Social services and welfare, criminology Books
Open University Press A Practical Guide to Care Planning in Health and
Book Synopsis"A valuable resource which will capture the interest of all those involved in planning high quality care." C.Dickie, Lecturer of Adult Nursing, University of the West of Scotland, UK"This is an excellent book for anyone starting out on the Common Foundation year of their nursing degree, and as a reference to those further into their degree, on placement, or newly qualified. The care planning process is very well introduced using models and frameworks of care, with thorough explanations and visual aids ... I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to fellow students and colleagues, and I will use it through the remainder of my degree and beyond."Conor Hamilton, Student Nurse, Queens University Belfast, UK"A highly useful and concise book that is also a practical size to carry around to lectures. This book is accurately planned and is a straight forward easy to read student guide to care planning. I found it informative and well structured in Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Care Planning ProcessThe Assessment of NeedsPlanning care with the individual in needImplementing the planned careEvaluating the Care PlanRevisiting the Care Planning ProcessCare Planning Policy: influences upon health and social care in the UK
£24.69
Open University Press Communication Skills for Adult Nurses
Book Synopsis"This book is a real gem - useful not only for nurses, but for all healthcare professionals, students and educators wanting to develop their communication skills. One is reminded that it is not always about 'what' is said, but 'how' it is said. This book will be a great resource for those advocating interprofessional working, while keeping the patient's perspective in the reader's mind throughout."Dr Susanne Lindqvist, Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK."This book is slim line and concise but covers a lot of vital points that all nurses and students of nursing should be aware of. It is well laid out with activities, case studies and vignettes to illustrate key issues... I thoroughly recommend this book to nursing students and those who work with people in any context."Jo Parham, third year adult nursing student at the University of the West of England. "From a Nursing Student perspective this bTable of ContentsCommunication: Fundamental SkillsCommunicating with Adult Patients: Beyond the FundamentalsCommunication: The Essence of CareUsing Technology to CommunicateEffective Communication in TeamsCommunicating with Diverse GroupsCommunicating in Challenging SituationsCommunication in Learning and TeachingLegal And Ethical Dimensions In Communication
£24.69
Open University Press Workplace Learning in Health and Social Care A
Book Synopsis"A really positive and timely text, which contributes to the evidence base and prepares and supports the health and social care student for the challenges of the modern workplace. I highly recommend it."British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, May 2011"This book is clear, concise and makes for easy reading throughout ... It provides some great tips on learning within a work environment in addition to an excellent chapter on learning styles that any student could benefit from. The book is bursting with helpful knowledge on formulating action plans, working with mentors, personal development plans and the importance of career planning â Its concepts are useable and applicable to all student nurses." Laura Carter, Student Nurse, Kingston University, UK"A good, comprehensive addition to any student nurses collection! The book is laid out in a clear, logical manner which is easy to read whilst covering the most important points ... [It will be] particularlTable of ContentsPart 1: Introducing work based learning-how does learning happen in the workplace?What is work based learning? How does learning happen in the workplace? How does your learning style affect your ability to learn in the workplace?Part 2: How do you demonstrate learning in the workplace?How does reflection help to support workplace learning? How do you develop as a reflective learner? How do you use learning contracts and action plans to demonstrate learning in the workplace? How do you use personal development planning to demonstrate learning in the workplace? Part 3: The benefits and challenges of learning in the workplace and future career development planningWhat are the benefits and challenges of WBL for your employer? Career planning for the future-where to from here?
£23.74
Open University Press Reflective Practice for Healthcare Professionals
Book Synopsis"This detailed, practical guide to reflective practice has relevance to all healthcare practitioners. Taylor offers readers her REFLECT model to guide them through the process of reflection... Throughout she uses a wide variety of techniques to explain and illustrate what to expect and how to adapt and accommodate to different circumstances and preferences... This book has such depth and detail and yet at the same time is practical and written in plain language. There is literally something for everyone...âCanadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, April 2011 78(2)"Taylor reveals how reflection and contemplation creatively welds the everyday working day world to a myriad of cultural, ethical, moral and managerial challenges. This book offers the beginning practitioner a broad understanding of why conscious awareness of one's thinking matters. Taylor's insight reveals her deep thoughtfulness as a meticulous researcher, supervisor and mentor and her guidelines will groTable of ContentsIntroductionThe nature of reflection and practicePreparing for reflection and the REFLECT modelTypes of reflection and being human in healthcareTechnical reflectionPractical reflectionEmancipatory reflectionApplying Taylor's REFLECT Model to Practice Reflective practice in research and scholarshipBeing human and reflection as a lifelong processReferences
£30.39
Open University Press An Introduction to Social Work Practice
Book Synopsis"Melanie Parris provides an excellent introduction to social work, dealing with important aspects of social work values, basic areas of knowledge and vital key skills. Her writing is clear and student-friendly with many examples from practice and encouragement for the reader to develop understanding using active learning."Robert Adams, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, Teesside University, UK"This practice focused text clearly draws upon the many years of experience the author has of social work education ... It will be of great help to students who need to integrate theoretical understanding with practical experience and develop core skills. The structure is inclusive and the language accessible. Each chapter has clear learning objectives enabling time pressed learners to focus on particular aspects of professional practice they will encounter in placement." Madeleine Howe, Faculty Head of Quality and Standards, University of Gloucestershire, UK"A veTable of ContentsIntroduction Before You Begin: Getting your bearingsSection 1: Studying and Learning to be a Social Worker: The basis for practiceElement 1: Studying to be a Social WorkerElement 2: Reflection and Critical ThinkingElement 3: The Social Work Knowledge BasisSection 2: Social Work ValuesElement 1: The Personal and PoliticalElement 2: Values and Principles into PracticeElement 3: Service User and Carer PerspectivesSection 3: Working with PeopleElement 1: Communication in Social WorkElement 2: Effective Communication SkillsElement 3: Alternative Communication StrategiesElement 4: Working with GroupsElement 5: Community WorkSection 4: Professionalism in Social Work PracticeElement 1: Professional Social WorkElement 2: Professional Communication/Writing in Social WorkElement 3: The Professional EnvironmentElement 4: Professional Behaviour and Self ManagementElement 5: Professional Well-being and SafetyElement 6: Professional Development on PlacementConclusionKnowledge ReviewAudit of LearningFurther Reading and Resources
£26.59
Open University Press Learning Disability
Book SynopsisWith its spread of chapters covering key issues across the life cycle this text has established itself as the foundational primer for those studying the lived experiences of people with learning disabilities and their families, and outcomes achieved through services and support systems. Recognising learning disability as a lifelong disability, this accessible book is structured around the life cycle. The second edition is refreshed and expanded to include seven new chapters, covering: Aetiology Breaking news (about disability) and early intervention Transition to adulthood The sexual lives of women Employment Personalisation People with hidden identities With contributions from respected figures from a range of disciplines, the book draws heavily upon multidisciplinary perspectives and is based on the latest research and evidence for practice. The text is informed by medical, social and legal mTable of ContentsIntroduction - why the life cycle?Part 1 - The construction of learning disabilityNarratives and people with learning disabilitiesSocial constructions and social models: Disability explained? The roots of biomedical diagnosis Learning disability and the law Models of service delivery Maintaining a commitment to quality Advocacy, campaigning and people with learning difficultiesPart 2 - Childhood and early parentingChildren with learning disabilities talking about their everyday lives Communication with children and young people The importance of aetiology of intellectual disability Breaking the news and early intervention Addressing the physical and sensory needs of children with profound and multiple learning disabilitiesFamily care: Experiences and expectations Part 3 - Adolescence and transitions to adulthoodAdolescents and younger adults: Narrative accounts Transition: A moment of changeSafeguarding adults with learning disabilities against abusePromoting healthy lifestyles: Challenging behaviour (Almost) everything you ever wanted to know about sexuality and learning disability but were always too afraid to ask The sexual lives of women with learning disabilitiesSupporting people with learning disabilities within the criminal justice system Independence, reciprocity and resilience Personalizing learning disability services Part 4 - Adult identities and community inclusionYou have to prove yourself all the time: People with learning disabilities as parents Promoting friendships and developing social networks Enabling and supporting person-centred planning Culture and ethnicity: Developing accessible and appropriate services for health and social care Work, supported employment and leisure Promoting healthy lifestyles: Mental health Retrieving lost identities: Men with severe intellectual disabilities and mental health problems in long-term care Engaging communities of interest Part 5 - Experiences of ageing and end-of-life issuesA late picking: Narratives of older people with learning disabilities Growing old: Adapting to change and realizing a sense of belonging, continuity and purpose End-of-life issues Healthy and successful ageing Research and emancipation: Prospects and problems
