Terminal care nursing Books
Columbia University Press Spirituality and Hospice Social Work
Book SynopsisSpirituality and Hospice Social Work helps practitioners understand various forms of spiritual assessment for use with their clients. The book teaches practitioners to recognize a client’s spiritual needs and resources, as well as signs of spiritual suffering.Trade ReviewSpirituality frequently becomes more salient as clients approach death. Spiritual needs, for instance, often become more acute. Yet relatively little guidance exists on this critical topic. This important new text addresses this gap in the literature and equips social work practitioners and other hospice workers to navigate the often difficult process of providing spiritual care in hospice settings. Indeed, anyone involved in end-of-life care will likely benefit from this significant contribution. -- David R. Hodge, Arizona State University Callahan's Spirituality in Hospice Social Work is a scholarly yet practical resource for social workers to better recognize and attend to the spiritual needs and distresses of patients suffering from chronic health conditions. This book integrates research and practicality, and provides ways for social workers to facilitate and enhance interprofessional spiritual care while working with spiritual care professionals. The multidimensional systems and relational perspectives of social worker training enhances other clinical team members understanding and implementation of spiritual care, and is a valuable resource not only for social workers, but for other clinicians and students. -- Christina M. Puchalski, Director, George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health Ann Callahan has integrated insights from social work and other helping professions dedicated to compassionate and skillful end-of-life care. Thus she provides an excellent framework for spiritually sensitive assessment and practice that honors the diversity of worldviews, highlights qualities necessary for a caring therapeutic relationship, and supports people's resilience and growth even while dying. This will prepare social workers well for their direct work with clients and for their partnership in palliative care and hospice teams. -- Edward R. Canda, The University of Kansas School of Social WelfareTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I. Understanding Key Components 1. Champion of Spiritual Care 2. Spiritual Diversity 3. Spiritual Needs 4. Spiritual Suffering Part II. Facilitating Quality Spiritual Care 5. Relational Spirituality 6. Spiritual Care 7. Spiritual Sensitivity 8. Spiritual Competence Works Cited Index
£27.00
Columbia University Press The Handbook of LGBTQIAInclusive Hospice and
Book SynopsisThis book is an accessible, expert guide to incorporating LGBTQIA-inclusive practices into end-of-life care.Trade ReviewThe Handbook of LGBTQIA-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care is poignant and practice-changing, weaving together Kimberly Acquaviva’s expertise and her life experience. An essential read for clinicians to help them provide inclusive care for all hospice and palliative care patients, especially LGBTQIA people and their loved ones. -- Holly Yang, president, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative MedicineThis is not just a book, it’s a stepping stone that paves the way for change and champions a revolution in hospice and palliative care. A must-read for hospice and palliative care professionals. -- Dallas Ducar, president and CEO, TranshealthAcquaviva’s heartfelt book on LGBTQIA-inclusive hospice and palliative care not only provides actionable advice for health professionals but also touches the soul. Through messages from the author and her late wife, who battled ovarian cancer, it beautifully illustrates the importance of compassionate, inclusive end-of-life care. A truly transformative read. -- Austin Chiang, founding president, Association for Healthcare Social MediaWithin the pages of this book lies a resounding call to action—a plea for compassion that no healthcare professional should ignore. Having navigated the maze of serious illness and loss as a member of the LGBTQIA community, I can testify to the need for this book. My hope is that it finds its way into the hands of every hospice and palliative care professional so that every member of the LGBTQIA community can receive the high-quality, inclusive care we deserve in our most vulnerable moments. -- Jessica Halem, senior director, Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative, University of Pennsylvania[A] thoughtful manual for care providers that acknowledges a broad variety of perspectives. * Foreword Reviews *What sets the handbook apart from other books for health care providers is that it uses everyday language, not an academic voice, to reach the largest audience. * C-Ville Weekly *Table of ContentsAbout Language in This BookAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction: From “Special Population” to Inclusion—A Paradigm Shift1. Self-Awareness and Communication2. Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Behavior, and Health3. Understanding Attitudes and Access to Care4. The History and Physical Examination5. Shared Decision Making and Family Dynamics6. Care Planning and Coordination7. Ethical and Legal Issues8. Patient and Family Education and Advocacy9. Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues10. Ensuring Institutional Inclusiveness11. Advocating for Change Beyond the InstitutionGlossarySupplemental Reading ListAbout the Content Expert ReviewersReferencesIndex
