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Open University Press Evidence Informed Practice for Social Work
Book SynopsisHugh McLaughlin is Professor of Social Work and Head of Faculty Research Degrees at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He has written and edited a range of books on social work practice and research.Barbra Teater taught on Social Work courses at the University of Bath and University of Bristol, UK, before assuming her current position as Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA. She is the bestselling author of An Introduction to Social Work Theories and Practice 2nd edition (2014) and Contemporary Social Work Practice (2014).Providing a user-friendly introduction to Social Work research, this textbook will demystify the most important concepts and show why it is important to embrace evidence-informed practice (EIP). In the face of complex and demanding work, it is crucial not to focus solely on the concept of evidence-basedTable of ContentsPart 1: Overview of and basis for evidence-informed practice 1. Introduction: the call for evidence-informed practice 2. Research knowledges 3. Ethical challenges and evidence-informed practice 4. Interprofessional practice and evidence-informed practice Part 2: Applying evidence-informed practice for social work 5. Creating evidence-informed cultures in practice 6. Steps in evidence-informed practice 7. Critically appraising the evidence 8. Implementing evidence-informed practice and evaluating your practice
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Open University Press Effective Practice in Health Social Care and
Book Synopsis"Well written and with an accessible and engaging style, practice-based issues are skilfully interwoven throughout each chapter of the book."Matt Fowler, Co-ordination & Development Officer, Safer Middlesbrough Partnership, UK (Journal of Interprofessional Care)"There is a growing body of literature surrounding the incorporation and complexity of partnership working within service delivery and whilst this edited book adds to that knowledge, it places a specific focus on highlighting examples of best practice within the field of health,social care and criminal justice."Michelle Jolley, PhD Student, School of Law, University of Plymouth, UK in The Howard Journal May 2010"It is worth obtaining this book for Chapter 16 alone. Entitled 'On the receiving end: Reflections from a service user', it should be compulsory reading for every practitioner, manager and politician for its mTable of ContentsNotes on the ContributorsForeword by Walid El AnsariPreface by the editorsPart One: The Context of Partnerships1. The concepts of partnership and collaborationRos Carnwell and Alex Carson2. The impact of the digital age on partnership and collaborationRos Carnwell and Julian Buchanan3. Promoting inclusive partnership workingJoy Merrell4. Ethical issues of working in partnershipAlthea AllisonPart Two: Partnerships in Practice5. Interprofessional communication in child protectionBrian Corby with Frances Young and Stella Coleman6. Working in partnership to support people with mental health difficultiesAdrian Jones7. Working across the interface of formal and informal care of older peoplePat Chambers and Judith Phillips8. Understanding and misunderstanding problem drug use: working together Julian Buchanan9. Addressing homelessness through effective partnership workingEmma Wincup10. Problem drug use and safeguarding children: partnership and practice issues Julian Buchanan with Brian Corby 11. Tackling behavioural problems in the classroom using a student assistance programmeRos Carnwell, Sally Ann Baker, and Carl Wassell 12. Not behind closed doors: Working in partnership against domestic violenceLiz Blyth and Sobia Shaw13. Working with Gypsy Travellers: A partnership approachAngela Roberts14. Effective partnerships to assist mentally-disordered offendersVirginia Minogue15. Partnership approaches to working with people with HIVRuth WilsonPart Three: Learning from Partnerships16. On the receiving end: Reflections from a service userAmir Minhas17. Evaluating partnershipsRos Carnwell18. Learning from partnerships: Themes and issuesRos Carnwell and Julian Buchanan19. Developing best practice in partnership Julian Buchanan and Ros Carnwell
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Open University Press Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
Book Synopsis"I recommend this book to students beginning their education in mental health nursing. Its major achievement is showing how the material and knowledge in it 15 chapters may be transferred to real-life clinical settings."Kevin Gournay, Emerirtus Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London"This is a comprehensive and reader friendly text that offers students a great introduction and insight into the modern world of mental health nursing. The quotes from students and practical activities engage the reader and enhance application of theory to clinical practice and educational development. Students will benefit from the guidance and support this book offers to complement their nurse education."Lisa King, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, The University of Chester, UKFull of insights into what it's like to be a mental health nursing student, including direct quotes from current students!This engaging newTable of ContentsThe Editor and contributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction Section 1 Essential Information1. Learning on practice placements2. Background to mental health nurse training 3. Mental health and recognition of mental illness 4. Risk Assessment: practicing accountably and responsibly 5. Mental Health Nursing and the Law 6. Mental health promotion Section 2 Mental health and illness over the lifespan7. Child and adolescent mental health8. Mental health services in the community9. Secure inpatient and forensic mental health care for adults10. The mental health of older adultsSection 3 Therapeutic and theoretical perspectives 11. Physical health issues in mental health practice 12.Cognitive behaviour therapy 13. Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapeutic interventions 14.Recovery15 Social inclusionConclusion AnswersGlossaryIndex
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Open University Press Essential Calculation Skills for Nurses Midwives
Book Synopsis"Just as the title says this book is an essential 'must have' for any student healthcare professional or even those who are qualified and want to refresh their calculation skills."Cheryl McCullough, Student Nurse, Queens University Belfast, UK "This book has been an enormous help throughout revision time. It is a simple guide to learning a variety of calculations such as division, multiplications, ratios, and percentages; all of which are in constant use in healthcare settings." Erin Tierney, Nursing Student, Swansea University, UK"This book is suitable for those preparing for entry to healthcare programmes as well as those undertaking pre-registration programmes, post-registration courses and those just needing to make a 'quick check' whilst in practice.." Nicci Whiteing, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Community & Health Sciences, City University, London, UKTable of Contents1 Basic mathematical skills2Fluid Balance Charts3Medications Safety 4Oral medications5Injections and IV fluids6More complex calculations for critical care areas
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Open University Press The Dementia Care Workbook
Book Synopsis"I regard this as a long overdue and highly relevant addition to the literature on dementia care. Its grounding in the reality of practice and realistic approach will make it a very valuable workbook for a wide range of car workers. The book will play a large part in helping to improve dementia care by presenting a vision and manual for 'best fit' realistic practice."Danny Walsh, University of Nottingham, UK"This is an excellent text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The strong emphasis on person centred approaches and relationships permeates throughout the book and the activities presented provide the reader with the opportunity to reflect upon their own practice and the best fit options identify interventions for consideration."Sandra Fleming, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland"I thought this book was a very useful and detailed text exploring the world of the person with dementia and their Table of ContentsDedicationAcknowledgementsThe dementia care workbookThe felt experience: The person with dementiaThe felt experience: Carers Attitudes The environment of careThe person with dementiaEngagement - connecting with the personEmpowerment and disempowermentFacilitating person-centred care: Worksheets and activitiesAppendicesReferencesIndex
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Open University Press Psychology for Midwives
Book Synopsis"Psychology for Midwives" is an excellent aid in grasping the key concepts of psychology in a focused way, clearly demonstrating how the key concepts can be used within modern day midwifery practice settings. This is an easy to use, informative guide, with up to date sources of evidence."Kimberley Skinner, Student Midwife, Anglia Ruskin University, UK "Communication isn't just about giving information. It is about creating relationships. This book is studded with academic references, but can also help midwives understand and interact with their clients in a satisfying way."Sheila Kitzinger, Honorary Professor at the University of West London, UK (formally Thames Valley University)"A well set out book comprising a comprehensive list of relevant contents ... Of particular note is the use of case vinaigrettes, stories, reflective activities and summaries of key points ... The content of the book reflect a range of contemporary theoretical approaches and sTable of ContentsTheoretical approaches to psychology and their application to midwifery practice The mother-midwife relationshipEmotions during pregnancy, labour and puerperiumPerinatal mental illnessThe psychology of communication in midwifery practiceThe birth environment The psychology of stress, anxiety and coping.Psychosocial supportAttachment and bonding: the midwife's role in supporting parent-baby relationships.Psychological Care Matters
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Open University Press Social Work and Drug Use
