Therapy and therapeutics Books
John Wiley & Sons Inc Occupational Therapy and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Book SynopsisWritten for students and clinicians who are new to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), this book aims to de-mystify the illness and its management by offering a detailed exploration of the role of the occupational therapist in facilitating the CFS patient?s recovery. Recognising that working with people with CFS involves all aspects of the occupational therapy process, the book demonstrates how many of the skills gained in occupational therapy training and in other area of clinical practice can be transferred to the management of CFS. Case vignettes and more in-depth studies are used throughout to illustrate the syndrome and its management and a full glossary of terms is also included.Table of ContentsSection One. Current Understanding of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? What is CFS? Definition and Diagnostic Criteria; Aetiology; Clinical Features and Presentation; Prevalence and Prognosis ? The History of CFS. Section Two. The Clinical Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? The Clinical Assessment of CFS? The Pharmacology Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Section Three. Treatment Approaches in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; The Development of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies; The Rationale for the use of CBT with CFS; The Practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ? Graded Exercise: The Rationale for the use of Graded Exercise in CFS; The Practice of Graded Exercise? Occupational Therapy and Lifestyle Management: The Historical Context of Occupational Therapy; the Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy; the Practice of Occupational Therapy.
£53.15
John Wiley & Sons Inc Professional Collaboration with Parents of
Book SynopsisThe work of professionals with children with disabilities affects the children's family, while events at home affect what professionals can achieve with the children. This text describes how professionals can form collaborative relationships with the parents of the children in their care, to optimise the children's development and to enable both family members and professionals to work in the children's interests. It describes experiences of families who have a child with a disability and takes a new look at old assumptions that disability necessarily has a negative effect on families or that families themselves are in need of therapy simply by virtue of having a child with additional needs. This text offers practical insights and guidelines for action by teachers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and psychologists. It is a practical text that enables practitioners to offer a high-quality service to children while supporting the family in its role of nurturing their child with special needs.Table of ContentsThe collaborative outlook. The modern family. Development in the family whose child has a disability. Parents' responses to their child's disability. The responses of siblings and grandparents. Families' service needs. Collaboration with parents. Communication skills. Resolving ethical dilemmas in family-centred work.
£44.60
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Hickey Multisensory Language Course
Book SynopsisThe Hickey Multisensory Language Course has become a classic. It is widely used throughout the UK by teachers working with dyslexic learners of all ages, and is a core text for university courses directed at specialist teachers. Moreover, it has exerted a powerful influence on approaches to teaching literacy skills, including the National Literacy Strategy Framework for teaching. Children now have an entitlement to access to the National Curriculum. Special educational needs, including dyslexia, must be identified, assessed, and addressed, mostly within an inclusive mainstream classroom. Special programmes such as the Hickey are implemented as part of an Individual Education Plan, and need to be linked to the Literacy Hour. The Third edition makes explicit links with current classroom organisation and gives examples of appropriate IEPs, and suggestions for use of ICT. To address the need for specific training in phonological awareness, the Hickey Lesson Plan has been modified, and a chapter added which includes specific games and activities to develop phonological awareness, and to develop the use of strategies in reading a range of whole texts.Table of ContentsPart 1. Some Basic Problems Which may Affect School Performance. The pupil's Need for Simultaneously Seeing, Hearing, Saying and Writing The Written word When Learning Written Language Skills. Taking Hickey Into The 21st century. The Language Training Course. The Alphabet and Dictionary. Handwriting. Reading. Spelling. Story Writing. Suggestions for Self-learning activities in Reading and Spelling. Part 2. The Language Training course.
£101.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Mental Health and Deafness
Book SynopsisThis is an introductory text to mental health and deaf people for care workers and mental health workers, both those familiar with deaf people but not with mental health and those familiar with mental health but not with deaf people. The first section, Assessment, includes topics ranging from child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, children who are deaf and have multiple disabilities, addictive behaviour and deafness, to maltreatment of deaf children. The second section, Management and Intervention, discusses subjects which include: interpreters in mental health settings, educational interventions, family therapy and drug treatments.Trade Review"So, to summarise, I certainly recommend Mental Health and Deafness to all mental health professionals to enable them to explore and begin the process of appreciating the specific needs of deaf people and members of the Deaf community within their specialist area of working." (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, 2012)Table of ContentsPart 1. Assessment, Deaf People in Society, Kay Meadow-orlans. Child and Family, Peter Hindley. Adult Psychiatry, Nick Kitson and Alice Thacker. Mental Impairment, Chris Williams and Sally Austen. Multi-sensory Impairment, David Bond. Child Abuse, Patrick Brookhouser. Patricia Sullivan and John Scanlan. Psychological Assessment, Lynne Blennerhassett. Forensic Psychiatry, Peter Hindley and Darshan Sharma. Addictive Behaviour, Ken Checinski. Acquired deafness, Katia Herbst. Part 2. Management, Mental Health Workers - Deaf or hearing, Herbert Marvin and Nick Kitson. Educational Interventions, Mark Greenberg. Psychodynamic and Creative Therapies, Nich Kitson, Janet Fernando and Jane Douglas. Family Therapy, Barbara Warner. Behavioural and Cognitive approaches, Sue O'Rourke. Drug Treatments, Nick Kitson and Jeremy Bird. Rehabilitation, Nick Kitson and Sarah Wilson. Preventative Approaches, Howard White.
