development, risk management, leadership and ethics. Public HTrade Review“The book fills a niche in public health practice literature, especially the first two sections, which are broadly applicable and particularly helpful.” (Doody's Reviews, June 2009) "This has been written for pre-registration nurses as well as public health practitioners and it focuses, exactly as the title states, on public health practice. Easy to read and well laid out there is a section on “how to use this book” helping the reader to get the most out of any reading and exercises. The book has four sections (which are further subdivided into chapters) “Assessment of Public Health Need”, “Management of Public Health Needs”, “Policies that impact” and finally “Facilitation of Public Health Activities”. Practical examples are cited to illustrate points along with practical tips and useful activities and case study examples to help the reader understand points and explore issues in their own area. The book integrates the 3 different approaches to public health with the 4 key principles and 10 occupational standards. This is a well written book that is likely to become an 'essential text' for many and find itself on reading lists for pre-registration nursing courses as well as other public health courses. This is comprehensive textbook on public health will be a useful resource for teachers and practitioners engaged in public health as well as students." (Journal of Community Nursing)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Tour Guide. Section 1: Assessment of public health needs. 1. Assessing and Identifying Health Needs: theories and frameworks for practice. 2. Health Needs Assessment :appraising and measuring need. 3. Needs Assessment. Section 2: Management of public health needs. 4. Collaborative Working: organisational development for community participation. 5. Partnerships for Public Health: user involvement to improve health and wellbeing. 6. Partnerships for Pulic Health: professional involvement to improve health and wellbeing. 7. Communication and You. Section 3: Public Health Policies and their Impact on Practice. 8. Appraising and Influencing Health Policy and Strategy. 9. Strategic Leadership for Health and Wellbeing. 10. Health Protection and the Role of the Public Health Nurse. 11. Research and Development: analysis and interpretation of evidence. 12. Quality and Risk Management in Primary Care Settings. Section 4: Facilitation of Public Health Activities. 13. Quality and Risk Management: safe guarding children and vulnerable groups. 14. Developing Programmes, Services and Reducing Inequalities. 15. Programme Planning for Health Education. 16. Ethically Managing Self, People and Resources to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Patients and Clients in the Community. Glossary of terms. Index
£43.65
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Perioperative Care of the Child
Book SynopsisPerioperative Care of the Child Edited by well-known and highly-regarded children's nurse Linda Shields, Perioperative Care of the Child is an essential resource for any children's nurse working in a perioperative setting and all student nurses on the child branch. This timely and valuable text provides comprehensive coverage of the essential skills and knowledge required by practitioners in order to deliver safe and effective perioperative nursing care for the child requiring surgery before, during and after any operation. Perioperative Care of the Child explores the role of the nurse in a wide variety of perioperative contexts, including anaesthetics, surgical procedures (including coverage of fetal surgery, endoscopic procedures and care of children with burns), paediatric transplantation, postoperative recovery, and pre- and post-hospital care. This essential resource benefits from an international perspective, with contributions from experienced and highTrade Review"This book offers not only an excellent introduction for the new pediatric nurse but also a good review for the experienced nurse." (AORN Journal, October 2010) Table of ContentsContributors ix Introduction xi Acknowledgements xiii Abbreviations xiv 1 The history of children’s perioperative care – Jeremy Jolley 1 Why history is important 1 What is perioperative nursing? 1 A brief history of perioperative nursing 2 The development of perioperative nursing 5 Key discoveries in perioperative care 6 Early beginnings of surgery for children 7 The growth of paediatric surgery 9 Conclusion: perioperative nursing of children 10 References 11 2 The psychosocial care of children in the perioperative area – Linda Shields 13 Children’s perceptions of the operating theatre 13 The effect of hospitalisation on children 14 Models of care 16 The presence of parents 19 Play in the operating theatre suite 20 Emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient 20 Conclusion 21 References 21 3 Care of the child in the operating room – Linda Shields and Ann Tanner 23 Preparation of children for theatre 23 Admission prior to surgery 24 Observation 25 Weight 25 Surgical history 25 Medical history 25 Medications 27 Body/site preparation 27 Pre-admission clinic 27 Emergency admission 28 Day of surgery admission 29 Reception in the operating suite 30 Registration on entrance to the OR 31 Fasting 31 Other things to check on admission to the OR 32 Safety of children in the operating theatre 33 Specific safety issues for children during induction 33 Post anaesthetic/post operative 34 Standing orders 36 Conclusion 37 References 37 4 Nursing care and management of children’s perioperative pain – Bernie Carter and Denise Jonas 39 Introduction 39 Preparing and teaching children and parents about pain 41 Agency, education and training of health care professionals 42 Assessing children’s pain 43 Core approaches to pain assessment 44 What tools to consider using with particular groups of children 46 Non-pharmacological interventions 46 Overview of pharmacological intervention 47 Routes of administration 48 Other local anaesthetic infusions 55 Discharge home 55 Conclusion 56 References 56 5 Surgical procedures on children – Linda Shields and Ann Tanner 66 Introduction 66 Common surgical procedures performed on children 66 Acknowledgement 96 References 96 6 Day surgery for children – Ann Tanner 101 Day procedure centres 101 Pre-admission preparation 105 Admission to the day procedure centre: preparations for surgery 105 Compartment syndrome 112 Admission to theatre 112 Ward stage recovery: post-operative care 113 Conclusion: support at home 116 References 116 7 Anaesthesia in children – Wendy McAlister 119 Introduction: What is anaesthesia? 119 The anaesthetic nurse 119 Children undergoing anaesthesia 120 Anaesthetic equipment 121 Airways 124 Anaesthesia 127 Analgesia 130 Patient preparation 130 Fasting 130 Premedication 131 Loose teeth and nail polish 131 Hearing aids and glasses 132 Jewellery 132 Preparation prior to patient arrival 132 Patient arrival in theatre 133 Induction 133 Rapid sequence induction 135 Fluids 135 Monitoring 135 Documentation 136 Anaesthetic emergencies 136 Anaphylaxis 138 Suxamethonium apnoea 138 Malignant hyperthermia 139 Emergence 139 Regional anaesthesia 140 References 141 8 The paediatric post-anaesthetic care unit – Eunice Hanisch 144 Introduction 144 In the PPACU 144 The post-operative environment 147 Oxygen delivery 149 Suction 151 Physiological assessment and management of the paediatric post-anaesthesia patient 151 A – Airway management and B – Breathing 151 Respiratory complications and nursing interventions 152 C – circulation 155 Thermoregulation and temperature abnormalities 156 Post-operative nausea and vomiting 160 Pain management in the PPACU 164 Infection control 165 Fluid and electrolyte balance 166 Wounds and dressings 168 Patient positioning 168 Latex allergy 169 Children with epilepsy 170 Delayed emergence 170 Emergence delirium 171 Discharge of the patient from the PPACU 171 Psychological assessment 172 References 175 9 Fetal surgery – Roy Kimble 179 Introduction 179 History 179 The risks of fetal surgery 180 Fetal conditions amenable to fetal surgery 181 Ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) 183 The future 184 References 184 10 Perioperative care of children with burns – Roy Kimble and Julie Mill 185 Introduction 185 History 185 Epidemiology of burns in children 186 A multidisciplinary service approach 187 Clinical assessment of burn severity 188 A – Airway 189 B – Breathing 189 C – circulation 190 D – Neurological disability 190 E – Exposure with environment control 190 Classification of burn depth 190 Determination of burn depth 191 Laser Doppler scanning 191 Electrical burns 192 Chemical burns 193 Calculation of burn surface area 193 Management 193 Burn wound care 195 Preparation for theatre 197 Pain management via acute pain service 199 Post-operative care 200 Physiotherapy 200 Infection control 200 Toxic shock syndrome 201 Tetanus 202 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive children 202 Scar management 202 Discharge planning 202 References 204 11 Paediatric transplantation – Rebecca Smith and Susan Tame 208 Introduction 208 Becoming an organ donor 208 Types of donation 209 Role of the transplant co-ordinator 213 Donor care and management 215 Making the donation request 215 Preoperative care of a potential paediatric donor 216 Perioperative care 222 Recipient management and care 229 Cardiothoracic organs 230 Immediate post-operative care 233 Liver 234 Kidneys 235 Small bowel, liver and multivisceral 237 Reducing the risk of rejection of the new organ 238 Longer-term post-operative care 239 The future 240 References 242 Further reading 243 12 The care of children having endoscopic procedures – Janet Roper and Linda Shields 245 Introduction 245 The perioperative nurse’s role 246 Preparing children for endoscopic procedures 248 Perioperative care 248 Service perspectives 249 Equipment for MIS and endoscopy 251 Conclusion 258 References 258 13 Ethical and legal issues in paediatric perioperative care – Linda Shields 261 Patients’ rights 261 Self-determination 262 Privacy 262 Confidentiality 262 Consent 263 Legal perspectives 264 Medical futility 265 Conclusion 265 References 266 Index 267
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd EvidenceBased Clinical Practice in Nursing and