£105.30
Columbia University Press The Handbook of LGBTQIAInclusive Hospice and
Book SynopsisThis book is an accessible, expert guide to incorporating LGBTQIA-inclusive practices into end-of-life care.Trade ReviewThe Handbook of LGBTQIA-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care is poignant and practice-changing, weaving together Kimberly Acquaviva’s expertise and her life experience. An essential read for clinicians to help them provide inclusive care for all hospice and palliative care patients, especially LGBTQIA people and their loved ones. -- Holly Yang, president, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative MedicineThis is not just a book, it’s a stepping stone that paves the way for change and champions a revolution in hospice and palliative care. A must-read for hospice and palliative care professionals. -- Dallas Ducar, president and CEO, TranshealthAcquaviva’s heartfelt book on LGBTQIA-inclusive hospice and palliative care not only provides actionable advice for health professionals but also touches the soul. Through messages from the author and her late wife, who battled ovarian cancer, it beautifully illustrates the importance of compassionate, inclusive end-of-life care. A truly transformative read. -- Austin Chiang, founding president, Association for Healthcare Social MediaWithin the pages of this book lies a resounding call to action—a plea for compassion that no healthcare professional should ignore. Having navigated the maze of serious illness and loss as a member of the LGBTQIA community, I can testify to the need for this book. My hope is that it finds its way into the hands of every hospice and palliative care professional so that every member of the LGBTQIA community can receive the high-quality, inclusive care we deserve in our most vulnerable moments. -- Jessica Halem, senior director, Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative, University of Pennsylvania[A] thoughtful manual for care providers that acknowledges a broad variety of perspectives. * Foreword Reviews *What sets the handbook apart from other books for health care providers is that it uses everyday language, not an academic voice, to reach the largest audience. * C-Ville Weekly *Table of ContentsAbout Language in This BookAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction: From “Special Population” to Inclusion—A Paradigm Shift1. Self-Awareness and Communication2. Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Behavior, and Health3. Understanding Attitudes and Access to Care4. The History and Physical Examination5. Shared Decision Making and Family Dynamics6. Care Planning and Coordination7. Ethical and Legal Issues8. Patient and Family Education and Advocacy9. Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues10. Ensuring Institutional Inclusiveness11. Advocating for Change Beyond the InstitutionGlossarySupplemental Reading ListAbout the Content Expert ReviewersReferencesIndex
£28.50
Pennsylvania State University Press Life Support
Book SynopsisThrough drawings, paintings, and poetic, prayerful affirmations grounded firmly in the Jewish experience, the author offers a creative response to her mother’s final illness and death. Trade Review“Life Support exemplifies the genre of graphic medicine. Spare and raw, we are thrust into the physicality of health and illness, bodies and fluids, as well as emotions deep and intense. She offers us feelings, ugly and unrepentant at times, with moments of grace at others, and in the process of the work, reveals a healing balm, years in the making.”—Joel L. Kushner,Director, Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health“As she attended to her mother’s declining days, Judith Margolis instinctively, deeply recorded them in art and text that have the quality of prayer. One sees in this work the profound tenderness of attention. From within the great hollow of loss, this book offers unexpected comfort. Margolis lifts up an art and practice that attend to the ineffable, and in whose spirit loss becomes presence.”—Elizabeth Robinson,author of On Ghosts“In charting her ‘trajectory from brokenness to wholeness’ through drawing and writing, Margolis offers a uniquely consoling but also affirmative narrative of love and loss.”—Lois Perelson-Gross Graphic Medicine“Margolis’s brief book tackles a hard subject by facing the unpretty reality head-on, giving the reader a window into a world usually whispered about in hushed tones, if at all. Beyond being a sensitive tribute to her parents, there is much to consider for families similarly situated. The deft title Life Support can be understood both as the physical machinery used in critical care and as the act of the book’s creation serving as an emotional life preserver buoying the book’s author, while benefiting us all.”—Heddy Breuer Abramowitz Jerusalem Post“Margolis, in reviving a combination of art and literature that is religious at its core, has created a deeply original and moving work.”—Julia Stein Rain Taxi Review of Books“Life Support, a book of prayer, is a solicitation. It is an invitation to sit quietly and pay attention: to the pain of a dying mother and her grieving daughter; to the bonds of life, and grief, that all of us ultimately share, just by dint of still being here.”—Tahneer Oksman Shofar“Life Support reminded me that reading can be about more than words. A good book can be a fully sensory experience: The smell of the pages, the crackle of the spine, the texture of the cover, the delights of a good font or drawing. Life Support is all of that and more.”—Susan Sered Nashim