£121.46
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Essential Reviews in Geriatric Psychiatry
Book SynopsisThis book critically reviews 75 important published papers that influence the practice of geriatric psychiatry. This book will assist anyone who is interested in the care of older adults with psychiatric disorders. It was written by thought leaders who shape the way geriatric psychiatry is currently practiced in the United States. All the major psychiatric disorders in later life are covered including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, neurocognitive disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders. It also reviews important studies on suicides in late life and interventional procedures in geriatric psychiatry like the ECT, and also evaluates the adverse effects of psychotropic medications on older adults with psychiatric disorders. The editors of the book along with input from members of the teaching and training committee of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) have chosen 75 published papers from the field of geriatric psychiatry that they believe provides the highest knowledge-yield/impact for practicing clinicians and educators in the field of geriatric mental health. The AAGP is a national association that represents and serves its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. These 75 papers are critically appraised by the members of AAGP using a standardized format and a summary of these papers and their practical application is provided by these experts. This information can be used by anyone who wants to learn about the field of geriatric psychiatry.Table of ContentsSection 1: Adverse effects of medications.- Do atypical antipsychotics cause stroke?.- Risk of death with atypical antipsychotic drug treatment for dementia: meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials.- Meta-analysis of the Impact of 9 Medication Classes on Falls in Elderly Persons.- The efficacy and safety of atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of dementia: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials.- Do antipsychotics lead to cognitive impairment in dementia? A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials.- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Risk of Dementia Associated with Benzodiazepine Use, After Controlling for Protopathic Bias.- Section 2: Anxiety Disorders.- Treatment of panic disorder in older adults: a pilot study comparison of alprazolam, imipramine, and placebo.- Efficacy and tolerability of citalopram in the treatment of late-life anxiety disorders: results from an 8-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial.- Efficacy and tolerability of duloxetine in elderly patients with generalized anxiety disorder: a pooled analysis of four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.- Escitalopram for older adults with generalized anxiety disorder: a randomized controlled trial.- Meta-analysis Comparing Different Behavioral Treatments for Late-Life Anxiety.- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Older Adults in Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.- Stepped-care prevention of anxiety and depression in late life: a randomized controlled trial.- A randomized controlled study of paroxetine and cognitive-behavioural therapy for late-life panic disorder.- Antidepressant medication augmented with cognitive-behavioral therapy for generalized anxiety disorder in older adults.- A meta-analysis of cognitive functioning in older adults with PTSD.- Anxiety as a Predictor for Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.- Section 3: Bipolar Disorder.- A Pilot Study of Standardized Treatment in Geriatric Bipolar Disorder.- Differences in clinical features and mental health service use in bipolar disorder across the lifespan.- Effect of antidepressant use on admissions to hospital among elderly bipolar patients.- GERI-BD: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial of Lithium and Divalproex in the Treatment of Mania in Older Patients With Bipolar Disorder.- History of Bipolar disorder and the risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.- Section 4. Delirium.- A Multicomponent Intervention to Prevent Delirium in Hospitalized Older Patients.- Delirium in elderly patients and the risk of post discharge mortality, institutionalization, and dementia: a meta-analysis.- Effectiveness of multicomponent nonpharmacological delirium interventions: a meta-analysis.- Antipsychotic Medication for Prevention and Treatment of Delirium in Hospitalized Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.- Interventions for preventing delirium in older people in institutional long‐term care.- Section 5: Depressive Disorders.- Nortriptyline and Interpersonal Psychotherapy as Maintenance Therapies for Recurrent Major Depression. A Randomized Controlled Trial in Patients Older Than 59 Years.- Continuation treatment of delusional depression in older adults.- Reducing suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms in depressed older primary care patients: a randomized controlled trial.- Remission in Depressed Geriatric Primary Care Patients: A Report from the PROSPECT Study.- Executive dysfunction and the course of geriatric depression.- Maintenance Treatment of Major Depression in Old Age.- Placebo-Controlled Study of Relapse Prevention With Risperidone Augmentation in Older Patients with Resistant Depression.- Efficacy of Second-Generation Antidepressants in Late-Life Depression: A Meta-Analysis of the Evidence.- A double-blind randomized controlled trial of olanzapine plus sertraline vs olanzapine plus placebo for psychotic depression: the study of pharmacotherapy of psychotic depression (STOP-PD).- Speed of remission in elderly patients with depression: electroconvulsive therapy v. medication.- A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychotherapy for late-life depression.- A novel strategy for continuation ECT in geriatric depression: phase 2 of the PRIDE Study.- Right Unilateral Ultrabrief Pulse ECT in Geriatric Depression: Phase 1 of the PRIDE Study.- Improvement in Depression is Associated with Improvement in Cognition in Late-Life Psychotic Depression.- Section 6: Electroconvulsive Therapy.- Continuation/Maintenance Treatment with Nortriptyline Versus Combined Nortriptyline and ECT in Late-Life Psychotic Depression: A Two-Year Randomized Study.- Safety and utility of acute electroconvulsive therapy for agitation and aggression in dementia.- Electroconvulsive therapy and risk of dementia in patients with affective disorders: a cohort study.- Electroconvulsive Therapy and Risk of Dementia-A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan.- Section 7: Grief.- Treatment of complicated grief in elderly persons: a randomized clinical trial.- Section 8: Pain Disorders.- Association Between Psychological Interventions and Chronic Pain Outcomes in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.- Section 9: Psychotic Disorders.- A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training for Middle-Aged and Older Outpatients with Chronic Schizophrenia.- Safety and tolerability of oral paliperidone extended-release tablets in elderly patients with schizophrenia: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study with six-month open-label extension.- Antipsychotic treatment for elderly people with late-onset schizophrenia.- Schizophrenia and risk of dementia: A meta-analysis study.- Antipsychotic treatment of very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis (ATLAS): a randomised, controlled, double-blind trial.- Section 10: Neurocognitive Disorders.- Efficacy and safety of cholinesterase inhibitors in Alzheimer's disease: a meta-analysis.- Depression and risk for Alzheimer disease: Systematic review, Meta-analysis, and Metaregression analysis.- Effectiveness of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.- Predictors of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer disease.- Efficacy and safety of cognitive enhancers for patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.- Personality and risk of Alzheimer’s disease: New data and meta-analysis.- Modifiable predictors of dementia in mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.- Pharmacological Management of Lewy Body Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.- Meta-analysis of modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.- Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.- Update on the Risk of Motor Vehicle Collision or Driving Impairment with Dementia: A Collaborative International Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.- Pharmacological interventions for apathy in Alzheimer's disease.- Section 11: Sleep Disorders.- Behavioral and Pharmacological Therapies for Late-Life Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.- Cognitive behavioral therapy vs zopiclone for treatment of chronic primary insomnia in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.- Suvorexant in Elderly Patients with Insomnia: Pooled Analyses of Data from Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials.- Cognitive behavior therapy for older adults with insomnia and depression: a randomized controlled trial in community mental health services.- Section 12: Suicides.- Medical Illness and the Risk of Suicide in the Elderly.- The Risk of Suicide with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in the Elderly.- Section 13: Substance Use Disorders.- Naltrexone as an Adjunctive Treatment for Older Patients with Alcohol Dependence.- Older adult patients with both Psychiatric and Substance abuse disorders: Prevalence and Health service use.- Five-year alcohol and drug treatment outcomes of older adults versus middle-aged and younger adults in a managed care program.- Treatment of Late-Life Depression Complicated by Alcohol Dependence.- Screening and Brief Intervention for Substance Misuse Among Older Adults: The Florida BRITE Project.