£36.09
Open University Press Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses
Book Synopsis"An extremely informative and useable book covering many aspects of communication ... highly recommended for students and practitioners in the mental health field, whether nurses or not."Mental Health Practice"Learning to communicate effectively is vital for all nurses ... This exciting new book, with an accessible and engaging style, provides nurses working in mental health, with a valuable and comprehensive introduction to successful communication."Martina Mc Guinness, Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator, HSE Dublin, Ireland"The book is thought provoking and provides examples not only of what we should be doing but also examples of what we should not to be doing. It is a text that I would have loved to have had access to in my student days and early practice and would therefore strongly recommend this book to students and indeed beginner mental health practitioners of any discipline."Sinead Frain, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home CareBallTable of Contents1. Core Communication Skills in Mental Health Nursing 2. Values, culture and evidence-based communication 3. Reflection and Communication 4. The therapeutic use of small talk - phatic communication 5. Heron’s Communication framework: Six Category Intervention Analysis 6. Communicating across Cultures 7. Professional Helping Relationships 8. Communicating Assertively 9. Resolving Conflict 10. Solution-focussed Interventions in Mental Health Practice 11. Motivational Interviewing In Mental Health Nursing PracticeConclusion
£26.59
Open University Press Dictionary of Social Work The Definitive A to Z
Book Synopsis"This updated and revised version of a very popular and well received book provides a key quick reference work for students, and new and experienced practitioners. The succinct rÃsumÃs of current issues and their implications for practice and policy help readers to get to grips with the wide range of key concepts and terms used in social work, social care, law and health services. This book is highly recommended for its wide-ranging set of summaries which are valuable in first encounters with, or updating of, knowledge in social work."Professor Brian Littlechild, Associate Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire "This Dictionary of Social Work provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the terminology used in social work. The evidence based entries are cross-referenced and informed by up to date legislation. Very detailed and useful contextual information are included and the reader is directed to other sourc
£26.59
Open University Press Ethics for Nurses Theory and Practice
Book SynopsisEthics underpin all aspects of nursing activity but the concepts can often seem remote or inaccessible. This refreshing new book will help nurses explore and explain key aspects of ethical nursing practice in a practical and engaging way. Using plentiful examples and case studies, this book focuses on showing readers how to apply ethical principles to everyday nursing practice and deliver excellent care as a result.The book explores and helps answer questions such as: What are rights? What is dignity? How are nurses accountable? How does the law relate to ethics? What is a dignified death? The authors have created a set of fictional characters who experience various healthcare dilemmas and scenarios, and appear throughout the book. These characters help illustrate different aspects of ethics in healthcare and bring ethical concepts and decision making to life. This book is essential reading for nurses preparing to qualify or those already qualified and dTable of ContentsPreface1. What is Ethics? An introduction2. What Must Nurses Do?3. Should Consequences be Considered?4. Why are Respect and Autonomy so Important in Health Care?5. What is Fairness in Care?6. What are Rights?7. What is Dignity?8. Are Nurses Accountable Ethically?9. How does Law Relate to Ethics? The special case of the 'Duty of Care'10. What is a Dignified Death?11. What is Ethical Research?
£24.69
Open University Press Public Health in History
Book Synopsis"This clear and informative volume, packed with rich sources and illustrations, will be a must for students and scholars embarking on a study of public health. Covering a range of geographical areas and a wide array of topics, it also succeeds in being challenging and thought-provoking, urging its readers to engage with the ways in which historical research can shape our understanding of current health issues."Professor Hilary Marland, Centre for the History of Medicine, University of Warwick, UK "The great strength of Public Health in History is that its authors show how â history is always a dialogue between the present and the past, and present policy is always informed by understandings of the past. The book is comprehensive in the range of areas covered, yet uses case-studies to explore issues in depth. It will be essential reading for anyone who works or has an interest in public health then and now."Professor Michael Worboys, Centre for the History oTable of ContentsChapter 1 History in Public Health: The nature and practice of historyVirginia Berridge, Martin Gorsky and Alex MoldNineteenth CenturyChapter 2 Public Health in the West since 1800: The contextMartin Gorsky Chapter 3 Public Health in the West since 1800: The responsesMartin GorskyChapter 4 The Development of the Health Professions Virginia BerridgeChapter 5 Tropical MedicineJohn MantonCase StudiesChapter 6 Case Study: Sexual HealthVirginia BerridgeChapter 7 Case Study: Substance UseAlex MoldChapter 8 Case Study: MalariaMaureen Malowany and Suzanne TaylorTwentieth CenturyChapter 9: Health Systems and Welfare States in the West, 1880s-1960sMartin GorskyChapter 10 Public Health in the Twentieth Century I: 1900-1945Virginia BerridgeChapter 11 Global HealthJohn MantonChapter 12 Public Health in the Twentieth Century II: 1945-2000sVirginia BerridgeChapter 13 Using History in Policy and PracticeVirginia Berridge
£30.39
Open University Press Paramedics From Street to Emergency Department
Book Synopsis"A great book written by a truly medical family ... This book will prove invaluable to the student paramedic and a great aid to the practicing paramedic ... The case studies are thought provoking and give an opportunity for students to learn about situations they will encounter during their careers and experienced paramedics and practitioners the opportunity to reflect on similar cases and question their practice ... I would highly recommend this book."Paul Bates (Paramedic), Higher Education Programme Manager, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, UK"Individuals new to pre-hospital care will find this text well structured and clear. The informative introduction and subsequent case studies are written in an easy to read question and answer style. These provide a starting point for the reader to undertake further focused reading and investigation. A helpful text for students who are new to caring for patients, in the pre-hospital environment."Amanda Blaber, SenTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Assessment of Scene and PatientCase Study 1 - Child Collapsed in StoreCase Study 2 - Home is Where the Heart IsCase Study 3 - Breath of LifeCase Study 4 - Huffin' and Puffin'Case Study 5 - Crown HotelCase Study 6 - On the Job TrainingCase Study 7 - Cold ComfortCase Study 8 - I Kid You NotCase Study 9 - A Bump in the NightCase Study 10 - Fast and FuriousCase Study 11 - A Pain in the StomachCase Study 12 - Cut and RunCase Study 13 - Knowing Your LimitsCase Study 14 - Slips, Trips and FallsCase Study 15 - Abominable AbdominalCase Study 16 - Hot and ColdCase Study 17 - Back to SchoolCase Study 18 - On Your OwnCase Study 19 - Market ForcesCase Study 20 - Typically TopicalCase Study 21 - To Be or Not To BeCase Study 22 - The Rise and Fall of Gladys JonesCase Study 23 - Road Traffic CollisionCase Study 24 - Attempted SuicideCase Study 25 - Sickly Sweet
£28.49
Open University Press Engaging Patients in Healthcare
Book SynopsisThis evidence-based guide provides the first comprehensive overview of patient engagement and participation in healthcare. It has been written for all those who want to understand the various ways in which patient and public engagement can contribute to better health outcomes.Angela Coulter explains the theories, models and policies at the heart of patient involvement as well as giving extensive practical examples to demonstrate the reality of involving patients. The book includes an examination of patientsâ roles in respect of: Improving care processes Building health literacy Selecting treatments Strengthening self-care Ensuring safer care Participating in research Training professionals Shaping services Clearly written by a leading author in the field and well illustrated with data, examples and evidence, the book includes practical descriptions of real patient engagement, together with critical reTable of ContentsThe policy context Improving care processes Building health literacy Selecting treatments Strengthening self-care Ensuring safer care Participating in research Training professionals Shaping services Patients - the greatest untapped resource?