£14.21
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and
Book SynopsisWith a focus on palliative care provision across a range of different clinical settings, Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and Young People is a comprehensive new resource that explores care in the home, the hospice and hospital.Trade Review“The usefulness of this book lies in the personal interviews and challenges of real people facing real problems in caring for their child or young adult. The years of research that went into this book speak volumes about the dedication of this author.” (Doody’s, 8 March 2013) “If your work involves caring for younger people at the end of life, you will recognise the hurdles and the problems, and reading this book will encourage you to think about how we can make these services better and more appropriate.” (IAHPC News, 1 December 2012) “Overall the authors’ extensive knowledge and experience in the field enliven this book with a well balanced critical appraisal of the current issues, a touch of humility and an impassioned plea for better understanding and services for young people. It’s a worthy addition to anyone’s collection and deserves to succeed.” (Nursing Times, 31 July 2012) “This book offers valuable insight into what it is like to care for a child or young person who is dying . . . It is an excellent resource for nurses working in hospital, hospice and community settings, for those in strategic roles and for nurses and allied health professionals undertaking academic study.” (Cancer Nursing Practice, 1 July 2012) “This book will undoubtedly be of use to nursing and health-care students seeking prompts to help them consider problem issues in palliative care practice, or possibly to help identify new research questions. Practitioners in palliative services will also find it a useful resource for illuminating the experiences of individuals and families in their care.” (International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 2012) “The book is nicely balanced reporting on the needs of teenagers with cancer and the different challenges facing children living with complex, long-term healthcare needs.” (Nursing Children and Young People, 1 June 2012) Table of ContentsParticipants viii Foreword xii Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv Abbreviations xvi 1 Palliative and End of Life Care for Children and Young Adults 1 2 Home-based Palliative and End of Life Care 15 3 Hospice-based Palliative and End of Life Care 49 4 Hospital-based Palliative and End of Life Care 87 5 Preparation for the End of Life, Bereavement and Emotional Support 117 6 The Implications for Policy and Practice 155 Appendix: Methodology 169 References 175 Index 181
£34.15
American Dietetic Association,U.S. Nutrition Care of the Older Adult A Handbook for
Book SynopsisWhether residing at home, in assisted living or in a nursing facility, older adults have unique nutrition needs. Like the previous edition, this hands-on reference encompasses the total perspective on person-driven nutrition care of older adults, from nutrition and disease states to regulatory compliance in health care settings.
£56.70
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Care of the Dying and Deceased Patient
Book SynopsisThis is a practical, accessible guide for nurses on the management and care of the dying and deceased patient. It outlines the practicalities and legal issues associated with death, the principles of caring for a patient who is dying, and the principles of dealing with death, both expected and unexpected. Care of the Dying & Deceased Patient explores all the practical issues surrounding death, including symptom control, resuscitation, organ donation, how to break bad news, the last offices, cultural issues, post mortems and documentation issues. It also explores both the legal and ethical issues involved- including withholding/withdrawing treatment, assisted euthanasia, patient's property, wills etc. SPECIAL FEATURES A practical guide to the management of the dying and deceased patient Of use to all nurses and nursing students Accessible and user-friendly Written by an expert in the field Table of ContentsForeword. Contributors. Chapter 1 Care of the dying patient: a guide for nurses (Dan Higgins). Chapter 2 Symptom control at the end of life (Louisa Hunwick, Shareen Juwle and Glen Mitchell). Chapter 3 Do not attempt resuscitation decisions (Elaine Walton and Philip Jevon). Chapter 4 Ethical issues (Fiona Foxall). Chapter 5 Complementary therapies in palliative care (Rachel McGuinness). Chapter 6 Relatives witnessing resuscitation (Melanie Humphreys). Chapter 7 Organ donation (Rachel Hodge and Liz Armstrong). Chapter 8 Breaking bad news (Dan Higgins). Chapter 9 Last offices (Dan Higgins). Chapter 10 Legal issues of death (Richard Griffith). Chapter 11 Post mortems and inquests (Cassam Tengnah). Chapter 12 Record keeping (Philip Jevon). Index.