£113.99
De Gruyter Extracorporeal Photopheresis: Cellular Photoimmunotherapy
Book SynopsisExtracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is the first FDA approved cellular photoimmunotherapy for cancer, namely cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and has demonstrated efficacy in various diseases that have a suspected involvement of pathogenic T-cells including prevention and treatment of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease, organ transplant rejection, selected autoimmune diseases and Sezary syndrome. In ECP, patient’s blood mononuclear cells are collected, exposed to ultraviolet light in the presence of extracorporeally administered liquid 8-methoxypsoralen and reinfused. Besides its considerable efficacy ECP has an exceptional safety profile, does not cause general immunosuppression and thus, does not increase risk of infectious complications and relapse of malignant disease. Exciting preclinical data and clinical observations provide insight into the mechanisms of action of ECP and support its immunomodulatory role. This book will provide an overview on the historical development of ECP, technical aspects for its use in various patient populations including children and adults, novel research findings both in preclinical models and in various patient cohorts and will stimulate further research in organ, tissue and cell transplantation and autoimmune disorders.
£107.55
Thieme Publishing Group The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists
Book SynopsisDevelop your skills and confidence with expert tips for treating back pain For any therapist who has been challenged by a client complaining of pain or stiffness in the neck or back, The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists is packed with ideas and suggestions for the assessment, treatment, and aftercare of the spine. The author shares tips gathered from many years of experience as a physical therapist and massage therapist, providing step-by-step guidance on everything from testing range of motion and documenting findings, to locating specific muscles and vertebrae, to identifying the source of pain and managing posture and muscle tone issues. With a clear and conversational writing style and easy-to-follow organization of chapters, this book allows readers to gain valuable insights and immediately apply techniques into practice. Highlights: Organizes material by sections on cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine with each section following a consistent format to aid in quick reference of needed information Presents commonly asked questions, answered by the author, throughout the text Offers helpful hints for encouraging client self-care Includes useful tables, forms, checklists, and questionnaires to optimize treatment outcomes Clarifies methods and concepts with more than 900 simple line drawings The wealth of practical advice and information contained within makes The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists a must-have volume for massage therapists, physical therapists, and osteopaths with clients seeking relief from neck and back pain. Practitioners and students alike will enhance their knowledge and expand their repertoire of assessment and treatment techniques.Table of ContentsSection I: Cervical Spine Chapter 1: Neck Assessment Chapter 2: Neck Treatment Chapter 3: Neck Aftercare Section II: Thoracic Spine Chapter 4: Thoracic Assessment Chapter 5: Thoracic Treatment Chapter 6: Thoracic Aftercare Section III: Lumbar Spine Chapter 7: Lumbar Assessment Chapter 8: Lumbar Treatment Chapter 9: Lumbar Aftercare
£36.57
Springer International Publishing AG Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy of
Book SynopsisThe present book covers the basic principles of cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology with particular emphasis on cellular mechanisms of drug action. It provides an update on the progress made in several aspects of cardiovascular diseases so that it might kindle scientists and clinicians alike in furthering basic and translational research. In addition, the book is expected to fill imperative gaps in understanding and optimally treating cardiovascular disease. Trade Review“The editors, who are experienced pharmacologists … have provided a comprehensive coverage of pharmacotherapy of heart diseases backed by a review of the pathophysiologic basis of the disease and therapy. … would be of immense value for physicians treating heart disease and allied professionals in pharmaceutical and biomedical backgrounds who have an interest in cardiology. … this book will prove a valuable resource as recent advances are covered well by experts in the respective fields.” (Raja J. Selvaraj, Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutic, Vol. 7, 2016)“The book is an extensive ‘link’ between ‘How’ cardiovascular system works at molecular and signaling pathway levels … . Overall, it is a fantastic attempt to demystify cardiovascular diseases at cellular and molecular levels and utilize the knowledge to potentially change the way cardiology is practiced and learned. … it is a book worth a read for those involved in cardiovascular research … .” (Kamal H. Sharma, Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Vol. 47 (6), December, 2015)Table of ContentsHeart Failure.- Cardiac Hypertrophy.- Cardiac Arrhythmias.- Valvular Heart Disease.- Coronary Heart Disease.- Management of Pericarditis.- Hypertension.- Atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia.- Cardiovascular Conditions of Childhood.- Sudden Cardiac Death.- Peripheral artery disease.
£161.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Drug Repurposing for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Book SynopsisThis book presents drug repurposing strategies to combat infectious diseases and cancer. It discusses key experimental and in silico approaches for modern drug repositioning, including signature matching, molecular docking, genome-wide associated studies, and network-based approaches aided by artificial intelligence. Further, the book presents various computational and experimental strategies for better understanding disease mechanisms and identify repurposed drug candidates for personalized pharmacotherapy. It also explores the databases for drug repositioning, summarizes the approaches taken for drug repositioning, and highlights and compares their characteristics and challenges. Towards the end, the book discusses challenges and limitations encountered in computational drug repositioning.Table of ContentsChapter 1_Repurposing of drugs: Introduction to technologies and application. - Chapter 2_The value added medicine: Pharmacovigilance re-evaluated. - Chapter 3_Polypharmacology and drug repurposing. -Chapter 4_Comparative transcriptome analysis for infectious diseases towards the identification of cellular pathways for drug repositioning. -Chapter 5_Repurposing of drugs for the treatment of microbial diseases. -Chapter 6_RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) - a potential therapeutic approach for Coronavirus drug repositioning. -Chapter 7_Drug repurposing for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. -Chapter 8_Drug repurposing for the control of COVID-19.-Chapter 9_Repurposing of anti-inflammatory agents in the potential treatment of SARS 2CoV -2 infection. -Chapter 10_Repurposing of immune-modulators for the treatment of cancer with a QSAR approach. -Chapter 11_ Repurposing Cancer drugs towards antiviral targets in developing countries. -Chapter 12_Repurposed drugs for hematological malignancies. -Chapter 13_Reverse translational approach in repurposing of drugs for anticancer therapy. -Chapter 14_Repurposing of Minocycline: a tetracycline antibiotic for neurodegenerative disorders. -Chapter 15_Drug repurposing for Neglected diseases: Approaches, challenges and promising candidates.