£31.34
Open University Press Midwifery Practice Critical Illness Complications
Book Synopsis"Given the increasing complexities of co-morbidities in women of childbearing age, this book provides a case study approach to several critical conditions which challenge all health care professionals working in this field. The case study approach will help midwives, doctors, midwifery and medical students to ground their clinical skills training on each specific situation by working through the questions and answer format. Of particular importance is the emphasis on inter-professional team working and the links between theory and practice."Dr. Rita Borg Xuereb, Head of Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Malta"The authors are to be commended as this is the first book of its kind and is well overdue ... The content is excellent, well referenced and covers all of the important issues ... The layout makes the book easy to read and the inclusion of pre-reading, self-assessment of knowledge and case studies engages the reader and stTable of ContentsPrefaceGlossary of Common Abbreviations used throughout the BookCase Study 1: Recognition of the Critically Ill WomanCase Study 2: Obesity - Risk Management IssuesCase Study 3: Pre-Eclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome (Haemolysis, Elevation of Liver Enzymes and Low Platelets)Case Study 4: ThromboembolismCase Study 5: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation(DIC)Case Study 6: Obstetric CholestasisCase Study 7: HaemoglobinopathiesCase Study 8: Ante-Partum and Postpartum HaemorrhageCase Study 9: Uterine Inversion and Ruptured UterusCase Study 10: AnaphylaxisCase Study 11: SepsisCase Study 12: Cardiac ArrestCase Study 13: Diabetic ComaCase Study 14: Shoulder DystociaAppendix 14.1: Shoulder Dystocia Proforma
£31.34
Open University Press Evaluating Improvement and Implementation for
Book SynopsisEvaluating Improvement and Implementation for Health describes modern evaluation methods in healthcare and policymaking, and challenges some of the assumptions of the evidence based healthcare movement: Are innovations always an improvement? Are they always worth it? Can they be implemented? More importantly, should they be implemented? These are questions with practical consequences and questions which evaluation can answer - if we choose the right methods. This book will help you do just that - match the right evaluation method to the questions being asked. Pragmatic, even-handed and accessible, Evaluating Improvement and Implementation for Health provides an overview of the many different evaluation perspectives and methods used in the health sector. Suitable for health practitioners, managers, policy advisers, and researchers, its practical and multidisciplinary approach shows how to ensure that evaluation results in action."This book iTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgementsPart I Introduction: Concepts Evaluating health interventions, improvements and theirimplementation Evaluation tools and concepts Quick start: How do I plan and carry out an evaluation? Designs Part II Introduction: Example evaluations - do they answerusers' questions? Evaluating interventions to patients and patient performance Evaluating interventions to professionals and performanceevaluations Evaluating interventions to health services and performance Evaluating interventions to health systems and performance Evaluating population health interventions and publichealth service performance Part III Introduction: Evaluation subjects Evaluating implementation Evaluating digital health technologies Evaluating complex social interventions Evaluating return on investment and value improvements Economic evaluation Glossary References Index
£33.24
Open University Press Writing your Nursing Portfolio A Stepbystep Guide
Book Synopsis"I am delighted to endorse this practical and accessible guide to writing and developing a portfolio for nurses. Unlike many 'how-to-do' approaches to portfolio compilation, this book acknowledges the complexity involved in learning from practice, and recording that learning in a meaningful way. The book respectfully guides the reader through essential elements to be considered if a portfolio is to be more than a depository of paper, yet avoids prescription in acknowledging the individual nature of the portfolio and its necessity to reflect the nurse's own journey through their career."Professor Melanie Jasper, Head of College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, UK"The compilation of a nursing portfolio is a task, which is often neglected in the busy student nurse's life between long shifts and assignments. Timmins & Duffy encourage one to take on the challenge and guide one through the process systematically ... Examples of structured reflections and Table of ContentsDeveloping your portfolioWhy reflection?What should my portfolio look like? How do I organise the portfolio?What goes in and what goes out?A closer look at the portfolio My nursing practice
£25.64
Open University Press Mental Health Nursing Case Book
Book SynopsisâœThis is a modern multi-disciplinary text confronting a complex age and journey into recovery. It is a roadmap for every student of mental health who wants to put the most up-to-date practice fuel into their tank. The case study approach offers an authentic insight into life experiences of service users and allows the reader to re-think the relationship they have with vulnerable people in the middle of sensitive life challenges.âDr Dean-David Holyoake, University of Wolverhampton, UKThis engaging book consists of 27 case studies which offer a realistic and insightful view into the experience of mental ill-health. A range of mental health problems are considered for people at different stages of the lifespan, from common problems such as anxiety or depression, through to severe and enduring conditions such as schizophrenia.Part of a new Case Book series, the book is written in an informative and clear style and utilises the latest evidence-based interventions anTable of ContentsIntroductionSection 1: Child and Adolescent Mental HealthCase Study 1: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) in Children and Young PeopleCase Study 2: Depression in ChildhoodCase Study 3: Anxiety in Childhood (GAD)Case Study 4: Childhood Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD)Case Study 5: Behavioural Problems in ChildhoodCase Study 6: Problems within FamiliesSection 2: Common Mental Health Problems in AdultsCase Study 7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Case Study 8: DepressionCase Study 9: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)Case Study 10: PhobiaCase Study 11: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Section 3: Other Types of Mental Health Problems in AdultsCase Study 12: Alcohol MisuseCase Study 13: Substance MisuseCase Study 14: Self-harmCase Study 15: Anorexia NervosaCase Study 16: Bulimia NervosaSection 4: Severe and Enduring Mental Health Problems in AdultsCase Study 17: Borderline Personality Disorder 1Case Study 18: Borderline Personality Disorder 2Case Study 19: Schizophrenia 1Case Study 20: The Carer's PerspectiveCase Study 21: Schizophrenia 2Case Study 22: Caring for a Person with Bi-polar DisorderSection 5: Mental Health Problems in Older AdultsCase Study 23: Depression in Older AdultsCase Study 24: Substance Misuse in Older AdultsCase Study 25: Dementia CareCase Study 26: Supporting CarersCase Study 27: Alcohol Misuse in Older AdultsGlossaryIndex
£26.59
Open University Press Nursing the Acutely ill Adult Case Book
Book SynopsisâœThis textbook is much needed in the current context of increased patient acuity and bed occupancy, shorter hospital stays, and the new work being done in the area of early recognition of the deteriorating patient.âBarbara OâDonnell, Chief ODP, Guyâs Hospital, London"Nursing the Acutely ill Adult is a comprehensive text â Each chapter draws on the clinical and academic expertise of the author and follows a structured approach that explores the case problems, altered physiology and nursing interventions and care.It is an ideal reference resource for nurses who wish to reflect and explore Table of ContentsSection 1: Cardiovascular SystemCase Study 1: Acute Coronary SyndromeCase Study 2: Acute Heart FailureSection 2: Respiratory SystemCase Study 3: Acute Exacerbation of AsthmaCase Study 4: Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Airways DiseaseCase Study 5: Pulmonary EmbolismSection 3: Renal SystemCase Study 6: Acute Kidney InjurySection 4: Neurological SystemCase Study 7: Head InjuryCase Study 8: Acute StrokeCase Study 9: Status EpilepticusSection 5: Digestive SystemCase Study 10: Acute AbdomenCase Study 11: Acute PancreatitisSection 6: Endocrine SystemCase Study 12: Diabetic KetoacidosisSection 7: Musculoskeletal SystemCase Study 13: Acute Trauma - FractureSection 8: Multiple Interacting SystemsCase Study 14: Shock - HypovolaemicCase Study 15: Shock - SepsisCase Study 16: Shock - AnaphylacticCase Study 17: Burns
£28.49
Open University Press The Future Public Health
Book SynopsisâœThis excellent book could not be more timely. It must now be apparent to almost everyone that we cannot go on as we have done in the past â The authors set out a vision of a future in which we have rebalanced our relationship with the world around us. They give us a sense of purpose and reason for hope that, together, we might be able to attain it.âProfessor Martin McKee CBE, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UKâœThis book grounds the new approach to public health in systems thinking, challenges mantras of modernity and prioritizes sustainability and well-being. Read it and take the third public health revolution the next step forward.âProfessor Ilona Kickbusch, Director Global Health Programme, The Graduate Institute, Geneva, SwitzerlandâœWith the emerging evidence from the Human Genome Project that genes play little part in the genesis of most illness, this is a particularly timely book: it shows the central part that public healtTable of ContentsPart 1 Public Health Past and PresentChapter 1 - Towards the Future Public HealthChapter 2 - Development of Public Health in the UKChapter 3 - Public Health TodayPart 2 Modern Public Health ChallengesChapter 4 - Inequalities in Health - an Enduring ProblemChapter 5 - Public Health, Modern Culture and WellbeingChapter 6 - Emerging Public Health Challenges - Obesity and AddictionsChapter 7 - Population Growth and AgeingChapter 8 - Public Health and the Challenge of SustainabilityPart 3 The Future Public HealthChapter 9 - An Integrative Framework for the Future Public HealthChapter 10 - Applying the Integrative Framework to the Major Public Health Challenges and the Future NHSChapter 11 - A Fifth Wave for Public Health and the Future Public Health Practitioner
