Trauma Stewardship : An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others (Stockport E-Book)

Editor(s): Lipsky L vD, Burk C
First published:2009 Published: San Francisco Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Print ISBN:9781576759448 |Online ISBN:978160509263 |DOI:10.1002/9781119088769

This book has helped caregivers worldwide keep themselves emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and physically healthy in the face of the sometimes overwhelming traumas they confront every day. A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, or numb or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other living things, and the planet itself. In Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way. Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices, drawn from modern psychology and a range of spiritual traditions, that enable us to look carefully at our reactions and motivations and discover new sources of energy and renewal. She includes interviews with successful trauma stewards from different walks of life and even uses New Yorker cartoons to illustrate her points.“We can do meaningful work in a way that works for us and for those we serve,” Lipsky writes. “Taking care of ourselves while taking care of others allows us to contribute to our societies with such impact that we will leave a legacy informed by our deepest wisdom and greatest gifts instead of burdened by our struggles and despair.”

 

Fever Pitch

Pages: 181 Format: PDF Publisher: Penguin
Published: 02/01/2014
eISBN-13: 780141926544

As a young boy, growing up in the Home Counties and watching his parents’ marriage fall apart, Nick Hornby had little sense of home. Then his dad took him to Highbury. Arsenal’s football ground would become the source of many of the strongest feelings he’d ever have: joy, humiliation, heartbreak, frustration and hope.

In this now-classic book, he vividly depicts his troubled relationship with his father,, his time as a teacher, and his first loves (after football), all through the prism of the game, as he insightfully and brilliantly explores obsession, and the way it can shape a life.

The Good Practice Guide to Therapeutic Activities with Older People in Care Settings

Author: Perrin T
Pages: 96p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Routledge, (23 Feb. 2005)
eISBN-13: 978-0863885235

There are many activity manuals on the market today but this publication is the first to offer a clear guideline on exactly what constitutes good practice in activity provision. Written by the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA), a charity whose remit is to set standards and disseminate knowledge of good practice in activity provision and to support activity providers who work in care settings for older people, this guide offers: a model of good practice in one concise volume; a benchmark against which activity providers can measure and evaluate their practice; clear links to current national standards; guidance for care home owners and managers who wish to respond to the recent government initiatives on providing activities for their clients; and a call for clinical governance in the emerging ‘profession’ of activity provision.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice, 8th ed.

Author: Townsend MC
Pages: 960p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company, (1 Oct. 2014)
eISBN-13: 978-0803640924

Clearly written, comprehensive coverage of psychiatric mental-health nursing delivers what nursing students need to meet the challenges of health care today. Its evidence-based, holistic approach to nursing practice focuses on both physiological and psychological disorders. Designed to be used in longer psychiatric mental-health nursing courses, this text provides students with a comprehensive grounding in therapeutic approaches as well as must-know DSM-5 disorders and nursing interventions.

Psychiatry at a Glance, 6th ed.

Author: Katona C, Cooper C and Robertson M
Pages: 144p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (11 Dec. 2015)
eISBN-13: 978-1119129677

Psychiatry at a Glance is an up-to-date, accessible introductory and study text for all students of psychiatry. It presents ‘need-to-know’ information on the basic science, treatment, and management of the major disorders, and helps you develop your skills in history taking and performing the Mental State Examination (MSE).

This new edition features:
• Thoroughly updated content to reflect new research, the DSM 5 classification and NICE guidelines
• All the information required, including practice questions, for the written Psychiatry exams
• Extensive self-assessment material, including Extending Matching Questions, Single Best Answer questions, and sample OSCE stations, to reinforce knowledge learnt
• A companion website at ataglanceseries.com/psychiatry featuring interactive case studies and downloadable illustrations

Psychiatry at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees, as well as nursing students and other health professionals and is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a psychiatric attachment or module.

Psychiatry by Ten Teachers, 2nd ed.

Author: Dogra N, Lunn B and Cooper S
Pages: 296p.
Format: PDF
Publisher:  CRC Press, (3 Feb. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1498750226

Psychiatry by Ten Teachers follows the highly-praised and successful ‘Ten Teachers’ tradition of providing the key information in a chosen specialty as required by the medical undergraduate, junior doctor and trainee GP, written by ten respected experts in the field. With medical students closely involved in the text’s development from the outset the text focuses on what the medical student and junior really need to know, with a clear rationale for the inclusion of every topic discussed at a level appropriate for the inexperienced, and will be of value to their future career whatever field they ultimately decide to specialize in.

Completely up to date, this revised second edition encourages students and recently qualified doctors to get the most out of their psychiatry and community attachments, without overwhelming them with unnecessary detail. In line with the core curriculum recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatry, useful tips and advice ensure this is much more than a standard introduction to the subject, encouraging additional reading, supporting critical thinking and bringing exam success.

Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health

Author: Trenoweth S and Moone N
Pages: 264p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Sage, (6 April 2017)
eISBN-13:

Psychosocial and holistic approaches to assessment have become a central feature of modern mental health care. This practical and comprehensive book guides students through the theory and practice of psychosocial assessments to help them integrate the data as preparation for the effective planning of treatment and interventions.

Key features:

  • step-by-step guide on how to undertake each stage of the assessment process in practice
  • clinical staff and service users voices describing their experiences of the process
  • end of chapter exercises
  • reflections and considerations for practice

This is essential reading for pre-registration nursing students and mental health professionals.

Rutter’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 6th ed.

Author: Thapar A, Pine DS, Leckman JF, Scott S, Snowling MJ and Taylor EA
Pages: 1096
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (15 Jun. 2015)
eISBN-13: 978-1118381885

Both interdisciplinary and international, it provides a coherent appraisal of the current state of the field to help researchers, trainees and practicing clinicians in their daily work. Integrating science and clinical practice, it is a comprehensive reference for all aspects of child and adolescent psychiatry.

New to this full color edition are expanded coverage on classification, including the newly revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and new chapters on systems neuroscience, relationship-based treatments, resilience, global psychiatry, and infant mental health.

The Essential Dementia Care Handbook

Author: Stokes G and Goudie F
Pages: 240p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Routledge, (31 May 2018)
eISBN-13: 978-0863882449

Replacing the successful “Working with Dementia”, this edition draws together many new ideas and practical approaches from a wide variety of professionals working at the leading edge of the provision of services to people with dementia and provides a comprehensive account of current best practice. Beginning with the diagnosis of dementia and other problems associated with aging, this book considers assessment, the person centered model of dementia, rehabilitation and therapy. It outlines practical interventions, illustrated with case studies that provide a stimulating insight into contemporary understanding and practice. Nursing staff, occupational therapists, residential care workers, social workers and all those in day-to-day contact with elderly people will be inspired by this vital handbook for all care staff.