£161.99
Springer Pomotherapeutic Insights on Wild Edible Fruits
Book Synopsis.- Chapter 1: Nutritional Analysis on Wild Edible Fruits of Kolli Hills (Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu), India.- Chapter 2: Nutraceutical potential of edible plants for balancing dietary requirements in human diet: a case study .- Chapter 3: Exploring the medicinal potential of Muntingia calabura Linn. fruit: A comprehensive overview.- Chapter 4: Wild edible fruits of Western Ghats: A Rich Source of Bioactive Compounds with Health-Promoting Effects - A review.- Chapter 5: Study on Anti-oxidant Activity of Unripe Fruits of Syzygium calophyllifolium using In-vitro Models.- Chapter 6: An Insight to intensify the potential prospects of underutilized wild species of Piper.- Chapter 7: Unveiling the Anti-inflammatory properties of Ficus Fruits: A Promising Frontier for Potential Therapeutic Benefits.- Chapter 8: Potential Prospects of Underexploited Wild Edible Fruits of Tamilnadu.- Chapter 9: Curative potentialities of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) Roxb.- a less exploited tropical fruit tree.- Chapter 10:Psidium guajava l. (poor man's fruit) with anti-cancer potential: a comprehensive review.- Chapter 11:An overview on wild edible fruits of Servarayan and Kalrayan hilly ranges.- Chapter 12:A review on Nutritional and Metabolomic analysis of wild edible fruits of Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India .- Chapter 13:Improving the microbiological, sensory, and chemical constituents of stored crystallized Jenipapo (Genipa americana L.), a native Brazilian fruit .- Chapter 14_Biomedical applications and Health benefits of wild Noni and its fruits.- Chapter 15_Under-exploited wild edible fruits of Western Ghats A review on antioxidant potential and phytochemistry.- Chapter 16_Edible fruit-yielding wild plants of Tamil Nadu: A preliminary checklist.- Chapter 17_Application of Herbal based edible coating on fruits - A promising technology to counter post-harvest losses.
£104.49
Obelisco Anatomia Holistica
Book Synopsis
£23.41
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Integrated Guide to Treating Penetration Disorders in Women
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Integrated Guide to Treating Penetration Disorders in Women
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£28.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Hypnosis in Therapy
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£94.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Hypnosis in Therapy
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£27.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Navigating Art Therapy A Therapists Companion
Book SynopsisFrom Art-making as a Defence to Works of Art, this anthology will help you navigate your way through the ever growing world of art therapy.Art therapy is used in an increasing range of settings and is influenced by a range of disciplines, including psychotherapy, social psychiatry, social work and education. Navigating Art Therapy is an essential companion for both seasoned art therapists and those new to the field as it offers a comprehensive guide to key terms and concepts. With contributions from art therapists around the world, entries cover: forms of interpretation processes of adaptation history of art therapy the inspiration provided by artworks and popular culture This book is an ideal source of reference as the concise, cross-referenced entries enable easy navigation through ideas and terms integral to the discipline. As such, it is invaluable for anyone working in the art therapyTrade Review"Navigating through the topics, almost 500 are covered and crossed referenced, I was reminded of a diamond, each facet illuminating, reflecting, supporting and defining the others. What a job of mining cutting and polishing it must have taken to produce such a gem." - Christine Broe, JIACAT Journal 2011"Navigating Art Therapy is a pleasurable trawl through a rich field of reference. The joy of it is that each journey is diverse, far-ranging and with a unique individual flavour." - Siobhan O’Donnell, JIACAT Journal 2011"Navigating through the topics, almost 500 are covered and crossed referenced, I was reminded of a diamond, each facet illuminating, reflecting, supporting and defining the others. What a job of mining cutting and polishing it must have taken to produce such a gem." - Christine Broe, JIACAT Journal 2011"Navigating Art Therapy is a pleasurable trawl through a rich field of reference. The joy of it is that each journey is diverse, far-ranging and with a unique individual flavour." - Siobhan O’Donnell, JIACAT Journal 2011"This welcome new book Navigating Art Therapy...brings a historical, cultural, political and artistic context to British Art Therapy. This is a great reference book and students as well as practising art therapists will value the bibliography." - Caroline Case, Art Therapy Online: ATOL, 1(2), 2011 Table of ContentsIntroduction. Personal Acknowledgements. List of Entries. Dictionary Anthology Entries.
£109.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Navigating Art Therapy A Therapists Companion
Book SynopsisFrom Art-making as a Defence to Works of Art, this anthology will help you navigate your way through the ever growing world of art therapy.Art therapy is used in an increasing range of settings and is influenced by a range of disciplines, including psychotherapy, social psychiatry, social work and education. Navigating Art Therapy is an essential companion for both seasoned art therapists and those new to the field as it offers a comprehensive guide to key terms and concepts. With contributions from art therapists around the world, entries cover: forms of interpretation processes of adaptation history of art therapy the inspiration provided by artworks and popular culture This book is an ideal source of reference as the concise, cross-referenced entries enable easy navigation through ideas and terms integral to the discipline. As such, it is invaluable for anyone working in the art therapyTrade Review"Navigating through the topics, almost 500 are covered and crossed referenced, I was reminded of a diamond, each facet illuminating, reflecting, supporting and defining the others. What a job of mining cutting and polishing it must have taken to produce such a gem." - Christine Broe, JIACAT Journal 2011"Navigating Art Therapy is a pleasurable trawl through a rich field of reference. The joy of it is that each journey is diverse, far-ranging and with a unique individual flavour." - Siobhan O’Donnell, JIACAT Journal 2011"Navigating through the topics, almost 500 are covered and crossed referenced, I was reminded of a diamond, each facet illuminating, reflecting, supporting and defining the others. What a job of mining cutting and polishing it must have taken to produce such a gem." - Christine Broe, JIACAT Journal 2011"Navigating Art Therapy is a pleasurable trawl through a rich field of reference. The joy of it is that each journey is diverse, far-ranging and with a unique individual flavour." - Siobhan O’Donnell, JIACAT Journal 2011"This welcome new book Navigating Art Therapy...brings a historical, cultural, political and artistic context to British Art Therapy. This is a great reference book and students as well as practising art therapists will value the bibliography." - Caroline Case, Art Therapy Online: ATOL, 1(2), 2011 Table of ContentsIntroduction. Personal Acknowledgements. List of Entries. Dictionary Anthology Entries.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Religion and the Subtle Body in Asia and the West
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£137.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Healing Waters Therapeutic Landscapes in Historic and Contemporary Ireland Geographies of Health Series
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£137.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Groupwork with Children Aged 35 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder An Integrated Approach
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£42.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ages 1116
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£40.84
Taylor & Francis Ltd Bayesian CostEffectiveness Analysis of Medical
Book SynopsisCost-effectiveness analysis is becoming an increasingly important tool for decision making in the health systems. Cost-Effectiveness of Medical Treatments formulates the cost-effectiveness analysis as a statistical decision problem, identifies the sources of uncertainty of the problem, and gives an overview of the frequentist and Bayesian statistical approaches for decision making. Basic notions on decision theory such as space of decisions, space of nature, utility function of a decision and optimal decisions, are explained in detail using easy to read mathematics.Features Focuses on cost-effectiveness analysis as a statistical decision problem and applies the well-established optimal statistical decision methodology. Discusses utility functions for cost-effectiveness analysis. Enlarges the class of models typically used in cost-effectiveness analysis with the incorporation of linear models to account for covariTrade ReviewI can guarantee the reader will receive what has promised in the preface from the book and greatly benefit from the easy read, well written and clearly explain contents. [...] This book would be a great place for readers to start learning or expanding what they have known about the topic of economic evaluation for medical treatments. - Min-Hua Jen, Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, https://doi.org/10.1111/rssa.12724 "I strongly recommended this book for readers who are interested in the topic of cost-effectiveness analysis of medical treatments through the advantages of Bayesian framework over frequentist approaches... This book would be a great place for readers to start learning or expanding what they have known about the topic of economic evaluation for medical treatments." Min-Hua Jen, Eli Lilli USA, Royal Statistical Society, Series A Statistics in Society, July 2021 Table of ContentsIntroduction. Economic evaluation in health economics and cost-effectiveness. The cost-effectiveness analysis as a decision problem. Frequentist and Bayesian cost-effectiveness analysis. Subgroups analysis. Cost-effectiveness analysis for heterogeneous data. Codes. References.