Book SynopsisâœThis is the most important book on illicit drug use and social work to be published for a long time â Whilst it may inspire some to become âœdrug specialistsâ itâs most important purpose is in dealing with drug issues which are apparent in all social work settings. Just as importantly this book should be read by those responsible for redesigning social work and social work education in order that substance use forms part of the curriculum.âKen Barrie, Alcohol and Drug Studies, University of West Scotland, UK âœThis comprehensive, well written book will be essential reading for social work students and practitioners who need a clear, useful and relevant overview of the issues involved in working constructively with drug using service users. Its emphasis on working in partnership, while also attending to issues of risk and vulnerability, is realistic and practical, and being resolutely âsocialâ in its outlook, the book will appeal to and inspire novice and experienTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Challenge for Social WorkChapter 1: Prevalence, Patterns and PolicyChapter 2: Defining Drug UsersChapter 3: Stigma, HCV and HIV Chapter 4: The Service User's PerspectiveChapter 5: Care and ControlChapter 6: RecoveryChapter 7: Involving Service Users in Services and InterventionsChapter 8: Networking, Advocacy and EmpowermentChapter 9: Meeting the ChallengeGlossaryContacts, Websites and Other Sources of InformationNotesReferencesIndex
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Open University Press Understanding Health Inequalities
Book Synopsis"Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition of Understanding Health Inequalities, edited by Hilary Graham, remains a welcome and timely contribution. Replete with thoughtful essays on health inequities analyzed in relation to societal structure, social position and geography ... the volume provides important insights into how class, racial/ethnic, gender, and spatial health inequities are produced - and how they can be rectified. The world economic crisis launched by the implosion of unregulated financial markets in the fall of 2008 only serves to underscore the volume's central conclusion: that government regulation and intervention, premised on a commitment to equity, is essential for tackling health inequalities. Health professionals, students, and any and all working for healthy and sustainable ways of living will benefit from this collection."Nancy Krieger, Harvard School of Public Health, USAUnderstanding Health Inequalities second editionTable of ContentsIntroduction1. The challenge of health inequalities Hilary GrahamPart I: Health inequalities: understanding patterns over time and place2. Life course influences on children’s futures Catherine Law3. Life course influences on health at older ages Mel Bartley & David Blane4. Geographical inequalities in health over the last century Danny Dorling & Bethan Thomas5. Neighbourhoods, social class and health Sally Macintyre & Anne Ellaway Part II: Health inequalities: understanding intersections6. Religion, ethnicity and health inequalities James Nazroo & Saffron Karlsen7. Negotiating ethnic identities and health Karl Atkin 8. Gender and socioeconomic inequalities in mortality and health behaviours: an overviewKate Hunt and G David Batty9. Class cultures and the meaning of young motherhoodNaomi Rudoe and Rachel Thomson Part III: Health inequalities: understanding policy impacts10. Unequal consequences of ill-health: researching the role of public policyMargaret Whitehead, Barbara Hanratty and Bo Burström11. Tackling health inequalities: the scope for policy Hilary Graham
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Open University Press Nursing in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Book Synopsis"This book considers the range of skills and roles that nurse's now undertake within specialist CAMHS, it provides a good basic introduction for nurses and clinicians from other disciplines. Discussion around medication management as part of a nurse's extended role is timely and will be of particular use to those considering this option within their practice. The text is easily accessible, utilising case studies to enhance learning. The inclusion of research and audit helps raise the need not only for nurses to be more involved in research but also the need for clinicians to evaluate their practice. I would recommend this text to clinicians new to CAMHS."Sharon Pagett, Senior Lecturer, Mental Health (CAMHS), Department of Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, UK"Nurses have a key role to play within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team. Yet there are few textbooks devoted to the specialist and advanced roles which many undertake within this field ofTable of ContentsList of contributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction Nisha Dogra and Sharon Leighton (editors)Chapter 1: Defining mental health and mental illnessSharon Leighton & Nisha DograChapter 2: Child and family developmentMani Das Gupta & Clay FrakeChapter 3: The aetiology of child mental health problemsNisha Dogra, Mani Das Gupta & Sharon LeightonChapter 4 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Sharon Leighton Chapter 5: AssessmentNisha Dogra & Laurence BaldwinChapter 6: Counselling and the Therapeutic Use of SelfSharon LeightonChapter 7: Working with families Clay Frake Chapter 8: Cognitive behavioural therapyMichael Hodgkinson Chapter 9: Nurse Prescribing and Medication Management in CAMHS Noreen Ryan & Theresa Norris Chapter 10: Inpatient CAMH nursing: two different models of careSarah Hogan, Ged Rogers & Neil HemstockChapter 11: Multiagency Working Sarah Hogan, Nisha Dogra & Cath KitchenChapter 12: Working with vulnerable childrenVikki Elliott & Panos VostanisChapter 13: Clinical governance, audit and supervisionNisha Dogra & Dee DaviesChapter 14: Nurses and Child and Adolescent Mental Health ResearchSharon Leighton, Lawrence Baldwin & Peter NolanChapter 15: Service DevelopmentRichard Williams & Mervyn Townley