Book SynopsisEvidence-Based Clinical Practice in Nursing and Healthcare examines the Joanna Briggs Institute model for evidence-based practice which recognises research, theory and practice as sources of evidence and takes a practical approach to developing, implementing and evaluating practice, based on ''evidence'' in its broadest sense. Evidence-based Clinical Practice in Nursing and Healthcare addresses the nature of evidence in clinical practice, generating and synthesising evidence, and transferring and utilising evidence in clinical practice. It describes the development of practice information sheets and clinical guidelines and provides practical guidance on the implementation of evidence-based practice and its evaluation using clinical audit.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Evolution Of Evidence Based Practice. Introduction. Evidence Based Health Care (Ebhc). Evidence Based Medicine. Evidence Based Practice Around The World. Evidence Based Practice – Beyond Medicine. A Multidisciplinary Affair. The Roles Of Consumers. Criticisms Of The Evidence Based Approach. Getting Practical. Conclusion. Chapter 2: A Comprehensive Approach To Evidence Based Health Care: The JBI Model Of Evidence Based Health Care. Introduction. Health Care Evidence Generation. Evidence Of ‘Feasibility’. Evidence Of ‘Appropriateness’. Evidence Of ‘Meaningfulness’. Evidence Of ‘Effectiveness’. Evidence Synthesis. Evidence (Knowledge) Transfer. Evidence Utilisation. Conclusion. Chapter 3: What Is Evidence For Practice?. Introduction. Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness And Effectiveness. Achieving A Balance Between Evidence Of Effectiveness And Other Evidence. Interests For Clinicians And Consumers. The Nature Of Evidence. Evidence For Health Professionals. Evidence For Health Consumers. Conclusion. What Does This Mean In Practical Terms?. Chapter 4: Health Care Evidence Generation. Introduction. Guiding Paradigms In Research. The Qualitative/Quantitative Debate. Paradigm, Methodology And Method. The Quantitative Research Approach. The Interpretive Research Approach. The Critical Research Approach. Sources For Evidence Of Feasibility. Sources For Evidence Of Appropriateness. Sources For Evidence Of Meaningfulness. Sources For Evidence Of Effectiveness. Conclusion. Chapter 5: Evidence Synthesis: The Systematic Review. Introduction. Overview Of The Systematic Review Process. The Importance Of Systematic Reviews Of Evidence. Finding The Evidence. Study Selection. Conclusion. In Practice…. Chapter 6: Evidence Synthesis: Critical Appraisal, Data Extraction and the Synthesis Of Findings. Introduction. Critical Appraisal Of Evidence. The Limitations Of Critical Appraisal. Data Extraction. Data Analysis And Synthesis. Practical Tools For Systematic Reviews. Conclusion. Chapter 7: Evidence Transfer: Writing Up a Systematic Review Report and Developing Clinical Guidelines. Introduction. The Purpose Of The Systematic Review Report. Writing The Report. What Is A Clinical Guideline?. Medicine Specific Guidelines. Nursing Specific Clinical Guidelines. Allied Health Specific Guidelines. ‘Consensus’ Versus ‘Evidence’. Strategies For Guideline Development. The Quality Of The Evidence. Grades Of Recommendation. Consumer Involvement In Guideline Development. Guideline Appraisal. The Role Of Guidelines In Practice. Practical Tools For Guideline Development. Conclusion. Chapter 8: Evidence Utilisation: Implementing Evidence Based Guidelines. Introduction. Barriers To Change. Changing Practice. Evidence Based Health Care And Practice Change. The Theory Behind Change. A Process For Change. Tools And Strategies. Models For Change. Knowledge Translation. Evaluation. Conclusion. Chapter 9: Evidence Utilisation: Clinical Audit. Introduction. Clinical Effectiveness. Clinical Audit. Benefits Of Clinical Audit. The Clinical Audit Process. Strategies To Promote Successful Auditing. Writing An Audit Report. Practical Tools For Clinical Audit. Clinical Audit And Research. Conclusion. Chapter 10: Evidence Based Practice – Issues And Challenges. Introduction. Evidence Based Practice And The Role Of Organisations. Legal And Policy Implications Of Evidence Based Practice. Health Care Takes The Lead … And Others Follow. Consumer Participation. The Rise And Rise Of Information Technology. Conclusion. References. Appendices
£50.30
John Wiley and Sons Ltd International Textbook of Reflective Practice in
Book SynopsisReflective practice has been widely adopted as a successful method for developing nursing across many specialties. The International Textbook of Reflective Practice in Nursing provides a definitive synthesis of the current international literature and activity surrounding reflective practice within nursing.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Reflective practice: The state of the Art. Chapter 2 Reflexivity: Using reflection as a research method. Chapter 3 Reflective Practice: Developing an Evidence Based approach to Practice. Chapter 4:International Perspectives on Reflective Practice. Chapter 5: Using critical reflection to improve practice. Chapter 6: Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice. Chapter 7: Reflective Practice: The route to nursing leadership?. Chapter 8: Quality and Governance: The role of reflective practice. Chapter 9: Reflective Practice: Therapeutic use of Self. Chapter 10: Developing a Reflective curriculum. Chapter 11: Caring and reflection: The essence of nursing. Chapter 12: Reflective narratives: developing a career pathway
£29.40
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Clinical Supervision for Nurses
Book SynopsisClinical supervision provides a framework within which nurses can reflect on their practice, enabling them to face professional challenges with renewed energy and a clearer perspective. Clinical Supervision for Nurses is an accessible, practical guide to clinical supervision itself and implementing the supervision process in nursing practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Practice Development. Implementation. Implementation in Action. Approaches to Clinical Supervision. Clinical Supervision in Action. Legal and Ethical Issues. Supervision from the Perspective of Supervisors. Supervision from the Perspective of Supervisees. Evaluating the Impact of Clinical Supervision
£45.55
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Advanced Practice in Nursing and the Allied
Book SynopsisAdvanced Practice in Nursing and the Allied Health Professions enables nurses and members of allied health professions to effectively diagnose and treat patients, in a wide variety of settings. It is especially relevant in regions where access to other health providers is limited. This new, completely revised, third edition shows how advanced practice continues to develop in response to the impact of health service reforms, the introduction of health policies aimed at developing a patient-led service based in primary care and changes in working conditions. Advanced Practice in Nursing and the Allied Health Professions presents an examination of the potential for advanced practitioners, at all levels, to have a significant effect on the health of the population and provide holistic care for the sick. Practice is identified as the central and most important feature of the advanced role in nursing and allied health professions. Advanced Practice in Nursing and Trade Review"This is an excellent book for students from the United Kingdom who are pursuing advanced degrees, as well as for students and educators from other countries who are interested in advanced practice nursing in the United Kingdom." (The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing)Table of ContentsContributors xi Introduction xiii 1 The Development of Advanced Nursing Practice in the United Kingdom 1Paula McGee Introduction 1 Health policies and reforms 2 The UKCC and higher-level practice 4 The interface with medicine 4 The introduction of new roles 8 Modern matrons 8 Nurse consultants 8 Physicians’ assistants 9 Nurse practitioners and the Royal College of Nursing 9 The Nursing and Midwifery Council 11 Conclusion 12 Key questions for Chapter 1 12 References 12 2 UK Health Policy and Health Service Reform 15Alistair Hewison Introduction 15 The policy process 16 Labour health policy since 1997 17 UK health policy and its implications for advanced nursing practice 19 Advanced nursing practice 20 Advanced nurses as policy implementers 23 Conclusion 24 Key questions for Chapter 2 25 References 25 3 Advanced Practice in Allied Health Professions 29Paula McGee and David Cole Introduction 29 The introduction of the consultant allied health professional 30 Physiotherapy 33 Radiography and sonography 35 Sonography: an example of advanced radiography role 37 Are these new roles in physiotherapy and radiography/sonography advanced? 39 Conclusion 41 Key questions for Chapter 3 41 References 41 4 The Conceptualisation of Advanced Practice 43Paula McGee Introduction 43 The context of the development of advanced practice 43 The nature of advanced practice 45 Professional maturity 46 Challenging professional boundaries 46 Pioneering innovations 49 Is advanced practice a generic term? 53 Conclusion 53 Key questions for Chapter 4 54 References 54 5 Advanced Assessment and Differential Diagnosis 56Paula McGee Introduction 56 The nature of advanced assessment 57 Types of advanced assessment 58 Conducting an advanced assessment 63 Limitations of advanced assessment 64 Formulating a differential diagnosis 64 Conclusion 68 Key questions for Chapter 5 68 References 68 6 Prescribing and Advanced Practice 70Sue Shortland and Katharine Hardware Introduction 70 Recent developments in non-medical prescribing 71 Preparation for prescribing 72 Who may prescribe what? 73 Nurses 73 Allied health professionals 73 Controlled medicines 74 Patient group directions 74 Emergency situations 74 The principles of safe prescribing 75 Safety and clinical governance 76 The future of non-medical prescribing 77 Conclusion 78 Key questions for Chapter 6 78 References 78 7 Advanced Practice in Dietetics 81Linda Hindle Introduction 81 Reasons for the development of consultant roles in dietetics 82 The consultant role 82 Working as a consultant in obesity management 83 Role development 83 Clinical practice 83 Professional leadership 84 Education, training and professional development 87 Service development, research and evaluation 88 Setting up a consultant post 89 Examples of dietetic consultant roles 90 Conclusion – the future for consultant dietitians 93 Key questions for Chapter 7 94 Acknowledgements 94 References 95 8 Advanced Practice in Occupational Therapy 97Lynne Frith and Janette Walsh Introduction 97 Advanced practice in occupational therapy 98 Specialist roles in occupational therapy 98 Clinical caseload and expertise 99 Clinical leadership 99 Clinical teaching and mentoring 99 Specialist advisory role 99 Consultant roles in occupational therapy 100 Expert clinical practice 100 Practice and service development 100 Professional leadership and consultancy 100 Research audit and evaluation 101 Education, training and development 101 The clinical specialist and consultant occupational therapist as advanced roles 101 Current issues for consultant occupational therapists 103 The future for occupational therapists 104 Conclusion 105 Key questions for Chapter 8 105 References 105 9 