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Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.

This practical guide helps health or social care professionals across all settings to understand how important it is to prevent and manage their service users' overweight and obesity, and motivate them to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, so reducing their risk of associated health conditions such as diabetes and now COVID-19.

Acute Cardiac Care provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of the current practice and principles underlying the care and management of acute cardiac conditions.

An in-depth review of an extensive humanitarian post-earthquake relief program, exploring how it helped to modernize disaster mental health.

New Directions in the Sociology of Health links a number of contemporary issues to a broader sociological framework.

Die Caritas Socialis ist seit den Anfängen der österreichischen Hospizbewegung im Bereich Hospizarbeit tätig.

Ein wesentlicher Schwerpunkt im Rettungsdienst ist die verlust- und wertfreie Übergabe der Patienten.

Living Normally with Dementia tells the successful story of Dagmarsminde, a small innovative nursing home in Denmark with a remarkable and life-affirming approach to dementia care.

In diesem Band werden allgemeine theoretische Grundlagen des umfassenden Gebiets der psychiatrischen Pflege beschrieben und in einzelnen Fallbeispielen erweitert, vertieft und angewendet.

Critical care happens where it is needed, not just in the ICU.

"e;The concise, easy-to-access resource is aimed at nurses who are new to the operating room and the experienced nurses who guide them.

Children's Respiratory Nursing is a comprehensive, patient-centred text providing up-to-date information about the contemporary management of children with respiratory conditions.

Examines both novel and traditional paradigms that could extend our knowledge and understanding of the well-being of the oldest old.

The essence of nursing care continually exposes nurses to suffering.

Teaches clinicians to apply a variety of treatment strategies that empower patients to control depression and live healthier lives.

Study faster, learn better, and get top gradesModified to conform to the current curriculum, Schaum's Outline of Pediatric Nursing complements these courses in scope and sequence to help you understand its basic concepts.

Uniquely written from the perspectives of a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician AssistantThis quick-access reference guide encompasses all key diagnostic and management essentials needed for safe and effective pediatric practice.

Fundiertes und praxiserprobtes Grundlagenwissen für die nephrologische PflegeFür Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegefachpersonen, die auf einer Dialysestation oder in einem Dialysezentrum anfangen, gibt es viel Neues zu lernen.

Describes a highly effective alternative health care paradigm Two distinguished leaders in (nurse-)midwifery provide a comprehensive examination of an effective, well-known model of perinatal care associated with improved health outcomes and reduced costs.

New Directions in the Sociology of Health links a number of contemporary issues to a broader sociological framework.

ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioural disorders in children and young people.

Introducing Mental Health Nursing offers a systematic overview of both the science and the art of caring for people experiencing mental health problems.

Questions and Answers for Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is a comprehensive revision guide for dental nurses preparing for the written examination of the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ).

Welche Informationen benötigt die Pflegeassistenz, um Menschen, die aufgrund von Alter, Krankheit oder Behinderung pflegebedürftig sind, bei alltäglichen Verrichtungen zu unterstützen und professionell zu begleiten?

This concise guide to contemporary neonatal practice contains up-to-date information for RNs practicing in this nursing specialty and defines the level of nursing practice and professional performance for neonatal nurses at all practice levels and in all settings.

A concise, pocket-sized, A-Z rapid reference handbook on all the essential areas of mental health nursing, aimed at nursing students and newly qualified practitioners.

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A unique question-and-answer book for surgical residents and trainees that covers all surgical aspects of critical care and acute or emergency medicine This is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind question-and-answer text for medical professionals and apprentices concentrating on the growing subspecialty of surgery in critical care and emergency surgery.

This timely resource is the first handbook to give nurse practitioners guidance to prescribe, monitor, assess, educate, and advocate for patients taking psychiatric medications and promote safe practice outcomes.

This book explores the implications and significant ethical, social, economic and health challenges that an ageing world population presents.

The often complex problems of the trauma patient present many challenges to front line emergency staff.

Pediatric respiratory disorders are responsible for a number of acute and chronic health conditions and are a leading cause of pediatric emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Living with a chronic illness can have a significant psychological impact on a child and his or her family, and it is essential that this aspect of their care is not overlooked.

This book helps adult nursing students to competently manage care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognise and deal with the early signs of deterioration.

"e;David Jones has written a compelling book about the complex issues entailed in being family members of sufferers from mental illness.

Combines evidence-based practice and expert opinion to create a multidisciplinary resource for any healthcare professional managing patients with tracheotomies.

Whether you're coping with a loved one who has received a terminal diagnosis, has a long-term illness or disability, or suffers with dementia, caregiving is challenging and crucial.

Pre-registration nurse training across the UK is now competency based and this is the first mental health nursing text devoted to this approach.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been extensively researched and shown to be solidly underpinned by evidence.

Pediatric integrative medicine is a rapidly evolving field with great potential to improve the quality of preventive health in children and expand treatment options for children living with chronic disease.

Cardiovascular nurses are key contributors when it comes to meeting the challenges of cardiovascular disease and enhancing cardiovascular health.

All human behaviour is, ultimately, a moral undertaking, in which each situation must be considered on its own merits.

The Key to Successfor the Adult-Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exams!

Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) has become big business internationally, in particular with regards to a range of women's health issues.

Delivers the most comprehensive information available for APNs on dealing with child behavioral and parenting challenges Front-line nurse practitioners are increasingly required to assess, identify, manage, and refer the complex and often significant childhood behavioral challenges occurring among children and adolescents.

The Handbook of Gerontology Research Methods offers a clear understanding of the most important research challenges and issues in the burgeoning field of the psychology of aging.

Nurses who are new to the labor and delivery (L&D) environment will welcome this succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for everyday labor and birth management practices.

Welche Informationen benötigt die Pflegeassistenz, um Menschen, die aufgrund von Alter, Krankheit oder Behinderung pflegebedürftig sind, bei alltäglichen Verrichtungen zu unterstützen und professionell zu begleiten?