Description
Book SynopsisThis popular and groundbreaking book was the first of its kind to focus on providing mental health nurses with the core knowledge of the physical health issues that they need for their work. Considering the risk factors and assessment priorities amongst different mental health client groups, the book provides clinical insights into how best to work with service users to ensure their health is assessed and improved.
In this fully updated second edition the book addresses the latest research and policy, as well as expanding coverage of:
- Assessment principles and skills
- Adverse reactions, side effects and patient education
- Working with older and younger patients
- Multi-professional working
Each chapter includes case studies, examples, diagrams and exercises for self-testing and reflection, which will help readers develop their own skills and practice.
Physical Health and Well Being in Mental Health Nursing is a must-have text for students and practitioner
Table of Contents
About the author
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations and acronyms
Part 1: Introducing physical health and mental illness
An introduction to physical health in mental illness
An introduction to key concepts in measuring health and illness
Principles of physical health assessment in mental health care
Part 2: Physical assessment skills for practice
Clinical skills for physical assessment in mental health settings
Physical assessment: assessing cardiovascular health
Assessing respiratory health in mental health
Assessing nutrition, diet and physical activity
Part 3: Physical health and well-being in practice
Medication, adverse drug reactions and physical health
Physical health emergencies in mental health settings
Practical steps in improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness
References
Index
