* What is psychology and how is it relevant to health care practice? * What influences do psychological factors have in determining outcomes in health care? * What are the different approaches within psychology which can be used to understand normal human functioning? Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is one of a series of texts which provide coherent and multi-disciplinary support for all professional groups involved in the provision of health and social care. It introduces students to a range of psychological theories and research, supported by evidence from health psychology. Applications are offered within a variety of health care settings, with an emphasis on health promotion and preventive care. The authors draw upon their clinical, teaching and research experience to engage the student's interest through the use of case examples, special research-based topics and exercises for group discussion or individual study. The text has been carefully designed with the student in mind: a comprehensive reference list is provided at the end of the book, together with a glossary of terms. The text is illustrated throughout with diagrams, tables and graphs and suggestions for further reading are given at the end of each chapter. Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is a key textbook for all students undertaking diploma or degree level courses in nursing, health and social care.

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Medical Books

Walker,Jan

Payne,Sheila

Nursing

Open University Press

A no-nonsense introductory text for health care students. Presents an introduction to general psychology with an emphasis on application in health promotion and preventative care. The authors include topics such as: self-image, learning development, perception, memory, stress, loss, and pain. The chapters are peppered with case examples and exercises for group and individual study. Distributed by Taylor &amp; Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Walker, Janet

Psychology & Counseling

Open Univ Pr

Loss and Bereavement (Health Psychology)

How have people sought to understand loss and bereavement?What are the current theoretical approaches to loss and bereavement?What are the implications of these approaches for interventions?This book aims to provide students with an understanding of important theoretical perspectives and specific models of adaptation to loss. It is assumed that loss and change are normal processes which occur within a social and cultural context, and the reader is introduced to historical and cultural perspectives which illustrate the diversity of approaches to loss. Major theoretical perspectives are explored to enable students to understand their origins and influence. The authors go on to review the development of common models used to conceptualise individual reactions to loss and provide a critique of these models, highlighting the assumptions that underpin them. Finally, they discuss how these conceptual models have actually been used in clinical and community interventions. This is a comprehensive text describing the variety of approaches available to understand the process of loss and bereavement.

Parenting & Relationships

(Open University Press) Provides students with an understanding of theoretical perspectives and specific models of adaptation to loss. Reviews the development of common models and discusses how conceptual models have been used in clinical and community interventions. Hardcover, softcover also available.

Horn, Sandra

Relf, Marilyn

Mental Health

Palliative Care Nursing

This major new textbook draws together principles and evidence underpinning practice to support nurses working in specialist palliative care settings and end-of-life care. Written by a team of experienced palliative care nurses, the book pulls together expertise in palliative care research, education, and scholarship. The book is structured around three main sections:
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<li>Encountering illness </li>
<li> Approaching death </li>
<li> Experiencing loss and bereavement</li>
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This book takes a holistic, person-centered approach with suggestions as to how nursing interventions may encompass a socially embedded approach to care. The final section addresses professional issues in nursing and interprofessional working.

Seymour, Jane

Ingleton, Christine

This book aims to introduce students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. 
 The authors are all health psychologists with backgrounds in nursing who have drawn upon their clinical, teaching and research interests to inform the content and engage students’ interest. The text retains its emphasis on the application of fundamental psychological principles in health and social care settings. However, this edition has been extensively rewritten to give increased attention to the developing evidence base within the psychology of health and illness. Examples of classic and recent psychological research are presented throughout to demonstrate the application of theory to practice. The addition of a family scenario, focused on professional, patient and carer perspectives, together with a detailed case study, enables students to understand how psychological theories can be applied in clinical settings. Overall, the text provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings.

