The chapters in this Anthology on Caring, in the words of editor Peggy L. Chinn, PhD, RN, FAAN, express "the idea, the ideal, and the practi ce of caring." This collection of articles presents many views of the caring phenomenon in nursing. Chapters such as The Importance of Knowi ng What to Care About and Caring for the Environment underscore the im portance of caring to healthy living. Read about culture-specific care in close-knit societies such as the Old Order Amish. Rediscover why s ocial activism is necessary in Health Promotion, Caring, and Nursing. These essays will remind us, as nurses, to care for ourselves and the people around us.

Volume III presents current findings on specific women's health topics, including sexual harassment, clinical trials in older women, menopau se, violence against health workers, lesbian women't access to health care, community-based services for vulnerable populations, autoimmunit y and gender effects, hypertension management, suicide in Latina femal e youth, domestic violence against women and children, female circumci sion, and more.

A concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals, Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 4th Edition helps you learn to identify disease processes and disorders. Authors Barbara Gould and Ruthanna Dyer continue the tradition of a text known for its readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, updated with the latest research and clinical advances. Unique "Challenge, Think About, "and "Emergency Treatment" features help in applying the material to real-life situations. No matter which area in the healthcare field you may enter, this book provides essential preparation for conditions encountered in clinical practice.

Spirituality, Health, and Healing: An Integrative Approach offers health care professionals and individual caregivers the guidelines and tools necessary to provide compassionate, spiritual care to their clients and patients. By describing the profound role of spirituality on the body, mind, and spirit, this resource is an essential asset to practitioners eager to enhance their understanding of this important topic. The Second Edition has been completely updated and revised to include new content and current research. New information on integral spirituality, consciousness, the New Thought movement, and Western worldviews has been added along with updated information on healing rituals, sacred healing places on earth, and spiritual care at the end of life. There is also added information on altars, energy, symbols and environmental messages, an added section on designing with the natural world, and a new section on health care design and trends in health care design.

If your child -- or the child of a close friend or relative -- has just received a diagnosis of autism, you are probably feeling baffled and overwhelmed. It is never easy to learn that someone you love has a serious health or developmental condition. Nothing is quite the same after the diagnosis comes in from the doctor. Many families report mixed feelings of sadness and relief when their child is diagnosed. You may feel completely overwhelmed. You may also feel relieved to know that the concerns you have had for your child are valid. An entire world changes just at the diagnosis, but there is hope for both the parents and the child. Whatever it is you feel, know that thousands of parents share this journey. You are not alone. There is reason to hope. There is help. Now that you have the diagnosis, the question is, where do you go from here? The first step is to learn eveything you can about autism. The author decided to write this book for parents all over the world who have an autistic child, to be a guide for them, and to inform them that they are not alone. Their child is not the only one. There are millions children all over the world just like their child. Dr. Deena Moustafa, PhD was born in Cairo, Egypt on 13th of March, 1978. She grew up between Cairo, Egypt & Saarland, Germany and graduated in 1999. She completed her postgraduate diploma in 2001 graduating with honors, obtained a Masters degree in Developmental Psychology in 2005 and a PhD in Psychology in 2009. Dr. Denna Moustafe, PhD tells us that even if we are normal, we still feel some of the same things children with autism feel. Who hasnt been bothered by the feel of scratchy clothes against the skin? Who hasnt gagged on a partially uncooked slimey egg white or on another unsavory distasteful food? Who hasnt been distracted by a loud noise or troubled by the things that lurk in the dark and silence of the night. We are all different, but we are still the same. We are part of a single world where knowledge brings understanding and where books like this one offer hope, practical advise and encouragement. No one is alone

This Text Builds Insight And Breaks Boundaries That Have Historically Hampered Nursing's Professional Progression And Power As A Stakeholder In An Ever-Changing Global Business-Based Healthcare Arena. The Essential Guide To Strategic Planning For Nurses Offers Specific Skill And Knowledge-Based Instruction On Business Concepts, Trends And Issues That Face The Demographically And Culturally Diverse Nursing Workforce Of The 21St Century.

Preview this title's catalog page in a new window 100 Questions & Answers About Von Willerbrand Disease First Edition Second Edition Third Edition Fourth Edition Fifth Edition Sixth Edition Seventh Edition Eighth Edition Ninth Edition Tenth Edition Eleventh Edition Twelve Edition Authors: Andra H. James , MD , Duke University Medical Center Show degrees: Yes No Show affiliations: Yes No ISBN: 0763757675 ISBN-13: 9780763757670 Price: $17.95 Binding: Paperback Pages: 114 Link for Request Review Copy: http://www.jbpub.com/cart/compcart.cfm?bc=5767-0&t= Will Publish: 05/21/2008 Copyright: Title Page Text [Edit] EMPOWER YOURSELF! The only text to provide both the patient's and doctor's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Von Willebrand Disease provides a much needed primer for patients and their families. This book address the questions most relevant to those recently diagnosed with the disease, offering up-to-date, authoritative, practical, yet easy to understand answers to your questions about Von Willebrand Disease, including indispensable information about diagnosis and treatment. VWD is a common bleeding disorder, affecting 1% of all people; this valuable resource will help those diagnosed better understand and cope with the disorder.