Working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner 107Mark Radford Introduction 107 Defining a need 108 Organisational preparation 110 Job planning 111 Maintaining focus and delivery 112 Developing strategic influence 113 Consultancy and entrepreneurship 114 Review and evaluation 116 Career progression 119 Conclusion 121 Key questions for Chapter 9 121 Acknowledgements 121 References 122 10 Pioneering New Practice 124Kate Gee Introduction 124 Background to the quadrant model 124 The quadrant model 127 Quadrant 1: pioneering innovations in technical acute cure cultures 128 Quadrant 2: pioneering innovations in high-technology/care cultures 130 Quadrant 3: pioneering innovation in low-technology/cure cultures – strategies for patient education and rehabilitation 131 Development of ICD nursing expertise 132 Development of heart failure nursing expertise 132 Quadrant 4: pioneering innovations in low-technology/care quadrant 134 Conclusion 136 Key questions for Chapter 10 137 References 137 11 Cultural Competence in Advanced Practice 141Paula McGee Introduction 141 Culture and equality 142 Cultural relationships among health, illness, treatment and care 145 Theoretical approaches to culturally competent practice 146 Papadopoulos, Tilki and Taylor’s theory of cultural competence 147 Purnell and Paulanka’s theory of cultural competence 149 McGee’s theory of cultural competence 150 Relevance of theory to advanced practice 153 Conclusion 155 Key questions for Chapter 11 155 References 155 12 Leadership in Advanced Practice: Challenging Professional Boundaries 158Sally Shaw Introduction 158 Leadership in advanced practice 159 Theories and characteristics of leadership 160 What leadership is not 160 Leadership can be learned 161 What is leadership? 161 Theories of leadership 161 Key elements of leadership 162 Other important leadership characteristics 165 The setting for leadership 166 The followers 168 Leadership styles and their relevance for advanced practice 169 Sustaining and nurturing leaders 172 Indicators of effective leadership 174 Conclusion 175 Key questions for Chapter 12 175 Acknowledgements 175 References 176 13 Management Issues in Advanced Practice 177Paula McGee and Mark Radford Introduction 177 Managing the self 178 Management issues and their implications for advanced practitioners 180 Current health service priorities 181 Modernising health professionals’ careers 183 Patient and public involvement in health care 184 The strategic and business plans 185 Managing advanced practice roles 186 The advanced practitioner as manager 188 Conclusion 189 Key questions for Chapter 13 189 References 189 14 The Preparation of Advanced Practitioners 192Paula McGee Introduction 192 The concept of competence 193 Competencies for advanced practice 195 The educational preparation of advanced practitioners 201 Clinical doctorates 204 Conclusion 206 Key questions for Chapter 14 207 References 208 15 The Careers of Advanced Practitioners 210Chris Inman and Paula McGee Introduction 210 Context of the survey 211 Findings 212 Employment issues 212 Perceptions of the role and its effects on practice 214 Evaluation of the advanced practice role 217 Perceived helpfulness of the preparation for the advanced practice role 217 Career development 219 Consultant practitioners 220 Discussion 221 Conclusion 225 Key questions for Chapter 15 225 References 225 16 An International Perspective of Advanced Nursing Practice 227Madrean Schober Introduction 227 Factors contributing to the emergence of advanced nursing practice globally 228 Extent of international presence 229 An international presence marked by confusion 230 Advanced nursing practice defined: an international view 231 Characteristics 231 Country illustrations of development 234 The role of international organisations 235 Scope of practice, regulation and standards 236 Practice settings 237 Interaction with health professionals 238 Future directions in advanced nursing practice 239 Conclusion 240 Key questions for Chapter 16 240 Acknowledgements 241 References 241 17 The Future for Advanced Practice 243Paula McGee Introduction 243 An agenda for research 244 Direct practice 244 Collaboration with service users 245 Diversity and inclusiveness 247 Professional regulation and control 248 Education and assessment 250 Recording developments 250 Conclusion 251 References 253 Index 255
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Communities of Practice in Health and Social Care
Book SynopsisCommunities of Practice in Health and Social Care highlights how communities of practice (CoPs) can make service development and quality improvement in health and social care easier to initiate and more sustainable.Table of ContentsForeword Etienne Wenger vii Acknowledgements x List of Contributors xi Part 1 Introducing Communities of Practice 1 Chapter 1 Introducing Communities of Practice 3 Andrée le May Part 2 Getting Started 17 Chapter 2 The EXTRA Community of Practice: Incubating Change 19 Nina Stipich, Jane Coutts and Mireille Brosseau Chapter 3 The Interior Health Nurse Practitioner Community of Practice: Facilitating NP Integration in a Regional Health Authority 28 Linda Sawchenko Chapter 4 Developing Dermatology Outpatient Services through a Community of Practice 36 Judith Lathlean and Michelle Myall Part 3 Generating Professional and Patient Capital 47 Chapter 5 Practice Made Perfect: Discovering the Roles of a Community of General Practice 49 John Gabbay and Andrée le May Chapter 6 Learning Nursing in the Workplace Community: The Generation of Professional Capital 66 Mary Gobbi Chapter 7 Communities of Practice and Learning Health Practice in Developing Countries 83 Alex le May Chapter 8 Generating Patient Capital: The Contribution of Storytelling in Communities of Practice Designed to Develop Older People’s Services 95 Andrée le May Part 4 So What? 107 Chapter 9 What Works, What Counts and What Matters? Communities of Practice as a Locus forContributing to Resource Allocation Decisions 109 Helen Roberts, Alan Shiell and Madeleine Stevens Chapter 10 Where Does This Get Us and Where Will We Go from Here? 118 Andrée le May References 121 Index 129
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Models and Frameworks for Implementing
Book SynopsisThe Evidence-Based Nursing Series is co-published with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The series focuses on implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and mirrors the remit of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, encompassing clinical practice, administration, research and public policy. Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence- Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action looks at ways of implementing evidence gained through research and factors that influence successful implementation. It acknowledges the gap that exists between obtaining evidence and the practicalities of putting it into practice and provides direction to help to close this gap. This, the first book in the series, helps the reader to make decisions about the appropriateness of using various models and frameworks. A selection of models and frameworks are examined in detail including examples of their use in practice. The book concludes with an analysis and synthesTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors ix Foreword by Huw Davis xiv Preface xvii 1 Evidence-based practice: doing the right thing for patients 1Tracey Bucknall and Jo Rycroft-Malone Introduction 1 What is evidence-based practice? 2 What does implementation of evidence into practice mean? 5 Attributes infl uencing successful implementation 9 Why this book? 14 References 18 2 Theory, frameworks, and models: laying down the groundwork 23Jo Rycroft-Malone and Tracey Bucknall Introduction 23 Theory informed evidence-based practice 23 Using theory and frameworks for implementing evidence-based practice 30 Models and frameworks 39 Models and frameworks included in this book 44 Summary 47 References 47 3 Stetler model 51Cheryl B. Stetler Introduction and purpose of the model 51 Background and context 56 Intended audience and actual users of the model 61 Hypotheses and propositions 64 Use and related evaluation of the Stetler model 64 Perceived strengths and weaknesses of the model 72 Information on barriers and facilitators to implementing the model 74 The future 76 Summary 76 References 77 4 The Ottawa Model of Research Use 83Jo Logan and Ian D. Graham Purpose and assumptions 84 Background and context 84 Intended audience/users 97 Hypotheses and research possibilities 97 Critique (strengths and limitations of OMRU) 98 Future possibilities 100 Conclusion 101 Summary: How the model can be used/applied 101 References 102 5 Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS) 109Jo Rycroft-Malone Background 110 Purpose and assumptions 110 Background to PARIHS’ development 111 Intended users 120 Hypotheses and propositions 126 Others’ use of PARIHS 127 Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of PARIHS 130 Future plans 131 Conclusion 132 Summary: How PARIHS could be used 132 References 133 6 Iowa model of evidence-based practice 137Marita Titler Overview and purpose 137 Development of the model 140 Intended users 141 Hypothesis generation 142 Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of the Iowa model 143 Barriers and facilitators to model implementation 143 Future plans for model revisions 144 Summary: How the model can be used/applied 144 References 144 7 Dissemination and use of research evidence for policy and practice: a framework for developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies 147Maureen Dobbins, Kara DeCorby and Paula Robeson Introduction 148 Purpose of the framework 149 Model development 150 Intended audience 154 Hypothesis generation 155 Examples of framework’s use 157 Perceived strengths and weaknesses 159 Future plans for framework modifications 161 Summary: How the model can be used/applied 161 References 163 8 ARCC (Advancing Research and Clinical practice through close Collaboration): a model for system-wide implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practice 169Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk and Ellen Fineout-Overholt Purpose of and assumptions in the ARCC model 170 Background to the ARCC model 171 Intended users 177 Hypotheses generated from the ARCC model 177 Use and implementation of the ARCC model and implications for future research 179 Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of the ARCC model 181 Summary: How the model can be used/applied 182 References 182 9 The Joanna Briggs Institute model of evidence-based health care as a framework for implementing evidence 185Alan Pearson Purpose and assumptions 186 Background to the JBI model’s development 186 Intended users of the model 192 Hypotheses and propositions 193 Others’ use of the JBI model for implementing evidence 198 Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of the JBI model for implementing evidence 200 Future plans 201 Summary: How the model can be used/applied 202 References 203 10 The Knowledge To Action framework 207Ian D Graham and Jacqueline M Tetroe Purpose of the framework 208 Background and context 210 Framework description 212 Intended audiences/users 215 Hypotheses and research possibilities – Has the framework generated hypotheses or propositions that the developers and others can and/or have been testing? 215 Evaluation and use of the KTA framework 216 Strengths and limitations 217 Future plans for the development of the framework 218 Summary: How the model can be used/applied 218 References 219 11 Analysis and synthesis of models and frameworks 223Jo Rycroft-Malone and Tracey Bucknall Background 223 Synthesis 226 Conclusion 244 References 244 12 Summary and concluding comments 247Jo Rycroft-Malone and Tracey Bucknall A note about implementation 247 A note about impact 250 Applying models and frameworks to guide implementation 251 Concluding remarks 255 References 257 Appendix 259 Index 261
