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What makes someone feel healthy? Why do some people respond differently under stress to others? Why don’t people always follow nursing advice?

This second edition of Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionalsprovides an accessible but thorough introduction to the key psychological theories and concepts which underpin nursing and healthcare, and clearly demonstrates how they can be applied in clinical practice.  Using a research-led approach, each chapter guides you through important theories and topics in health psychology, such as lifespan and development, communication, and social processes, and helps you use your understanding to deliver better patient care.



Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: Psychology in nursing care
Chapter 2: Psychological approaches to understanding people
Chapter 3: Psychology across the lifespan
Chapter 4: Social processes
Chapter 5: Perception, memory and providing information
Chapter 6: Stress and stress management.
Chapter 7: The psychology of pain
Glossary
References

Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 5 July 2012
      ISBN-13 9780273770077
      978-0273770077
      ISBN-10 0273770071
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      What makes someone feel healthy? Why do some people respond differently under stress to others? Why don’t people always follow nursing advice?

      This second edition of Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionalsprovides an accessible but thorough introduction to the key psychological theories and concepts which underpin nursing and healthcare, and clearly demonstrates how they can be applied in clinical practice.  Using a research-led approach, each chapter guides you through important theories and topics in health psychology, such as lifespan and development, communication, and social processes, and helps you use your understanding to deliver better patient care.



      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Chapter 1: Introduction: Psychology in nursing care
      Chapter 2: Psychological approaches to understanding people
      Chapter 3: Psychology across the lifespan
      Chapter 4: Social processes
      Chapter 5: Perception, memory and providing information
      Chapter 6: Stress and stress management.
      Chapter 7: The psychology of pain
      Glossary
      References

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