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Open University Press Doing Social Work Research
Book Synopsis"The book provides a well written guide that adeptly captures the sensitivities and complex implications of both research process and dissemination within the ever changing and highly regulated world of social work."Victoria Foster,Research Associate, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work,University of Manchester, UK, in British Journal of Social Work June 2010"This book offers many practical examples of research projects taken from the author's own experience as a researcher. These examples illustrate the usually complex concepts of research methodology by showing how they are practised in the real world of social work, so the title is apt. Especially useful are the common features of social work research discussed at length in the final chapter, as a way of finding common ground in the disputed terrain of social work as a profession, and in social work research in particular."Heather D'Cruz, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin UniversityTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Drivers, demands and constraints in social work researchChapter 2'What works': evidence for practice?Chapter 3Critical perspectives: the view from outsideChapter 4Leading the Way? Social Work Research and Service UsersChapter 5From methodology to method: quantity and evidenceChapter 6Critical and interpretive approaches: what's going on here?Chapter 7Committed Research: models and methodsChapter 8Making it HappenChapter 9Putting It All TogetherChapter 10The Value of Social Work ResearchReferences
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Open University Press Eating Behaviour
Book SynopsisThis text provides readers with a concise introduction to the psychology of eating focussing on the psychological and biological processes that underlie eating behaviour. While insights into eating behaviour that has gone wrong, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, are offered, the primary focus is on 'normal' eating behaviour. Eating Behaviour highlights the way that the brain and body control eating, the environmental factors that infiltrate the consciousness to make us think it is time to eat, and childhood, to unravel how eating behaviour develops within the individual.The text covers the subject of eating and food related behaviour from the five main areas of psychology, developmental, cognitive, social, biological, and psychopathological perspectives. Written in a lively, accessible style, it is designed to give readers a basic understanding of the topic and a platform from which to expand their knowledge of this area. This book is essential reading for psychology aTable of ContentsIntroduction: Widely held assumptions and methodsThe energy demands of the brain - Central mechanisms of eatingStorage and digestion - Peripheral mechanisms of eatingLearning about food – Developmental aspects of eating behaviourChoosing between foods - Cognitive aspects of eating behaviourThe effect of others - Social aspects of eating behaviourGetting inside people's heads: Restraint, emotional eating, disinhibition and their combined effectsDealing with obesity - Dieting and drugsWhen eating behaviour goes wrong - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and eating disorders not otherwise specifiedTying up loose ends - Towards a combined theory in eating behaviourAppendix One: The neurochemistry of appetite regulationAppendix Two: The hormonal control of appetite regulationReferencesIndex
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Open University Press Interpreting Statistical Findings A Guide for
Book Synopsis"This book makes the task of interpreting statistical findings much more approachable and less daunting for those with little, or no, previous experience, and will provide a valuable reference for the more experienced researcher. I would recommend it to any student undertaking a Nursing Research module."Conor Hamilton, Student Nurse, Queenâs University Belfast, UKNeed help interpreting other people's health research?This book offers guidance for students undertaking a critical review of quantitative research papers and will also help health professionals to understand and interpret statistical results within health-related research papers. The book requires little knowledge of statistics, includes worked examples and is broken into the following sections: A worked example of a published RCT and a health survey Explanations of basic statistical concepts Explanations of common statistical tests A quick guide to statistical terms and concTable of ContentsPart 1 Worked ExamplesThe randomised controlled trialThe Health survey Part 2 Interpreting statistical concepts Measuring variables: continuous, ordinal and categorical data Describing continuous data: The normal distribution Describing nonparametric dataMeasuring concepts: Validity