£32.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc Death and Bereavement: Psychological, Religious
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive account of the psychology of death and bereavement, which places the subject within the contexts of the major world religions and their associated mourning and funeral customs. Clearly written, well referenced and carefully organized, the book examines the thinking of Freud and Jung and of modern psychiatrists, and also discusses those aspects of death - bereavement visions, euthanasia, grief for a pet and suicide - which are not covered elsewhere.The second edition has enabled the contents to be updated and enlarged. There are five new chapters, including one dealing with the scientific assessment of death: another looks at the psychological insights provided by Shakespeare, whilst a third deals with the beliefs and customs of minority groups - the Bahais, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Quakers, Spiritualists and Seventh-day Adventists. The text is highly accessible and uses case histories to bridge the gap between theory and experience in an novel and creative way.Table of Contents1 - What is Death? 2 - Western Attitudes to Death. 3 - Reincarnation and Rebirth. 4 - The Cult of The Ancestors. 5 - African and Afro-caribbean beliefs and Customs. 6 - Jewish and Muslim Funeral and Mourning Customs. 7 - The funeral Rites of Christians. 8 - New Religions and new Sects. 9 - The Reburial issue. 10 - Freud, Mourning and Death. 11 - Jung and Self-realization. 12 - Shakespeare, Death and Grief . 13 - Dying, The Last Months . 14 - Caring for The dying. 15 - Bereavement, The Basics. 16 - Bereavement, Medical and Social Issues. 17 - The Death of a Child. 18 - A Child's Response to Death. 19 - Suicide. 20 - Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. 21 - The Death of a pet. 22 - The Bereaved and the Living Dead. 23 - Near Death Experiences. 24 - The Significance of death.
£50.30
Health Professions Press,U.S. The End-of-Life Namaste Care™ Program for People
Book SynopsisThis innovative care program blends nursing care and meaningful activities to promote peaceful and relaxing end-of-life experiences for older adults with late-stage dementia. The first program created specifically for this hardest-to-serve population, Namaste Care also meets the latest regulatory guidelines for person-centered activity programming. The author has developed the program to be adaptable to individual as well as group settings, from nursing home to bedside at home. With this practical guide, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living settings, memory care communities, and hospices can easily and affordably implement a Namaste Care program not only to improve resident quality of life but also to increase family involvement and strengthen staff morale. New to the revised edition: Detailed descriptions of Namaste Care (NC) Group Program and the NC Individual Program, and instructions for implementing NC in any setting More case studies and stories to illustrate creative uses of Namaste Care and effective results Further international focus, incorporating programs and perspectives from Australia, the U.K., Europe, as well as Singapore and Indonesia. In-depth description of the physical setting and supplies needed for an effective NC program. Completely updated references Trade Review“Voted ‘Book of the Year, in 2013 by the American Journal of Nursing, Professor Joyce Simard’s 3rd edition of Namaste Care has been eagerly awaited. Full of the wisdom and practicalities of its original purpose for people isolated with advanced dementia, it has been expanded to include individual care at the bedside in the last days of life and at home. It remains a 'must.'" - Jo Hockley, RN, Ph.D., OBE Senior Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh“It is with great pleasure and honor that I endorse Joyce Simard’s 3rd edition of The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia. Namaste began at the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington, VT over 20 years ago, and was developed to meet the unique needs of people with advanced dementia who often fall through the cracks in long-term care. This sacred programs embraces the person’s humanity and ensures that the person living with advanced dementia or end of life issues fully lives until their last breath.” - Christina M. Cosgrove, LICSW, Behavioral Health Director, Vermont Veterans’ Home, and designated Namaste Care International Champion in the U.S.Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorForeword, by Rishi JawaheerPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The BeginningPART I: THE NEED FOR NAMASTE CAREWhat is Namaste Care?End-of-Life Dementia Care and HospicePART II: NAMASTE CARE IN PRACTICEBeginning the Namaste Care DayThe Namaste Care Group ProgramThe Namaste Care Individual ProgramThe Physical SettingPlanning and Implementing Namaste CarePART III: DEATH AND DYING CAREQuality of Life at the End of LifeMaking the TransitionAfter a DeathAppendixesNamaste Care Nursing SuppliesNamaste Care Activity SuppliesNamaste Care ResourcesNamaste Care Activities of Daily Living ChecklistDementia Bill of RightsPain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) ScaleReferencesIndex