85% Of Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Today Will Be Survivors Of This Disease. Your Goal Is To Join That Majority. The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide To Breast Cancer Is A Concise A "How To" Guide That Takes You Through The Journey Of Breast Cancer Treatment. It Guides You Through The Overwhelming Maze Of Treatment Options Available, The Complicated Schedule Ahead, And The Task Of Putting Together Your Plan Of Action So That You Become A Cancer Survivor. Empower Yourself With Accurate, Understandable Information That Will Allow You Participate In The Decision Making About Your Care And Treatment.

We were created to care for each other. Some such as social workers, counselors, pastors, chaplains, seminarians, doctors, nurses, teachers, missionaries, and many others have experienced a calling and have pursued education and training that equipped them to be professional helpers. Others have sensed a calling, and out of love, passion, and compassion help and care for others. Still others just help because we are called to bear one another's burdens and to lend a helping hand along life's journey. And others took on the task of being a caregiver because that was the thing to do. This book is written for helpers and caregivers-thus everyone. Sometimes helpers become burdened with the load of caring; sometimes they need something to lift their spirits; sometimes they need a source of new insights and new ideas. Yet, sometimes, they need the comfort that comes from spending time in God's Word, meditating on God's promises, and seeing how biblical characters found help from God. I hope this book will be one that you turn to time and again; one that you will share with others. As you go along each day, use the book as a source for daily meditation, reflection, and inspiration. Or, take a break; turn to a page; or let the book fall open to a page; and anticipate how God will send the right message and encouragement that you need for a moment of disappointment, discouragement, or when you need a word of discernment. Better yet, find a happy story to make you laugh, reminisce, and celebrate. Be blessed as you help and care for others as well as yourselves. Dr. Linda Johnson Crowell Visit our website at: www.helpfullsource.com. Contact us at: Help-FULL Source, P.O. Box 46904, Bedford, Ohio 44146.

Pediatric Primary Care Case Studies is a collection of pediatric case studies of common health problems of well, accutely ill, and chronically ill children. This text provides students with the opportunity to assess the scenario, differential diagnoses, treatment and educational plans. The cases include history and physical examination data and provide suggested case solutions. The cases include developmental, behavioral, and disease problems written to include family, cultural, and other contextual issues which must be considered to provide optimal care. Current guidelines and evidence-based research are used to support the care recommendations. Pediatric Primary Care Case Studies provides realistic ambulatory care cases that allows students to develop their critical thinking skills as they work through common situations faced by health care providers.

With the growing concern over healthcare in America, studies show that elderly African- Americans often come out on the losing end of the system due to lack of health insurance. Because of this growing population, taking care of elderly patients in the African-American community has become the responsibility of their family. If you're facing such a situation, your questions may be many and your answers few. Taking Care of Our Folks is a definitive guide to caring for your elderly relatives. Drawing on comprehensive and detailed research, this essential resource aims to ensure that elderly African-Americans receive culturally competent healthcare and live more productive, independent, and pain-free lives. Deborah Y. Liggan, MD, discusses the major health issues and offers case studies of how each illness affects this ethnic group. She offers up-to-date information on nutrition, pharmacology, technological advances, and self-help for each disease. Topics focus specifically on elderly African-Americans and include: Neurology of aging Cardiovascular problems Mental health and aging Approach to gastrointestinal problems Prominent cancers With clear and concise language, Taking Care of Our Folks will serve as an invaluable tool for caregivers and aging patients alike. Take the first step to competent and compassionate caregiving today

The general aim of this book is to describe and analyse patterns of informal care and support for carers in Sweden. A typology of four different care categories based on what carers do revealed that women were much more likely than men to be involved at the 'heavy end' of caring, i.e. providing personal care in combination with a variety of other caring tasks. Men were more likely than women to provide some kind of practical help The book also examines whether the carer support that is provided by municipalities and voluntary organizations in Sweden is aimed directly or indirectly at caregivers and discusses whether the Swedish government's special financial investment in help for carers actually led to any changes in the support provided by municipalities and voluntary organisations. In the fields of social planning and social work there appears to be a need to clarify the aims of support services for informal carers. How informal caregivers and care recipients interact with the care system as a whole is undeniably a fertile field for further research.