and reliability Sampling data: Probability and non-probability samples Sample size: criteria for judging adequacy Testing hypotheses: what does p actually mean? Part 3 Statistical tests Introduction to inferential statistics Comparing two independent (unrelated) groups: independent (unrelated) t test, Mann-Whitney U test, contingency analysis- Fisher's exact test and Chi-square test Comparing three or more independent (unrelated) groups: One-way ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis test and Chi-square test Comparing two sets of related data: Matched pairs or single-sample repeated measures- related (paired) t test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, sign test and McNemar's test Complex group comparisons: ANOVA / ANCOVA, Friedman two-way ANOVA by ranks and Cochrane Q test Simple tests of association: Correlation and linear regression complex associations: Multiple and logistic regression Part 4 Quick reference guide I Framework for statistical review II Glossary of termsIII Guide to statistical symbols IV Overview of common statistical tests V Guide to the assumptions that underpin statistical tests VI Summary of statistical test selection and results VII Extracts from statistical tables
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Open University Press Principles and Practice of Managing Pain A Guide
Book Synopsis"I found this book extremely easy to read. It does much more than tell us what pain is and how to limit or prevent it. It explains the ethical aspects of pain management and makes us think about why and how we should manage patientsâ pain, and what our rights and duties are in pain management. The book takes us from an explanation of pain, through pain assessment, pharmacology and management, and informs us how to plan for pain management, rather than only focussing on reactive pain control. It also looks at pain from the patientâs perspective and teaches us how to assess pain using a variety of recognised tools ... I will use this book again and again, and would recommend it to fellow students who are placed on wards where pain management and planning is required."Conor Hamilton, Student Nurse, Queens University Belfast, UKThis practical introductory text provides an accessible guide to pain and how it affects patients and care giving. It considers:DiffereTable of ContentsWhat is pain?Dilemmas in pain management Communicating the experience of pain Pain assessment The pharmacology of pain control Delivering pain management Acute pain management: Planning for pain Chronic pain management Pain management in palliative care
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Open University Press Clinical Judgement and DecisionMaking in Nursing
Book Synopsis"Mooi Standing's book provides an excellent application of the principal concepts of Cognitive Continuum Theory; her presentation is clear, accurate and her inferences show that she has a first rate grasp of the implications of the theory, and what it means for the care of patients. Her work should stand as a monument to the application of psychological theory to nursing care."Professor Emeritus Kenneth R. Hammond, University of Colorado, USA"This new text is a first in its ability to offer support to advanced practitioners â Each chapter gives insight into the professional requirements for advanced decision making and retains sight of the practical domain in which these decisions are carried out. Readers will improve their understanding, enhance their abilities in complex care situations and be confident in their ability to function at a higher level of practice."Shirley Bach, Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Brighton, Table of ContentsIntroduction[Mooi Standing]Perceptions of clinical decision-making: A matrix model[Mooi Standing]Advanced practitioners and advanced practice[Kate Dewar]Creative thinking for whole systems working[Carolyn Jackson & Peter Ellis]Lifelong learning in judgement and decision-making[Mooi Standing & Antonio Sama]Cognitive continuum theory - nine modes of practice[Mooi Standing]Prioritizing decisions during the patient journey[Roger Goldsmith & Michael Standing]Accountability within interprofessional healthcare[Elizabeth Duck]Short- and long-term risk assessment and management[Douglas MacInnes]Reflecting on judgement and decisions during clinical supervision[Susan Plummer & Hesham Hassan]Reflexive-pragmatism: Logic, practicality, rigour and relevance[Mooi Standing & Michael Standing]Conclusion[Mooi Standing]
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Open University Press First Steps in Clinical Supervision A Guide for
Book Synopsis"This book is an essential read for those new to the role of becoming a clinical supervisor. It is packed with practical ideas and activities to try out in the supervision situation and underpinned by relevant theory. An obvious strength of the book is the way Paul seems to 'talk' to the new supervisor in an engaging and non patronising way. At last there is acknowledgement of the 'emotional labour' of being engaged in supervisory work offering strategies to 'look after oneself' when acting as a clinical supervisor in practice."John Driscoll, Freelance CPD Consultant & Development Coach"This is a really good book and I have no hesitation recommending it! It is written in a way that is 'true' to my own experience as an experienced supervisor and will be of use to those taking the first steps, those helping others to do so and more experienced supervisors."Steve Dilworth, Freelance Facilitator"The author's personal experience of training and superTable of ContentsIntroducing clinical supervisionWhat to cover at a first meetingQualities for a healthy supervision relationshipThe three function of clinical supervisionActive listening and responding skillsSix category intervention analysisA problem solving framework Reflective practice and the supervisorStructuring and evaluating clinical supervision sessionsAvoiding stress and burnout as a supervisor