Health Promotion and Wellbeing in People with Mental Health Problems

Author: Bradshaw V and Mairs H
Pages: 232p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Sage, (7 Feb. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1473951969

This practical guide helps nursing students and other healthcare professionals promote and improve the health and wellbeing of those with mental health problems by looking closely at the disparities that people with mental health problems face in relation to their physical health.  It includes:

• Evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing and promoting physical activity.
• MCQs at the start of each chapter for readers to test their knowledge.
• Reflection points, activities and case studies to link theory to practice.
• Summaries of key messages to take away.

This is essential reading for all nursing students and healthcare professionals.

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees

Author: Hasson G and Butler D
Pages: 256p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Capstone, (7 May 2020)
eISBN-13: 978-0857088284

The importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is a subject of increased public awareness and governmental attention. The Department of Health advises that one in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Although a number of recent developments and initiatives have raised the profile of this crucial issue, employers are experiencing challenges in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace contains expert guidance for improving mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health.  This comprehensive book addresses the range of issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing in work environments – providing all involved with informative and practical assistance. Authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler examine changing workplace environment for improved wellbeing, shifting employer and employee attitudes on mental health, possible solutions to current and future challenges and more. Detailed, real-world case studies illustrate a variety of associated concerns from both employer and employee perspectives. This important guide:

  • Explains why understanding mental health important and its impact on businesses and employees
  • Discusses why and how to promote mental health in the workplace and the importance of having an effective ‘wellbeing strategy’
  • Provides guidance on managing staff experiencing mental ill health
  • Addresses dealing with employee stress and anxiety
  • Features resources for further support if experiencing mental health issues

Mental Health for Primary Care: A Practical Guide for Non-Specialists

Author: Morris M
Pages: 218p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: CRC Press, (6 July 2016)
eISBN-13: 978-1846192715

‘This book gives a ‘bottom-up’, practical overview of mental health. I have distilled psychological, biological and sociological background material and siphoned off anything that is not relevant to primary care. I aim to demystify the management of common problems and empower the reader to have a more rewarding and fun time at work and a better ability to cope with the ever-increasing demand and challenge of dealing with multiple physical and mental health issues often brought by a single individual to a time-limited consultation’ – Mark Morris.This book provides an up-to-date guide to mental health for primary care workers who are not experts in the field. It is logically structured, providing a clear overview of causal factors before presenting individual conditions in a diagnostic hierarchy. Particular attention is given to areas where there has been a deficit in understanding or training, along with problems that are most frequently encountered and managed in primary care. Meanwhile, a Psychological Tools section introduces solid practical frameworks for managing mental health problems developed from cognitive behaviour therapy, solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques.

Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of DSM-5 Personality Disorders: Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, 3rd ed.

Author: Sperry L
Pages: 316p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: Routledge, 22 Jun. 2016
eISBN-13: 978-0415841917

Since the publication of the acclaimed second edition of Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of DSM-IV-TR Personality Disorders, much has changed in how the personality disorders are understood and treated. However, like its previous editions, this new edition is a hands-on manual of the most current and effective, evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for these challenging disorders. The beginning chapters describes several cutting-edge trends in the diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment of them. Then, specific chapters focus on evidence-based diagnosis and treatment interventions for each of the 10 DSM-5 personality disorders. Emphasized are the most recent developments from Cognitive Behavior Therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Analysis System of Psychotherapy, Pattern-Focused Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, Transference Focused Psychotherapy, and Mentalization-Based Treatment. As in previous editions, extensive case material is used to illustrate key points of diagnosis and treatment.

Critical Resilience for Nurses: An Evidence-Based Guide to Survival and Change in the Modern NHS

Author: Traynor M
Pages: 184p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Routledge, 16 Mar. 2017
eISBN-13: 978-1138194236

The nursing profession is under pressure. Financial demands, student debt, the target culture, political scrutiny in the wake of major care scandals and increasing workloads are all taking their toll on professional morale and performance. This timely book considers the meaning of resilience in this adverse context and explains why measures to preserve individual nurses’ and students’ well-being are flawed if they don’t take into account wider political and organizational perspectives.

Arguing that healthcare can be thought about and experienced differently, this book:

  • Provides a summary of the latest research on resilience, explaining its relevance and also limitations for nurses;
  • Considers debates about compassion and highlights the effects of policy agendas on nurse education and nursing work;
  • Re-evaluates nursing’s professional identity, including where nursing has come from and the effects of class, gender and race on its powerbase;
  • Assesses the role of politics and social media, both in driving change and feeding resistance; and
  • Introduces the idea of critical resilience as a complete framework for resisting bullying and fostering survival and change in the nursing workforce.

Direct, upbeat, at times provocative and witty, this agenda-setting book enables nurses to understand why they feel the way they do. It also lists what opportunities are available to them to change, resist and survive in what has become a complex, challenging – if still deeply rewarding – line of work.

 

Contexts of Midwifery Practice

Author: Muscat H,Passmore H and Chenery-Morris S
Pages: 208p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Learning Matters 18 May 2015
eISBN-13: 978-1446295373

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.

Counseling Across the Lifespan: Prevention and Treatment, 2nd ed.

Author: Juntunen CL andSchwartz JP
Pages: 743p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Sage, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781483389141

This practical book helps readers provide effective mental, emotional, and behavioral health services to clients across the continuum of care, from health promotion through long-term treatment and remediation. Anchoring each chapter within a life stage—from childhood through older adulthood—the text identifies the nature and origin of various psychological issues and emphasizes the importance of anticipating and responding early to concerns that arise for large portions of the population. The Second Edition features new chapters and expanded coverage of important topics, such as sociocultural contextual factors and interprofessional health perspectives.

Counseling Across Cultures, 7th ed.

Author: Pedersen PB, Draguns JG, Lonner WJ, Trimble JE and Scharrón-del Río MR
Pages: 787p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Sage, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781452217529

Artiiculates the positive contributions that can be made by incorporating multicultural awareness in the training of skilled counsellors”. The Fourth Edition of Counseling across Cultures is an excellent source of information and remains a classic in its field.

Child Mental Health in Primary Care: A Practical Guide, 2nd ed.