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Achieving Cultural Competency
Book SynopsisAchieving Cultural Competency: A Case-Based Approach to Training Health Professionals provides the necessary tools to meet the ever-growing need for culturally competent practitioners and trainees. Twenty-five self-study cases cover a variety of medical topics, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurology, oncology, hematology, immunology, and pediatric disorders. Actual scenarios that occurred in clinical settings help the user gain direct insight into the realities of practice today. Cultural factors covered within the cases include cultural diversity plus gender, language, folk beliefs, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexual orientation. This book is an approved CME-certifying activity to meet physicians' cultural competency state requirements. Get 25 pre-approved self-study American Dietetic Association credits at no additional charge when you purchase the book. Email hark@lisahark.com for further instructions.Table of ContentsContributors viii CME Disclosure Information xii Preface xv Foreword xvii Acknowledgments xx Introduction xxi Tools to Assess Cultural Competency Training (TACCT) xxxii Case 1 Ruth Franklin: A 40-year-old African American woman with heart failure 1Susan E. Wiegers and Horace DeLisser MD Case 2 Carl Jones: A 48-year-old homeless Caucasian man with chest pain and lung cancer 10Lisa Bellini Case 3 Maria Morales: A 57-year-old Mexican woman with type 2 diabetes 17Desiree Lie and Charles Vega Case 4 Maya Mohammed: A 15-year-old Arab American teenager with leukemia 25Amal Mohamed Osman Khidir Alexander Chou and Lyuba Konopasek Case 5 Jon Le: A 48-year-old Korean man with cerebral hemorrhage 37Scott Kasner and Horace DeLisser Case 6 Nadia Rosenberg: A 53-year-old Russian woman with drug-resistant tuberculosis 45Elena N. Atochina-Vasserman and Helen Abramova Case 7 Isabel Delgado: A 47-year-old Dominican woman with hypertension 55Debbie Salas-Lopez and Eric Gertner Case 8 George Dennis: A 35-year-old African American man with AIDS 62Ronald G. Collman Case 9 Mary Jones: A 2-year-old Caucasian girl with delayed speech development 71Dodi Meyer Hetty Cunningham Rica Mauricio and Alexandra Schieber Case 10 Priya Krishnamurthy: A 73-year-old South Asian Indian woman with a stroke 84Scott Kasner Roy Hamilton Steven Mess´e and Sashank Prasad Case 11 Carlos Cruz: A 34-year-old Mexican man with sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome 94Indira Gurubhagavatula Lisa Hark and Sharon L. Drozdowsky Case 12 Denise Smith: A 41-year-old Caucasian woman with asthma 104John Paul Sánchez Nelson Felix Sánchez and Ana Núñez MD Case 13 Mae Ling Chung: A 22-year-old Chinese woman in an arranged marriage 116Elizabeth Lee-Rey and Nereida Correa Case 14 Earl Collins: A 73-year-old African American man with lung cancer 127Mitchell L. Margolis and Lisa Bellini Case 15 Irma Matos: A 66-year-old Ecuadorian woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension 133Edgar Maldonado and Debbie Salas-Lopez Case 16 Eileen Clark: An 82-year-old African American woman with a stroke 142Scott Kasner and Horace DeLisser Case 17 Leslie O’Malley: A 66-year-old Irish American man with breast cancer 149J. Eric Russell Case 18 Juana Caban: A 21-year-old Puerto Rican woman who is pregnant and HIV-positive 155Lisa Rucker Nadine T. Katz and Nicholas E.S. Sibinga Case 19 Alice Gregory: A 71-year-old African American woman with aortic stenosis 163Susan E. Wiegers and Horace DeLisser MD Case 20 Sunil Guha: A 32-year-old South Asian Indian man with metabolic syndrome 169Fran Burke and Lisa Hark Case 21 Pepper Hawthorne: A 19-year-old Caucasian woman with a stroke 179Scott Kasner Case 22 Alika Nkuutu: A 24-year-old African woman with sickle cell disease 186J. Eric Russell Case 23 Miguel Cortez: A 9-year-old Mexican boy with asthma 192Noel B. Rosales Case 24 Naomi Fulton: A 49-year-old African American woman with metabolic syndrome 199Gail Marion and Lisa Hark Case 25 Bobby Napier: A 68-year-old Caucasian Appalachian man with type 2 diabetes 207Elizabeth Lee-Rey Sonia Crandall and Thomas A. Arcury Appendix 1: Positioning the Interpreter 216 Appendix 2: Kleinman’s Explanatory Model of Illness 217 Multiple Choice Questions 220 Answers 262 Index 267
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Developing a Healthcare Research Proposal
Book SynopsisAre you new to research and daunted by the idea of constructing your own research proposal? Then this is the book you need! This book and accompanying web resource will answer all your questions about healthcare research by introducing you to the concepts, theories and practicalities surrounding it. The aim of both the book and the web resource is to help you to write a good healthcare research proposal which is the starting point for any would-be student researcher. The book takes a look at the theory of research, the core of the topic, but also provides practical help and advice along the way. It takes the reader through the stages of the research process from developing the question to communicating the findings, demystifying the process on the way. The web resource works alongside the book, supplementing and expanding on the chapters, giving you the ability to prepare your very own research proposal. Explains key concepts in a clear, easy to unTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. What is research? Being a researcher. Who's who in the world of healthcare research? The importance of research to healthcare. How to use this book and the accompanying web program. The web program. Summary. 1 Research and Allied Concepts. Introduction. What is research? What is clinical audit? Service evaluation. Issues to consider when undertaking research, audit and service evaluation. Evidence-based practice. Clinical effectiveness. Summary. 2 Philosophical Assumptions. Introduction. Philosophical assumptions of qualitative research. Some major characteristics of qualitative research. Philosophical assumptions of quantitative research. Some major characteristics of quantitative research. Using mixed methods in research. Summary. 3 The Research Proposal: Developing the Research Question. Introduction. Developing the research question. Questions arising from the patient’s condition. Finding the answers to your questions. Types of research questions. Clarifi cation of the research question. Summary. 4 The Research Proposal: Searching and Reviewing the Literature. Introduction. Steps in searching the literature. How to undertake a literature search. Hierarchy of evidence. Reviewing the literature. Scenario. Summary. 5 The Research Proposal: Research Design. Introduction. The focus of a research study. Research paradigms. Samples. Quantitative research. Qualitative research. Summary. 6 The Research Proposal: Ethics in Research. Introduction. Introduction to ethics. Research governance. Summary. 7 The Research Proposal: Selecting Participants. Introduction. What is a sample? Why use a sample? Probability and non-probability. Types of probability sample. Types of non-probability sample. The size of samples. Eligibility criteria. Summary. 8 The Research Proposal: Collecting Data. Introduction. Collecting data. Quantitative research − data collection. Qualitative research − data collection. Summary. 9 The Research Proposal: Analysing Data. Introduction. Quantitative data analysis. Data analysis. Statistical tests. Qualitative data analysis. Summary. 10 The Research Proposal: Communicating Research Findings. Introduction. Writing a research report. Writing for publication. Issues associated with healthcare professionals and publication. Presenting at conferences. Summary. 11 The Research Proposal: Current Research Issues in Healthcare. Introduction. Ethics. Funding issues. Vested interests regarding the process and the reporting of research. The politicisation of research. The implementation of research fi ndings. Problem-solving. Summary. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Nursing the Cardiac Patient
Book SynopsisNursing the Cardiac Patient is a practical guide that addresses the management of cardiac patients across the spectrum of health care settings. It assists nurses in developing a complete understanding of the current evidence-based practice and principles underlying the care and management of the cardiac patient.Trade Review“This is a nicely written book providing an overview of current nursing care issues with respect to cardiac patients.” (British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 5 May 2012) “Highlights what is needed for the Cardiac patient from beginning to end, and covers everything you would need to know…this book would be useful for every stage of the course, and beyond in practice. The book highlights important stages such as prevention, treatment and causes of action.” 3rd year nursing student, Glasgow Caledonian UniversityTable of ContentsContributor Biographies. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 Acute Coronary Syndrome in Perspective (Melanie Humphreys). Introduction. The challenge of saving lives. The scope of this book. 2 Reducing the Risk: Primary Care Initiatives (Melanie Humphreys and Brenda Cottami). Introduction. Primary care initiatives in perspective. Identification of those "at risk". Rapid access chest pain clinics. Sudden cardiac death. Early recognition and access to emergency services. Early CPR. Early defibrillation. First responders. Summary. 3 Assessment of the Cardiovascular System (Jackie Younker). Introduction. Cardiovascular assessment in perspective. Chest pain assessment. Electrocardiography. Laboratory tests. Diagnostic procedures. Summary. 