Psychosocial Nursing Care: A Guide to Nursing the Whole Person (Paperback, Ed)

Nursing involves caring for the whole person, and taking care of both physical and psychosocial needs. This book aims to help the reader to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for the whole person and to ensure the patient is at the centre of the care-giving experience. The book considers different aspects of therapeutic nursing care and explains how you can make the most of opportunities to nurse the whole person. Key topics covered include: Understanding the personal experience of illnessCommunication and listening skills Developing nurse-patient relationshipsPsychosocial assessment skillsUsing psychotherapeutic approaches Since it is common for those who are physically ill to feel psychologically vulnerable, the book also has chapters exploring how to care for patients who are anxious, depressed, psychotic or display challenging behaviours. All chapters include case studies and personal stories of illness to help illustrate the range of practice opportunities for improving your nursing care of the whole person. An essential read for all nurses looking to hone their craft and for those preparing to qualify who want a deeper understanding of the true art of nursing.

General

Imprint:	Open University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Dave Roberts
Dimensions:	241 x 172 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-335-24414-0
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing Promotions
LSN:	0-335-24414-9
Barcode:	9780335244140

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!