Understanding clinical investigations is an indispensable handbook providing easily accessible explanations of the common investigations carried out on all body systems. It addresses the relationship between normal physiology and disease processes and the place of clinical investigation within these events. The rationale for investigation is made clear and some guidance for further care is offered. Designed to give quickly referenced guidance on a broad spectrum of clinical investigation and monitoring, it will be helpful to all nursing staff and will assist in giving explaining tests to patients. Understanding Clinical Investigations provides: a unique combination of normal physiology, clinical investigations and pathophysiology an attractive, user-friendly design ensuring easy access to key information an appendix of normal values In this new edition each investigation has been updated in line in the light of recent guidelines and practice. New material has been added including chromosome studies and blood cholesterol values. Comprehensive range of common clinical investigations Combines normal physiology and clinical investigations and pathophysiology Appendix of normal values New design and format Each investigation has been updated in line in the light of recent guidelines and practice. New material has been added including chromosome studies and blood cholesterol values

Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized (120x80mm), spiral-bound book in the popular Nursing & Health Survival Guide series puts all the crucial information about patient consent at your fingertips. There is an obligation for practitioners to obtain valid consent from their patients before examination, routine personal care or therapeutic treatment. However, the law relating to consent is complex. Situations may arise where a patient requires urgent treatment, yet is either unwilling or unable to give their consent, or there are concerns over the form and context of the consent. All you need to know on: the underlying principles of consent; consent and the adult patient; consent and the adult who lacks capacity; children and consent; young people and consent.

This classic resource offers complete coverage of nursing case management - from theoretical background and historical perspective to practical applications and how the field is changing to meet the challenges of today's health care environment. It focuses on the implementation of various case management models used throughout the United States and abroad. Key topics include the impact of public policy on health care; understanding the effects of health care reimbursement and its application at the patient level; throughput and capacity management; the impact of the revenue cycle; compliance and regulatory issues; and principles needed to improve case manager-client interaction. This helpful resource is designed to help nurse case managers assess their organization's readiness for case management, prepare and implement a plan to achieve necessary improvements and evaluate the plan's success. Includes numerous proven case management models currently being used in institutions across the country Organized to take the nursing case manager on a journey from the historical development of nursing case management to the successful implementation of a case management program Offers detailed guidance for planning, implementing, and evaluating a case management program Outlines the planning process with information on key topics such as analysis of the organization, the role of the organization's members, selection criteria for new case managers, case management education, credentialing, and partnerships Features guidelines for implementing a case management program with information on ethical issues, technology, compliance, and regulatory issues Addresses the evaluation component of developing and implementing a case management program by presenting information on outcomes, research, documentation, continuous quality improvement, measuring cost effectiveness, care continuum, and evidence-based practice Presents acute care and community based models of case management Highlights the evolution of collaborative models of case management, addressing key elements of joint decision-making, shared accountability, and interdisciplinary systems of care Addresses health care delivery through case management and public policy by presenting current legislative issues and their affect on both health care reimbursement and the application of care at the patient level Presents the insights, experiences, and advice of nursing administrators who have researched and successfully implemented nursing case management programs in various facilities A new chapter, Telehealth Applications for Case Management, introduces the concept of telehealth; provides examples of telehealth usage in women's health, chronic disease management, and mental health; and summarizes the evidence that supports telehealth and identifies existing issues and challenges. Case Management: Life at the Intersection of Margin and Mission, is a new chapter that highlights strategies case managers and others can use to optimize their organizations' financial outcomes while simultaneously improving clinical outcomes for their patients. It emphasizes the work of case managers in the financial arena of health care, including revenue cycle management. A new chapter, Maximizing Reimbursement through Accurate Documentation and Coding, provides tips and strategies on maximizing reimbursement by designing and implementing programs focused on improving the physician's documentation. Effective Management Tools for Case Management Leaders: Strategy Maps and Balanced Scorecards, A Case Study is a new chapter that discusses strategy maps and balanced scorecards and their role in transforming an organization's mission and strategy into a management system and a comprehensive set of performance measures. Features updated information on HIPPA regulation (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), patient safety and confidentiality issues, case management for Medicare patients, Medicare legislation, and utilization management.