£38.21
OUP USA Oxford Handbook of Hope
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£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Palliative Care Nursing and Health Survival
Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use guide provides a quick reference to the principles of palliative and end-of-life care for adults, to help you enable your patients to not only die peacefully but also live until they die. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Table of ContentsWhat is palliative care?The patient journeyRole of the nurseCommunication in palliative careHolistic assessmentSymptom management in palliative and end of life carePain managementNausea and vomitingBreathlessnessConstipationFatigueCare at end of lifeSymptoms at end of lifeA good deathCare in the last few weeks and daysSupporting family and carersLooking after self
£13.81
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Dying Process
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£137.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Dying Process
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£39.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Death Is But a Dream
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£21.60
Johns Hopkins University Press Palliative Care for Infants Children and
Book SynopsisWith contributions from an international group of expert educators, clinicians, and parents, this book takes a truly interdisciplinary approach to pediatric palliative care, presenting best practices, clear instruction, and the latest information and research for anyone involved in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care.Trade Review"An inspiring and accessible look at what end-of-life care for children should be - it is a text that should grace the shelf of every clinician facing the death of young patients." (Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)"Table of ContentsList of Contributors Preface Part I: Societal and Institutional IssuesChapter 1. Epidemiology and Health Services Research Chapter 2. Goals, Values, and Confl ict Resolution Chapter 3. Barriers to Integrating Palliative Care and Potential Solutions Chapter 4. Educational Initiatives Chapter 5. The Art of Advocacy Part II: The Cycle of CareChapter 6. Decision Making Chapter 7. Communication Skills and Relational Abilities Chapter 8. Psychosocial Needs of the Child and Family Chapter 9. Spiritual Dimensions Chapter 10. Holistic Management of Symptoms Chapter 11. Bereavement Chapter 12. The Other Side of Caring: Caregiver Suffering Part III: Special Care Environments and Patient PopulationsChapter 13. Palliative Care in the Neonatal-Perinatal Period Chapter 14. Palliative Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Setting Chapter 15. Palliative Care in the Home, School, and Community Chapter 16. Palliative Care for the Child Who Has a Genetic ConditionChapter 17. Integrating Palliative Care with HIV Care and TreatmentChapter 18. Integrating Palliative Care with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Index
£38.09
The Liffey Press A Nurse's Life: Caring from the Cradle to the
Book SynopsisA Nurse’s Life tells the remarkable story of one woman’s devotion to a life of care in the medical profession. Beginning her career as a midwife, Geralyn later became an authority in palliative care, but throughout her goal has always been about understanding what it means to truly care for another person. That is precisely what she does in this book: portray the essence of nursing.After years in the hospital wards Geralyn decided it was time for a change and volunteered to work for Concern Worldwide in a two-year post among the most needy in Bangladesh. Here she learned first-hand about the link between poverty and health care. Upon her return to Ireland she returned to academia and enrolled in an MsC programme at Trinity College Dublin. Eventually she became Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Trinity.Interspersed between her highly entertaining personal stories as a nurse, Geralyn expounds on many of the key issues in the nursing profession today: the changing nature of nursing and environment of care; challenges in providing person-centred care in the hospital setting, the essential qualities needed to be a good nurse; the problematic doctor/nurse/administration relationship; the future of nursing and possible ways to address the current challenges; and much more.More recently, Geralyn experienced nursing from the other side when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour that while benign meant surgery, radiotherapy and several new chronic conditions as a result. This has given her a deeper, first-hand understanding of nursing and the extraordinary reality of loving care.
£17.05
Theologischer Verlag VOR Dem Spiegel: Selbstsorge Bei Demenz Im
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£37.00