£104.50
SLACK Incorporated Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics: Clinical Concepts
Book SynopsisLower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics: Clinical Concepts is a comprehensive overview of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotics, covering normal and pathological gait, lower-limb biomechanics, clinical applications, as well as prosthetic and orthotic designs and components.Joan Edelstein and Alex Moroz have written Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics with the clinician’s perspective in mind. Clinical management is incorporated throughout the text, including basic surgical concepts, postoperative management, preprosthetic care, and training in the use of devices. Additionally, this text incorporates unique features relevant to physicians such as prescription writing and prosthetic and orthotic construction and modification, as well as, the latest research regarding energy consumption and long-term utilization of prostheses.Chapters Include: Orthotics in neuromuscular diseases Orthotics in pediatrics Functional expectations Gait and activities training Transtibial and transfemoral prostheses and components Transtibial and transfemoral biomechanics, evaluation, and gait analysis Disarticulations and Bilateral Amputations With over 150 line drawings and photographs to supplement the text, Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics: Clinical Concepts is ideal for clinicians in the fields of physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, vascular surgery, physical therapy and occupational therapy.Trade ReviewThe strength of this text lies in its truly comprehensible coverage of lower-limb considerations in P&O, with a focus on breadth rather than depth. The authors’ ability to condense this material into a text less than 200 pages long is admirable. Further, the text of the book is well supported by clear and current photographs and illustrations." — Phil Stevens, Med, CPO, FAAOP, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists"This is an excellent resource for clinicians in training. I would definitely have enjoyed using it during my residency training. It is also a good reference for practicing clinicians." — Leslie K. Rydberg, MD, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Doody Enterprises, Inc.“In summary the book includes many important factors in the rehabilitation of lower limb amputees and would be a useful addition to libraries.” — Louise Johnson, PhysiotherapyTable of Contents DedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsContributing AuthorsPreface Chapter 1 Normal Gait Chapter 2 Early Management Richard A. Frieden, MD Chapter 3 Transtibial Prostheses Chapter 4 Transtibial Biomechanics Chapter 5 Transtibial Static Evaluation Chapter 6 Transtibial Gait Analysis Chapter 7 Transfemoral Prostheses Chapter 8 Transfemoral Biomechanics Chapter 9 Transfemoral Static Evaluation Chapter 10 Transfemoral Gait Analysis Chapter 11 Partial Foot Amputations and Prostheses Chapter 12 Knee and Hip Disarticulations and Prostheses Chapter 13 Bilateral Amputations and Prostheses Chapter 14 Prosthetic Gait and Activities Training Chapter 15 Lifelong Management of Older Patients Richard A. Frieden, MD Chapter 16 Prosthetic Functional Outcomes Chapter 17 Orthotic Principles Chapter 18 Shoes and Foot Orthoses Chapter 19 Ankle-Foot Orthoses Chapter 20 Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Chapter 21 Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot and Higher Orthoses Chapter 22 Orthotic Static Evaluation Chapter 23 Pathological Gait Analysis Chapter 24 Orthotic Functional Outcomes Chapter 25 Orthotics in Management of Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Disorders Chapter 26 Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics Joan T. Gold, MD and Joan E. Edelstein, MA, PT, FISPO, CPed Financial Disclosures Index
£81.60
Cambridge University Press Concept and Practice of Therapeutic Teams
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£35.14
Cambridge University Press The Huli Response to Illness
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£29.44
Cambridge University Press Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting
Book SynopsisFully updated and expanded, the second edition of Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting brings together the world''s leading experts in fluid management to explain what you should know when providing infusion fluids to surgical and critical care patients. Current evidence-based knowledge, essential basic science, and modern clinical practice are explained in 34 focused and authoritative chapters. New chapters cover topics such as burn injury, monitoring of the microcirculation, the glycocalyx layer, intensive care, trauma, transplantations, and adverse effects of infusion fluids. Each chapter begins with an abstract, providing a quick overview of the topic, followed by detailed clinical and pre-clinical guidance. Together, the chapters guide the reader in the use of fluid therapy in all aspects of perioperative patient care. Edited by Robert G. Hahn, a clinical anesthesiologist and highly experienced researcher in fluid therapy, this is essential reading for all anesthesiTrade Review'We recommend this second edition not only for the more experienced clinician, but also for the young resident because basic and advanced concepts are well organized and explained. Indeed, the greatest strength of this book is presenting complex ideas in a simple, understandable manner. The second edition of Clinical Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Setting, edited by Robert Hahn, provides a constructive addition to current fluid management literature.' Alexandre Joosten, Anaesthesia and Analgesia'This second edition of Hanh's textbook serves as a worthy update to the original edition, bringing both new and refreshed content that is relevant to trainees and practicing physicians alike. The book serves as a great teaching tool to expand on topics that may be too detailed to cover adequately during bedside teaching sessions. Thus, it can easily find itself at home on the shelf with other books typically aimed at those who administer fluids, including anesthesiologists, intensivists, surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, and other health care providers who work and train in these areas.' Victor Tran, Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. The Fluids: 1. The essentials Robert G. Hahn; 2. Crystalloid fluids Robert G. Hahn; 3. Colloid fluids Robert G. Hahn; 4. Glucose solutions Robert G. Hahn; 5. Hypertonic fluids Eileen M. Bulger; 6. Fluids or blood products? Oliver Habler; Part II. Basic Science: 7. Body volumes and fluid kinetics Robert G. Hahn; 8. Acid-base issues in fluid therapy Niels van Regenmortel and Paul