£27.54
Open University Press Nurses Test yourself in Essential Calculation
Book Synopsis"This book will be of great benefit to student nurses. Following the clear, step by step guides and worked examples will enable you to quickly develop the confidence to master more complex processes. It will also be an invaluable resource for mentors supporting students." Dorothy Adam, Lecturer, The Robert Gordon University, UK"This book is a fundamental companion for all nurses wanting to become more proficient at medication calculations. The book is designed to find areas for improvements through a series of tests that start with a basic calculation review. Working through the book will help you to build confidence in the clinical environment."James Pearson-Jenkins, Senior Lecturer of Adult Acute Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, UK"This book is a useful tool for all nurses. I would recommend it for nursing staff undertaking intravenous or other medication management courses/ modules. It would also benefit nurses who have to undertake calculatioTable of ContentsSection A: Basic calculations review Diagnostic Test One Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Simplification Rounding Improper fractions Mixed numbers Decimals Unit conversions Percentages Diagnostic Test Two Section B: Applications review Diagnostic Test Three Oral medication Injections Intravenous infusions Diagnostic Test Four
£18.04
Open University Press Paramedics Test yourself in Anatomy and
Book Synopsis"This book is set out in a logical and progressive style allowing students to access required chapters with ease. The test yourself questions allow for a number of different learning styles and will prove an invaluable aid for both learning and revision for paramedic students."Mark Millins, Senior Lecturer Paramedic Science, Teesside University, UK"I found this to be a highly beneficial and interesting resource to test my own knowledge of the basics and the underlying anatomy and physiology of body systems. I would recommend this text to all student Paramedics whilst in the learning phase."Gemma Chapman, Student Paramedic, Brighton University, UK.Paramedics! Test yourself in Anatomy and Physiology is the essential self-test resource to help paramedics revise and excel in their anatomy and physiology modules and exams.Crammed full of over 400 questions, this unique book also includes fully explained answers and explanations to help conTable of ContentsThe human cell Basic biology and biochemistry The integumentary system The musculoskeletal system The nervous system and special sensesThe endocrine system The cardiovasculor system The respiratory system The digestive system The urinary system The immune and lymphatic systems The male and female reproductive systemsGenetics and inheritance
£18.04
Open University Press Conflict and Health
Book Synopsis"A much needed, eminently readable, concise and practical textbook ... New issues on humanitarian reform, non-communicable diseases, equity, corruption, and the role of military and private security firms are only some of the topics that have not been included in previous text books on this subject. I highly recommend this book for students and practitioners who wish to learn about the subject or simply update themselves on the latest developments in the field of conflict and public health." Paul Spiegel, Deputy Director of the Division of Programme Support and Management at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Switzerland"These are the most difficult environments to program in; physically, emotionally, politically and morally. Providing public health support and assistance here demands courage, rigor, a commitment to professionalism and an obsession with evidence. This book provides just such a foundation, equipping the student and practitionTable of ContentsOverview of the book Section 1: Context1.Causes of conflict 2.Effects of conflict on societies 3.Effects of conflict on health4.International responses to conflict5. The humanitarian systemSection 2: Humanitarian Health Interventions6. Initial assessment and priority-setting7.Health services delivery8.Infectious disease controlbr>9. Chronic and cross-cutting interventions 10.Monitoring and evaluation11.Security and protectionSection 3: Reconstruction12.Transition and early recovery13.Post-conflict health system strengthening 14.Health in statebuilding and peacebuilding15. Conflict and health concepts and prioritiesGlossary
£30.39
Open University Press Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses
Book Synopsis"The book is an easy to follow introductory text ... It uses uncomplicated language and case studies and questions that provide students with concrete examples, relating to real life situations, upon which they can develop their pharmacological knowledge and understanding. Clinical tips are clear and illustrate the key points that should be considered by the nurse in the real care giving environment, including acknowledgement of the increasing usage of complementary medicine."David Armstrong, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University, UK"This new book explains specific common disease processes including anatomy and physiology as well as the medications/drugs which may be usedâ It will be essential reading for pre-registration nursing students who want to build on their existing knowledge."Margaret Dilger, Lecturer, University of Salford, UK This user-friendly guide follows on from the bestselling book Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses, and isTable of ContentsChapter 1: Cardiovascular DrugsChapter 2: Drugs Acting on the Gastro-Intestinal TractChapter 3: Drugs Used in the Treatment of CancerChapter 4: Drugs Used in Nausea, Vomiting and VertigoChapter 5: Drugs Used in AnaesthesiaChapter 6: VaccinesChapter 7: Intravenous Fluids and NutritionChapter 8: Use and Application of Medicines Used in Skin DisordersChapter 9: Drugs Used in WithdrawalChapter 10: The Concomitant Use of Complementary Therapies and Pharmacology
£31.34
Open University Press Communication Skills for Midwives Challenges in
Book Synopsis"This book is easy to read and has relevant content for student midwives, with inclusion of reflective activities which are clear and appropriate. I particularly like the vignetteâs which are relevant and explore the challenges that midwives face. The script-like format of these adds a further layer to the narratives, and the inclusion of non-verbal communication as well is excellent. This will be an essential text for all student midwives." Mary Beadle, Midwifery Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, UK"Communication Skills for Midwives is a unique book that focuses not only on fundamental communication issues, but goes much further by including the many difficult and tricky issues experienced within contemporary midwifery practice. This much needed text provides detailed and comprehensive information which is reinforced by illustrations, vignettes and activities that engage the reader from the beginning. This is an excellent resoTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Communication Challenges in Maintaining Professional BehaviourChapter 2: Communication Challenges in Negotiating with Others in Multi-professional/Disciplinary Teams and AgenciesChapter 3: Communication Challenges in the Student-Mentor RelationshipChapter 4: Communication Challenges in Working with Minority GroupsChapter 5: Communication Challenges in Breaking Significant NewsChapter 6: Communication Challenges Associated with Loss and BereavementChapter 7: Communication Challenges in Acute Clinical SituationsChapter 8: Communication Challenges around Domestic Abuse
£24.69
Open University Press Reflective Practice for Social Workers A Handbook
Book SynopsisReflective practice is at the heart of becoming a competent and confident social work professional. This book demystifies the reflective process and provides a straight forward knowledge base to enhance professional development.Whether you are a qualifying social work student, a practitioner with supervisory responsibilities, or are engaged in professional post qualifying education and training, this book will help you to understand and evidence your development as a reflective practitioner, and guide the assessment of othersâ ability to reflect. Topics covered include: How to develop a professional identity and an understanding of professional culture A summary of key theoretical explanations of the concepts of âreflectionâ and âreflective practiceâ The significance of Emotional Intelligence for social work practice and how the reflective process can enhance interpersonal and intrapersonal competence How to overcome common obstacles to reflective practice, inclTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 2: Becoming a ProfessionalChapter 3: Reflection DefinedChapter 4: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence through ReflectionChapter 5: Reflection AppliedChapter 6: Reflective WritingChapter 7: Reflecting In and On PracticeChapter 8: Moving Forward Appendices
£29.44
Open University Press Psychosocial Nursing Care A Guide to Nursing the