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Open University Press Transforming Formative Assessment in Lifelong
Book SynopsisDespite good intentions for formative assessment to enhance the quality of students' learning and motivation, it is widely misunderstood. Throughout the education system, it has become little more than a way of coaching students to meet the demands of summative assessment.This unique book combines theory, research and practical insights to demonstrate how teachers might enhance their understanding of formative assessment, particularly in vocational and adult education settings that are under pressure to meet targets for inclusion, retention and achievement. Drawing on recent research, the book includes six case studies that draw out the implications of the research findings to suggest ways in which teachers might change their assessment practice, despite the pressures in their own contexts.It considers: What is formative assessment, and what is it not? What impact do political and social factors have on assessment practices? Why do similar assessment practices hTable of ContentsIntroductionSection OneAll Change: Pedagogy And Assessment In Lifelong LearningWhat Formative Assessment Is, And What It Is NotLearning And Assessment Cultures In Lifelong Learning Section TwoQuestioning And Embedded In Teaching: Resisting Instrumentalism In AVCE ScienceCoaching To The Grade In 14-19 Vocational EducationAssessing Young People In e2e ProgrammesSelf-Assessment And Feedback In BTEC National Diploma Public Services Reviews Of Progress And Individual Learning Plans In Adult Literacy And Numeracy ClassesSelf And Peer Assessment In Part-Time ESOL Classes Section ThreeChanging Teachers' Assessment Practices: The Prognosis For Professional DevelopmentTransforming Formative Assessment
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Open University Press Social Aspects of Health Illness and Healthcare
Book SynopsisThis core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies. The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In so doing, it explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters on: Gender Social class Ethnicity Ageing Physical ill health Mental health and illness DTable of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding the Social Aspects of HealthChapter 1: Studying the Social Aspects of Health Section 1: The Relationship between Social Categories and HealthChapter 2: Gender and HealthChapter 3: Social Class and HealthChapter 4: Ethnicity and HealthChapter 5: Ageing and HealthSection 2: The Experience of Health and IllnessChapter 6: Experiencing IllnessChapter 7: Experiencing Mental IllnessChapter 8: Experiencing DisabilityChapter 9: Death, Dying and GrievingSection 3: The Delivery of Healthcare Chapter 10: Families, Communities and HealthcareChapter 11: Healthcare OrganisationsChapter 12: Health ProfessionsAfterwordActivity Feedback
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Open University Press The Student Nurse Guide to Decision Making in
Book Synopsis"This book is extremely enjoyable to read. The practical and real life exercises take this book to the next level and make a heavy subject enjoyable and educational ... a must have guide for all student nurses."Lisa Perraton, Student Nurse, University of Chester, UK"This book is an excellent study guide for student nurses which can be used in a wide variety of settings ranging from writing essays to putting skills into practice in the clinical setting ... The exercises given at regular intervals allow the student nurse to build upon their reflective skills and help retain the information given so I recommend student nurses to give them a try. Not only can it be useful to student nurses, it is essential reading for those who have, or are about to qualify. It covers in depth a wide variety of material which is presented clearly and is very easy to follow. The additional references given at the end of each chapter are excellent." Gem Smith, Student NuTable of ContentsMaking the transition to student nurseUsing professional skills to support decision making: using reflection to learn from experienceUsing evidence-based practice to support decision makingGetting the most out of your mentor when making decisions Making decisions as part of a team Ethical and legal issues in decision making Increasing complexity in decision making From student to staff nurse
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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
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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
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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?