W. G. Elbers; 9. Fluids and coagulation Sibylle A. Kozek-Langenecker; 10. Microvascular fluid exchange Per-Olof Grände and Johan Persson; 11. The glycocalyx layer Anna Bertram, Klaus Stahl Hermann Haller and Jan Hegermann; 12. Monitoring of the microcirculation Atilla Kara, Sakir Akin and Can Ince; 13. Pulmonary edema Göran Hedenstierna, Claes Frostell and Joata Batista Borges; Part III. Techniques: 14. Invasive hemodynamic monitoring Jonathan Aron and Maurizio Cecconi; 15. Goal-directed fluid therapy Timothy E. Miller and Tong J. Gan; 16. Non-invasive guidance of fluid therapy Maxime Cannesson; 17. Hemodilution Philippe van der Linden; 18. The ERAS concept Katie R. Rollins and Dileep N. Lobo; Part IV. The Clinical Setting: 19. Spinal anesthesia Michael F. M. James and Robert A. Dyer; 20. Day surgery Jan Jakobsson; 21. Abdominal surgery Birgitte Brandstrup; 22. Cardiac surgery Saqib H. Quereshi and Giovanni Mariscalco; 23. Pediatrics Robert Sümpelmann and Nils Dennhardt; 24. Obstetric, pulmonary and geriatric surgery Kathrine Holte; 25. Transplantations Laurence Weinberg; 26. Neurosurgery Hemanshu Prabhakar; 27. Intensive care Alena Lira and Michael R. Pinsky; 28. Severe sepsis and septic shock Palle Toft and Else Tønnesen; 29. Hypovolemic shock Niels H. Secher and Johannes J. van Lieshout; 30. Uncontrolled hemorrhage Robert G. Hahn; 31. Burns Folke Sjöberg; 32. Trauma Joshua D. Person and John B. Holcomb; 33. Absorption of irrigating fluid Robert G. Hahn; 34. Adverse effects of infusion fluids Robert G. Hahn; Index.
£69.34
MIT Press Ltd Cannabinoids and the Brain The MIT Press
Book SynopsisA review of the scientific evidence on the effects of cannabinoids on brain and behavioral functioning, with an emphasis on potential therapeutic use.The cannabis plant has been used for recreational and medicinal purposes for more than 4,000 years, but the scientific investigation into its effects has only recently yielded useful results. In this book, Linda Parker offers a review of the scientific evidence on the effects of cannabinoids on brain and behavioral functioning, with an emphasis on potential therapeutic uses.Parker describes the discovery of tetrahydocannbinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis, and the further discovery of cannabinoid receptors in the brain. She explains that the brain produces chemicals similar to THC, which act on the same receptors as THC, and shows that the endocannabinoid system is involved in all aspects of brain functioning. Parker reports that cannabis contains not only the psychoactive compound THC, but also
£22.20
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Lung and Heart Sounds Online Access Code
Book Synopsis
£66.45
Elsevier Health Sciences Workbook for Egans Fundamentals of Respiratory
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI: Foundations of Respiratory Care 1. History of Respiratory Care 2. The Profession of Respiratory Care 3. Quality, Patient Safety, and Communication, and Recordkeeping 4. Principles of Infection Prevention and Control 5. Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice 6. Physical Principles of Respiratory Care 7. E-Medicine in Respiratory Care 8. Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Research II: Applied Anatomy and Physiology 9. The Respiratory System 10. The Cardiovascular System 11. Ventilation 12. Gas Exchange and Transport 13. Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes 14. Acid-Base Balance 15. Regulation of Breathing III: Assessment of Respiratory Disorders 16. Bedside Assessment of the Patient 17. Interpreting Clinical and Laboratory Data 18. Interpreting the Electrocardiogram 19. Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange 20. Pulmonary Function Testing 21. Review of Thoracic Imaging 22. Flexible Bronchoscopy and the Respiratory Therapist 23. Nutrition Assessment IV: Review of Cardiopulmonary Disease 24. Pulmonary Infections 25. Obstructive Lung Disease: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Related Diseases 26. Interstitial Lung Disease 27. Pleural Diseases 28. Pulmonary Vascular Disease 29. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 30. Respiratory Management of Trauma, Obesity, Near Drowning, and Burns 31. Heart Failure NEW! 32. Lung Cancer 33. Neuromuscular and Other Diseases of the Chest Wall 34. Disorders of Sleep 35. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Disorders V: Basic Therapeutics 36. Airway Pharmacology 37. Airway Management 38. Emergency Cardiovascular Life Support 39. Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy 40. Aerosol Drug Therapy 41. Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases 42. Medical Gas Therapy 43. Lung Expansion Therapy 44. Airway Clearance Therapy (ACT) VI: Acute and Critical Care 45. Respiratory Failure and the Need for Ventilatory Support 46. Mechanical Ventilators 47. Physiology of Ventilatory Support 48. Patient-Ventilator Interaction 49. Initiating and Adjusting Invasive Ventilatory Support 50. Noninvasive Ventilation 51. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) 52. Monitoring the Patient in the Intensive Care Unit 53. Discontinuing Ventilatory Support 54. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care VII: Patient Education and Long-Term Care 55. Patient Education and Health Promotion 56. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 57. Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings 58. Ethics and End-of-Life Care NEW! Glossary Index
£40.84
John Wiley & Sons Inc How to Build and Market Your Mental Health
Book SynopsisThe help you need to continue helping those in need This book is for mental health professionals who wonder how tosurvive in the constantly changing mental health servicesmarketplace. It provides crucial advice on how to build and run amental health practice while serving clients and coping with theseemingly endless series of adjustments, documentationrequirements, and ethical dilemmas that confront the professiontoday. Successful psychotherapist and practice consultant Linda L. Lawlesstakes you step by step through the process of evaluating yourcurrent position, choosing a professional path, and taking decisiveaction to achieve your business goals. She covers the nuts andbolts of the business side of private practice--including rentingoffice space, securing referrals, billing and record keeping, andoffice management. This accessible guidebook also shows you how to: * Market your services effectively and ethically * Enhance your professional reputatioTable of ContentsTaking Stock of Where You Stand. Establishing a Practice. Analyzing Your Services: The Basket Maker's Story. Developing a Marketing Plan. Making the Most of Your Marketing Tools. Getting the Word Out: Publicity and Promotion. Managing to Care. Change, Innovation, and Maintenance of Success. Bibliography. Index.