Book SynopsisNursing involves caring for the whole person, and taking care of both physical and psychosocial needs. This book aims to help the reader to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for the whole person and to ensure the patient is at the centre of the care-giving experience. The book considers different aspects of therapeutic nursing care and explains how you can make the most of opportunities to nurse the whole person. Key topics covered include: Understanding the personal experience of illness Communication and listening skills Developing nurseâpatient relationships Psychosocial assessment skills Using psychotherapeutic approaches Since it is common for those who are physically ill to feel psychologically vulnerable, the book also has chapters exploring how to care for patients who are anxious, depressed, psychotic or display challenging behaviours. All chapters include case studies and personal stories of illness to help illustrate the rangTable of ContentsIntroduction: Psychosocial Nursing Care1. Mind, Body and Illness: In Search of the Whole Person2. Communication in Nursing: Relating to the Whole Person3. Psychosocial Nursing Care: Caring for the Whole Person4. Psychosocial Assessment: Understanding the Whole Person5. Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Nursing: New Opportunitiesfor Working with the Whole Person6. Working with the Anxious Person7. Working with the Depressed Person8. Working with the Psychotic Person and with the Seriously Mentally Ill9. Working with People who Present Difficult Behaviours
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Open University Press Social Work with Older People Approaches to
Book SynopsisThis accessible book takes a unique person-centred approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers. The authors explore the experience of being an older person and how practitioners can work to make positive differences to older people's lives. In addition, the book: Goes beyond the mechanistic care management approaches to social work and encourages the reader to see older people holistically Features case studies and exercises to assist readers in reflecting on their practice Examines a range of contexts and perspectives, including sexuality, spirituality, learning disabilities Encourages wider reflection on the constraints posed by organisations employing social workers and the impact on their practice Provides an up-to-date exploration of safeguarding issues The authors take into account financial constraints with regard to the care of older people and the impact of Table of ContentsIntroductionPart One - Setting the Context and Importance of ValuesChapter One - Reflective Social Work Practice with Older People: the professional and the organizationChapter Two - Contextualising the Experience of Older PeoplePart Two - Equality and Diversity in Working with Older PeopleChapter Three - Working with Older People from Black and Ethnic MinoritiesChapter Four - Working with Older People with Mental Health NeedsChapter Five - Working with Older People with DementiaChapter Six - Working with Older People with Learning DisabilitiesChapter Seven - Working with Older People with Long Term ConditionsChapter Eight - Working with Loss and Bereavement in Older PeopleChapter Nine - Working with Older People and SexualityChapter Ten - Working with Older People and SpiritualityPart Three - Enhancing the Well-being of Older People and Safeguarding IssuesChapter Eleven - Skills in Working with RiskChapter Twelve - Skills in Safeguarding and Supporting Older People
£28.49
Open University Press Paramedics Test yourself in Pathophysiology
Book Synopsis"This charming little book offers students and professionals alike a chance to review their knowledge of pathophysiology in a simple and easy to use manner â It summarises all key areas and offers the reader a quick questions and answers book which is unique in the paramedic literature world. A fantastic book."Ruth Lambert, Qualified Paramedic, UKParamedics! Test yourself in Pathophysiology is the essential self-test resource to help paramedics revise and excel in their pathophysiology modules and exams.With over 250 questions, 60 glossary terms, fully explained answers and explanations, this book covers the most common presentations seen in the paramedic practice, accessible through: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Fill in the blank questions Labelling exercises An extensive glossary explains all the key terms and disease names Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth pTable of ContentsIntroduction to pathophysiology Inflammation, infection and immunityThe integumentary systemThe musculoskeletal systemThe nervous system and special sensesThe endocrine systemThe cardiovascular systemThe respiratory systemThe digestive systemThe urinary systemThe male and female reproductive systemsGlossary
£18.04
Open University Press A Guide to Practical Health Promotion
Book SynopsisâœThis book should become a key textbook of choice for a wide range of health care professionals and students. It encourages autonomous learning and helps develop critical analytical skills â Each chapter follows a logical progression using key objectives which relate to a range of activities and up to date evidenced based sources of information. The range of depth and breadth of material is contemporary and as such should meet the academic, managerial and clinical background of the reader.âHelen Matthews, Senior Lecturer in Health and Community Care, University of West London, UKâœThis text represents a useful, well-pitched contribution â The book is densely packed but skilfully written to feel comfortable for the reader; challenging in places but never to the extent to discourage engagement.âJane Thomas, Acting Head of College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, UKDo you have difficulties deciding which health promotion activities fTable of ContentsPart One - Context SettingChapter 1: An Introduction to why Health Promotion is ImportantChapter 2: An Overview of Health Promotion TheoryPart Two - Empowering Individuals and CommunitiesChapter 3: Health Promotion Models and Application to PracticeChapter 4: Developing Self-awarenessChapter 5: Developing SkillsChapter 6: Working with Groups and CommunitiesChapter 7: The Mass Media and Social MarketingConclusionEnd of Chapter Questions and Suggested Answers
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Open University Press Introduction to Community Nursing Practice
Book SynopsisâœOn every page the work of the community nurse shines through. Exercises, a reflective commentary and case studies provide an integral link between the âreal worldâ of practice and the underpinning knowledge and critical thinking necessary to become an effective and evidence-based community nurse. This is an excellent, practical and informative book that is already poised to become the leading resource in its field.âJohn Keady, Professor of Older Peopleâs Mental Health Nursing, The University of Manchester/Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UKThis new textbook is perfect for understanding how community nursing works, and how to work effectively in community settings. The skills required to work with the challenges of community nurse activities are clearly introduced, from working in peopleâs homes, working with carers, developing assessment skills to working with other professionals. By drawing on vivid case studies set in the fictionalTable of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Community Nurse PracticeChapter 2: The Community LandscapeChapter 3: The Practicalities of Working as a Community NurseChapter 4: Working with Vulnerable GroupsChapter 5: Working with Others in Community SettingsChapter 6: Working with Carers and their FamiliesChapter 7: Assessing for CareChapter 8: Care PlanningChapter 9: The Impact of Nursing CareChapter 10: Health ProtectionChapter 11: Community Nursing Practice – Becoming a registered nurse
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Open University Press A Survival Guide for Health Research Methods
Book SynopsisâœThis is an excellent and much needed book. It has a clear and logical structure that leads you through the knowledge base needed to critically appraise and evaluate clinical research studies ... Each section has brief measurable learning outcomes to give the learning focus and particularly helpful is the âœJargon Bustingâ glossary placed at the end of each chapter ... This is the book I wish I had written.âChristine Lorraine Carline, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, UKâœThis short book covers all the major issues and perspectives with which health undergraduates must become familiar ... It is written in plain English with clear explanations and appropriate examples, along with exercises, articles and glossaries. For those students who approach the topic of research with trepidation, this book will be a welcome and painless introduction.âDavid Shaw, Lecturer, The Open University, UKâœThe author has provided a text that is Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Evidence Based PracticeChapter 2: The Nature of ResearchChapter 3: Quantitative ResearchChapter 4: Analysis of Quantitative DataChapter 5: Qualitative ResearchChapter 6: Qualitative AnalysisChapter 7: Mixed MethodsChapter 8: Ethics in ResearchChapter 9: Searching for LiteratureChapter 10: Critically Reviewing LiteratureAppendixIndex
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Open University Press Nurses Test yourself in Clinical Skills
Book Synopsis"This well presented and pragmatic book ... is an effective tool to assist with revision of clinical skills. It allows students to test their knowledge in a variety of standalone topics, such as risk assessment and medication management. I believe nursing students will find it a very valuable resource."Linzi McIlroy, Senior Professional Development Officer, Royal College of Nursing, Northern Ireland, UKLooking for a quick and effective way to revise and test your knowledge?Part of the Nurses! Test Yourself series, this handy reference book is the essential self-test resource for nurses studying clinical skills and preparing for exams.The book contains more than 300 test questions and 50 glossary terms including: Labelling test questions True or false questions Multiple choice questions Fill in the blank questions Skills covered include: Infection control Respiratory skills Cardiovascular skills NeuTable of ContentsAbout the AuthorsUsing this BookGuide to Useful ResourcesDirectional TermsCommon Prefixes, Suffixes and RootsChapter 1: Infection ControlChapter 2: Risk Assessment - Moving and handlingChapter 3: Administration of MedicinesChapter 4: Nutrition and Fluid BalanceChapter 5: Elimination SkillsChapter 6: Respiratory SkillsChapter 7: Cardiovascular Skills Chapter 8: Neurological Assessment SkillsChapter 9: Diabetes Mellitus SkillsChapter 10: Psychological Early Warning SystemsGlossary
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Open University Press Public Mental Health Global Perspectives