4 Diagnosing Acute Coronary Syndrome (John McGowan). Introduction. Acute coronary syndromes in perspective. Interpreting the 12-lead ECG. Biochemical markers. Risk stratification. Imaging techniques. Summary. 5 Unstable Angina (John McGowan). Introduction. Unstable angina in perspective. Treatment strategies. Summary. 6 Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Melanie Humphreys). Introduction. Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment of NSTEMI. Summary. 7 ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Claire Rushton). Introduction. ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective. Care priorities. Treatment priorities. Complications of STEMI. Territories of STEMI: special considerations. Special patient groups. Continuing care. Rehabilitation and secondary prevention. Summary. 8 Therapeutic Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes (Jan Keenan). Introduction. Pathophysiology of ACS. Early identification of ACS. Early therapeutic intervention. Therapeutic intervention for STE-ACS and NSTE-ACS. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Facilitated percutaneous coronary intervention. Summary. 9 Cardiothoracic Care (Debbie Danitsch). Introduction. Preparation for surgery. The operation. Postoperative care. Cardiac care after the first 24 hours. Fast tracking. Discharge. Summary. 10 Arrhythmias and their Management (Melanie Humphreys, Celia Warlow and John McGowan). Introduction. Electrophysiology of the heart. The conduction system. Manifestations of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias. Arrhythmia treatment. Peri-arrest arrhythmias. Cardiac arrest rhythms. Summary. 11 Emergency Cardiac Care (Melanie Humphreys and Lisa Cooper). Introduction. Cardiac emergencies in perspective. Early warning scoring systems. Assessing the emergency cardiac patient. Acute heart failure. Pericarditis. Cardiac tamponade. Electrolyte disorders. Summary. 12 Long-Term Cardiac Conditions (Ian Jones and Anne Dormer). Introduction. Heart failure. Refractory angina. Atrial fibrillation. Summary. 13 Cardiac Rehabilitation (Tim Grove). Introduction. Cardiac rehabilitation in perspective. Provision of cardiac rehabilitation. Summary. 14 Secondary Prevention Within the Community (Tim Grove). Introduction. Ongoing risk factor modification. Psychological wellbeing. Psychosocial wellbeing. Cardioprotective medication. Summary. 15 Ethical Issues in Cardiac Care (Pauline Walsh and Fiona Foxall). Introduction. Ethical theory and principles in perspective. Ethical decision-making frameworks. Informed consent. DNAR. The ethics of withdrawal of active treatment. Patients' rights and responsibilities. Summary. Appendix A: Patient Transfer to Theatre/Specialist Centre (Sarah Dickie). Introduction. Transfer in perspective. Preparation of the patient for intrahospital or interhospital transfer. Summary. Appendix B: Cardiac Rehabilitation Circuit Class (Tim Grove). Class management. Staffing ratios. Other considerations. Appendix C: Cardiac Pacemakers (Ian Jones and Anne Dormer). Indications and usage. Pacemaker function. NASPE/BPEG code. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Clinical Context for EvidenceBased Practice
Book SynopsisThe Evidence-Based Nursing Series is co-published with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The series focuses on implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and midwifery and mirrors the remit of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, encompassing clinical practice, administration, research and public policy. Clinical Context for Evidence-Based Practice provides insights into the key contextual issues to be considered in the implementation and assessment of evidence-based practice. Increasingly, implementation research is demonstrating that for evidence to be successfully implemented into practice, the context of practice needs to be considered. Clinical Context for Evidence-Based Practice addresses professional, educational, and organizational contextual issues that impact on the implementation of evidence into practice and the bringing about of practice change. Practical strategies that have been used effectively to overcome these contextual issueTrade Review"This is an important area for nurses and an appreciation of the application of research is needed by all. A book such as this covering contextual issues of evidence-based practice should be available to all nurses, and this volume in particular is recommended." (Journal of Renal Nursing, 6 November 2011) "The editors of this book, both heads of nursing research centers, gather international contributors to explore the professional, educational, and organizational context issues that influence how evidence is implemented in clinical practice. Each chapter considers a specific context, such as primary care, acute care, perioperative settings, aged care, pediatrics, mental health, and midwifery. Final chapters examine the place of evidence in policy making. Case examples detail implementation approaches. The book's audience includes nurses and other health care professionals." (Reference and Research Book News, February 2011)Table of ContentsForeword. Cover Image. Notes on Contributors. 1 Introduction (Bridie Kent and Brendan McCormack). References. 2 Context: overview and application (Bridie Kent and Brendan McCormack ). Introduction. Defi ning context. Models and frameworks. Context Assessment Index. The Ottawa Model of Research Use. Mode 2 thinking and context for evidence-based practice. Global factors. Conclusion. References. 3 Making context work in primary health care (John Rosenberg and Debbie Kralik). Introduction. What is primary health care? PHC as a set of strategies. Assessing community need. Engaging community. Conclusion. References. 4 Making context work in acute care (Alison Hutchinson and Tracey Bucknall). Introduction. The acute care context in relation to use of evidence in practice. Characteristics of acute care contexts. Evidence of the influence of acute care context on the use of research in practice. Interventions and strategies to implement interventions. Application of research evidence in the acute care context—a case example. Conclusion. References. 5 Making context work in pediatrics (Valerie Wilson). Introduction Medication safety. Evidence from practice. Overcoming the barriers to implementing evidence into practice. Empowering families Changing practice. Conclusion. References. 6 Making context work in the perioperative setting (Victoria M. Steelman). Introduction. Meta-analyses. Randomized clinical trials. Non-experimental studies. Other sources of evidence. Clinical practice guidelines and perioperative standards. Summary. Additional resources. References. 7 Midwifery in the context of new and developing technologies (Marlene Sinclair). Introduction. Defi ning healthcare technology. Defi ning birth technologies. Understanding the complexity of technology and its relevance to midwifery. Philosophical perspectives on birth technology. Midwives and birth technology: major theoretical positions. Birth technology competence. Pregnant women’s use of the Internet in pregnancy. Current context of midwifery care. The midwifery model of care. International definition of the midwife. Global health: The World Health Organization. Global statistics on Internet usage. Inappropriate use of technology. Use of technology during pregnancy and childbirth. Conclusion: the Instantaneous Age and the role of modern technology in childbirth. References. 8 Making context work in mental health (Dawn Freshwater and Jane Cahill). Introduction. Contextualizing mental health care. The practice of reviewing: the evolution of scientific literature. Interpreting the evidence. Implications of “context” for practice: effect of peer review on practice. Benchmarking practice: its place in the hierarchy of evidence. Interpreting the evidence. Implications of benchmarking practice for mental health practice. Summary of how the different contexts of reviewing and benchmarking practices impact on mental health and practice environments. Concluding comments. References. 9 Making context work in aged care (Nadine Janes). Introduction. Aged care settings and providers. Best practice in aged care. A program of research on evidence-based aged care. Infl uences on evidence-based aged care. Summary: maximize relationships, minimize stress. References. 10 Enabling context with policy (Gill Harvey). Introduction Evidence and policy making. The policy-making process. The place of evidence in the policy process. From policy to practice. Taking account of policy in implementation strategies. Bridging the gaps between practice, policy, and research. Summary. References. 11 Context in context (Bridie Kent and Brendan McCormack). Introduction. Considering these individual contexts—context within contexts. The impact of the changing world on contextual. factors for evidence-based healthcare? Way forward. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Nursing Knowledge
Book SynopsisNurses who conduct research have a longstanding interest in questions of nursing knowledge. Nursing Knowledge is a clear and well-informed exposition of the philosophical background to nursing theory and research.Trade Review“This book will remain a companion for quite some time: a great compass.” (Hodges Health Career, 5 October 2012) "Overall, the book is clearly written, well signposted and very thoroughly researched. It is a pleasure to read and should be compulsory reading for anyone involved in teaching nursing science or theory. It can usefully form part of teaching in medical science and philosophy of science modules too." (Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, 19 September 2010)Table of ContentsPreface Foreword. PART I NURSING KNOWLEDGE AND THE CHALLENGE OF RELEVANCE. Introduction to Part I. Nursing knowledge. Two kinds of theory–practice gap. Philosophy of nursing science. 1 Prehistory of the problem. The domain of nursing. Professionalization and the translation gap. Nursing education reform in the United States. Nursing research begins. A philosophy of nursing. What would a nursing science look like? Nursing theory and nursing knowledge. Borrowed theory. Uniqueness. Conclusion: the relevance gap appears. 2 Opening the relevance gap. Two conceptions of nursing science. The demise of practice theory. The argument from value freedom. The argument from theory structure. The consensus emerges. Carper’s patterns of knowledge. Donaldson and Crowley on the discipline. Fawcett on the levels of theory. The relevance gap. The qualitative research movement. The middle-range theory movement. Conclusion: the relevance gap endures. 