Community nursing

Dispelling the myths about how personalisation works for people with dementia living in care homes, this book demonstrates how to introduce Individual Service Funds (ISFs), what works and what doesn't, and how to deal with difficulties and setbacks.

This innovative volume introduces Twinley's concept of 'The Dark Side of Occupation'.

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

Including all of the information necessary for safe, competent practice, this is a practical, hands-on educational and training resource for nurses working in telephonic health care settings.

Fully revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Mental Health Nursing is the indispensable resource for all those caring for patients with mental health problems.

The rapidly evolving field of Palliative Care focuses on the management of phenomena that produce discomfort and that undermine the quality of life of patients with incurable medical disorders.

Health promotion is an increasingly central tenet in health professionals' lives.

Yatdjuligin introduces students to the fundamentals of health care of Indigenous Australians.

Yatdjuligin introduces students to the fundamentals of health care of Indigenous Australians.

Easing the Way to a New Stage in Life.

To give children with congenital developmental conditions that manifest special learning needs and specific disabilities their best chance to succeed, early identification and appropriate interventions and support, is necessary.

Das aktuelle Fachbuch zur Pflege von LGBTQ+-Personen konzentriert sich auf die gesundheitlichen Bedürfnisse von LGBTQ+-Personen und erörtert, wie eine diversitätssensible, respektvolle und unvoreingenommene pflegerische Versorgung gelingen kann.

When a person faces serious illness, having the support of one's partner can help protect against the full ravages of disease, and even hasten recovery.

This second edition presents a range of theoretical and practice-based perspectives adopted by experienced educators active in cultural safety education.

The rapidly evolving field of Palliative Care focuses on the management of phenomena that produce discomfort and that undermine the quality of life of patients with incurable medical disorders.

Cessation of tobacco use is the need of the hour given that it is the single largest cause of disease and premature death in the world.

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

Sixth Edition A Doody's Core Title!

This fourth edition of Introducing Pharmacology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the subject of pharmacology for nursing and healthcare students - in fact any healthcare professional needing to refresh their knowledge of this important area.

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

Our book aims to provide those working in the maternity services, including those in general practices, with an understanding of what it means to be on the receiving end of care.

A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2014!

Written by advanced practice public/community health nurse experts, this comprehensive resource for advanced practice nursing students and clinicians builds upon the core foundations of practice: social justice, interdisciplinary practice, community involvement, disease prevention, and health promotion.

Why do some of us become overweight?

The fourth edition of the only text to focus on nursing concepts, theory, and practice in rural settings continues to provide comprehensive and evidence-based information to nursing educators, researchers, and policy-makers.

This innovative volume exposes dementia as a condition that the aging prison population is increasingly facing.

From Birth to Five Years, based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, is widely regarded as the go-to reference for health, education and social care professionals, or anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children.

Cessation of tobacco use is the need of the hour given that it is the single largest cause of disease and premature death in the world.

*FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2023*'A visceral, unsparing picture of our current situation' ROB DELANEY'A radical vision for how we might do things better ' LADY BRENDA HALE 'A rallying cry we should all heed' TLSA ground-breaking book lifting the lid on the hidden side of the 'care crisis' - helping us reimagine our world to put caregiving at its heart When Emily Kenway found herself in the painful position of caring for her cancer-stricken mother, her life was changed forever.

The impact of the United Nations "e;Healthy Prisons"e; initiative has highlighted the importance of health and health promotion in incarcerated populations.

Community development, planning and partnerships have become important terms in health promotion but, up until now, debate around these concepts have been discussed more in planning science than in public health literature.

Changing habits, particularly habits that are self-destructive and unhealthy, is among the most challenging goals of therapists and coaches who work with clients in promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Although demographic change has been a widely discussed topic for decades, its scope, social impact and related policy responses leave us with many unresolved social issues.

Capacity building - which focuses on understanding the obstacles that prevent organisations from realising their goals, while promoting those features that help them to achieve measurable and sustainable results - is vital to improve the delivery of health care in both developed and developing countries.

Including all of the information necessary for safe, competent practice, this is a practical, hands-on educational and training resource for nurses working in telephonic health care settings.

Depression is the most common complication of childbirth and results in adverse health outcomes for both mother and child.

This second edition presents a range of theoretical and practice-based perspectives adopted by experienced educators active in cultural safety education.

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.

Assertive Outreach in Mental Healthcare: Current Perspectives explores experiences, successes, interventions, and service user stories as well as lessons learned from the implementation experience surrounding assertive intervention.

Written by advanced practice public/community health nurse experts, this comprehensive resource for advanced practice nursing students and clinicians builds upon the core foundations of practice: social justice, interdisciplinary practice, community involvement, disease prevention, and health promotion.

Developing Practical Nursing Skills helps you learn and perfect the practical skills required to become a qualified nurse.

With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 each day, the need for senior living is growing at a steep rate, and the aging services field has been hard at work preparing for these new customers.

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.

Caring for the Child with Complex Needs in Community Settings provides a valuable overview of the key factors relating to caring for children with complex and continuing care needs.

Promoting health and preventing ill health is central to your role as a nursing associate.

Spotlighting the skills of social group work, this handbook offers practical guidance and theoretical knowledge, enabling the reader to facilitate groups of varying types with increased clarity, purpose, and confidence.

The importance of the community practice teacher is increasing with the expansion in primary care.

Work more effectively with a complete understanding of Canadian public health!