Books in Nursing and midwifery

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The Art of Nursing

1st Edition
August 3, 2000
Carolyn Cooper
English
Paperback
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This unique book helps nurses identify and develop the personal qualities that go into "artful" nursing practice. Based on nurse stories that portray the art of nursing, the book guides students to analyse how each personal quality or concept is actualised in the story, understand the challenges to enactment of the concept, and then apply the concept experientially through group and individual exercises. The text illustrates and elaborates onthe forms of knowledge used by nurses and concepts central to the art of nursing such as care, spirituality, presence, compassion, self-care and advocacy.

Professional Studies for Midwifery Practice

1st Edition
July 26, 2000
Diane M. Fraser
English
Paperback
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The explosion of information in midwifery makes it hard for practitioners and students to keep up. This book reviews and analyses the mostimportant topics and key professional issues with which midwives today must be familiar and the underpinning theory and concepts, on which clinical practice must be built. It covers core aspects of their increasingly responsible role, the scope of professional practice, ethical issues, clinical risk management, quality in midwifery and examines issues related to management, autonomy and teamwork, supervisors and managers. The book also reviews underpinning concepts which a midwife has to face in a varietyof ways in practice, accessing information, reflective practice, lifelong learning, cultural issues and ways in which midwives may influence the future of their profession. Covering the crucial theoretical issues, this book looks at their application into contemporary practice.

Linking Research and Practice in Midwifery

1st Edition
July 24, 2000
Sue Proctor
English
Paperback
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This book explores how the links between midwifery research and practice can be developed and strengthened, in order to lead directly to care based on the best available evidence. Based on the realities of midwifery practice, contributions by researchers, practitioners and consumers explore the core issues, which challenge midwives in their practice, and how these challenges may be met. Comprising two sections, the book deals clearly and in detail with the complex issues involved in developing evidence-based practice. The first section considers the context of research in todays healthcare structure, after reflecting on the current and past positions of research in midwifery. Issues such as ethical decisions and the involvement of women and babies in research are explored prior to a discussion of the different stages of the research process. Continual professional and practice development through education and audit are also examined. Section Two highlights some of the core skills for research in midwifery and offers guidance and tips from experts in their fields. Throughout the book, examples from practice and reflective exercise illustrate and underpin theoretical points.

Behavioural Distress

1st Edition
July 12, 2000
Bob Gates + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 4 1 5 - 3

Many people find themselves without the experience or skills to deal with individuals with behaviour they do not like or find threatening. This much- needed new text provides insights and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.The book is divided into three sections. The first provides theoretical background, addresses legal and ethical issues, and raises questions about the language we use to describe behaviour we find difficult to understand. This is followed by the main part of the book and descriptions of seven different approaches and interventions. The third section of the book discusses the problematic nature of evidence for choosing particular interventions and therapies.Attractively presented, the book includes:case studiesreader activitieslists of resources, such as annotated bibliographies, addresses of organisations and website addressesThis text will be of benefit to anyone working in health and social services, educational, and independent settings, as well as students, parents and carers.Written and edited by an interdisciplinary group of expert contributors, this book provides a unique resource that details a wide range of therapeutic interventions in one text.

Trauma Care

1st Edition
July 1, 2000
Deborah Langstaff + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 3 5 0 2 - 8

Real-life case studies are used in delivering practical advice and information on specific aspects of care delivery and risk management. The experience of the patient is the main focus, making this an invaluable text for all those involved in the trauma and recovery process.

Nursing Faculty Secrets

1st Edition
June 7, 2000
Linda J. Scheetz
English
Paperback
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Using the popular question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series, this helpful resource offers practical tips, answers, and secrets from expert nursing faculty. From securing the very first faculty assignment to preparing for tenure review, this book addresses those frequently asked questions posed by faculty in their early years. Updated coverage is included on new and emerging subjects such as integrating technology in the classroom, mentoring, distance learning, landing that faculty position, organizational structure, and much more.

Principles of Perioperative Practice

1st Edition
May 11, 2000
Martin Hind + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Principles of Perioperative Practice takes a practical look at the multifaceted role of the perioperative nurse. Basing their reflections on experience, the authors of each chapter take the reader through the main issues influencing perioperative practice today. Ranging from risk assessment and health and safety to ethics, quality and new technology, the authors have managed to capture the very essence of the challenges of working in the high impact environment of the perioperative field. The focus on the multi-disciplinary team ensures that these topics are discussed in the context of day-to-day work in perioperative practice.

Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

1st Edition
March 23, 2000
Kevin T. Patton + 1 more
English

Surgical Nursing

1st Edition
February 11, 2000
Kim Manley + 1 more
English
Paperback
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This comprehensive book looks at the art and science of surgical nursing. Covering many of the essential issues relevant to the care of adults undergoing surgery in a range of settings, the text explores the nature of surgical nursing in all its guises, addressing challenging contemporary issues and measuring outcomes. It also explains the principles, whichunderlie the nursing care of patients throughout their surgical journey - from assessment and diagnosis, through pre- and intra-operative care, to the post-operative recovery phase and discharge. The physiological and scientific basis of practice is set out clearly and succinctly, while complex issues of care are explored through the use of reflection activities and short case studies. The text addresses issues, which will help nurses develop their role and their philosophy of care and assist in the improvement of patient management.

Pain Management in Childbearing

1st Edition
January 12, 2000
Margaret Yerby
English
Paperback
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This book provides a broad review of the many aspects of pain associated with childbearing. Specialist midwifery contributors deal with a key issue in their field of expertise, enabling the reader to become more effective when working with women in childbirth. Key topics include: the physiology of pain applied to childbirth, antenatal and postnatal pain, pharmacological and non-pharmacological views on pain relief, psychology of pain relief, fetal and neonatal pain, sociological and historical views. As a resource and broad guide to the management of pain in childbearing, this book is a valuable resource for both professional and student midwives.