3 Toward a philosophy of nursing science. Philosophical questions about nursing. Questions about the discipline. Questions of philosophy. Science, value, and the nursing standpoint. Qualitative research and value-freedom. Standpoint epistemology. Theory, science, and nursing knowledge. The received view of theory. Explanatory coherence and inter-level models. Consequences for nursing knowledge. Conclusion: closing the gap. PART II VALUES AND THE NURSING STANDPOINT. Introduction to Part II. 4 Practice values and the disciplinary knowledge base. Dickoff and James’ practice theory. Values and theory testing. Challenges to Dickoff and James’ criteria. Beckstrand’s critique. Fact and value. Intrinsic and instrumental values. Carper’s fact–value distinction. Problems with patterns. The disintegration of nursing knowledge. The obfuscation of evaluative commitments. The role of theory in ethical knowledge. Sociopolitical knowing. Conclusion: fact and value in nursing knowledge. 5 Models of value-laden science. The Johnson model: nursing values as guides for theory. Constitutive and contextual values. Constitutive values in science: Kuhn’s argument. Epistemic and moral/political values. Models of value-laden inquiry. Value-laden concepts in nursing inquiry. Conclusion: constitutive moral and political values in nursing inquiry. 6 Standpoint epistemology and nursing knowledge. Social role and epistemic privilege. Feminist appropriation of standpoint epistemology. Generalizing standpoints. Knowledge and the division of labor in health care. Nursing knowledge and nursing roles. Conclusion: nursing knowledge as an epistemic standpoint. 7 The nursing standpoint. Top-down and bottom-up views of nursing. Values in the nursing standpoint. The philosophical questions revisited. Questions and concerns. What is the nursing role? How are the boundaries of the profession determined? Qualitative or quantitative? Is nursing an applied science? Conclusion: science and standpoint. PART III NURSING THEORY AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE. Introduction to Part III. 8 Logical positivism and mid-century philosophy of science. Some history and terminology. Empiricism. Logical positivism. Conceptions of theory in nursing. Theories and axiom systems. Euclid and Newton. Challenges to an axiomatic treatment of theory. Implicit definition. Theory structure: the received view. Theoretical and experimental laws. The hierarchy of theory. Explanation and confirmation. Explanation. Theory testing. Conclusion: logical positivism and scientific knowledge. 9 Echoesinnursing. Did logical positivism influence nursing? Three kinds of influence. Positivism and the critique of nursing metatheory. The metaparadigm of nursing. Validity of the metaparadigm. What is a “metaparadigm”? Levels of theory 100. How the levels are distinguished. How the levels are related. Why the levels are supposed to be necessary. Borrowed theory. Conclusion: the relevance gap and the philosophy of science. 10 Rejecting the received view. Holistic confirmation. The necessity of auxiliary hypotheses. Auxiliary hypotheses and borrowed theory. Consequences for nursing. Failure of the theory–observation distinction. The vagueness of the distinction. The role of training. Observation and theory testing. Levels of theory and interdisciplinary research. Theory change and level mixing. Theoretical integration. Consequences for nursing. Conclusion: rejecting the received view of nursing science. PART IV THE IDEA OF A NURSING SCIENCE. Introduction to Part IV. 11 Postnursing theory inquiry. Passion for substance. Situation-specific theories. Postnursing theory inquiry. Research example: mastectomy. Background. Patient responses to radical mastectomy. Background. Sensory and distress components of pain. Breakthrough research and situation-specific theory. Conclusion: revisioning nursing theory. 12 The structure of theory. Questions and answers. Coherence and confirmation. Horizontal and vertical questions. Breakthrough research revisited. Radical mastectomy. Pain research. Borrowed theory. Research example: pain intervention. Borrowed theory and the nursing standpoint. Conclusion: piecing the quilt. 13 Models, mechanisms, and middle-range theory. What is middle-range theory? An old, new definition of middle-range theory. The semantic conception and the received view. Middle-range theories as theoretical models. Physical and nonphysical theoretical models. The challenge of precision in nursing models. Interlevel models in nursing science. Theoretical models and explanatory coherence. Holism, reductionism, and the nursing standpoint. The holistic patient care argument. The inconsistency argument. The causation and control argument. Causality, holism, and professional values. Conclusion: causal models and nursing science. PART V CONCEPTS AND THEORIES. Introduction to Part V. 14 Consequences of contextualism. Concepts: theory-formed or theory-forming? Public and personal concepts. The priority of theory. Linguistic arguments for contextualism. Scientific and colloquial contexts. Contextualism and realism. Moderate realism. Contextualism and antirealism. Realism and representation. Concept analysis and borrowed theory. Conclusion: philosophical foundations of multifaceted concepts. Theory development and multifaceted concepts. Concepts, borrowed theory, and interlevel models. 15 Conceptual models and the fate of grand theory. Models and theories. The orientation and abstraction pictures. Arguments against the abstraction picture. Harmful effects of the abstraction picture. Advantages of the orientation picture. Rereading the early theorists. Nursing pedagogy and early theory. Conceptualizing the nurses’ role. Models of nursing and models for nursing. Conceptual models as nursing philosophy. Philosophical criticism of conceptual models. Conclusion: science, practice, and philosophy. PART VI PARADIGM, THEORY, AND METHOD. Introduction to Part VI. Terminological preliminaries. 16 The rise of qualitative research. Making space for qualitative methodology: Carper, Benner, and Watson. The triangulation problem. Triangulation and confirmation. Objections to triangulation. Two paradigms of nursing inquiry. Conclusion: method, theory, and paradigm. 17 What is a paradigm? Components of a paradigm. Theory and ontology. Theory and method. Values. Incommensurability. Pulling paradigms apart. Theory and method (reprise). Theory and ontology (reprise). Against paradigms. Conclusion: nursing science without paradigms. 18 Methodological separatism and reconciliation. Reality and realities. Idealism. Meaning and reality. Static and dynamic. Objective and subjective. Deduction and induction. Reductionism and value-freedom. The unity of nursing knowledge. Reconciling qualitative and quantitative research. Methods as bridges. The objective support. The query support. Method in the middle. Conclusion: local methodological decision-making. PART VII CONCLUSION. 19 Redrawing the map. Theory. Criteria for theory evaluation. A new perspective on theory. Evaluating theoretical models. Evaluating intervention research. Evaluating interpretations. New questions about nursing theory. Professional values and disciplinary knowledge. Nursing knowledge and the relevance gap. New questions about evidence-based nursing practice. New maps, new directions. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Guided Reflection
Book Synopsis...an important text for practitioners...this text is a valuable tool that develops self-inquiry skills. Journal of Advanced Nursing Reflection is widely recognised as an invaluable tool in health care, providing fresh insights which enable practitioners to develop their own practice and improve the quality of their care. Guided Reflection: A Narrative Approach to Advancing Professional Practice introduces the practitioner to the concept of guided reflection, in which the practitioner is assisted by a mentor (or ''guide'') in a process of self-enquiry, development, and learning through reflection in order to effectively realise one's vision of practice and self as a lived reality. Guided reflection is grounded in individual practice, and can provide deeply meaningful insights into self-development and professional care. The process results in a reflexive narrative, which highlights key issues for enhancing healthcare practice andTrade Review“This approach enables individual practitioners to develop deeper insight and improve the quality of their patient care. Readers also will benefit personally, physically, and mentally from this enhanced self reflection and growth.” (Doody’s, 11 May 2012)Table of ContentsPreface vii Contributors xi Chapter 1 The basic scheme 1 Christopher Johns Chapter 2 Constructing the reflexive narrative 27 Christopher Johns Chapter 3 Deepening insights 51 Christopher Johns Chapter 4 Weaving the narrative 66 Christopher Johns Chapter 5 A feminist slant 85 Christopher Johns and Colleen Marlin Chapter 6 Awakenings 113 Aileen Joiner and Christopher Johns Chapter 7 Finding a new way in health visiting 123 Yvonne Latchford Chapter 8 Falling through the net and the spider’s web: two metaphoric moments along my journey 145 Maria Fordham Chapter 9 Climbing walls 164 Christopher Johns Chapter 10 Reflections on performance 178 April Nunes Tucker, Amanda Price and Antje Diedrich Chapter 11 More than eggs for breakfast 195 John-Marc Priest and Christopher Johns Chapter 12 Shifting attitude with deliberate self-harm patients in Accident and Emergency (A&E) 215 Jane Groom and Christopher Johns Chapter 13 Jane’s rap: guided reflection as a pathway to self as sacred space 236 Christopher Johns and Colleen Marlin Chapter 14 Audiencing 256 Christopher Johns Chapter 15 Coherence and ethics 262 Christopher Johns Chapter 16 An accidental tourist 284 Lei Foster Chapter 17 Reflections 290 Christopher Johns Appendices 293 Index 299
£45.55
Springer New York Project Management for Healthcare Informatics
Book SynopsisThrough its use of real clinical examples, this book provides an explanation of the project management process tailored for nurses. Coverage includes the tools available to successfully complete each phase of the project management process and advance the project life cycle.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "This is a basic ‘how to’ book written in a straightforward manner on the project management process from initiation to close. Its extensive use of tables and charts makes it very user friendly. It is intended to serve as a text for healthcare professionals … . directed toward multiple levels of healthcare providers, researchers and administrators. The step-by-step nature of this book makes it useful for anyone from the planning phase of a project to its evaluation. … a useful guide to project management." (kerry S. Risco, Doody’s Review Service, April, 2008)Table of ContentsProject Management Process.- Initiation Phase.- Planning Phase.- Execution Phase.- Control Phase.- Closing Phase.- Applying the Project Management Process in Healthcare Informatics.- Applying the Project Management Process in Healthcare Management.- Summary.