£66.45
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Healing Visualizations
Book SynopsisThe comprehensive guide to imagery therapy for: the common cold, bone fractures, arthritis, hypertension, headaches, asthma, infertility, depression, pms, anxiety, obesity, and much more For years it has been widely known that the mind exerts a tremendous influence on our physical well-being—often determining the difference between health and disease. In Healing Visualizations, Dr. Gerald Epstein, a psychiatrist and pioneer in waking dream therapy, provides a new vision of how the mind can help heal the body through the power of “imaginal medicine.” Developed over fifteen years of clinical practice, Dr. Epstein’s safe, potent techniques for tapping the mind’s healing energy enable us to influence our own health with remarkably fast, positive results. More than seventy-five exercises cover specific health problems form common ailments such as allergies, colds, backaches, headaches, and arthritis to life-thre
£13.29
F.A. Davis Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and
Book SynopsisA “hands-on” learning tool that is the perfect complement to the sixth edition of Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. Divided into three sections, it will help you to prepare for lab, guide you through lab activities, and serve as an after-lab review that ensures you build a solid knowledge base of kinesiology.
£43.16
Quest Books,U.S. Music Physician for Times to Come
Book Synopsis
£11.39
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Bach Flower Therapy Theory and Practice
Book SynopsisThe first contemporary study of Bach Flower Remedies, by one of Europe''s leading practitioners. More than 50 years ago, English physician Dr. Edward Bach discovered 38 flower remedies that enhance the potential for self-healing. Intended for practitioners and lay readers alike, the book includes lists of symptoms to facilitate diagnosis.
£10.99
Elsevier Health Sciences The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Book SynopsisBack by popular demand! The world′s most widely used medical reference is now in its 20th edition. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy now in its 20th edition has been thoroughly updated and thoughtfully expanded with a new larger trim size to include 40% new and revised content.Trade Review"The readability and relevance to clinical practice is outstanding"Table of ContentsGuide for Readers Abbreviations Editors and Editorial Board Consultants Contributors 1 Nutritional Disorders 2 Gastrointestinal Disorders 3 Hepatic and Biliary Disorders 4 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders 5 Pulmonary Disorders 6 Critical Care Medicine 7 Cardiovascular Disorders 8 Ear, Nose, and Throat, and Disorders 9 Dental Disorders 10 Eye Disorders 11 Dermatologic Disorders 12 Hematology and Oncology 13 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 14 Immunology; Allergic Disorders 15 Infectious Diseases 16 Psychiatric Disorders 17 Neurologic Disorders 18 Genitourinary Disorders 19 Gynecology and Obstetrics 20 Pediatrics 21 Geriatrics 22 Clinical Pharmacology 23 Injuries; Poisoning 24 Special Subjects Appendixes Ready Reference Guides Normal Laboratory Values Trade Names of Some Commonly Used Drugs Index
£73.60
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Essentials of Vascular Laboratory Diagnosis
Book SynopsisThisCD provides an opportunity for cardiologists and health care professionals to test and expand their knowledge of essential vascular laboratory testing procedures. It includes a bank of case histories with associated multiple-choice questions. Extensive feedback is provided for both correct and incorrect answers selected.Trade Review"The purpose is to present an updated overview of the modern methods used in the diagnosis of peripheral vascular diseases. The authors have accomplished this goal in a concise and instructive manner" (Samer F Najjar, MD, @Doody's Review Service)Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Part I: Principles and Instrumentation. Chapter 1. Principles of Vascular Laboratory testing (Marie Gerhard-Herman). Chapter 2. Instrumentation (Michael R. Jaff and Emile R. Mohler III). Part II: Cerebrovascular. Chapter 3. Neurosonology (Eric Edward Smith, Karen Lisa Furie, Ferdinando S. Buonanno, Madhu B. Vijayappa and J. Philip Kistler). Chapter 4. Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Evaluation (Marie Gerhard-Herman). Part III: Aorta. Chapter 5. Thoracic Aorta Imaging (Paul A. Tunick and Itzhak Kronzon). Chapter 6. Abdominal Aorta Imaging (Emile R. Mohler III). Part IV: Renal and Visceral. Chapter 7. Renal Artery Duplex Ultrasonography (Michael R. Jaff). Chapter 8. Visceral Duplex Ultrasonography (Thanila A. Macedo). Part V: Extremity Arterial. Chapter 9. Segmental Pressures and Pulse Volume recordings (Emile R. Mohler III). Chapter 10. Peripheral Arterial Ultrasonography (Marie Gerhard_Herman and Emile R. Mohler III). Chapter 11. Thoracic Outlet Evaluation (Edward Y. Woo, Julia T. Davis an Jeffrey P. Carpenter). Part VI: Acquired and Congenital Malformations. Chapter 12. Complications of Femoral Arterial Vascular Access (Itzhak Kronzon and Paul A. Tunick). Chapter 13. Doppler of the Hemodialysis Fistula (Mark E. Lockhart and Michelle L. Robbin). Part VII: Venous. Chapter 14. Upper Extremity Venous Ultrasonography (Marie Gerhard_Herman). Chapter 15. Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasonography (John Gocke). Part VIII: CTA and MRA of the Vascular System. Chapter 16. Computerized Tomographic Angiography (Corey K. Goldman). Chapter 17. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Sanjay Rajagopalan). Appendix 1: Appropriate ICD-9 Codes for Vascular Laboratory Tests. Appendix 2: Example of Venous Duplex Protocol. Index.
£151.95
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Homeopathic Treatment of Children: Pediatric
Book SynopsisThe Homeopathic Treatment of Children is indispensible at giving both a clear overall impression of the various major constitutional types, and also a detailed outline for reference at the end of each chapter. Not only does Paul Herscu draw from various sources (repertories and materia medica), he also adds indispensable original information from his successful practice.
