It provides the reader with a contemporary review examining the notion of practice knowledge gained from professional experience and its relationship to professional practice expertise. It is divided into four sections: the first broadly examines the nature and forms of knowledge and the relationships between knowledge and practice; the second considers the nature of professional expertise; the third explores these principles in action and the fourth looks at future developments. An essential purchase for all students, educators, researchers and practitioners of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing and indeed all those in the health sciences field. An essential purchase for all students, educators, researchers and practitioners of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing and indeed all those in the health sciences field. * Brings the modern practitioner completely up to date with trends and developments in the field * Relates theoretical examples to professional practice * Explores how professional knowledge and expertise can be developed

This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of these two closely associated muscle pain disorders. A guideto specific treatment involving trigger points is outlined in detail and supported with clear illustrations.Gives a clear basis for an understanding of these specific forms of pain and their development, by reviewing and summarising a wealth of available research which is otherwise scattered in a wide variety of journals and books Offers straightforward steps to an accurate differential diagnosis in relation to these syndromesProvides a guide to treatment of pain in specific parts of the body, especially in common and chronic conditions Offers clear and practical steps to treatment which can be applied straight into practiceAddresses areas of growing interest and illuminates the debates about myofascial pain and fibromyalgia. Written by a renowned figure in this field and supported with contributions from key international figuresTwo of the worlds leading authorities on fibromyalgia, Professor Yunus in the USA and Dr Inanici in Turkey, have provided a comprehensive review of current concepts concerning all the various aspects of this commonly occurring, complex, controversial and disabling disorder.

This quick reference guide, with its easy-to-use format, can be used as a revision tool for professional examinations as well as a tutorial aid for lecturers. It will, therefore, be an essential purchase for trainees and specialists in anaesthesia, intensive care and emergency medicine as well as providing continuing medical education for established senior staff. * Illustrative case scenarios to emphasize the safe, modern approach to a wide variety of problems in the field of paediatric anaesthesia and intensive care * Topics reflecting the scope of current practice with questions and answers * Key references for further reading

A comprehensive text that looks at respiratory disorders in general, but concentrates on those that are more prevalent in tropical regions. The text is extremely well-illustrated and provides a comprehensive view of different respiratory diseases. A highlight of the book is the discussion on the threat of pulmonary tuberculosis and its unsolved challenges. The epidemiology, the subtle variation in clinical presentation, and the natural history of respiratory diseases in regional contexts have been clearly emphasized. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Prevailing concepts in lung cancer, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and several other diseases have been discussed at length. The section on newer diagnostic aids involving genetic and molecular biology, has been extensively revised. Every chapter of every section is illustrated wherever necessary with high-quality images contributing to a better understanding of the text.

Further management strategies including clinimetry, cranio-cervical posture and 'psychological' management of chronic facial pain are described and discussed in relation to their integration in daily practice. Difficult clinical problems such as cervical headache, chronic ear pain in children, KISS syndrome, facial paralysis, tinnitus, craniomandibular dysfunction amongst others are described and discussed. A clinical reasoning approach to problem solving is emphasized throughout. This book is recommended for those interested in manual assessment and management of the craniofacial region including clinicians, physiotherapists, dentists, orthodontics, ENT-specialists, neurologists, maxillofacial surgeons, chiropractors and osteopaths. Foreword by Professor Mariano Racobado, Santiago, Chile. Contributors: HAJ Oudhof: Skull Growth in relation to mechanical stimulation Dr H Biedermann: Features of cranial tissue as a basis for clinical pattern recognition on management Dr med H Biederman: Primary and secondary cranial asymmetry in Kiss-children R Spermon-Marijne: Manual Therapy of the craniofacial region as therapeutic Dr J R Spermon: approach in children with long term ear disease P Westerhuis: Cervicogenic headache: a clinician's perspective and Cervicogenic Headache, physical examination and management David Butler: Experience of pain and the craniofacial region D Fitzgerald and Lynn Bryden: The influence of posture and alteration of function upon the cranio-cervical and craniofacial region M Jones: Clinical reasoning. A basis for examination and treatment in the cranial region F Winters: Pain management by patients with chronic craniofacial pain G Aufdemkampe: The relevance of clinimetrie by patients with cranial facial pain * Prestigious text with expert international contributors including acclaimed anatomists and cranial morphologists * Highly practical text with a page of text facing a page of high quality black and white photographs * Geoff Maitland has endorsed this text