Author: Quentin Spender, Niki Salt, Judith Dawkins, Tony Kendrick and Peter Hill
Pages: 385p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: CRC Press, 2016
eISBN-13: 978-1-85775-262-5

This book helps general practitioners, health visitors and other professionals working in primary care to assess, manage and refer children and adolescents with mental health problems. School medical officers, social workers and educational psychologists, many of whom are in the front line of mental health provision for children and young people, will also find it particularly useful. Each problem is covered in a uniform way, with definitions, assessment outlines, detailed management options and indications for referral. Numerous case examples further illuminate aspects of many conditions. The book supports service provision in the new primary care environment, and forms a comprehensive practical guide to the full range of difficulties and disabilities affecting the mental health of children and young people.

Caring for People with Dementia: A Shared Approach

Author: Wilson, Christine Brown Pages: 217 Size: 994 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Published: 27 March, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781526415134

Skills in caring for people with dementia are increasingly demanded of all health care practitioners as the numbers of diagnosed increase. Caring for People with Dementia presents Christine Brown Wilson’s latest research into improving dementia care for both non-expert students and junior staff as well as more senior managers.

The text first guides the reader through the underpinning theory behind the different approaches to person centred and relationship centred care and provides case scenarios with a range of practical strategies staff and students have developed and implemented. It then presents the different levels of the organisational change using practical strategies adopting a person centred and relationship centred approach involving the person with dementia and their families.

This book will be indispensable reading for all nursing and healthcare students and practitioners who want to improve the quality of life for people with dementia.

Psychiatry: Breaking the ICE

Author: [edited By] Sarah Stringer, Juliet Hurn, Anna M. Burnside. Pages: 576 Size: 5.74 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley
Published: 21 September, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118557259

Psychiatry: Breaking the ICE contains everything psychiatry trainees need in order feel confident and competent in general adult inpatient and community placements.

  • A practical and reassuring guide to life as a psychiatrist, structured around the tasks expected both in day-to-day practice and in out-of-hours work
  • Key themes running throughout the book include ethical and legal issues, risk assessment and management, patient experience and safe prescribing

The authors are closely involved in the training, mentoring and supervision of core trainees, and know the real-world challenges faced by junior psychiatrists

Listening Visits In Perinatal Mental health: a guide for health professionals and support workers

Author: Jane Hanley ; With A Contribution From Mark Williams. Pages: 119 Size: 685 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 15 May, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781315774220

Listening Visits in Perinatal Mental Health focuses on how women and families suffering from perinatal mental illness can be supported by a wide range of practitioners. Based on the skills of attentive listening, it is designed for use by health professionals and support workers concerned with maternal mental health and the mental health of the family.

Supporting Women for Labour and Birth: A Thoughtful Guide

Author: Nicky Leap And Billie Hunter. Pages: 255 Size: 4.79 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 10 June, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781315678375

Fear of childbirth, the increasing use of epidurals and soaring caesarian section rates are the focus of much apprehension, debate, and controversy in contemporary maternity care. Across the world, support in labour has been shown to reduce obstetric interventions and improve outcomes for women and babies, yet women often report feeling unhappy with the support they receive. This textbook provides a clear and practical guide to supporting women in labour, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive experience of birth for women and their families. Written by two highly experienced midwifery authors, this text draws on up-to-date research, identifying how evidence can be applied to everyday practice. It includes narratives from women and practitioners, including midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and students. These are used to illustrate a range of situations where the quality of support is central to the quality of the experience and outcome. Supporting Women for Labour and Birth encourages readers to reflect on their experiences and examine the evidence provided by both research and the experiences of women and practitioners in order to explore how this could be incorporated into their practice. The only book to deal directly with the practical and emotional issues associated with labour support, it is an ideal text for student midwives and an important reference for practising midwives, doulas and other childbirth practitioners.

Skills for Midwifery Practice

Author: Ruth Johnson, Wendy Taylor. Pages: 473 Size: 9.92 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 11 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9780702065071

Now with a new design, the ever popular Skills for Midwifery Practice continues to provide the ideal level of instruction and guidance for a wide range of clinical skills, each one of which is presented in a unique, template format to help make learning easy. Step-by-step guidance is given on a range of topics including abdominal examination, taking of maternal and neonatal vital signs, infection control, mother and baby hygiene, elimination and drug administration. Childbearing and intrapartum skills are also extensively covered as are neonatal assessment and nutrition, principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy, moving and handling, wound management and CPR. Skills for Midwifery Practice is invaluable to midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.

Rapid Midwifery

Author: Sarah Snow, Kate Taylor, Jane Carpenter. Pages: 139 Size: 875 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 24 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119023371

A concise, pocket-sized, rapid reference handbook on all key areas of midwifery, aimed at students and newly qualified staff.

  • Covers a broad range of midwifery topics which are mapped against the 6Cs essential to compassionate midwifery care
  • Each section is structured around the key criteria used in midwifery examinations
  • Bite-sized information supported by the latest evidence-base, making it the perfect revision tool for OSCEs and written examinations
  • Every chapter includes key points, essentials of midwifery care, professional accountability, and links to further resources

Myles Survival Guide to Midwifery

Author: Maureen Raynor, Christine Catling. Pages: 623 Size: 8.16 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 15 March, 2017
eISBN-13: 9780702071775

The latest edition of the Survival Guide to Midwifery continues to offer readers with a wealth of information presented in a quick reference format which is perfectly tailored for use in the clinical environment.

Fully updated throughout and now with new authorship, the book covers the core essentials of midwifery with topics that range from anatomy and reproduction, change and adaptation in pregnancy, antenatal care, clinical investigations, abnormalities and common medical problems. Other areas include obstetric emergencies, physical problems and complications in the puerperium, infant feeding, and the sick neonate.

Now rebranded as Myles Survival Guide to Midwifery, this popular title will be ideal for midwives – whether qualified or in training – in all parts of the world.

  • Helpful bullet point style allows rapid access to essential information
  • Useful revision guide for examinations and assessments
  • Contains common abbreviations, medications, drug calculations, glossary of common terms, and normal values
  • Thoroughly revised to reflect key developments in current midwifery practice
  • Now includes further reading and useful website addresses

Law and Ethics for Midwifery

Author: Elinor Clarke. Pages: 298 Size: 1.67 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 24 July, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781315691053

Legal and ethical competence is a cornerstone of professional midwifery practice and an essential part of midwifery training. Law and Ethics for Midwifery is a unique and practical resource for student midwives. Written by an experienced midwifery lecturer, this text draws on a wide variety of real life case studies and focuses particularly on the core areas of accountability, autonomy and advocacy. Opening with two chapters providing overviews respectively of ethical theories and legislation, the book is then arranged thematically. These chapters have a common structure which includes case studies, relevant legislation, reflective activities and a summary, and they run across areas of concern from negligence through safeguarding to record-keeping. Grounded in midwifery practice, the text enables student midwives to consider and prepare for ethical and legal dilemmas they may face as midwives in clinical practice.

