Description
Book Synopsis* Presents up to date empirical data * Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates as well those taking a diploma in nursing * Written in an accessible, lively tone with lots of pedagogical features and real-world examples * Full of helpful real world examples, diagrams and learning exercises .
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Preface Alison Torn and Pete Greasley
PART I: NURSING & THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTH & HEALTH CARE
Chapter 1 What is Psychology and Why is it Relevant to Nursing?
Pete Greasley
Chapter 2 Psychology and Models of Health
Sally Sargeant
PART II: BEING A PATIENT
Chapter 3 Nursing the Child and Young Person
Paul Buckley
Chapter 4 Nursing the Adult
Alison Torn
Chapter 5 Nursing Those with Learning Disabilities
Raghu Raghavan
Chapter 6 Nursing People with Dementia
Claire Surr
Chapter 7 Nursing Those in Pain
James Jackson
Chapter 8 Nursing Those at the End of Life
Vanessa Taylor and Beverley Norris
PART III: MENTAL HEALTH IN THE NURSING ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 9 Stress and Illness
James Jackson
Chapter 10 Anxiety and Depression
Joe MacDonagh
Chapter 11 Altered Mental States
Tracy McClelland and Stephen Williams
PART IV: COMMUNICATION & THERAPEUTIC TALK
Chapter 12 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Jane Toner
Chapter 13 Counselling
Peter Spencer
Chapter 14 Motivational Dialogue
Gillian Tober
CONCLUSION
Chapter 15 Psychology and Working as a Nurse
Sally Sargeant, Patricia Johnson and Patricia Green