£18.90
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Groundworks: Narratives of Embodiment Volume II
Book SynopsisGroundworks gives accounts of the actual processes of working with individuals in six major schools of Somatics by either the creator of the method itself or a leading teacher of the method. The creators are Robert Hall of Lomi School, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen of Body-Mind Centering, and Emilie Conrad Da''oud of Continuum. Leading teachers of methods include Michael Salveson on Rolfing, Elizabeth Beringer on Feldenkrais work, and Darcy Elman on F. M. Alexander Technique. Each therapist describes how he or she approaches and diagnoses a patient''s problem, how he or she determines what and where to work, and the progress of a session. Each therapist shows the complexity of working with somatic processes and the resulting reward for client and therapist both.
£13.99
Paragon House Publishers Life Energy: Using the Meridians to Unlock the
Book Synopsis
£18.01
F.A. Davis Company Mobility in Context: Principles of Patient Care
Book SynopsisMaximize patient care skillsRely on this state-of-the-art, multimedia resource to help you navigate confidently in both common and complex clinical situations. Mastering patient care skills will ground you in fundamental rehabilitation principles; help you establish a culture of patient-centered care; and develop essential your clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You’ll also learn how to help your patients progress toward greater mobility and independence. Over 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make every concept crystal clear.See the techniques in actionAn access code in new, printed texts unlocks 55 full-color narrated video clips online at FADavis.com that show you clinicians and patients performing key techniques described in the text. UPDATED & EXPANDED! Incorporating current research and today’s best evidence-based practices NEW! Levels of assistance as defined by the Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) tool, edema assessment methods, and expanded application of biomechanics principles to body mechanics for patients and clinicians NEW! Intervention boxes EXPANDED! More emphasis on clinical reasoning with a new decision-making algorithm to guide the clinician’s choice of mechanical and manual transfer methods EXPANDED! More emphasis on diversity and distinguishing between recovery and compensation EXPANDED! More information on neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and spinal cord injury and how they relate to mobility concepts as well as the use of a wheelchair as a primary means of locomotion Narrated video clips with closed captioning online at FADavis.com demonstrate must-know techniques. A focus on developing the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills required to work safely and effectively in both common and unexpected patient situations. Organizational structure parallels the progression of patient intervention. Icons throughout the text highlight important concepts and care skills. “Watch Out!” “Keeping Current,” and “Clinical Tips” boxes cover important safety reminders, recent research, and pointers for effectiveness and efficiency in the clinic. “Try This,” “Clinical Reality Check,” “Thinking It Through,” and “Pathophysiology” boxes provide additional learning enhancements. A wealth of clinical examples mirror today’s patient populations. Table of Contents Establishing the Bar: An Introduction Moving the Bar: Part 1 Preparing Yourself for Patient–Clinician Interaction 1. Establishing the Therapeutic Alliance 2. The Mechanics of Movement 3. Special Environments Moving the Bar: Part 2 Initiating Mobility 4. Keeping It Clean: Maintaining Cleanliness in the Clinical Environment 5. Assessing Physiological Status: Vital Signs 6. Draping for Minimum Exposure and Maximum Dignity 7. Positioning Your Patient for Mobility 8. Transferring Dependent Patients: Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Moving the Bar: Part 3 Engaging the Patient in Early Functional Mobility 9. Maintaining Capacity for Mobility Through Range of Motion 10. Bed Mobility 11. Manual Lateral Transfers: Seated and Pivot 12. Vertical Transfers: Chair to Plinth and Floor to Chair Moving the Bar: Part 4 Locomotion 13. Seated Mobility: Sitting But Not Sitting Still - Fitting and Propelling a Wheelchair 14. Navigating the Challenges of Ambulating 15. Implementing Device-Specific Gait Glossary
£119.01
Archaeopress Historic Landscapes and Mental Well-being
Book SynopsisUsing archaeological sites and historic landscapes to promote mental health well-being represents one of the most significant advances in archaeological resource management for many years. Its potential contribution to health-care and wellness initiatives is boundless. Prompted by the Human Henge project working within the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, this volume provides an overview of work going on across Britain and the near Continent at many different scales. Contributors share experiences, and discuss the outcomes, implications, and theoretical underpinnings of heritage-based well-being projects.Table of ContentsForeword – by Sara Lunt Chapter 1 Introduction: Heritage and well-being – by Timothy Darvill, Kerry Barrass, Laura Drysdale, Vanessa Heaslip, and Yvette Staelens Chapter 2 Mental well-being and historic landscapes: The heritage context – by Liz Ellis and Alice Kershaw Chapter 3 Therapeutic landscapes past and present: The mental health context – by Toby Sutcliffe Chapter 4 Inclusion and recovery: Archaeology and heritage for people with mental health problems and/or autism – by William Rathouse Chapter 5 Walking with intent: Culture therapy in ancient landscapes – by Laura Drysdale Chapter 6 Monuments for life: Building Human Henge at Stonehenge and Avebury – by Timothy Darvill Chapter 7 ‘What did you do today mummy?’: Human Henge and mental well-being – by Yvette Staelens Chapter 8 High value, short intervention historic landscape projects: Practical considerations for voluntary mental-health providers – by Daniel O’Donoghue Chapter 9 Human Henge: The impact of Neolithic healing landscapes on mental health and well-being – by Vanessa Heaslip Chapter 10 A place to heal: Past perceptions and new opportunities for using historic sites to change lives – by Martin Allfreyii Chapter 11 People making places making people – by Briony Clifton Chapter 12 ‘The archaeological imagination’: New ways of seeing for mental health recovery – by Rebecca L Hearne Chapter 13 Prehistoric landscapes as transitional space – by Claire Nolan Chapter 14 Messing about on the river: Volunteering and well-being on the Thames foreshore – by Helen Johnston Chapter 15 Between the Barrows: Seeking a spirit of place – by Christopher Howard Elmer Chapter 16 The Roman Baths: A place of recovery – by Paul Murtagh Chapter 17 ‘The People Before Us’ Project: Exploring heritage and well-being in a rapidly changing seaside town – by Lesley Hardy and Eleanor Williams Chapter 18 Landscapes of mental health: The archaeology of St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve, Malvern, England – by Andrew Hoaen, Bob Ruffle, and Helen Loney Chapter 19 Archaeology and mental health: War memorials survey in Ceredigion – by William Rathouse Chapter 20 Waterloo Uncovered: From discoveries in conflict archaeology to military veteran collaboration and recovery on one of the world’s most famous battlefields – by Mark Evans, Stuart Eve, Vicki Haverkate-Emmerson, Tony Pollard, Eleonora Steinberg, and David Ulke Chapter 21 Crafting, heritage and well-being: Lessons from two public engagement projects – by Zena Kamash Afterword – by Alex Coulter
£56.27
Karnac Books Ecotherapy: A Field Guide
Book Synopsis
£40.87