Contexts of Midwifery Practice: (Transforming Midwifery Practice Series)

Author: Helen Muscat, Heather Passmore, Sam Chenery-Morris. Pages: 209 Size: 1.12 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 18 May, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781473917767

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.

Person-Centred Practice in Nursing and Health Care, 2nd ed.

Author: Edited By Brendan McCormack, Tanya McCance. Pages: 290 Size: 2.25 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 21 July, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118990575

Person-centred Practice in Nursing and Health Care is a comprehensive and practical resource for all nurses and healthcare practitioners who want to develop person-centred ways of working. This second edition which builds on the original text Person Centred Nursing, has been significantly revised and expanded to provide a timely and topical exploration of an important subject which underpins all nursing and healthcare, edited by internationally renowned experts in the field. Person-centred Practice in Nursing and Health Care looks at the importance of person-centred practice (PCP) from a variety of practice, strategic, and policy angles, exploring how the principles of PCP underpin a variety of perspectives, including within leadership and in the curriculum. The book explores not only a range of methodologies, but also covers a variety of different healthcare settings and contexts, including working within mental health services, acute care, nursing homes, the community, and working with children and people with disabilities. Key features:

  • Significantly updated and expanded since the previous edition, taking into account the considerable changes in recent health care advancements, including the Francis report
  • Builds on previous perspectives of person-centredness in nursing and applies them in a broader nursing and health care context
  • Includes a stronger exploration on the role of the service-user
  • Shows the use of life-story and narrative approaches as a way of putting the individual s identity at the heart of the care relationship
  • Includes learning features such as links to current practice developments and reflective questions

Midwifery Skills at a Glance

Author: Patricia Lindsay, Carmel Bagness, Ian Peate. Pages: 201 Size: 26.2 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 16 February, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781119233985

Being an effective midwife requires a range of knowledge and skills, all of which are essential to provide competent and safe care to childbearing women and their infants. Midwifery Skills at a Glance offers an invaluable, straightforward guide for students and practitioners – offering readable, easily digestible information, supported with illustrations throughout to enhance application to practice. Clear and concise throughout, Midwifery Skills at a Glance covers a wide range of skills – exploring issues such as infection control, personal hygiene care, and safeguarding; assessment, examination and screening skills; how to care for the woman and neonate with complex needs; drug administration and pain relief. A comprehensive, highly visual guide to the skills essential for safe, effective, and compassionate midwifery practice Written by experts in their field Briefly describes each skill and provides clear illustrations — making it an ideal companion in clinical practice Offers instruction on the safe use of a wide range of essential skills required to deliver safe, evidence-based maternity care Includes service user viewpoints and key points to help consolidate learning and reflect on the experience of receiving care Written with the student midwife in mind, Midwifery Skills at a Glance is equally invaluable for all others providing care, including Maternity Support Workers, mentors, registered midwives and medical students.

Fundamentals of Midwifery

Author: Edited By Louise Lewis. Pages: 451 Size: 7.79 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 09 December, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118528150

Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife! This resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. It presents you with the `must-have` information that you need concerning both the theoretical and practical aspects of what it means to be a midwife. With extensive full colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly text book will support you throughout your entire education programme. Fundamentals of Midwifery is essential reading for all pre-registration student midwives, as well as newly qualified midwives. Broad and comprehensive in scope, with chapters on: team working; antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal care; infant feeding; public health and health promotion; perinatal mental health; complementary therapies; pharmacology and medicines management; and emergencies. Interactive and student-friendly in approach, with activities throughout. Brings together professional and clinical topics in one user-friendly book. Ties in with the latest NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education. Supported by an online resource centre featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, additional scenarios and activities, and links to further reading.

Dignity and Grace: Wisdom for Caregivers and Those Living with Dementia

Author: Janet L. Ramsey. Pages: 192 Size: 7.37 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 01 August, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781506434223

“I’m a stranger in a strange land,” sighed the dignified gentleman Janet L. Ramsey met walking down the care-center hallway. Those words, her first glimpse of the confusion that comes with dementia, led her into a lifetime of work with older adults.

If you have been diagnosed with dementia or you are accompanying someone with this illness, you may find yourself on a journey that began with a sudden diagnosis and an acute sense of panic. Or perhaps your journey started gradually, as you noticed changes in yourself or in your partner or parent. Whether sudden or gradual, the impact of a diagnosis of dementia reorganizes a family’s entire life.

Drawing on her own experience as a pastor, teacher, therapist, and family caregiver, as well as on interviews with eight family and professional caregivers, Janet L. Ramsey helps caregivers and those with impaired memories learn as they listen to each other. She also shows them how the Holy Spirit can awaken their imagination and understanding while they discover how to live with dementia.

Community and Public Health Nursing, 5th ed.

Author: Edited By David Sines [and Five Others]. Pages: 365 Size: 2.71 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 09 October, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118426906

“An extremely popular and valuable resource to students, practitioners and managers in community health care nursing” – Journal of Advanced Nursing The fifth edition of Community and Public Health Nursing is an essential source of information for all those working in primary and community healthcare. Comprehensive and accessible, it draws on the knowledge of a wide range of experts and conveys all the information and skills nurses working in modern primary care settings require. It includes material on policy developments, research perspectives, health visiting, practice and district nursing, team working, advanced nursing practice, non-medical prescribing, inter-professional practice, and user involvement. New edition of the definitive textbook on community healthcare nursing Covers learning disability nursing, caring for patients with mental health conditions, and community children`s nursing and school nursing Written by experts in the field — providing authority and insight Thorough, comprehensive, and up-to-date with the latest policy guidelines Community and Public Health Nursing is an invaluable resource for novice and experienced practitioners, and for all healthcare professionals who work in the primary care and community setting, including practice nurses, nurse practitioners, district nurses, community staff nurses, health visitors, school nurses, walk-in centre nurses and sexual health nurses.

A Textbook of Community Nursing, 2nd ed.