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University of Toronto Press Rethinking Unequal Exchange
Book SynopsisUsing a world historical approach, Valiani demonstrates that though nursing and other caring labour is essential to human, social, and economic development, the exploitation of care workers is escalating.Table of ContentsContents Foreword Preface and Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Temporary Migration and the Global Integration of Labour Markets Chapter 3. The Global Integration of Nursing Labour Markets - the US American Instance Chapter 4. The Global Integration of Nursing Labour Markets - the Canadian Instance Chapter 5. The Global Integration of Nursing Labour Markets - the Philippines Instance Chapter 6. The Global Integration of Labour Markets and Deepening Unequal Exchange Chapter 7. Capitalist Contradictions and World Stratified Distribution of Caring Labour - Roots and flower of the global integration of nursing labour markets References
£47.60
University of Toronto Press Lyle Creelman
Book SynopsisIn telling Creelman's fascinating story, Susan Armstrong-Reid helps readers learn about the transformation of the nursing profession and global health governance in the twentieth century.Trade Review'Armstrong-Reid has delivered a valuable new social biography on Lyle Creelman... Those interested in nursing history, the history of medicine, and the intersections of world history and global health will certainly find it useful.' -- Sasha Mullally Canadian Historical Review vol 97:01:2016 'This well documented book is suitable for wide range of readers. Recommended. All academic and general history of nursing collections.' -- D.B. Hamilton Choice Magazine vol 52:01:2014Table of ContentsAbbreviations Used in Notes Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Formative Years, 1908-36 Chapter 2 New Beginnings, 1936-9 Chapter 3 Shadow of War, 1939-44 Chapter 4 Soldier of Peace, 1944-6 Chapter 5 Setting a New Course, 1946-9 Chapter 6 Joining the WHO, 1949-51 Chapter 7 Establishing the Nursing Section, 1951-2 Chapter 8 From Deputy to Chief, 1953-60 Chapter 9 Lyle's Secret Service, 1954-68 Chapter 10 The Voice of International Nursing, 1960-8 Chapter 11 A Chance for Retrospection, 1968 Epilogue Bibliography Appendices
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd LongTerm Conditions
Book SynopsisLong Term Conditions is a comprehensive textbook for all nursing and healthcare students and practitioners that explores the key issues surrounding caring for patients with chronic diseases or long-term conditions. Divided into three sections, this book explores living with a long-term condition, empowerment, and care management. Rather than being disease-focused, it looks at key issues and concepts which unify many different long-term conditions, including psychological and social issues that make up a considerable part of living with a long-term condition. Within each of the chapters, issues of policy, culture and ethics are intertwined, and case studies are used throughout, linking the concepts to specific diseases. Key features: A comprehensive textbook on the principles and practice of caring for people with long-term conditions User-friendly in style with learning outcomes, further reading, useful websites, and case studies througTrade Review“This text would be useful for students and practitioners new to the role.” (Primary Health Care, 1 September 2012) “All healthcare professionals who treat or care for patients with long term conditions should read this book whether they are working in primary, secondary, tertiary care, for the NHS, a hospice, social services or a voluntary organisation.” (Nursing Times, 13 September 2012) Taking a partnership approach that is focused on key issues and concepts in living with condition, rather than focusing on disease, Randall and Ford offer a textbook for nursing and health care practitioners that explores issues involved in the care of patients with chronic diseases conditions. (Book News, 2011) Well organized and easy to read, with many case studies and adequate references... This book is notable for its focus on the importance of a teamwork approach to care for individuals who live with a chronic condition. It also emphasizes the continuity of care model in order to set the framework of care delivery. It is a wonderful tool for care coordinators or care providers. (Doodys, October 2011) Well structured, attractively presented and easy-to-follow...full of useful information and through-provoking ideas (Emergency Nurse, November 2011) This excellent book takes a needs-led approach. I particularly liked the points for reflection that encourage readers to develo their own practice to improve patient experience. (Nursing Older People, December 2011) 5*. This comprehensive text explores key concents with clear explanations, diagrams and case studies. I recommend it to newly qualified and experienced nurses, as well as nursing students. (Nursing Standard, October 2011) Table of ContentsContributors xi Introduction xv Section 1 Living with a Long-Term Condition 1 Nutrition 3 Helen Ford Introduction 3 Nutrition in context 3 What is nutrition? 7 Basics of nutrition 8 How much do we need to eat? 16 Assessing dietary intake 20 Assessing nutritional status 22 Nutrition problems in long-term conditions 23 Conclusion 45 References 45 Resources 48 Further reading 48 2 Chronic Pain: Living with Chronic Pain 49 Gay James Introduction 49 Causes and pathology of pain 51 Types of chronic pain 53 Incidence of chronic non-malignant pain 56 Psychology and social considerations in chronic pain 58 The impact of pain 59 Chronic pain assessment 63 Interventions to manage chronic pain 70 Conclusion 88 References 89 Further reading 92 Organisations in the United Kingdom who may offer support 92 3 Depression and Long-term Conditions 93 Robert Tummey Introduction 93 What is depression? 94 Recognition of depression as co-morbidity with long-term physical conditions 95 Prevalence of depression as co-morbidity with long-term physical conditions 99 Diagnosis of depression 101 Treatment for depression 104 Conclusion 114 References 115 Further reading 118 Section 2 Empowerment 4 Adaptation in Long-term Conditions: The Role of Stigma Particularly in Conditions that Affect Appearance 121 Andrew R Thompson Introduction 121 LTC, Visible difference, disfigurement and body-image 122 Psychosocial, social and cultural impact of living with an LTC affecting appearance 123 Stigmatisation and LTCs 129 Psychosocial interventions 130 Conclusion 133 Acknowledgements 133 References 133 Resources 136 Further reading 136 5 Self-management in Long-term Conditions 138 Sue Randall and Andy Turner Introduction 138 Context 138 Historical perspective 140 Self-care and self-management 141 Co-creating health initiative (CCH) 152 Underpinning theories 155 Conclusion 159 References 160 Resources 163 Further reading 163 6 Assistive Technology – A Means of Empowerment 164 Darren Awang and Gillian Ward Introduction 164 Policy background 165 Defining key terms 167 Whole system demonstrators 179 Ethical issues 183 Workforce design, education and training 184 A technological future? 186 Conclusion 188 References 188 Resources 192 Further reading 192 7 Risk and Empowerment in Long-term Conditions 193 Annette Roebuck Introduction 193 Risk in context – the bigger picture 194 Wider views of risk and empowerment 195 Empowerment 203 Conclusion 215 Acknowledgements 216 References 216 Further reading 218 Section 3 Care Management 8 Care Coordination for Effective Long-term Condition Management 221 Sue Randall Introduction 221 Population contexts in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in relation to LTCs 222 Care coordination 224 Frameworks of care delivery 233 Service delivery models 237 Other ways of working which influence care coordination 251 New ways of working 254 Conclusion 256 Acknowledgements 256 References 257 Resources 261 Further reading 262 9 Rehabilitation in Long-term Conditions 263 Bernie Davies and Jo Galloway Introduction 263 Definitions and concepts of rehabilitation 263 The role of rehabilitation in the context of managing LTCs 265 Models and theories informing rehabilitation 268 Teams and teamwork in rehabilitation 275 The principles and process of rehabilitation for people with LTCs 280 Outcome measures and evaluation 286 Conclusion 290 References 290 Resources 293 Further reading 293 10 Palliative Care in Long-term Conditions: Pathways to Care 294 Claire Whittle and Jill Main Introduction 294 What is palliative care? 294 What is end of life care? 297 Illness trajectories 297 Family and carers 299 Dying from LTCs 300 End of life symptoms and management of symptoms 304 Policies 305 Models of care 306 Spirituality 313 Conclusion 314 References 314 Resources 317 Further reading 317 Index 319
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New York University Press The Reproduction of Inequality
Book SynopsisAn important analysis of the difference class makes in reproductive health choicesCan you run a marathon, drink coffee, eat fish, or fly on a plane while pregnant? Such questions are just the tip of the iceberg for how most pregnant women's bodies are managed, surveilled, and scrutinized during pregnancy. The Reproduction of Inequality examines the intense social pressure that expectant and new mothers face when it comes to their health and body-care choices. Drawing on interviews with dozens of pregnant women and new mothers from poor, middle-class, and mixed-class backgrounds, Katherine Mason paints a vivid picture of the immense weight of expectation that comes with the early stages of motherhood. The women in Mason's study universally sought to give their children a healthy start in life; however, their chosen approaches varied based on their socio-economic class. Whereas middle-class mothers attempted a complete lifestyle change and absolute devotion to the achievement and maintTrade ReviewFrom gestational diabetes to drinking coffee, The Reproduction of Inequality maps how pregnant bodies are subject to increasingly high levels of medical and moral scrutiny. Theorizing pregnancy, birth, and post-partum conditions through the lens of gendered, classed, and racialized 'reproductive body projects,' Kate Mason captures the contradictions in the expectations for perfect designer pregnancies in the face of eroded infrastructures for healthcare, childcare, and general support for childbirth and childrearing. Based on rich interviews, this book tells moving, in-depth personal stories while contributing to important debates in sociology, gender studies, and health-related fields * Miliann Kang, author of The Managed Hand: Race, Gender and the Body in Beauty Service Work *For everyone who cares deeply about maternal and child health and addressing health inequities, this book is a gift. Delivering an insightful and sophisticated analysis of how biological reproduction is intertwined with social reproduction, Katherine Mason elegantly reveals the cultural meanings and stakes of reproductive body projects in the twenty-first century. The Reproduction of Inequality is a truly wonderful book. * Miranda R. Waggoner, author of The Zero Trimester: Pre-Pregnancy Care and the Politics of Reproductive Risk *The Reproduction of Inequality shows how adopting so-called ‘healthy lifestyles’ during pregnancy and post-partum is not just about health. It provides privileged mothers a way to display their social status and transmit it to their children, while worsening gendered inequalities at home. A must-read for anyone interested in social inequality, gender, family, and health! * Abigail C. Saguy, author of Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are *The Reproduction of Inequality provides a much-needed demonstration of the ways that ‘health’ has become a rigid moralized ideology reinforcing racialized class divides between mothers. Professor Mason insightfully instructs that while nearly all mothers and pregnant people want what is best for their babies, only those with resources and privilege are trusted to make the “right” choices -- self- sacrificing, responsible, well-informed decisions – on everything from having a cup of coffee while pregnant to regaining control over a postpartum body, and perhaps most important, to inculcating a near-religious devotion to 'health' in one’s children. * Linda M. Blum, author of At the Breast: Ideologies of Motherhood and Breastfeeding in the Contemporary US *