Book SynopsisMental health is a fundamental public health priority, and this stimulating and comprehensive book brings together all of the key issues to offer an overview for students and practitioners alike. Written by a team of leading international experts, the book summarizes the evidence base and asks the key questions at the heart of a range of topics from community development to public mental health in schools and recovery and well-being.The book includes: Mini toolkits at the end of each chapter that include tips for effective practice, reflection points and questions to consider Case studies exploring real world examples of public mental health in action Discussion and opinion encouraging readers to question and debate the issues at the core of public mental health policy The book also includes a chapter written by Kate E. Pickett and Richard G. Wilkinson, authors of the best selling book The Spirit Level. Public Mental Health: GlobalTable of ContentsIntroductionSection 1 - Promoting Positive Mental Health1. Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing: Connecting individual, social and global levels of wellbeing2. Community Development, Regeneration and Mental Health3. Mental Health Promotion in Developing Contexts4. Defining and Measuring Mental Health and WellbeingSection 2 - Preventing Mental Health Problems5. Inequality: An underacknowledged source of mental illness and distress6. Mental Health Literacy7. Suicide Prevention8. Preventing DepressionSection 3 - Quality of Life for People with Mental Health Problems9. Recovery and Wellbeing10. Stigma, Discrimination and Mental Health11. Early Intervention for Psychosis in the Real World12. Physical Health of People with Long-term Mental Health ProblemsSection 4 - Bringing it all Together across the Life-course13. Parenting during the First Two Years and Public Mental Health14. Implementing a Public Mental Health Framework within Schools15. Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Workplace16. Later Life17. Lessons and Directions for Public Mental Health
£30.39
Open University Press Nurses Test yourself in Pharmacology
Book SynopsisNurses! Test Yourself in Pharmacology is the essential self-test resource for student nurses studying pharmacology and preparing for exams. This book covers key pharmacology topics such as drug interactions and safe drug administration. There are over 300 questions in total, each with fully explained answers and 45 glossary terms. Each chapter includes drug summary diagrams as well as: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Labelling exercises Fill in the blank questions Match the terms questions Organised by different body systems, the book includes chapters on: Integumentary system Musculoskeletal system Nervous system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Urinary system Written by a lecturer at one of the UK's top nursing schools, this test book is designed to help you improve your results and tackle your exams with confidence!<Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug AdministrationChapter 2: Drugs Associated with Inflammation and InfectionChapter 3: The Integumentary SystemChapter 4: The Musculoskeletal SystemChapter 5: The Nervous SystemChapter 6: The Endocrine SystemChapter 7: The Circulatory SystemChapter 8: The Respiratory SystemChapter 9: The Digestive SystemChapter 10: The Urinary SystemChapter 11: Pharmacological Treatment of CancerChapter 12: Drug Treatment in Children and Older AdultsChapter 13: Drug Poisoning and its TreatmentAppendix 1 - Glossary and terms commonly used in nursing science and pharmacology
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Open University Press How to Write Well A Guide for Health and Social
Book SynopsisGood writing skills are essential for study, but many students find that they struggle to write well. Written especially for health and social care students, this book demystifies academic writing, giving you a better understanding of what good writing looks like, and how to achieve it.Topics covered in this accessible book include: How to plan and write pieces to deadlines How to copyedit and proofread your own work How to develop good writing behaviours and find motivation How to write effective and safe service user records This user-friendly guide includes examples of good and bad writing, activities to work through, handy hints and tips at the end of each chapter and personal experiences from students, making it a must-read for any health and social care students looking for the skills and confidence to master good academic writing. Contributors: Michael Baksh, Amanda Clarke, Elizabeth Cooper, James Greaves, Dasha Koneva, Jane Quigley, VictoTable of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Preparing to Write Chapter 3: Basic Writing and Essay Planning Skills Chapter 4: Advancing Your Writing Skills Chapter 5: What is reflective writing? Chapter 6: Writing for Practice Chapter 7: Presenting your writing in different formats Chapter 8: Students’ experiences of writing Chapter 9: Eight Simple Rules for Writing in Health and Social Care
£19.94
Open University Press Health Improvement and WellBeing Strategies for
Book SynopsisIt is now widely acknowledged that there is more to health than just the absence of illness. This book aims to widen the perspective of health professionals to encompass the concept of well-being across the lifespan. It has been written to introduce students to the theory and practical application of health improvement and well-being in the context of public health, providing global as well as domestic perspectives on key concepts, in particular: Social and health inequalities Social justice Political influences Commissioning, funding and delivery of services Each chapter defines and provides an outline of theoretical perspectives relevant to each topic, allowing the reader to critically evaluate the accepted wisdom in each of the fields under discussion. Case studies illustrate local and global perspectives and questions throughout the book encourage students to think and reflect on the key points of each chapter and apply theory to practice.With a delicateTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Making Sense of Health Improvement and WellbeingChapter 2: The Social Health and Inequalities AgendaChapter 3: Lifestyle and HealthChapter 4: Life Span Transitions and HealthChapter 5: Behaviourial Approaches to Health Improvement and WellbeingChapter 6: Environmental and External Influences on Health and WellbeingChapter 7: Skills and Activities for Improving Health and WellbeingChapter 8: Evaluating Outcomes Following Health and Wellbeing InterventionsChapter 9: Commissioning for Health Improvement and WellbeingChapter 10: Social Justice and Global Perspectives on Health Improvement and Wellbeing
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Open University Press The Pocketbook Guide to Assessments in Social
Book SynopsisElaine Aspinwall-Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Social Care at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. She is a qualified social worker and was previously a local authority team manager. She has worked extensively with older people, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities.***This accessible survival guide shows social workers how to make their assessments the best, most effective and person-centred they can be. The book contains:â Practical examples, advice and tips, including dealing with pitfallsâ Good practice and point of law remindersâ Fresh ideas on how to develop your assessment skills with adultsâ Advice on working constructively with others in the fieldâ Helpful checklists at end of each chapterWritten by an author with extensive experience in social work, the book focuses on the 'person to person' relationship in assessment and considers important areas such as:Table of ContentsHow to Use This BookIntroductionChapter 1: Preparing for the AssessmentChapter 2: Good Assessment MannersChapter 3: Your Role in the AssessmentChapter 4: Different Types of AssessmentChapter 5: Dealing with ProblemsConclusionGlossaryFurther Reading and Resources
£11.99
Open University Press Ethics Values and Social Work Practice
Book SynopsisA framework of ethics and values forms the foundation of social workers' professional identities. Ethics and values should shape the way that social workers practice and how they impact upon the lives of the service users they work to support. In a fast-moving world influenced by shifting policy, tight budgets and changing practice standards, students and practitioners need to anchor their understanding of themselves to clear principles for ethical practice. Ethics, Values and Social Work Practice is a brand new text offering students and social work practitioners a contemporary and relevant introduction to the central role of ethics and values in their work. In addition to a grounding in the major trends in ethics applied to social work, this book also provides perspectives on: How to situate ethics and values in social work practice How to understand ethics as part of reflective practice as both student and practitioner How ethics and values link to concepts ofTable of ContentsPart 1: Linking ethics and values to professional identity, inclusive and reflective practiceSituating ethics and values in social work practice Major trends in applied ethics, including the ethics of social work The contribution of education and learning for ethical practice: Situating ethics and values within the social work continuum Ethics, values and social work identity(ies) Links between reflective practice, ethics and values Part 2: Themes for social work practice: ‘Power, ‘Social justice’, ‘Partnership’, ‘Diversity and difference’ and ‘Relationship-based practice’ Power Partnership working, ethics and social work practice Diversity and DifferenceRelationship-based practice Social justice Afterword
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Open University Press The Social Work Portfolio A students guide to