Author: Chilton, Sue;Bain, Heather Pages: 405 Size: 3.91 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 18 October, 2017
eISBN-13: 978131515720

Textbook of Community Nursing is a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction covering the full range of professional topics, including professional approaches to care, public health, eHealth, therapeutic relationships and the role of community nursing in mental health. The new edition has been updated throughout, including new guidelines and policies. It also provides a stronger focus on evidence-based practice.  This user-friendly and accessible textbook includes:

  • Current theory, policy, and guidelines for practice. All chapters are underpinned by a strong evidence base;
  • Learning objectives for each chapter, plus exercises and activities to test current understanding, promote reflective practice, and encourage further reading;
  • Case studies and examples from practice which draw on all branches of community nursing to illustrate practical application of theory.

This is an essential text for all pre-registration nursing students, students on specialist community nursing courses, and qualified nurses entering community practice for the first time.

Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures

Author: Pete Gregory And Ian Mursell. Pages: 394 Size: 9.28 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 June, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781444307764

This accessible handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of core competencies and skills, looking at topics including:

  • Aseptic Technique,
  • Airway Management,
  • Assisted Ventilation,
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation,
  • Defibrillation and External Cardiac Pacing,
  • Observations, Pain Assessment & Management,
  • Respiratory Therapy,
  • Spinal Management and
  • Venepuncture.

Each chapter provides the relevant anatomy & physiology, evidence-based rationales for each procedure, and contraindications of use. Key features: The first UK text to explore clinical procedures for paramedics With further reading and illustrations throughout All procedures include the rationale for the action recommended Guides paramedics in the clinical application of evidence-based procedures

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

Author: Edited By Sam Willis And Roger Dalrymple. Pages: 491 Size: 7.22 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 20 November, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118490853

An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic science and pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward and exciting. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the must-have information that students need about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support paramedic students throughout their course.

Primary Care for Older Adults: Models and Challenges

Pages: 235 Size: 2.57 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2018
eISBN-13: 9783319613291

This book provides a comprehensive and systematic state-of-the science review of major primary care delivery models, how they address specific needs of older adults, and available evidence for their efficacy. Written by experts in the field, this book explores the patient-centered medical home model (PCMH) in depth and dives into the complexities of the “medical neighborhood”. It describes and analyzes primary care specifically directed toward special, complex populations, such as the Health Home for safety net patients with mental health needs, and intensive primary care for older adults. It reviews an array of primary care models related to dual eligible patients including the GRACE primary care consultation model and PACE models. It describes primary care with Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants and explores in-depth the massive effort within the VA to develop the Patient Activated Care Team (PACT), a VA form of the PCMH that also has several offshoots that address complex older veterans and veterans with severe mental illness. Finally, it illuminates rarely discussed primary care that occurs within the home and within long-term care. Throughout the entire book, experts navigate the workforce, care quality, and financing challenges of primary care for older adults. Primary Care for Older Adults is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers and their advocates, and policy makers who have an interest in designing, promoting, and implementing high quality primary care for older adults.

Supporting the Physical Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities

Author: Edited By Steve Hardy, Eddie Chaplin And Peter Woodward. Pages: 248 Size: 1.44 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Pavilion Publishing & Media
Published: 17 November, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910366264

This handbook aims to increase awareness and knowledge of the main physical health that face people with learning disabilities, best practice in assessment and treatment of health problems, and the role professionals and families in this process. It offers advice on promoting good health, navigating the care pathways, and how to access a range of health services. It also explores the views of people with learning disabilities in relation to physical and mental health and current service provision. This handbook aims to simplify what can be a complex area in order to meet individual`s healthcare needs. Within this book issues around accessing healthcare services for individuals with a learning disability are explored in detail and from a number of perspectives, including from people with learning disabilities and their carers who bear the brunt of these inequalities

The Essential Dementia Care Handbook: A Good Practice Guide

Author: Edited By Graham Stokes, Fiona Goudie. Pages: 239 Size: 1.32 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 28 April, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781315174075

Replacing the successful “Working with Dementia”, this edition draws together many new ideas and practical approaches from a wide variety of professionals working at the leading edge of the provision of services to people with dementia and provides a comprehensive account of current best practice. Beginning with the diagnosis of dementia and other problems associated with aging, this book considers assessment, the person centered model of dementia, rehabilitation and therapy. It outlines practical interventions, illustrated with case studies that provide a stimulating insight into contemporary understanding and practice. Nursing staff, occupational therapists, residential care workers, social workers and all those in day-to-day contact with elderly people will be inspired by this vital handbook for all care staff.

Enhancing Health and Wellbeing in Dementia: A Person-Centred Integrated Care Approach

Author: Dr. Shibley Rahman ; Forewords By Professor Sube Banerjee And Lisa Rodrigues ; Afterword By Lucy Frost. Pages: 386 Size: 2.1 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 19 January, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781784502911

Every person living with dementia is entitled to the highest standards of wellbeing and health and social care services. This in-depth, evidence-based book identifies how outstanding quality integrated care might be achieved, whether in residential or home-based settings. Experienced dementia researcher Dr Shibley Rahman highlights the key contemporary underpinnings of integrated care that are required for wellbeing for living with dementia, including technology, staff performance, leadership, and intelligent regulation of services. The book addresses the major challenges to promoting person-centred care, and tackles difficult conversations around spirituality, sexuality and dying well. The crucial importance of promoting physical and mental health is emphasised. Taking into account recent developments in NICE guidelines and Cochrane reviews for dementia, this book presents an opportunity for all those involved in the provision of care for people with dementia to maintain a focus on delivering the best care possible, and to engage with the wider issues surrounding wellbeing. This book will be especially useful to commissioners following the NHS `new models of care` “vanguards”.

Essential Practice for Healthcare Assistants

Author: Edited By Angela Grainger. Pages: 257 Size: 2.4 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Andrews UK Ltd
Published: 09 May, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781856424912

This book is specifically aimed at healthcare assistants, and is a comprehensive text covering all aspects of care of the patient. It is written by healthcare assistants and cover the a wide range of topics:

  • Safety issues
  • Basic patient and residential care
  • Special care
  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Paediatrics
  • Women and maternity
  • Men`s care
  • Caring for carers
  • Home health care
  • Lifting and moving patients
  • Death and dying.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Essentials for Nurses and Other Professionals

Author: Edited By Tim McDougall. Pages: 277 Size: 1.43 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 04 October, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781315690223

Children and Young People’s Mental Health equips nurses and healthcare professionals with the essential skills and competencies needed to deliver effective assessment, treatment and support to children and young people with mental health problems and disorders, and their families. Drawing on McDougall’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing and taking the Cavendish Report and Willis Commission into account, this new textbook has been designed to ensure those working in CAMHS can continue to provide a high quality, evidence-based service. The book explores best practice in a variety of settings and addresses issues such as eating disorders, self-harm, ADHD, forensic mental health issues and misuse of drugs and alcohol in children and young people, as well as child protection, clinical governance, safeguarding and legal requirements. Furthermore, with young people contributing directly to several chapters, the book reflects the importance of involving them in planning, delivering and evaluating CAMHS services. It is essential reading for all health and social care professionals and students working with children and young people, particularly those working in specialist child and adolescent mental health settings.