Esta investigaci n presenta una propuesta de trabajo con adultos mayores a partir de un Modelo de Atenci n para el cuidado de adultos mayores a partir del m todo Montessori. El Modelo est siendo utilizado en una casa de cuidado de adultos mayores en el Estado de Colima, en el cual se han ido modificando las estrategias de atenci n en donde se busca principalmente el desarrollo de habilidades sociales, a partir de actividades l dico-recreativas, que les permite interactuar entre ellos. Adem?'s se destaca la importancia de la relaci n del cuidador-adulto mayor, y de la necesidad de contar con personal profesional. Este trabajo de investigaci n muestra la aplicaci n del Modelo haciendo al final una propuesta de actividades as como de la creaci n de una ludoteca para adultos mayores. Invitamos a los lectores a revisar el documento, as como a proponer acciones en beneficio de los adultos mayores, particularmente de los institucionalizados, para que se generen programas sociales; de igual forma a quienes cuidan adultos mayores para que se preparen cada d a y puedan brindar un servicio con calidad y calidez, finalmente para los profesionistas quienes tienen una gran oportunidad de generar cambios en la atenci n de este grupo etario, que muchas veces se encuentra abandonado.

This handbook provides a useful guide for the day-to-day management of people with breast cancer. It covers the journey from diagnosis to post-treatment comprehensive care. It explains when and why different treatment modalities are used, what the complications of both the disease and treatments are and how to manage them. Although this book has been written for students and health personnel working in a general hospital, it will be useful for those in specialist breast units as well. Dr Jenny Edge is a surgeon and head of Breast and Endocrine Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch. Dr Ines Buccimazza is head of the Breast Unit, member of the Multidisciplinary Breast Team and a senior specialist in the Department of Surgery at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban.

The book is a comprehensive guide to all the main strands of EBHC - finding and implementing evidence for use in clinical practice. Its focus is health professionals in the primary care field, and it consciously uses case examples from a variety of professional contexts. Examples and questions relevant to primary care practice are featured throughout the text. It discusses principles as well as practice, and provides guidance for teachers.Written in clear, jargon-free language A 'how to do' manual, takes the reader step by step trough the process Case studies, worked examples and activities scattered throughout text Multi-disciplinary approach Fully updated New references Covers latest developments

Comprehensive, illustrated, and perhaps most importantly: applicable in practice. The latest edition of this best-selling textbook proves difficult to put down. The third edition of Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Written with the needs of nursing and healthcare students in mind, this bestselling textbook incorporates clinical examples and scenarios throughout to illustrate how the topics covered are applied in practice. Hundreds of full-colour illustrations complement numerous case studies encompassing all fields of nursing practice, alongside learning outcomes, self-assessment tests, chapter summaries, and other effective learning tools. This latest edition has been thoroughly updated by a team of international contributors to reflect the current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Education, with enhanced online learning resources including an image bank, a searchable online glossary, flashcards, interactive multiple-choice questions, and more. Offering a user-friendly introduction to anatomy and physiology, this textbook: Provides a variety of clinical scenarios and examples to relate theory to practice Outlines the disorders associated with each chapter's topic Presents information on medicines management for each body system Is written by an international team Features extensive supplementary online resources for both students and instructors Is available with accompanying study guide, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is the perfect introduction to the subject for student nurses, particularly those in the first year of their course, healthcare assistants and nursing associates, and other allied health students.

This book is the first to focus on the work of nearly 600 sisters from 12 different Catholic orders who nursed wounded and sick Union and Confederate soldiers between 1860 and 1865. Drawing on archival sources and the personal papers of the women who participated, Maher gives a detailed account of their experiences: how they were called into service, where they served, what duties they performed, how they looked on their mission, and how they were viewed by those who worked with them. Through service on the battlefield, in hospitals, and on transport boats, the sisters became known for their dedication and practical skills. Maher begins with a dicussion of Catholic sisters in mid-nineteenth century America and the development of Catholic nursing during that period. While other women were prohibited by custom from nursing outside the home, Catholic sisters had established the practice of caring for the sick in the community and providing nursing care during epidemics and other public crises. During the Civil War, their assistance was sought by Union and Confederate governmental, military, and medical authorities. Through service on the battlefield, in hospitals, and on transport boats, the sisters became known for their dedication and practical skills. Maher examines the impact of their work in both modifying negative pre-Civil War attitudes towards Catholics and sisters and in paving the way for the development of a nursing profession outside the Catholic orders. Basing her study on letters, journals, and memoirs containing the sisters' personal accounts of their experiences, Civil War histories, and official medical and surgical records, Maher offers a richly detailed picture of a little-known aspect of U.S. history. Of particular interest for schools of nursing, Catholic educational institutions, and history courses concerning women's studies, the Civil War period, religion, and Catholicism.