Book SynopsisThe portfolio is an essential part of the summative assessment within qualifying social work programmes. All students are required to complete a practice portfolio to provide evidence of their learning in practice. This essential book demonstrates how students can use the portfolio to demonstrate their learning in terms of developing core knowledge, values and skills.Topics covered include: What a portfolio is, and how to make best use of it in your learning journey How to evidence your capability using the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers How to reflect on your own learning needs and learning style How to work with your practice educator in terms of practice learning and portfolio development How to evidence the use of theory in your portfolio How to evidence meaningful service user and carer involvement within your placement and portfolio How to use your portfolio as a basis for future CPD learning, including the need to develop Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 – Getting started (Kate Howe)Chapter 2 – Evidencing your capability using the Professional Capabilities Framework (Kate Howe)Chapter 3 – Making sense of yourself as a learner (Lee-Ann Fenge)Chapter 4 – Working with your practice educator (Gill Calvin Thomas)Chapter 5 – Evidencing the use of theory in your practice (Mel Hughes) Chapter 6 – Visibility of self within your portfolio (Mel Hughes)Chapter 7 – Meaningful service user and carer involvement in student placements (Gill Calvin Thomas) Chapter 8 – A continuum of lifelong learning (Lee-Ann Fenge)
£21.84
Open University Press Excellence in Dementia Care Research into
Book SynopsisThis scholarly yet accessible textbook is the most comprehensive single text in the field of dementia care. Drawn from research evidence, international expertise and good practice guidelines, the book has been crafted alongside people with dementia and their families. Case studies and quotes enrich every chapter, illustrating the realities of living with dementia and bringing theory to life.Fully updated with 10 brand new chapters, this landmark textbook has enormous breadth and gives an authoritative overview of dementia care.The 2nd edition now includes chapters on the following topics:â Dementia friendly communities â Representations of dementia in the media â Younger people with dementia â The arts and dementia â Enhancing relationships between families and those with dementia â Whole person assessment â Dementia friendly physical designâ Transitions in careThis compellTable of ContentsContributorsForeword by Doug Brown and Maria CarrilloPreface by Daphne WallacePreface by Barbara Woodward-Carlton IntroductionPart 1 The context of dementia care Chapter 1: Prevalence and projections of dementia Chapter 2: Dementia friendly communitiesChapter 3: Ethnicity and dementia Chapter 4: Ethics in dementia care: storied lives, storied ethicsChapter 5: Dementia as a public health issue: research or services? Chapter 6: Representations of people with dementia in the media and in literatureChapter 7: Living with young-onset dementiaPart 2 Conceptualizing dementia care Chapter 8: A bio-psycho-social approach to dementia Chapter 9: Selfhood and the body in dementia careChapter 10: The arts in dementia careChapter 11: Design matters in dementia care: the role of the physical environment in dementia care settingsPart 3 Best practice dementia care for the personChapter 12: Understanding and enhancing the relationship between people with dementia and their family carersChapter 13: Support families coping with dementia: flexibility and changeChapter 14: Supporting cognitive abilities Chapter 15: Working with life history Chapter 16: Understanding behaviour Chapter 17: Communication and relationships: an inclusive social world Chapter 18: Supporting health and physical well-being Part 4 Care pathwaysChapter 19: Diagnosis and early post-diagnostic support Chapter 20: Whole person assessment and care planningChapter 21: Living at home Chapter 22: Acute care of people with dementia in the general hospital Chapter 23: The role of specialist housing in supporting older people with dementia Chapter 24: Care homes Chapter 25: Palliative care Chapter 26: Grief and bereavement Chapter 27: Supporting persons with dementia through transitions in carePart 5 Making sustainable change happen in dementia care: changing the culture of careChapter 28: Involving people with dementia in service development and evaluationChapter 29: A trained and supported workforce Chapter 30: Leadership in dementia careIndex
£38.94
Open University Press Social Work with Adults
Book SynopsisSocial Work with Adults is a definitive and accessible textbook on adult services for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.Adult social work is a complex and demanding area of practice that is constantly evolving. Practitioners in the field need to develop a depth of understanding, critical analysis, reflection and creativity as well as a capacity for dealing with change and the challenges that arise as a consequence. This invaluable book explores developments in working with adults from the days of the Poor Laws to current policies on personalisation in a dynamic and informative way.Written with expertise gained either through professional roles or through life experience (and sometimes both), the book captures the voices and personal experiences of practitioners and service users, as well as those of academics and trainers. These experts examine the social and political contexts that frame social work and share their insights and understanding around the topic, bTable of ContentsNotes on ContributorsIntroductionPart One: The Context of Social Work with AdultsChapter 1 - The Evolution of Social WorkChapter 2 - The Modernisation of Social WorkChapter 3 - Empowering and Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsChapter 4 - Collaborative Working with Service UsersChapter 5 - Responding to Difference, Identity and GlobalisationPart Two - Working with Different Service User Groups in Adult ServicesChapter 6 - Working with People with Physical ImpairmentsChapter 7 - Issues affecting practitioners and service users in learning disability servicesChapter 8 - Working with People With Sensory DisabilitiesChapter 9 - Social work with older adults: working with older people and people living with dementiaChapter 10 - Working as a Social Worker in Community Mental Health ServicesChapter 11 - Working in Palliative and End-of-life CareConclusion: The future of social work with adults
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Open University Press DiagnosisRelated Groups in Europe Moving towards
Book SynopsisDiagnosis Related Group (DRG) systems were introduced in Europe to increase the transparency of services provided by hospitals and to incentivise greater efficiency in the use of resources invested in acute hospitals. In many countries, these systems were also designed to contribute to improving â or at least protecting â the quality of care. After more than a decade of experience with using DRGs in Europe, this book considers whether the extensive use of DRGs has contributed towards achieving these objectives.Written by authors with extensive experience of these systems, this book is a product of the EuroDRG project and constitutes an important resource for health policy-makers and researchers from Europe and beyond. The book is intended to contribute to the emergence of a âcommon languageâ that will facilitate communication between researchers and policy-makers interested in improving the functioning and resourcing of the acute hospital sector. The book includes:A clearly Table of ContentsPart One1. From the origins of DRGs to their implementation in Europe2. Introduction to DRGs in Europe: Common objectives across different hospital systems3. Understanding DRGs and DRG-based hospital payment in Europe4. DRG systems and similar patient classification systems in Europe5. DRGs and cost accounting: Which is driving which?6. DRG-based hospital payment: Intended and unintended consequences7. DRG-based hospital payment and efficiency: Theory, evidence, and challenges8. DRGs and quality: For better or worse?9. Technological innovation in DRG-based hospital payment systems across Europe10. Moving towards transparency, efficiency and quality in hospitals: Conclusions and recommendationsPart Two11. Austria: Inpatient care and the LKF framework12. England: The Healthcare Resource Group system13. France: Implementing Homogeneous Patient Groups in a mixed market14. Germany: Understanding G-DRGs15. Ireland: A review of casemix applications within the acute public hospital system16. NordDRG: The benefits of coordination17. Estonia: Developing NordDRGs within social health insurance18. Finland: DRGs in a decentralized health care system19. Sweden: The history, development and current use of DRGs20. Poland: The Jednorodne Grupy Pacjentów – Polish experiences with DRGs21. Portugal: Results of 25 years of experience with DRGs22. Spain: A case study on diversity of DRG use – The Catalan experience23. The Netherlands: The Diagnose Behandeling Combinaties
£32.29
Open University Press The Business of Therapy How to Run a Successful
Book SynopsisCreating a comfortable consulting room, grappling with the thorny question of money, finding clients, paperwork, legal issues, boundaries and confidentiality â Pauline Hodson analyses both the psychological and practical issues which need to be addressed when setting up a private practice.Once your practice is established it is important to be able to anticipate and think about situations that impinge on the therapy: illness, holidays, neighbours, pets and children, which if not paid attention to, can destroy the safe environment necessary for effective and sensitive work to take place.The Business of Therapy gives both detailed anecdotes and a jargon free overview of the theory and practice of the work of therapists. It is a much needed handbook for all those who work with clients in the privacy of a consulting room - and for all those who are curious about what therapy actually involves.This book is a valuable resource for psychotherapists and counsellors, forTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Susie OrbachPrefaceIntroductionThe consulting roomThe clientsMoney mattersPaperworkBoundariesSupport systemsMaintaining your practiceEndings
£25.64
Open University Press Social Work in the Youth Justice System A
