Community nursing

The role of the community midwife differs dramatically from that of a hospital based practitioner but many midwifes entering this area of practice may not feel well equipped for this diverse experience.

A nurse's field guide to improving health outcomes for distinct patient populationsThis practical text is distinguished by its in-depth coverage of populations, ranging from opioidaddicted veterans to young children suffering from obesity.

An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care introduces students to the theory, skills and professional roles in community settings.

This innovative case study review for community health nursing students features a unique format that facilitates active learning through the use of unfolding case studies.

Community practice is a stimulating and diverse field of nursing.

From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination is a step-by-step 'how to' guide to the developmental examination of pre-school children.

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"e;This book offers an interesting historical backdrop to nursing in rural parts of the US.

Health care professionals need to make rapid decisions under pressure to prevent and manage adverse outcomes during childbirth.

Health promotion is an increasingly high profile aspect of a nurse's role - both in line with health policy and as nursing has shifted from a disease model to a health model.

This textbook - now thoroughly revised and updated - provides a practical guide for those in training, or practising within, occupational health nursing.

Awarded second place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Public and Population Health.

"e;Transitioning to rural practice can be daunting for both experienced nurses and new graduates who have an urban orientation and are accustomed to specialized practice with abundant health care resources.

This text provides a foundational understanding of therapeutic relationships and the transitional discharge model (TDM), a person-centered, evidence-based model that supports a smooth transition from hospital to community for people with mental illnessStarting with background into the ground-breaking work of Dr.

The effective delivery of primary care requires the good working of a multi-professional team who provide that care.

Creating Livable Communities is an outgrowth of the National Council on Disability's (NCD) interest and recent work in the topic of livable communities for people with disabilities.

This practical guide will assist healthcare practitioners to manage and meet the physical and psycho-social needs of people with complex chronic diseases/long-term conditions.

Health care is increasingly under pressure.

The fourth edition of Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery.

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Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health brings together the evidence behind the UK's public health priorities into one comprehensible textbook.

Empower your patients and provide essential long-distance care with this complete handbook for house calls!

Social exclusion attempts to make sense out of multiple deprivations and inequities experienced by people and areas, and the reinforcing effects of reduced participation, consumption, mobility, access, integration, influence and recognition.

The Routledge Handbook of Critical Obesity Studies is an authoritative and challenging guide to the breadth and depth of critical thinking and theory on obesity.

This volume traces the complex reasons behind the disturbing discrepancy between the health and well-being of children in mainstream Australia and those in remote Indigenous communities.

This new edition of a classic text is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children.

District Nursing at a Glance is the perfect study and revision guide for students and qualified nurses alike, providing a concise yet thorough overview of community care and its implications for nursing practice.

A concise, up-to-date guide to the understanding, prevention and treatment of falls in older adults, covering recent advances in research.

This reflective and evidence-based book will equip students as well as professionals who work with people with learning disabilities in primary, secondary and specialist healthcare settings, with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively with people with learning disabilities.

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms takes complex medical information and makes it easy to understand and accessible to an everyday audience.

Why do some of us become overweight?

A concise, up-to-date guide to the understanding, prevention and treatment of falls in older adults, covering recent advances in research.

Spirituality is an important aspect of occupational therapy theory and practice, yet it remains little understood.

Compassion in healthcare is simultaneously a professional practice and a personal response to the suffering of strangers that is shaped by life experience and a shared evolutionary past.

A comprehensive textbook providing a complete overview of the multifaceted nature of public health practice.

This is the first book for nurses on how the environment affects nursing practice.

It is vital that healthcare practitioners understand the psychological impact of childbirth when caring for women.

Designated a Doody's Core Title!

On every page the work of the community nurse shines through.

"e;Transitioning to rural practice can be daunting for both experienced nurses and new graduates who have an urban orientation and are accustomed to specialized practice with abundant health care resources.

- A reinforced focus on person- and family-centred care- Chapter 2 Partnerships in collaborative care includes new sections on the role of the pharmacist, paramedic and exercise physiologist- Principles for nursing practice are embedded throughout Section 2- Evolve Resources for students and instructors provide additional multimedia resources and reflective questions to assist learning and promote self-inquiry

"e;Janine Lange deftly describes an invaluable process that can contribute greatly to building and sustaining a culture of care.

Designated a Doody's Core Title!

The award-winning PEARL (Positively Enriching and enhancing Residents' Lives) programme was developed to enable care homes to move from providing good fundamental care to excellent person-centred dementia care.

This innovative case study review for community health nursing students features a unique format that facilitates active learning through the use of unfolding case studies.

Sustainability is not unique to health, yet sustainability is a unique vehicle for promoting healthy values.

The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes.

Public Health and Society links public health explicitly to sociological theory, in order to demonstrate the relationship between health care and the social structures that underpin the provision of health services.