Nursing students struggling with the difficult area of IV therapy need a resource that guides them through the essentials and highlights what they need to know. This guide offers a visual, engaging approach that clearly explains topics such as: equipment and infusion devices, principles of peripheral and central venous therapy, peripheral and central complications, and special concerns for pediatric and older adult patients. The first section of the book presents content in an illustrated multi-modal approach that explains key concepts and reviews topics with a range of engaging learning activities. The last section contains 115 NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Narrows the gap between the facts learned in school and the wisdom that nurses need to survive in the real world. Material is presented in a clear and entertaining way by using adult learning principles and various active-learning strategies to engage nursing students of all ages, backgrounds, and learning styles. Consistent headings divide information into manageable units and reinforce a logical learning strategy. Icons for lifespan considerations, cultural implications, web links, caution/danger, and calculations help the reader identify special content in the chapter. Memory-reinforcing mnemonic devices and a variety of interactive activities promote learning. Clinical terms and shorthand expressions are highlighted in parentheses and another color after the layperson's explanation expose students to terminology that they will hear in the hospital setting. Boxed "Take Home Points" offer succinct points of advice that reflect years of nursing experience that students can use to prepare for their clinical rotation. A full-color insert illustrates concepts and principles of IV therapy, including illustrations of various complications. NCLEX-style questions are referenced by chapter and provided in a convenient 2-column format with answers and rationales that can be covered with a flap on the back cover. Features original cartoon illustrations and a theme monkey cartoon character that walks the student through difficult subjects with a light-hearted, engaging approach to learning. Separate chapters on pediatric and older adult patients discuss important age-related considerations associated with IV therapy. Includes a chapter on one of the fastest growing fields in nursing - community care - and how it affects nurses, patients requiring IV therapy, and their caretakers.

The second edition of this very successful 'how to do it' book on clinical governance. * The second edition of this successful book now includes more detail on NICE, CHI and other government initiatives * Expanded to include information appropriate for the whole of the UK * Completely updated in line with recent changes in the NHS * Additional examples of good practice from primary care and other specialties

Covers the syllabus as per Indian Nursing Council for undergraduate and postgraduate students of nursing. Simple and lucid presentation of content matter for the benefit of users. Content has the latest concepts about principles of nursing administration and management and delivery of the health system. Adequate emphasis is given to clarify concepts related to nursing management. Use of diagrams, tables, and boxes to make content self-explanatory and enhance pedagogical features. Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives in the beginning, and Chapter Highlights at the end of each chapter provide overview of essential concepts. Review questions in the form of essay type, short answer, and multiple-choice questions with answers for self-assessment. Each chapter has carefully selected references for further reading for the benefit of readers.

Good communication is fundamental to effective nursing, and the teaching of interpersonal skills is now an established part of all nursing courses, at both pre-and post-registration level. The book meets the student's needs, and is specifically tailored to nurses. It interweaves theoretical concepts of communication into the analysis of everyday nursing situations. This approach makes the book more interesting to read and has the added benefit of encouraging reflective practice. After reading and studying this book, students and qualified staff should be better able to make sense of face-to-face communication and know how their interactions can be improved. Applies theory to nursing practice Includes assignments drawn from varying nursing contexts Focuses on the real world of nurses and their communication needs Completely updated and revised. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and has a new layout which is as follows:PART A - Introduces readers to the broad principles of communication and their application in a wide range of situations. PART B - comprises of in-depth content relating to the specialist communication, knowledge and skills required of nurses caring for patients/clients covered by the 4 branch programmes, i.e. adults, children, people with mental illness and people with learning disability. PART C - covers the specialist communication needs and skills required of the registered practitioner at all levels following qualification.