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Cornell University Press Sovereign Necropolis
Book SynopsisBy the 1890s, Siam (Thailand) was the last holdout against European imperialism in Southeast Asia. But the kingdom''s exceptional status came with a substantial caveat: Bangkok, its bustling capital, was a port city that was subject to many of the same legal and fiscal constraints as other colonial treaty ports. Sovereign Necropolis offers new insight into turn-of-the-century Thai history by disinterring the forgotten stories of those who died unnatural deaths during this period and the work of the Siamese state to assert their rights in a pluralistic legal arena.Based on a neglected cache of inquest files compiled by the Siamese Ministry of the Capital, official correspondence, and newspaper accounts, Trais Pearson documents the piecemeal introduction of new forms of legal and medical concern for the dead. He reveals that the investigation of unnatural death demanded testimony from diverse strata of society: from the unlettered masses to the king himself. These cases Trade ReviewPearson has sketched a distinctive legal environment among many others in the colonial world at the turn of the nineteenth century and has shown that the treaty port is the most useful lens through which to compare Siam with other parts of colonial Asia. * Journal of the Siam Society/New Mandala *Sovereign Necropolis is crisply written, even lively; despite the work's stakes in area studies literature and sociocultural theory, the discussion is accessible for non-subject-matter experts. * The Social History of Medicine *Trais Pearson's Sovereign Necropolis is a well-researched historical study that examines the adoption of European legal practices related to postmortem examinations in the context of this political reality. Sovereign Necropolis makes key contributions to Thai history. * Isis: A Journal of the History of Science Society *Sovereign Necropolis, by Trais Pearson, is a remarkable, compelling, and engaging study about the politics of death in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Siam. Pearson brilliantly captures throughout the book the ensuing tensions between the Siamese elite and the foreign powers, and documents how those conflicts and negotiations played out in the plural legal arena of civil law and forensic medicine. Brilliantly organized and eloquently written, Sovereign Necropolis is a notable and original contribution to our understanding of modern Thai history. * Asian Journal of Law and Society *In attempting to reach a broader audience than the Thai or Southeast Asian studies communities, Pearson employs a comparative approach, drawing from a wide range of cases and theories in various imperial and colonial contexts. This is a must-read for those interested in the politics of death and of civilising reforms in Southeast Asia. * Journal of Southeast Asian Studies *This is a book that is full of surprising and intriguing insights into Siam's peculiar semi-colonial status in matters concerning accidental death. It will contribute to the now burgeoning literature on the history of Thai law, and may encourage greater interest in "death studies" in Thailand. * Pacific Affairs *Pearson presents a compelling study of medico-legal practices and legal subjectivity in an environment characterized by limited sovereignty and transnational flows of expertise, while at the same time giving space to subaltern voices. This book is a noteworthy contribution to studies of medicine, law, society and politics in the colonial and semi-colonial worlds. * The British Journal of the History of Science *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Bad Death 2. Indemnity and Identity 3. Treaty Port Tort 4. Accidental Metaphysics 5. Morbid Subjects 6. Incisions and Inscriptions Conclusion Epilogue: Spirits in a Material World
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Cornell University Press Taking Care of Our Own
Book SynopsisMixing personal history, interviewee voices, and academic theory from the fields of care work, the sociology of work, medical sociology, and nursing, Taking Care of Our Own introduces us to the hidden world of family caregivers. Using a multidimensional approach, Sherry N. Mong seeks to understand and analyze the types of skilled work that family caregivers do, the processes through which they learn and negotiate new skills, and the meanings that both caregivers and nurses attach to their care work.Taking Care of Our Own is based on sixty-two in-depth interviews with family caregivers, home and community health care nurses, and other expert observers to provide a lens through which in-home care processes are analyzed, while also exploring how caregivers learn necessary procedures. Further, Mong examines the emotional labor of caregiving, as well as the identities of caregivers and nurses who are key players in the labor process, and gives attention to the ways iTrade ReviewMong's goal is to enlighten and provide an in-depth understanding of the skilled work of family care givers to help us recognize our interdependency. Recommended. All levels. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Work of Skilled Family Caregiving 1. The Work Caregivers Do 2. On-the-Job Training 3. Who Pays? Part II: Relationships, Identities, and Emotions in Skilled Family Care Work 4. ntegrating Care Work with Life 5. "You Do What You Gotta Do" 6. Work Shifts Conclusion
£97.20
Cornell University Press Taking Care of Our Own
Book SynopsisMixing personal history, interviewee voices, and academic theory from the fields of care work, the sociology of work, medical sociology, and nursing, Taking Care of Our Own introduces us to the hidden world of family caregivers. Using a multidimensional approach, Sherry N. Mong seeks to understand and analyze the types of skilled work that family caregivers do, the processes through which they learn and negotiate new skills, and the meanings that both caregivers and nurses attach to their care work.Taking Care of Our Own is based on sixty-two in-depth interviews with family caregivers, home and community health care nurses, and other expert observers to provide a lens through which in-home care processes are analyzed, while also exploring how caregivers learn necessary procedures. Further, Mong examines the emotional labor of caregiving, as well as the identities of caregivers and nurses who are key players in the labor process, and gives attention to the ways iTrade ReviewMong's goal is to enlighten and provide an in-depth understanding of the skilled work of family care givers to help us recognize our interdependency. Recommended. All levels. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Work of Skilled Family Caregiving 1. The Work Caregivers Do 2. On-the-Job Training 3. Who Pays? Part II: Relationships, Identities, and Emotions in Skilled Family Care Work 4. ntegrating Care Work with Life 5. "You Do What You Gotta Do" 6. Work Shifts Conclusion
£18.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Contemporary Health Studies: An Introduction
Book SynopsisContemporary Health Studies provides an accessible introduction to current issues and key debates in understanding and promoting health. Its up-to-date, global focus places a strong emphasis on the social, political and environmental dimensions of health. Part One sets the scene by looking closely at the definition of ‘health’ and outlining the aims and purpose of health studies. Part Two explores the different disciplines that underpin health studies, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology and health psychology, incorporating new theoretical frameworks to help readers understand health. Part Three applies this knowledge to address the determinants of health, including chapters on individual factors, the role of public health, the latest policy influences on health and the growing importance of the global context. Each chapter contains contemporary statistics and evidence alongside carefully developed learning features designed to highlight the fundamentals of each topic, to apply these to in-depth case studies – from global antibiotic resistance to the challenge and promise of digital data –, and to pose questions for reflection and debate. Contemporary Health Studies is an essential guide for undergraduate health students written by three authors who have a wealth of teaching experience in this subject area. Their book will inspire readers to consider the human experience of health within contemporary global society as it is mediated by individual, societal and global contexts.Trade Review‘The 2nd edition of Contemporary Health Studies provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of ‘Health Studies’. It is up-to-date, accessible and informative, drawing on a wide range of examples and emerging trends in health. It will be a key resource for those studying on a variety of health-related courses.’Dr Liam Foster, University of SheffieldTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Understanding and Promoting HealthChapter 1 – What is Health?Chapter 2 – Contemporary Threats to HealthChapter 3 – Investigating HealthPart 2: The Disciplinary Context of Health StudiesChapter 4 – SociologyChapter 5 – Social AnthropologyChapter 6 – Health PsychologyChapter 7 – Health PromotionPart 3: Influences upon HealthChapter 8 – Individual Characteristics and their Influence upon HealthChapter 9 – Social and Community Characteristics and their Influence upon HealthChapter 10 – The Physical Environment and its Influence upon HealthChapter 11 – Policy Influences upon HealthChapter 12– The Global Context of HealthChapter 13 – Synthesizing Perspectives: Case Studies for ActionGlossary
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