Delays in recognising deterioration, or inappropriate management of people in acute care settings can result in late treatment, avoidable admissions to intensive care units and, in some instances, unnecessary deaths.
This title was first published in 2002: Presenting revealing insights into the structure and functioning of the Project 2000 courses, this book examines the original, creative and evolutionary research processes which led to the identification of student nurses' unique and common experiences, and portrays the learning milieu in which students developed a self-concept of being a nurse.
This book provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with arthritis and other rheumatological conditions.
Der "Bose" überzeugt vor allem durch seine klare didaktische Gestaltung, seine präzise und gut verständliche Sprache sowie viele Schemata und Abbildungen.
Pain is a challenging area to understand for any healthcare professional, and quality training on the subject is required if nurses are to provide effective pain management and person-centred care.
Intellectual Property, Medicine and Health examines critical issues and debates including access to knowledge and medicinal products, human rights and development, innovations in life technologies and the possibility for ethical frameworks for intellectual property law and its application in public health.
Das Lehrbuch der Psychosozialen Medizin bietet eine Einführung in jene psychologischen Fachgebiete, die für Medizinstudenten und Ärzte von vordringlichem Interesse sind.
Insbesondere in Pflege- und Therapieberufen Tätige begegnen Geflüchteten, müssen diese optimal versorgen und dabei mit psychischen Krankheiten und Traumata angemessen umgehen.
Die Theorie des systemischen Gleichgewichts eröffnet der Pflege einen neuen Zugang zu Familien und alternativen Formen des Zusammenlebens, die wichtige soziale Unterstützung bieten.
Die Verdrängung des Todes und die Verlagerung des Sterbens in besondere Einrichtungen und Institutionen führen zu einem wachsenden Bedürfnis nach Orientierung über die Art und Weise, Sterbende auf ihrem letzten Lebensabschnitt zu begleiten.
There's no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjectsMedical Terminology Demystified covers all the basic terms of disease and injury, abnormal anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, drugs, and other therapies--in the context of real, practical health issues.
Praise for the Second Edition:"e;This is an excellent workbook for students or healthcare professionals who are just beginning to interpret 12-lead EKGs.
Traditionally, dementia has been defined primarily in terms of loss: loss of cognitive and communicative competencies, loss of identity, loss of personal relationships.
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.
'This is an exciting and timely contribution to the resources available for policy makers, and practitioners wishing to improve standards and health and social outcomes in inpatient care within the context of community oriented comprehensive care for people with mental illness' - Professor Rachel Jenkins, Director, WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London'This book is a valuable addition to the growing literature on acute care and should provide great encouragement to the frontline staff in this area By bringing together this range of excellent material the editors have also been able to produce a book which addresses the most thorny problems which face most frontline staff for much of their working day' - From the Foreword by Professor Kevin Gournay, CBE Health Services Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry'Inpatient mental health care has had a rough ride in recent years.
Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract make up some of the most common illnesses experienced across the lifespan affecting individuals in infancy, childhood and adulthood.
The second edition builds upon the previous content, exploring new and emerging evidence to enhance the structure and content of rehabilitation provided.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the most important themes in German HIV/AIDS prevention and care from the beginning of the epidemic to the present.
Personalisation builds on person-centred care to focus on how people with dementia can have more choice and control over decisions affecting them, and be supported to be part of their communities.
"e;It is essential to understand the important role of convenient care clinics in healthcare, as the number of individuals seeking care continues to grow.
Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals working in today's health care settings must be prepared to offer support in dangerous times despite staffing shortages, financial pressures, and complex legal requirements.
In diesem Buch werden die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse im Zusammenhang mit Fieber erörtert und die Grundsätze der klinischen Praxis vorgestellt, wobei verschiedene Arten von Fieber und mögliche Komplikationen behandelt werden.
Das Kurzlehrbuch zur End-of-Life Care spannt einen breiten Schirm über die letzte Lebensphase und beleuchtet ethische, philosophische, psychologische, spirituelle und rechtliche Aspekte des Sterbens.
This multi-disciplinary and inclusive collection brings together theoretically informed and empirically focused research on sex, intimacy and reproduction in relation to young people and adults with life-shortening conditions.
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.