Book SynopsisThis is a book for social workers working within the youth justice system; a highly demanding area of practice that requires a depth of knowledge and skill. All Youth Offending Teams are required to employ a social worker, yet it is often a challenge to find space within youth justice practice to uphold social work values. This practical book demonstrates how practitioners can work in creative, ethical and reflective ways within Youth Offending Teams.Topics include: Legislation Multiagency working Risk assessment Working with high risk offenders Alternative interventions Case studies, vignettes and reflective questions are used throughout to help students and practitioners relate theory directly to practice. "This book is an excellent introduction to the important contribution of social workers in the field of work with young offenders. Social work is a key profession in agencies working with such young people, especially in Youth Offending TeamsTable of ContentsCase StudyAbbreviationsIntroductionChapter 1: Welfare and Justice: victims and offendersChapter 2: LegislationChapter 3: Social Work in the Youth Justice System: a multi-disciplinary approachChapter 4: RiskChapter 5: AssessmentChapter 6: InterventionChapter 7: The Scaled Approach to Sentencing Disposals and SupervisionChapter 8: Going to CourtChapter 9: Restorative Justice InterventionsChapter 10: High Risk OffendersChapter 11: Alternative Interventions
£27.54
Open University Press Quantitative Health Research Issues and Methods
Book SynopsisThis book is a detailed and comprehensive guide to undertaking quantitative health research at postgraduate and professional level. It takes you through the entire research process, from designing the project to presenting the results and will help you execute high quality quantitative research that improves and informs clinical practice.Written by a team of research experts, this book covers common practical problems such as applying theory to research and analysing data. It also includes chapters on communicating with ethics committees, recruiting samples from vulnerable populations, audit as a research approach, quasi-experimental designs and using cognitive interviewing, making it a new and innovative offering for health researchers. Other topics covered in this book include: Ethical considerations of research Designing and planning quantitative research projects Data measurement and collection Analyzing and presenting resultsWith a strong practical focus, eaTable of ContentsIntroduction Part OnePhilosophy, Theory, Research Problems and Research QuestionsChapter 1Philosophical Basis for ResearchChapter 2The Importance and Use of Social Theory in Health Care Research Chapter 3Identifying Research Problems – Reviewing Research Priorities Chapter 4Writing Research Questions and Hypotheses Part Two Ethical ConsiderationsChapter 5Ethical Principles in Research Chapter 6Communicating with Research Ethics Committees Chapter 7Recruiting Samples from Vulnerable Populations Part ThreeQuantitative Research Designs Chapter 8Designing and Conducting Quantitative Research Studies Chapter 9Sampling Issues in Health Care Research Chapter 10Planning and Conducting Surveys Chapter 11Quasi-experimental and retrospctive prestest designs for Health Care Research Chapter 12Audit in health care Chapter 13Evaluation Research Part FourMeasurement and Data Collection Chapter 14Using Cognitive Interviewing in Research Chapter 15Questionnaires and Instruments for Health Care Research Chapter 16Issues and Debates in Validity and Reliability Part FiveAnalysing and Presenting Data Chapter 17Understanding Probability Chapter 18Analysing Data from Small and large samples and Non-normal and normal distributions Chapter 19Secondary Data Analysis Chapter 20Presenting your research findings
£34.19
Open University Press Medicine Management for Nurses Case Book
Book SynopsisMedicine management is an important and demanding aspect of nursing practice. It requires both clinical knowledge and the use of professional judgement. This accessible book is designed to help both practising and student nurses prepare to deal with the challenges of medicine management. It covers the principles and skills involved in a range of common medicine management scenarios and will help nursing students integrate their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing care. This handy book: Is based on 21 practical case studies, which help you learn about effective medicine management and test your understanding of essential drug groups. Helps you gain confidence in your knowledge of pharmacology Highlights the nurseâs role in identifying the therapeutic and adverse effects of medicines on a patient Part of the Case Book series, Medicine Management for Nurses Case Book offers a unique way of relating theory to practice. The Table of ContentsCase Study One - The Person with Alzheimer's DiseaseCase Study Two - The young person with AsthmaCase Study Three - The Person with Bi-Polar DisorderCase Study Four - The Person with Lung CancerCase Study Five - The Person with COPDCase Study Six - The Person with acute left ventricular failure following myocardial infarctionCase Study Seven - The young person with Cystic FibrosisCase Study Eight - The Person with DepressionCase Study Nine - The Young Person with Diabetes MellitusCase Study Ten - The person with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 br>Case Study Eleven - The Person with EpilepsyCase Study Twelve - The Person with HypertensionCase Study Thirteen - The Person with Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseCase Study Fourteen - The Young Person with MeningitisCase Study Fifteen - The Person with a Myocardial InfarctionCase Study Sixteen - The Person with OsteoporosisCase Study Seventeen - The Person with PainCase Study Eighteen - The Person with Parkinson's DiseaseCase Study Nineteen - The Person with Rheumatoid ArthritisCase Study Twenty - The Person with SchizophreniaCase Study Twentyone - The Woman with a Urinary Tract InfectionGlossaryIndex
£28.49
Open University Press Facing Danger in the Helping Professions A
Book SynopsisDo you face dangerous behaviour in your work? How equipped are you to deal with whatever might be thrown at you? Dangerous behaviour is a very real threat to practitioners working across the helping professions. This innovative, accessible and theoretically informed book deals with the types of dangerous behaviour that helping professionals are likely to encounter and provides strategies and skills for dealing with these situations.Written for both students and practitioners in various disciplines, the book focuses on the immediate face-to-face management of interpersonal danger. Case studies allow the reader to place themselves in the incident and to reflect on what they might be thinking, feeling and doing in a given situation.Based on the authorâs dangerous behaviour training courses, this invaluable book will enable helping professionals to implement good practice while dealing with the stress, confusion, fear and anxiety that dangerous situations give rise to. Table of ContentsIntroduction1. The Instant Aggression Model: The language of violence2. Managing Our Own Reactions: The crisis within3. Skills for Dealing with Difficult Reactive Aggression: Rising tensions4. Dangerous Reactive Aggression: A case study5. Skills for Responding to Dangerous Reactive Aggression: Rapid reactions6. Skills for Dealing with Disturbed Aggression: Troubled minds7. Skills for Dealing with Proactive Aggression: Users and Abusers8. Putting it together: Skills in ContextGlossaryReferences.Additional ResourcesIndex
£30.39
Open University Press Teamworking Skills for Social Workers
Book SynopsisRuben Martin is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Kent, where he was previously Director of Studies for the BA (Hons) Social Work programme for seven years. Since his retirement from his full-time post, he has continued work as a part-time lecturer, consultant, freelance practice educator and writer.What is your optimal role in a team environment? How do teamworking skills differ between various contexts and groups? Written by a highly-experienced lecturer and practitioner of social work, this book explores the dynamics of teamworking in the context of social work, whether in collaboration with colleagues or professionals from other fields. It provides a practical and applied overview of the different types of teams that social workers encounter and outlines in an accessible format the core teamworking skills social workers must develop in order to practice effectively. This is achieved by way of specific links to the Table of ContentsPart One: Overview of TeamworkingChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: What is teamwork and why is it important?Chapter 3: The life of teamsChapter 4: Team membershipChapter 5: Teamworking skillsPart Two: Applying Teamworking Skills in PracticeChapter 6: Working in organisationsChapter 7: Multi-disciplinary teamsChapter 8: Interprofessional collaborationChapter 9: Teamwork as a studentChapter 10: Conclusion
£26.59
Open University Press Practical Care Planning for Personalised Mental
Book SynopsisâœThis book is an excellent resource which brings together the essential elements of contemporary mental health practice, providing students with practical and values-based guidance for a range of clinical specialties. The language used throughout is accessible and practice-focused case studies provide stimulus for critical reflection. The principles of recovery and person-centred communication are threaded throughout and guides to care-planning allow the student to navigate through the complexity of balancing personalised care with legal and policy requirements.âDr Jeanette Hewitt, Lecturer, Swansea University, UK "This book provides readers with practical examples on how personalised mental healthcare can be achieved in practice. The authors bring to the text their own personal experiences which will benefit learners and enable them to see how theory can be applied in a practical way to resolve complex problems."Michael Nash, Lecturer, Trinity College DublTable of ContentsIntroduction to Practical Care Planning for Personalised Mental HealthChapter 1: Personalisation and Mental Health Care PlanningChapter 2: Mental Health in Primary CareChapter 3: Care Planning in the CommunityChapter 4: Care Planning in Acute Mental Health CareChapter 5: Child and Adolescent Mental HealthChapter 6: Person-centred Care Planning for People with Learning Disabilities who have Mental Health NeedsChapter 7: Mental Health and Older PeopleConclusion
£29.44