This unique, spiral-bound handbook is compact, portable, and written with busy home health nurses in mind! Organized by body system, it offers instant advice on assessment and care planning for the disorders home health nurses are likely to encounter. Providing assessment guides for all body systems, the home environment, and the client's psychological status, it includes full care plans for over 50 illnesses and conditions most commonly encountered in the home. Each plan lists nursing diagnoses, short- and long-term expected outcomes, nursing interventions, and client caregiver interventions. Care plans are organized by body systems to allow for quick retrieval of information. Both short-term and long-term outcomes are included in the care plans to aid evaluation of the care provided. Detailed assessment guidelines are provided for all body systems to facilitate complete and comprehensive client examinations. Guidelines for environmental and safety assessments aid in the appraisal and improvement of clients' living conditions. Client and caregiver interventions are outlined in the care plans to promote active client participation in self-care. The convenient pocket size makes transportation and use convenient to home health nurses. Appendices on documentation guidelines, laboratory values, medication administration, home care resources, and standard precautions provide quick access to useful home care information. Related OASIS items are identified in the assessment section, and ICD-9 diagnostic codes in the care plans section assist with proper home care documentation. Visit frequency and duration schedules are suggested within each care plan to assist nurses in evaluating and planning care. NANDA nursing diagnoses are consistent with the latest 2001-2002 nomenclature. An increase in suggested therapy referrals within the care plans and in a new appendix helps nurses identify indicators for specialized services. A fully updated Resources Appendix includes websites for easy access to home health service information.

Multidisciplinary Anatomy & Physiology textbook for Health Professionals! This title will enable the reader to take an informed interest in the patient's or client's condition, and in the planning of total patient care or complementary therapy treatments. It is relevant to students studying anatomy and physiology at a basic level - nursing, complementary therapies, sport therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. A systems approach is presented in an accessible way accompanied by clear illustrations. It is written in an easy to read style explaining otherwise complicated topics.

This book follows two lines of inquiry in understanding nursing ethics in the historical-cultural context of modern China. Firstly, it scrutinizes the prescribed set of moral virtues for nurses in fulfilling their role requirements during different periods of nursing development over the past century. Based on empirical studies, the book, secondly, explores the nurses' evaluations of their ethical responsibilities in current practice. It carefully examines the particular viewpoints of nurses in their ethical appraisal of nursing practice and patient care situations. Drawing upon traditional ethical outlooks, international norms, and the experiences of nurses as they face difficult care situations, this book concludes with recommendations for improving the quality of nursing in contemporary China.

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Applications serves as a valuable asset for nurses, administrators and practitioners who want to improve their understanding of nursing informatics. Critiquing fundamental concepts such as evidence based practice, and examining possible applications of such concepts in the contemporary context of nursing informatics, this text offers chapter and case studies focusing on technology's contributions to nursing theory and practice, nursing systems management, and decision-support in nursing.

Venepuncture and cannulation are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in the UK, and are everyday procedures in health care practice. Venepuncture and Cannulation is a practical guide to these procedures. It assumes no prior knowledge and equips nurses and other health professionals with the clinical skills and knowledge they need in order to confidently perform venepuncture and cannulation in both hospital and community settings. * Explores relevant anatomy and physiology * Covers education and training, as well as legal and ethical issues * Considers potential complications, and patient perspectives * Provides guidance on the selection of the appropriate vein and equipment, and common blood tests

This is a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of breastfeeding babies with special care needs. The language is clear and direct and the references up to date. The author covers the basics of breastfeeding and lactation, positioning and attachment, milk supply, the impact of common drugs, as well as breast conditions and problems and their resolution. Particular attention is paid to feeding the vulnerable baby and to alternative methods of feeding.Crystal clear and practical in writing and approach Full coverage of a topic which is poorly covered elsewhere Simple and explanatory with helpful up-to-date drawings, tables and photographs New material and expanded/updated current chapters Tackles issues which all midwives and neonatal intensive care nurses have to face at some point This revised edition includes new material on:the instinctive nature of breastfeeding at birth skin-to-skin contact and care many new concepts relating to positioning and attachment how long it takes to acquire these skills non-nutritive sucking breast conditions, especially sore and cracked nipples areolar massage breastfeeeding and HIV

The book will give a critical overview of the current research literature regarding the topic of clinical decision making and judgement in nursing. This is in contrast to other texts which either rely on anecdotal evidence to justify their approach, or focus on medical (rather than nurse) decision making. The text aims to help individuals apply different techniques to practice, aiming for a 'non-academic' style which will be easy for readers to understand. Both the editors are researchers in the field of nurse decision making and have considerable experience teaching the subject on third level diploma/degree, masters level and post-registration nursing courses. This text is therefore unique in drawing together both the research (current as well as that which has already been published) and practical experience of implementing techniques in practice.