Using the popular question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series, this helpful resource offers practical tips, answers, and secrets from expert nursing faculty. From securing the very first faculty assignment to preparing for tenure review, this book addresses those frequently asked questions posed by faculty in their early years. Updated coverage is included on new and emerging subjects such as integrating technology in the classroom, mentoring, distance learning, landing that faculty position, organizational structure, and much more.Follows the question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series Serves as a useful resourcefor nursing faculty about how to move up the academic ladder Contributing authors are a diverse mix of nursing faculty representing public, private, secular, nonsecular, community colleges, small liberal arts schools, universities, and academic health science centers Case studies cover: A Student Who Abused Alcohol and Drugs Student Falsification of the Clinical RecordStudent with aLearning Disability Academic DishonestyUsing a Case Study to Teach in the Nursing Learning Resource Center

This book is primarily aimed to cover the Indian system of examination (both the University and the National Board). The current seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the international examinations like the Royal College, London (RCOG), Royal College, Ireland (RCPI), and the American Board of Examinations (USMLE). This revision manual is a high yield concise book that covers all the contemporary examination systems. Covers comprehensively the entire zone of clinical, practical and viva-voce part of the examination, fulfilling university course curricula. Answers are framed in a simple and concise way for easy understanding and reproduction. Chapters on endoscopy (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy) and robotic surgery in gynecology have been incorporated to keep the reader up-to-date with the progress in science and technology. Model answers are provided to guide candidates in how to answer the theory questions. Topics on ultrasonography, doppler studies, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery and robotic surgery have been incorporated. SBAs and MCQs are presented with model answers. Clinical photographs, graphs, sketches and line drawings have been included.

Provides important points of each topic in continuous manner not in parts as given in previous guides. This book consists of theory of each topic followed by its questions so theory portion helps you to solve new questions. This pattern of book allows you to revise whole infectious diseases very clearly and quickly. It provides sufficient matter which can be revised without any problem. Topic and chapter-wise arranged explanatory series. Synopsis of every chapter helps in solving new questions. The very important points given in single unit 'Revision at a Glance'. Thoroughly revised and edited by a group of microbiologists. Simple text and mnemonics, to make things easy. Provides detailed coverage of immunology and parasitology. Provides the most essential facts in flow diagrams and tabulation with an easy-to-remember format. The focus of the book is to enable everyone to solve forthcoming questions.

WHO and UK government initiatives have been pushing primary care practitioners to closely consider the wider health needs of populations. This book directly addresses issues of everyday importance to practitioners, and covers core elements of specialist courses for post-graduate students. The book has 14 chapters, split into three sections : Core elements of Public Health Nursing Elements of Public Health Policy Issues in Public Health Each chapter has a coherent structure of theory, application and role in practice. Practical or case examples are used and further reading offered. Subject specialists have written specific chapters such as health economics and informatics.Links to specialist courses therefore will have a sound post-registration market. This is the first comprehensive text on public health at the level of post-registrationGrace Lindsay has an increasingly prominent profile in the field of public health.

This book will providean accessible account of the key issues involved in risk assessment and management. It will focus on how nurses make decisions about clients and risk, which are essential to quality, safe nursing care. It will draw extensively on case study material gained through research in this area which the authors have undertaken and was commissioned by the English National Board, and will be likely to form the basis for educational requirements in this area in the future.Leading author in this field Link to ENB research which will be used as basis for educational developments in this area Case studies from research provide 'real life' examples from practice Drawn from 3 main areas for nursing risk management i.e. Mental health, learning disabilities, and care of the elderly Reflect multi-professional context of risk

This book examines the principles and realities of ethics in midwifery practice today. It explains basic ethical theory, looking at how dilemmas occur and the ethical bases on which conflicts can be resolved. Through a series of case studies, options and issues for consideration are reviewed, particularly in areas of increasing concern and debate such as confidentiality, autonomy, screening, abortion, assisted conception and withholding treatment. This book will be of value to all students and practicing midwives who need to understand the principles and practice of ethics, especially how to apply ethical thought and action in their own day-to-day work.Explains clearly ethical theory, especially how dilemmas occur, the bases for ethical decisions and how conflicts may be resolved Outlines specifically how ethical principles can be applied in real-life practice, and in situations which may involve midwives in team decisionsOutlines detailed case studies which illustrate key ethical dilemmas and ways to consider resolutions within these Explores and clearly delineates the ethical dimensions of the midwifes role (new chapter in the second edition)Includes a new chapter on conscientious objection to participation in abortion Has greater focus on assisted conception and issues surrounding this, as this becomes a topic of more widespread interestAdds a new chapter on withholding and withdrawing treatment, mainly in relation to neonates, again to reflect an area of growing concern and controversy All of Part One the general foundations are updated and revised New chapter on ethical dimensions of the midwifes role, with an emphasis on the midwife as the researcherNew case in the confidentiality chapter New case in the accountability chapter on client abuse, with a focus on the accountability of the midwife who knew about this but did nothingNew case in the autonomy and consent chapter looking at enforced caesarian section, with a focus on ethics rather than the law (where the focus usually lies in reviewing this area) New chapter on assisted conception, replacing resource allocation which looked only briefly at thisNew chapter on withholding and withdrawing treatment relating mainly to neonates