In Tom Begert-Clark's book, "Rosie John Doesn't Live Here Any More - One Family's Journey In Eldercare," readers will become companions on the wonderful, heartwarming, emotional and often humorous journey as Tom and his family moved from the role of white collar professional to personal caregiver. These are "stories for the journey" that include practical and emotional tips that will help anyone who must embark on a similar path.

EMPOWER YOURSELF! Whether you're a newly diagnosed esophageal cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The only text to provide the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Esophageal Cancer, Second Edition gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Written by two oncology nurses and a gastric surgeon, with extensive commentary from an esophageal cancer survivor, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.

The Home Health Care Answer Book will help new and existing home healt h agencies quickly find answers to specific legal questions. It compre hensively addresses all legal aspects of home health care in an easy-t o-use, question-and-answer format, organized by topic.

The NLN Council for Nursing Centers Annual Meeting and Seventh Nationa l Conference on Nursing Centers brought together the nation's experts to focus on the present and future role of nursing centers. This compe lling book reports on the current status of nursing centers and explai ns why they thrive or fail. Contributors also discuss nuts and bolts t opics including reimbursement, financing and public policy issues, new funding sources, and how to expand clinical services.

Thirty million people today care for ailing family members in their own homes--a number that will increase dramatically over the next decade as baby boomers enter old age, as soldiers return home from war mentally and physically wounded, as medical advances extend lives and health insurance fails to cover them.

Offering both companionship and guidance to the people who find themselves caring for their intimates, "An Uncertain Inheritance" is a collection of essays from some of the country's most accomplished writers. Poignant, honest, sometimes heartbreaking, often wry, and funny, here is a book that examines caregiving from every angle, revealing the pain, intimacy, and grace inherent in this meaningful relationship.

EMPOWER YOURSELF! If you or a loved one suffers from panic attacks, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the doctor's and patient's point of view, 100 Questions & Answers About Panic Disorder gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about the causes and treatment of panic disorder, as well as advice on coping with panic attacks, sources of support, and much more. Written by Carol W. Berman, MD, a prominent psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of panic disorder, with commentary from a patient, this book is an invaluable resource for understanding and coping with the medical, psychological, and emotional turmoil of this frightening and often debilitating condition.

Demographic trends point to an increasing number of older people in need of care and to a general decline in the number of persons available for family care. Due to societal changes, the remaining potential caregivers participate increased in the labour market, which makes eldercare to a workplace relevant issue. This work explores the implications of combining work and caregiving responsibilities from both the caregiver's and the employer's perspective. It presents the benefits that caregivers search for and describes the relevance and the potential that eldercare workplace support has. Furthermore, the reader will find examples of initiatives promoting the reconcilability of work and care. This book addresses employers, health professionals and policy makers who wish to understand the impact of the competing responsibilities of working caregivers and seek practical guidance for the conception of supporting measures.

Please Leave Me, Don't..., recounts the psychological and physical struggles a wife endured as caregiver to her husband's prolonged, and devastating illness, and how she overcame her fears. The book provides a new concept of hope for others involved in similar catastrophic situations. They will finish the book knowing there is a full life ahead.

Hansten and Washburn, the AJN award-winning author team who brought us Clinical Delegation Skills for Nurses and The Nurse Manager's Answer Book, have produced a hands-on resource to help patient-care executive s and staff developers train and support nurses in making the needed c hanges in a restructured health care delivery environment. A systemati c educational program provides nurse leaders and trainers with practic al tools such as surveys, training agendas, learner outcomes, job desc riptions, and encouraging and illustrative accounts of real-life restr ucturing and training efforts.

Tightly organized into a super-condensed, outline-bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma. Comprehensive and concise, the book covers epidemiology and guidelines for diagnosis and surgical, radiotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic treatment options. Throughout the handbook, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access on the ward or in the clinic!

""Taking Care of Barbara" is an inspirational resource book for anyone living in the world of Alzheimer's. There are clear and concise caregiver tips and references in dealing with the everyday struggles that come with the progression of the disease. What a gift to know and be able to anticipate the needs of our loved one when they may not be able to communicate them. Most importantly, this book is a celebration of family and the relationship between the caregiver and the patient. It lifts the caregiver above the everyday struggles and reminds us of where to find the strength and joy in the frequent frustrations of the day. It inspires us to love beyond the external happenings and shows us there lies a deeper and greater gain that will enrich our spirit. The world of Alzheimer's may feel overwhelming, but this book encourages caregivers to get out of bed, put their feet on the floor and face the day with renewed strength and purpose."
-Kelly Cason Hunter, Hospice Volunteer, Pediatric Nurse