Dementia in Close-Up

Author: Bère M. L. Miesen ; Translated [from The Dutch] By Gemma M. M. Jones. Pages: 244 Size: 13.38 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 04 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781315788067

Dementia in Close-Up is a clear and practical guide to dementia and the world of the dementia sufferer. Bere Miesen assumes no medical or specialist knowledge and uses first hand accounts and real-life examples to examiners on patterns of behaviour and responses of sufferers and their carers. He focuses on the complex and varied relationships between the sufferer, their family and professional carers, and explores the conflict that can sometimes be engendered by dependency, fear and sustained closeness. Going beyond the purely medical descriptions of dementia, Dementia in Close-Up strives to give families and health professionals the means to form caring and rewarding relationships and to help everyone involved.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: What everyone needs to know

Size: 1.33 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 02 January, 2018
eISBN-13: 978019060312

Alzheimer’s is swiftly on the rise: it is estimated that every 67 seconds, someone develops the disease. For many, the words “Alzheimer’s diseas” or “dementia” immediately denote severe mental loss and, perhaps, madness. Indeed, the vast majority of media coverage of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other types of dementia focuses primarily on the losses experienced by people diagnosed and the terrible burden felt by care partners yearning for a “magic bullet” drug cure. Providing an accessible, question-and-answer-format primer on what touches so many lives, and yet so few of us understand, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: What Everyone Needs to Know(R) contributes what is urgently missing from public knowledge: unsparing investigation of their causes and manifestations, and focus on the strengths possessed by people diagnosed. Steven R. Sabat mines a large body of research to convey the genetic and biological aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, its clinical history, and, most significantly, to reveal the subjective experience of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. By clarifying the terms surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s, which are two distinct conditions, Sabat corrects dangerous misconceptions that plague our understanding of memory dysfunction and many other significant abilities that people with AD and dementia possess even in the moderate to severe stages. People diagnosed with AD retain awareness, thinking ability, and sense of self; crucially, Sabat demonstrates that there are ways to facilitate communication even when the person with AD has great difficulty finding the words he or she wants to use. From years spent exploring and observing the points of view and experiences of people diagnosed, Sabat strives to inform as well as to remind readers of the respect and empathy owed to those diagnosed and living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia conveys this type of information and more, which, when applied by family and professional caregivers, will help improve the quality of life of those diagnosed as well as of those who provide support and care.

Alzheimer`s and Dementia For Dummies

Pages: 435 Size: 2.41 MB Format: PDF Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 03 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119187769

Your sensitive, authoritative guide to Alzheimer`s and dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer`s disease, it`s only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don`t have to do it alone. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you`ll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer`s disease. From making sense of a diagnosis to the best ways to cope with symptoms, Alzheimer`s and Dementia For Dummies is the trusted companion you can count on as you navigate your way through this difficult landscape. Affecting one`s memory, thinking, and behavior, dementia and Alzheimer`s disease can`t be prevented, cured, or slowed but a diagnosis doesn`t mean you have to be left helpless! Inside, you`ll find out how to make sense of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer`s disease, understand the stages of the illnesses, and, most importantly, keep your loved one safe and comfortable no matter how severe their symptoms are.

  • Find out what to expect from Alzheimer`s and dementia
  • Discover what to keep in mind while caring for someone with Alzheimer`s or dementia
  • Uncover symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Alzheimer`s and dementia
  • Learn the critical information needed to help manage these illnesses

Whether you`re new to caring for a person affected by Alzheimer`s or dementia or just looking for some answers and relief on your journey, this is the trusted resource you`ll turn to again and again.

Aging and Mental Health

Pages: 474 Size: 2.19 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 31 October, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781119133162

Fully updated and revised, this new edition of a highly successful text provides students, clinicians, and academics with a thorough introduction to aging and mental health. The third edition of Aging and Mental Health is filled with new updates and features, including the impact of the DSM-5 on diagnosis and treatment of older adults. Like its predecessors, it uses case examples to introduce readers to the field of aging and mental health. It also provides both a synopsis of basic gerontology needed for clinical work with older adults and an analysis of several facets of aging well. Introductory chapters are followed by a series of chapters that describe the major theoretical models used to understand mental health and mental disorders among older adults. Following entries are devoted to the major forms of mental disorders in later life, with a focus on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment issues. Finally, the book focuses on the settings and contexts of professional mental health practice and on emerging policy issues that affect research and practice. This combination of theory and practice helps readers conceptualize mental health problems in later life and negotiate the complex decisions involved with the assessment and treatment of those problems. Features new material on important topics including positive mental health, hoarding disorder, chronic pain, housing, caregiving, and ethical and legal concerns. Substantially revised and updated throughout, including reference to the DSM-5. Offers chapter-end recommendations of websites for further informationIncludes discussion questions and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter Aging and Mental Health, Third Edition is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, for service providers in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counseling, and for clinicians who are experienced mental health service providers but who have not had much experience working specifically with older adults and their families.

Active Ageing and Physical Activity: Guidelines, Functional Exercises and Recommendations

Pages: 131 Size: 2.18 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2017
eISBN-13: 9783319520636

This book presents an analysis of active ageing and physical activity from a multidisciplinary perspective. With descriptions of exercises, adequately illustrated with pictures, this book shows that regular physical activity reduces the prevalence of chronic diseases associated with ageing, as well as the risk of morbidity and mortality of the elderly. It confirms that exercise programs minimize the psychomotor decline, prevent the loss of functionality, inability and dementia, and foster significant gains in health and well-being, leading to increased quality of life of the elderly.

A Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals, 3rd ed.

Author: Nisha Dogra, Andrew Parkin, Fiona Warner-Gale, Clay Frake. Pages: 330 Size: 8.01 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 21 November, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781784503093

This handbook provides a succinct introduction to child mental health, covering the nature, prevalence, treatment and management of mental health problems in children and young people. The authors explore a range of issues surrounding the emotional needs of young people, showing how specific problems such as ADHD and learning difficulties can be targeted, while also recognising diversity issues and paying particular attention to at-risk groups. This edition is updated to reflect current direction in services, cutting edge approaches to interventions in primary health care, teaching and social service settings, as well as incorporating children’s views on what mental health means to them and the impact of social media. Setting out ways in which young people can be supported by all practitioners in primary care, and covering early years through to late adolescence, the authors have created an invaluable resource for any front-line practitioner working in this area.