This textbook is unique in that it is the first European text for nurses practicing beyond the novice level in cancer nursing. Previously European cancer nurses have had to rely on North American texts, which are not always culturally transferable. The book presents a synthesis of important issues, which underpin the practice of advanced cancer nursing and are vital to experiencedpractitioners in moving cancer nursing forward. The central concerns of the book reflect the emerging roles of the advanced specialist practitioner and include advanced practice, education, management and research. The text is written by recognised cancernursing experts from throughout Europe who collectively are involved in shaping the future of cancer nursing across the continent.Unique collection of authors from Europe who are recognised for their respective roles in shaping the future of cancer nursing Key text for those engaging in postgraduate studies on practicing at an advanced level.Explores the different domains of advanced practice in cancer nursing which are necessary to move the specialty forward Unique European text for cancer nurses wishing to develop expert knowledgeBased on current research data Produced under the auspices of EONS

This book explores how the links between midwifery research and practice can be developed and strengthened, in order to lead directly to care based on the best available evidence. Based on the realities of midwifery practice, contributions by researchers, practitioners and consumers explore the core issues, which challenge midwives in their practice, and how these challenges may be met. Comprising two sections, the book deals clearly and in detail with the complex issues involved in developing evidence-based practice. The first section considers the context of research in todays healthcare structure, after reflecting on the current and past positions of research in midwifery. Issues such as ethical decisions and the involvement of women and babies in research are explored prior to a discussion of the different stages of the research process. Continual professional and practice development through education and audit are also examined. Section Two highlights some of the core skills for research in midwifery and offers guidance and tips from experts in their fields. Throughout the book, examples from practice and reflective exercise illustrate and underpin theoretical points.Explores the key issues in midwifery research which a midwife has to understand before being able to interpret research accurately Focuses on how research can drive and improve everyday practiceHelps the reader to be clear about what issues have to be understood form research findings in order to build future research projects Gives a clear guide to how midwifery research fits the national picture, how research priorities affect maternity services, and the importance of collaborating with other professionals in developing research

This book is divided into five sections dealing with various fundamental issues in current research: attention, information processing and eye movement control; the role of phonology in reading; syntax and discourse processing and computational models and simulations. Control and measurement of eye movements form a prominent theme in the book. A full understanding of the where and when of eye movement control is a prerequisite of any complete theory of reading, since it is precisely at this point that perceptual and cognitive processes interact.

Amongst the 'hot topics' included are the relation between parafoveal and foveal visual processing of linguistic information, the role of phonology in fluent reading and the emergence of statistical 'tuning' approaches to sentence parsing.

Also discussed in the book are three attempts to develop quantitative models of reading which represent a significant departure in theory-building and a quantum step in the maturation of reading research.

Much of the work reported in the book was first presented at the 5th European Workshop on Language Comprehension organised in April 1998 which was held at the CNRS Luminy Campus, near Marseilles. All contributions summarise the state-of-the-art in the relevant areas of reading research.

Clearly written and well-presented results are more readily accepted by examiners and fellow clinicians, however achieving this can be very difficult. This comprehensive text takes thefears and tears out of writing up research results. It provides a practical guide to the process of preparing a written research report, ensuring the information can be easily followed and understood. It details the sequence of events which must be followed if the written account is to be accessible to the reader and acceptable to the examiners. This practical guide provides help and reassurance for all those taking up the challenge of writing up their results.Follows a logical, step-by-step sequence Provides a checklist for thesis preparationFocuses specifically on reporting health science research Written in a readable style with the minimum use of jargon

This casebook is a compilation of independent cases seen and documented by the respective authors. Each patient tells a story. In some cases the patient comes with an uncommon diagnosis, while in others the diagnosis is not rare, but important management issues are discussed. The largest number of cases included pertain to diabetes. In one or two instances, similar patients have been seen by different authors. They have been included to show the similarities and differences in approach amongst colleagues. Suggested reading at the end of each case supplement the text. Includes real-world case studies. Cases are arranged subject-wise, starting from adrenals. Each case is meant to be read independently. Covers a wide range of uncommon clinical problems and unusual clinical presentation. Suggested reading at the end of each case will further enrich reader’s experience.