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Open University Press Essential Pathophysiology for Nursing and
Book SynopsisEssential Pathophysiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students is the perfect quick reference and study guide for students covering pathophysiology, disease and therapeutics as part of a nursing or other healthcare course. It clearly and simply explains the underpinning processes of disease, covering cellular physiology, genetics, fluids, electrolytes and the immune system, and the main diseases and conditions that can occur within each.Each chapter is written in a quick reference format so it can be used for study, exam preparation or use on student placement. The book covers body systems including: Cardiovascular Respiratory Immune Lymphatic Nervous Digestive Endocrine Reproductive Developed with the reader in mind, each chapter includes clinical tips, case studies, diagrams, and self-assessment questions to make pathophysiology accessible and digestible - this is a must-have book for students of nursing and healthcare."Essential PaTable of Contents Section 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to pathophysiology and some important definitionsChapter 2 Disease at the cellular levelChapter 3 Genes and environmentChapter 4 The environment of the cellChapter 5 The body's defence against disease – the immune systemChapter 6 Cellular proliferation and cancerSection 2 A systems approach Chapter 7 Disorders of the blood and the lymphatic systemChapter 8 Disorders of the cardiovascular systemChapter 9 Disorders of the respiratory systemChapter 10 The nervous systemChapter 11 The digestive system Chapter 12 The musculoskeletal system Chapter 13 The endocrine system Chapter 14 The urinary systemChapter 15 The reproductive systemChapter 16 The skin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Open University Press The Paramedics Guide to Research An Introduction
Book Synopsis"This is an excellent text which covers all of the important research methods in the field, including randomised control trials. A strong component of the text is the inclusion of chapters on ethics and the future of paramedic research... The use of paramedic examples throughout the chapters will help students and other budding paramedic researchers connect with the subject matter and help them link theory, evidence and practice."Professor Peter O'Meara, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, AustraliaThis practical book provides a no nonsense guide for student and qualified paramedics looking to understand the key elements of research, and what it means for their profession. The authors explain key concepts and methodologies to help you get to grips with the nature of paramedic research and how it works in practice. By drawing on a wealth of cases and examples, research is placed firmly in the context of clinical practice. The book will enable you tTable of ContentsOne. Research and the Paramedic Two. Knowledge to underpin PracticeThree. Evidence Based Practice in Paramedic Practice Four. Conducting Ethical Research in Paramedic PracticeFive. Conducting a Critical Literature Review in Paramedic Practice Six. Qualitative Research in Paramedic Practice: an overviewSeven. Using Qualitative Research Methods in Paramedic Practice Eight. Quantitative Research in Paramedic Practice: an overview Nine. Using Quantitative Research Methods in Paramedic PracticeTen. Researching Paramedic Clinical Practice: a practical guide Eleven. The Future for Paramedic Research
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Open University Press Advocacy and Social Work Practice
Book Synopsis"This is a welcome contribution that introduces the important aspects of advocacy and social work practice. It will be particularly useful to readers who are committed to developing their knowledge and understanding of advocacy and social work ... There is a strong focus on practical skills that will help practitioners take forward their advocacy role."Jane Boylan, Director of Social Work Studies, Keele University, UK and Jane Dalrymple, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of England, UKSkills in advocacy are essential for every social work student and practitioner. This accessible book provides an introduction to advocacy, examining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake advocacy roles and work constructively with the growing number of independent advocates. Beginning with the historical background to advocacy and its place within social work, the book explores different definitions and understandings of advocacy and explores a rTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Advocacy's Place within Social Work PracticeChapter 2: Dimensions of AdvocacyChapter 3: Current Practice IssuesChapter 4: The Value Base of AdvocacyChapter 5: Advocacy Practice ModelsChapter 6: Advocacy Skills - Presenting a CaseChapter 7: Advocacy Skills - Assertiveness and NegotiationChapter 8: Advocacy FuturesConclusion
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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
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Open University Press Blabers Foundations for Paramedic Practice A