Understanding Behaviour in Dementia that Challenges, 2nd ed.

Author: Ian Andrew James And Louisa Jackman. Pages: 322 Size: 1.78 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 21 August, 2017
eISBN-13: 978178450551

The innovative Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Model for dementia care has recently been updated, leading to new advances in the field. This revised second edition guide to assessment and treatment of behaviours that challenge associated with dementia includes these latest developments along with new sections on what have traditionally been considered controversial topics.

The new chapters cover issues including:

  • End of life care
  • Use of therapeutic dolls
  • Lies and deception
  • Physical restraint during personal care
  • Racism towards care staff

With a particular emphasis on non-pharmacological approaches, this book details the range of behaviours common in individuals with dementia, along with the most effective assessment and treatment techniques for health care professionals.

OSH Dementia: From advanced disease to bereavement

Author: Victor Pace, Adrian Treloar, and Sharon Scott
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199237807
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199237807.001.0001

This resource concentrates on advanced dementia, and addresses issues such as pain management, decision-making, spiritual needs, communication, the Mental Health Capacity Act, dementia in the younger patient, and the carer’s perspective.

Oxford Textbook of Medicine

Author: David A. Warrell, Timothy M. Cox, and John D. Firth
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199204854
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199204854.001.1

The Oxford Textbook of Medicine is the foremost international textbook of medicine. Unrivalled in its coverage of the scientific aspects and clinical practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties, it is a fixture in the offices and wards of physicians around the world.

Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry (2 ed.)

Author: Tom Dening and Alan Thomas
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Print ISBN-13: 9780199644957
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199644957.001.0001

Taking a global approach by highlighting both the common burdens and the differences in management from country to country, The Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry, Second Edition includes information on all the latest improvements and changes in the field. New chapters are included to reflect the development of old age care; covering palliative care, the ethics of caring, and living and dying with dementia. Existing chapters have also been revised and updated throughout and additional information is included on brain stimulation therapies, memory clinics and services, and capacity, which now includes all mental capacity and decision making

Oxford Textbook of Community Mental Health

Author: Graham Thornicroft, George Szmukler, Kim T Mueser, and Robert E. Drake
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199565498
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199565498.001.0001

The Oxford Textbook of Community Mental Health is the most comprehensive and authoritative review published in this field.

Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine (3rd ed.)

Author: Lesley K. Bowker, James D. Price, Kunal S. Shah, and Sarah C. Smith
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Print ISBN-13: 9780198738381
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198738381.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine includes all the information required to deliver effective geriatric care. It covers a range of key treatment areas, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults or is ill informed by evidence and where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician, and the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice. A practical, accessible, and essential guidance for all junior doctors and specialist trainees in geriatric and general internal medicine, and for all medical and nursing staff who manage older people.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Rehabilitation (2 ed.)

Author: Kate Olson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199550524
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199550524.001.0001

This is a comprehensive reference suitable for the whole rehabilitation team, that summarises the management of common symptoms and disorders, and also outlines the increasing evidence base for the efficacy of these techniques.

New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (2 ed.)

Author: Michael Gelder, Nancy Andreasen, Juan Lopez-Ibor, and John Geddes
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Print ISBN-13: 9780199696758
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199696758.001.0001

The New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry is one of the leading reference works in this field. Bringing together over 200 chapters from the leading figures in the discipline, it presents a comprehensive account of clinical psychiatry, with reference to its scientific basis and to the patient’s perspective throughout.

Oxford Textbook of Women and Mental Health

Author: Dora Kohen
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199214365
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199214365.001.0001

The Oxford Textbook of Women and Mental Health presents a balanced understanding of different aspects of gender and mental health.

Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients: A guide for nurses and healthcare practitioners

Author: Edited By Ian Wood, Michelle Garner.
Pages: 322 Size: 6.32 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 17 January, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781444361278

Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients is a clinically focused, practical and contemporary guide for assessing and managing patients with acute medical conditions. Suitable for all nurses and healthcare practitioners in medical assessment units and medical wards, as well as A&E staff, it uses a structured approach based on common presenting features and focuses on the first 24 hours of the patient`s hospital stay. It draws on a wide range of supporting evidence and also provides sources for further reading.

Key features:

  • Written predominantly by nurses for nurses, this text is also suitable for a range of healthcare professionals, including paramedics and nurse practitioners, and anybody working in an acute care environment, including primary care assessment units, clinical decision units and intermediate care
  • Designed as a quick reference text for use in clinical practice
  • Extensively referenced throughout, thus increasing its appeal to practitioners at all stages of their careers and to those who are undertaking further study
  • Devotes two entire chapters to assessing and meeting the acute care needs of vulnerable adults (i.e. older adults, those with mental health needs, and those with learning disabilities), and discussing best practice in dealing with sudden death
  • Each chapter offers clear, concise and down-to-earth information based on a common presenting symptom and provides practical advice, supported by best evidence and the most up to date clinical guidelines
  • Fully updated and extensively expanded to include recent guidelines and procedures

Person-Centred Dementia Care: Making Services Better

Author: Dawn Brooker And Isabelle Latham.
Pages: 226 Size: 1.82 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 21 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781784501709

What is person-centred dementia care, and how can it be used to improve care for people from diagnosis to end of life? How can we improve services in people’s own homes, in care homes, in supported housing and in hospitals? This substantially updated second edition considers recent developments in person-centred care, presenting refreshed guidelines for practice. Dawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham explain the evolution of the key principles of person-centred care that comprise the VIPS model. They describe how it has been applied in diverse service settings, and show how to put the model into practice. A new chapter dedicated to culture of care will help service managers to get to grips with this slippery concept, and includes important information on how to guard against neglectful practice. Case studies from the CHOICE programme, a research project on culture of care, demonstrate the key factors that are important for people living with advanced dementia and complex needs to live well.

Psychiatry at a Glance

Author: C. L. E. Katona, Claudia Cooper, Mary M. Robertson
Pages: 147 Size: 8.46 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 26 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781119129691

Psychiatry at a Glance is an up-to-date, accessible introductory and study text for all students of psychiatry. It presents need-to-know information on the basic science, treatment, and management of the major disorders, and helps you develop your skills in history taking and performing the Mental State Examination (MSE). This new edition features: Thoroughly updated content to reflect new research, the DSM 5 classification and NICE guidelines All the information required, including practice questions, for the written Psychiatry exams Extensive self-assessment material, including Extending Matching Questions, Single Best Answer questions, and sample OSCE stations, to reinforce knowledge learnt A companion website at ataglanceseries.com/psychiatry featuring interactive case studies and downloadable illustrations Psychiatry at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees, as well as nursing students and other health professionals and is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a psychiatric attachment or module.