A highly clinical, practical book on carotid diseases, which focuses on management options. For each management question an expert from Europe and from the US offer their views, and for particularly controversial topics more than one author has been invited to comment. Conclusions or management options are summarised in a box at the conclusion of each topic, which allows easy referral. The book is divided up into three main parts, covering pre-operative work-up, operative aspects and post-operative care. Chapters include evidence-based recommendations and experts personal opinions and reflect on-going clinical debate.Practical, focussed and clinically relevant. Highlights the most controversial issues with expert opinions on each.Management options summarised for easy referral. An up-to-date summary on the challenging area of carotid disease.Reflects on-going clinical practice. Includes evidence-based information.Covers many practical and controversial issues that are not mentioned in the mainstream textbooks. Includes expert input from 60 experienced clinicians from the US and Europe.Reflects queries and problems faced by surgeons in their day-to-day work.

Principles of Perioperative Practice takes a practical look at the multifaceted role of the perioperative nurse. Basing their reflections on experience, the authors of each chapter take the reader through the main issues influencing perioperative practice today. Ranging from risk assessment and health and safety to ethics, quality and new technology, the authors have managed to capture the very essence of the challenges of working in the high impact environment of the perioperative field. The focus on the multi-disciplinary team ensures that these topics are discussed in the context of day-to-day work in perioperative practice.Expanding role of the nurse Clear links between theory and practiceEmphasize perioperative role of nurse First book to focus on the holistic approach to perioperative patient care.

The ongoing process of bio-evolution has produced materials which are perfectly adapted to fulfil a specific functional role. The natural world provides us with a multitude of examples of materials with durability, strength, mechanisms of programmed self-assembly and biodegradability.

The materials industry has sought to observe and appreciate the relationship between structure, properties and function of these biological materials. A multidisciplinary approach, building on recent advances at the forefront of physics, chemistry and molecular biology, has been successful in producing many synthetic structures with interesting and useful properties.

"Structural Biological Materials: Design and Structure-Property Relationships" represents an invaluable reference in the field of biological materials science and provides an incisive view into this rapidly developing and increasingly important topic within materials science.

This book focuses on the study of three sub-groups of structural biological materials:

Hard tissue engineering, focussing on cortical bone
Soft tissue engineering
Fibrous materials, particularly engineering with silk fibers.

The fundamental relationship between structure and properties, and certain aspects of design and engineering, are explored in each of the sub-groups. The importance of these materials, both in their intrinsic properties and specific functions, are illustrated with relevant examples. These depict the successful integration of material properties, architecture and shape, providing a wide range of optimised designs, tailored to specific functions.

Edited by Manuel Elices of the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain, this book is Volume 4 in the Pergamon Material Series.

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This volume examines recent developments in the use of intelligent materials and systems for drug delivery. Controlled release technology is moving from being a simple carrier of active agents to becoming a powerful and flexible method that permits subtle modulation of the delivery profile based on the needs of the biological host. The chapters collected here cover recent advances in materials with responsive properties, novel concepts in controlled release technology, new applications, and microanalytical techniques for rapid and accurate measurements of small samples.

This comprehensive book looks at the art and science of surgical nursing. Covering many of the essential issues relevant to the care of adults undergoing surgery in a range of settings, the text explores the nature of surgical nursing in all its guises, addressing challenging contemporary issues and measuring outcomes. It also explains the principles, whichunderlie the nursing care of patients throughout their surgical journey - from assessment and diagnosis, through pre- and intra-operative care, to the post-operative recovery phase and discharge. The physiological and scientific basis of practice is set out clearly and succinctly, while complex issues of care are explored through the use of reflection activities and short case studies. The text addresses issues, which will help nurses develop their role and their philosophy of care and assist in the improvement of patient management.The book looks at surgical nursing from the nurses not the surgeons point of view This is a British text, in a subject area dominated by US books

MCQs in Sports Medicine contains a wide selection of multiple choice questions covering all aspects of sports medicine at the level of the postgraduate diploma or MSc. The author provides a short review of each answer, with supporting references that lead the reader to more specific further reading. The topics covered are those typically encountered in clinical practice by the sports medicine professional, and may present to primary care, rheumatology or orthopaedic services.

There has been a rapid increase in the interest of safe complementary and alternative approaches to healthcare in pregnancy and childbirth. For those working in maternity care who seek the evidence base for therapeutic approaches, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of complementary therapies, and their application to expectant andnew mothers and their babies.History and background are given for each therapy, using a specifically midwifery perspective Contraindications and appropriate conditions to treat are specified Up-to-date research is included, as more research is available than ever before and so the midwife has to be able to make accurate assessments based on evidence. Legislative and professional conduct issues are covered ,putting the information into a clear midwifery context and giving guidelines to enable the midwife to deal confidently with new therapeutic approachesComprehensively updated with new research studies where available New chapters on chiropractic, hypnotherapy, Bach flower remedies, Alexander technique