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions

Smith,Paula

Jarrett,Nikki

"It has been a true pleasure to have had the opportunity to peruse the second edition ofPalliative Care Nursing... This book, authored predominately by UK-based experts, succeeds in presenting sophisticated thoughts in readily accessible language... Each chapter begins with a summary of key points, with both classic and new relevant literature well integrated into the text. I have also been particularly impressed with the editors' final chapter, in which they synthesize a number of crucial issues for the future development of palliative care... this second edition makes a significant contribution to both the palliative care literature as well as to nursing literature." Carol Tishelman, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden"I find Palliative Care Nursing a very attractive book for nurses but also for other disciplines to learn about nursing and to learn about palliative care. The book is voluminous, informative and educationally well constructed. Frameworks and models in this book will give nurses the opportunity to make up their own process to offer support and be a carer for the incurably ill person and his/her family as a skilled companion... . This book gives the possibility for nurses to spread one clear voice about palliative care nursing. Congratulations to all the authors... ." Martine De Vlieger, Palliatieve Hulpverlening Antwerpen v.z.w., University of Antwerp, Belgium
"This book should be compulsory reading for nurses and other health care workers who are involved in the care of people in the final stages of life. It provides a comprehensive account of the major issues (clinical, professional, sociological and political) that confront contemporary palliative care while also offering strategies to move forward. The 'real world' of palliative care is described and critiqued and the rhetoric is dispensed with. This book is a vital resource for nursing practice, learning and teaching." Associate Professor, Peter Hudson (RN, PhD). Director of the Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education, St Vincent's Hospital and The University of Melbourne, Australia.
"This is an excellent book for anyone completing either an academic qualification or who wants to understand the who, what and where of palliative care both in the UK and abroad. Its detail is balanced with case studies and practical illustrations that bring the academic nature of its writing to life...For reference purposes for anyone completing academic work it has to be an absolute must." Nursing Times
"The book is very user friendly with key points outlined at the beginning of each chapter and a comprehensive list of further reading and references at the end. Although the writing is easily accessible the concepts and theories are thought provoking." Jean Buchanan, Community Liaison sister, Sheffield
The second edition of this innovative textbook has been extensively revised and updated to reflect new global developments in palliative care. This textbook reviews current research and examines the evidence base for palliative care policy and practice. Over a third of the chapters are newly commissioned from leading international contributors.
Building on the widely acclaimed original edition, the textbook focuses on palliative care for adults in a variety of care environments. The first three sections use

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science fro Nurses and the Caring Professions)

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<li> What is the historical and social context that shapes our attitudes towards organ and tissue donation? </li>
<li> How do the bereavement experiences of organ donor families differ from other types of bereavement? </li>
<li> How can health and social care professionals support bereaved families leading up to, during and after organ and tissue donation?</li>
</ul> This ground-breaking book is a valuable addition to the end-of-life, palliative and bereavement care literature. Using original research findings relating to the social and psychological issues surrounding organ donation, this book provides a strong evidence-base and brings together contemporary research carried out in the developed world. The book is internationally applicable, especially in countries with Westernised healthcare systems and where organ donation takes place using similar practices to the UK. Key areas covered include:
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<li> Examination of the historical development of human dissection and how it created a context for legislation </li>
<li> Analysis of how human organ and tissue donation is currently understood </li>
<li> The social theories that help explain the donation event and families’ and health professionals’ experiences of it </li>
</ul> Organ and Tissue Donation: An Evidence Base for Practice is essential reading for transplant coordinators and qualified clinical practitioners working in intensive care, accident and emergency departments, operating theatres, palliative care units and bereavement support and counselling services. It is also a core text for specialist postgraduate programmes and a useful reference book for national organisations concerned with donation and transplant services.

Organ and Tissue Donation: An Evidence Base for Practice

Sque,Magaret R. G.

What is the historical and social context that shapes our attitudes towards organ and tissue donation? Using original research findings relating to the social and psychological issues surrounding organ donation, this book provides an evidence-base and brings together contemporary research carried out in the developed world.

Organ and Tissue Donation

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Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Loss and Bereavement (Health Psychology)

Loss and Bereavement (Health Psychology)

Palliative Care Nursing

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions

Palliative Care Nursing

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science fro Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Organ and Tissue Donation: An Evidence Base for Practice

Organ and Tissue Donation