Stress Management For Dummies

Author: By Allen Elkin.
Pages: 387 Size: 11.07 MB Format: PDF Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 25 April, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118612590

Tired of letting stress have a negative impact on your life? Easy. It`s impossible to get through life without encountering stress. And unfortunately, most of us learn the incorrect ways to cope with it. Thankfully, Stress Management For Dummies gives you trusted, time-tested guidance on teaching your body and mind to properly cope with stress while keeping your sanity intact. Whether it`s love, work, family, or something else that has you in the red zone, this updated edition of Stress Management For Dummies will help you identify the stress triggers in your life and cut them down to size – all without losing your cool.

  • Shows you how to use stress in a positive, motivational way instead of letting it negatively affect your life
  • Teaches you to retrain your body and mind to react positively to stress
  • Helps you overcome common stresses faced in modern life

If you want to manage stress and get back to living a normal life, Stress Management For Dummies has you covered.

Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Author: Robert L. Leahy, Stephen J. F. Holland, Lata K. McGinn.
Pages: 741 Size: 5.52 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Guilford Publications Inc. M.U.A.
Published: 12 January, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781609186951

This widely used book is packed with indispensable tools for treating the most common clinical problems encountered in outpatient mental health practice. Chapters provide basic information on depression and the six major anxiety disorders; step-by-step instructions for evidence-based assessment and intervention; illustrative case examples; and practical guidance for writing reports and dealing with third-party payers. In a convenient large-size format, the book features 74 reproducible client handouts, homework sheets, and therapist forms for assessment and record keeping. New to This Edition*The latest research on each disorder and its treatment.*Innovative techniques that draw on cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches.*Two chapters offering expanded descriptions of basic behavioral and cognitive techniques.*More than half of the 74 reproducibles are entirely new.

Fast Facts: Schizophrenia

Author: Shon W. Lewis, Robert W. Buchanan.
Pages: 90 Size: 9.2 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 05 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781910797105

Schizophrenia is a devastating disorder that starts in early life and can lead to lifelong disability. It is a major public health challenge for all cultures and all countries. Clinical practice must therefore focus on early intervention, optimal treatment, shared decision-making and long-term recovery. “By listening to patients’ experiences, alongside the latest research, we now know much more about ‘what works’,” say the authors of this fully updated fourth edition of Fast Facts: Schizophrenia. In this highly readable resource, they cover the present state of knowledge about the neurobiology, diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, including: emerging evidence from genome-wide association studies for multiple susceptibility genes; DSM-5 diagnostic criteria plus discussion of alternative classification systems; a comprehensive review of drug and non-drug treatment strategies and how to improve adherence; a new management principles chapter that emphasizes the importance of coordinated multidisciplinary care; the latest findings of structural and functional imaging studies. With good care delivered by knowledgeable compassionate health professionals, many people will recover at least partially from their first episode of psychosis and live a fulfilling life. Written from an international perspective, Fast Facts: Schizophrenia will refresh and update family physicians, psychiatrists in training, mental health nurses and medical students – in fact, all health professionals – who need to know about the disorder and need to know it quickly.

Excellence In Dementia Care: Research Into Practice, 2nd ed.

Author: Edited By Murna Downs And Barbara Bowers.
Pages: 543 Size: 3.85 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 01 September, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780335245345

This scholarly yet accessible textbook is the most comprehensive single text in the field of dementia care. Drawn from research evidence, international expertise and good practice guidelines, the book has been crafted alongside people with dementia and their families. Case studies and quotes in every chapter illustrate the realities of living with dementia and bring the theory to life. Fully updated with 10 brand new chapters, this landmark textbook has enormous breadth and gives an authoritative overview of dementia care. The 2nd edition now includes chapters on the following topics: Dementia friendly communities Representations of dementia in the media Younger people with dementia The arts and dementia Relationships within families or with family carers Whole person assessment Transitions in careWith engaging and varied pedagogy in each chapter this authoritative and compelling textbook is an absolute must purchase for a range of professionals and academics. Those working or volunteering in health and social care, undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of disciplines in health and social work, and anyone interested in the field of dementia care will find this text enlightening and essential. This edition of Excellence in Dementia Care provides an important, new and comprehensive overview of the state of the art in caring for the diversity of people with dementia. The international authors and global focus have created a unique textbook that will help educators, students and the broader care community to better understand the challenges and opportunities related to dementia care.

Dementia Care at a Glance

Catharine Jenkins, Laura Ginesi, Bernie Keenan.
Pages: 176 Size: 16.16 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 30 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118859995

Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care. Taking a person-centred and interpersonal approach, each chapter outlines an aspect of the experience of living with dementia and the steps that the nurse or healthcare professional can take to support them. This comprehensive book will assist readers to respond effectively, sensitively and with compassion to people living with dementia in acute settings, as well as in care environments and at home. It acknowledges the challenges that arise for people with dementia, family members and professionals and offers practical solutions based on current thinking and best practice. * Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach * Covers the common forms and manifestations of dementia, their causes, and how to address them * Addresses a wide range of topics including, interventions, communication, care planning, medication, therapy, leadership as well as ethical and legal issues * Takes a positive holistic approach, including not only physical and mental health issues but social and spiritual implications and a person-centred focus throughout * Suitable for students on a range of healthcare courses * Supported by a companion website with multiple-choice questions and reflective questions

Dementia Care: An Evidence Based Approach

Marie Boltz, James Galvin
Pages: 333 Size: 3.95 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9783319183770

This book provides an overview of the demographic, clinical, and psychosocial context of dementia care. With its focus on patient and family perspectives, this book describes evidence-based approaches towards prevention, detection, and treatment of dementia that is like any other book. The text presents memory clinics, care management, home-based interventions, palliative care, family caregiver programs, specific to dementia care. Additionally, the text examines strategies to support transitions to acute care and long-term care. The text also places a special emphasis on measures of quality, cultural sensitivity, and implications for health care policy. Written by experts in the field, Dementia Care: An Evidence-Based Approach is an excellent resource for clinicians, students, healthcare administrators, and policymakers who aim to improve the quality of life of both the person with dementia and their informal caregiver.