Book SynopsisThis bestselling undergraduate level book is an ideal resource for student paramedics looking for an excellent introduction to the main theoretical subjects studied in paramedic courses, and links practice issues to the all-important theory base.The chapters bring to life a wide variety of academic subjects, making complex subjects easily readable and encouraging reflection on how theory fits with practice. This third edition has been expanded throughout and includes five new chapters on research and evidence-based practice, human factors affecting paramedic practice, developing resilience, caring for people with dementia, and public health perspectives. This new edition also covers:â Ethics and law for the paramedicâ Reflective practice and communicationâ Professional issues, including clinical audit and governance and anti-discriminatory practiceâ Psychological perspectives on health and ill healthâ Social factorsâ Care of vulnerable adults and end Table of ContentsInterpersonal communication: a foundation of practiceReflective practice in relation to out-of-hospital careUsing Clinical Audit to improve patient careEthics and law for the paramedicResearch and evidence-based practiceHuman factors affecting paramedic practiceIntroduction to psychology and child developmentMental health: children, young people and adultsAn introduction to sociology, social factors and social policyPsych-social aspects of health and illness: an introductionChild ProtectionPublic Health from a paramedic perspectiveSafeguarding adultsCaring for people with dementiaEnd of life careLeadership styles and the impact on practiceTheories of decision makingContinuing professional development (CPD) pre-and post-registration
£31.99
Open University Press Print plus Connect Online Access 360 days
Book SynopsisAs healthcare professionals, you will encounter numbers in a wide variety of situations in practice, whether in calculating drug dosages or in other areas crucial to patient safety. This book will be an invaluable resource to support your learning of essential numeracy skills for clinical practice. With illustrations from across a range of healthcare contexts, you will learn step by step methods to solve realistic calculations. This book will be a useful tool to help you conquer the essential skills required in healthcare practice, as well as a support during revision for numeracy tests. Key features include:â Worked examples demonstrate the steps involved in different types of calculationsâ âGood practice pointâ boxes highlight information to help to improve your skills and ensure you are a safe and competent practitionerâ Clinical charts, prescription labels and diagrams illustrate patient scenariosAn essential, practical textbook for
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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 Introduction to Health Economics
Book Synopsis"There are several books on the market now that claim to take readers into the intricacies of health economics 'from first principles'. To me, this book succeeds better than any." Gavin Mooney, Honorary Professor, University of Sydney and University of Cape Town; Visiting Professor, Aarhus University, the University of New South Wales and the University of Southern Denmark"This book would be an excellent choice for anyone wishing to be introduced to the field of health economics â it is undoubtedly the best âHealth Economics 101â textbook around ... There is a desperate need for a greater understanding of health economics principles among health system policy-makers, managers and researchers; this book will contribute enormously to developing such understanding." Professor Di McIntyre, South African Research Chair of Health and Wealth, Health Economics Unit, University of Cape Town This practical text offers the ideal introduction to the economic tecTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction Section 1: Economics and Health EconomicsKey concepts in health economics Macroeconomics, globalization and health Section 2: Demand and SupplyA simple model of demand Measuring demandSupply: Production in the long and short run Supply: Costs, economics of scale and the supply curve Section 3: MarketsA simple market model Health care markets and efficiency Section 4: Health Care Financing The changing world of health care finance Provider payments Private health insurance Achieving universal coverage Section 5: Economic EvaluationWhat is economic evaluation and what questions can it help to answer? Counting the costs Identifying, measuring and valuing consequences Economic evaluation and decision-making Section 6: Equity and the Role of GovernmentPromoting equity and the role of governmentGlossary
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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 Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions
Book Synopsis"This beautifully written book ... clearly explains the application of psychological concepts and theories to health and succinctly summarises key issues. Each chapter also provides a series of vignettes capturing the kind of real-life situations health and social care professionals will encounter in their own practice and a set of thought-provoking exercises ... These will be invaluable in developing critical thinking skills and growing the capacity to provide the kind of empathic care which is the heart of person-centred practice"Dr Wendy Cousins, Course Director, University of Ulster School of Nursing, UK"I have recommended earlier editions of this book and now am delighted to say that this latest edition is even better. The authors continue to clearly explain the relevance of psychological theories, models and approaches to nursing care but now, through the use of frequent reflective activities, vignettes and a 'psychosoap' family, students are also highly encouTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsPsychology in health and social carePerception of self and others Development and change across the lifespanImproving memory, understanding and communicationLearning and behaviourSocial influences and interactionsStress and copingEmotional well-beingPsychology applied to health and illnessPain: reducing sufferingGlossaryReferences
£31.49
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
