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Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of
a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides
readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing
health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics
include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health
status of children today, and diversity and cultural
considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new
content and updates - such as a new chapter on pediatric
pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN
integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care
Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more - to keep
readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today.
Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary
care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse
Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen
in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and
management. In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric
health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence.
Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the
foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health
assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care;
2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health
promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management.
Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a
part of every child's growth - such as nutrition and toilet
training - that could lead to health problems unless appropriate
education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout
the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and
management of common disorders. Resources for providers and
families are also included throughout the text for further
information. Expert editor team well is well-versed in the scope of
practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)
and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). NEW! Updated content
throughout reflects the latest developments in our understanding of
disease processes, disease management in children, and current
trends in pediatric healthcare. NEW! Chapter on prescribing
pediatric medications emphasizes the unique needs of children in
pharmacotherapy. NEW! Practice Alerts highlight situations that may
require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional
treatment outside the primary care setting. NEW! Full-color design
and illustrations improve usability and learning. NEW!
Graduate-level QSEN integration: Quality and Safety Education for
Nurses (QSEN) is now introduced in the Preface. The QSEN Safety
competency is now emphasized via the new Practice Alert highlights
and integration of National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
The Informatics competency is addressed with new informatics
content in a refocused Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health
Care Practice chapter. The Teamwork and Collaboration competency is
addressed by new content on the trending topic of interprofessional
collaboration, also in the Strategies for Managing a Pediatric
Health Care Practice chapter. The Evidence-Based Practice
competency is integrated through icons that reference
evidence-based guidelines. Reorganized application of Gordon's
Functional Health Patterns provides a more conceptually consistent
flow with Gordon's model. Expanded integration of Healthy People
2020 goes beyond the emphasis on physical activity in the previous
edition. Expanded coverage of health literacy includes application
of health literacy principles - the ability to obtain, read,
understand, and use healthcare information to make appropriate
health decisions and follow instructions for treatment - in
relevant chapters. Additional coverage of growth and development
includes a thorough revision of the chapter on developmental
management in pediatric primary care along with inclusion of
developmental milestones in appropriate chapters. Expanded coverage
of assessment, genetics and epigenetics, mental health issues, the
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program,
and global health reflect the growing impact of these trends on
pediatric primary care. Updated coverage of the Affordable Care Act
includes a focus on the impact of the Affordable Care Act
(including Medicaid expansion) and its implications for access to
pediatric healthcare. Updated coverage of the Bright Futures
guidelines goes beyond the previous edition's focus on mental
health and sexual development. NEW! Focus on diversity (vs culture)
offers a greater emphasis on diversity in its many dimensions
rather than on culture alone. Refocused practice management chapter
has been retitled Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health Care
Practice and eliminates general practice management content that is
already covered in other parts of the curriculum to focus on
content more specific to pediatric practice management - including
the various settings for pediatric primary care, informatics, and
other essential topics influenced by the Affordable Care Act,
National Patient Safety Goals, and the growing trend of
interprofessional collaboration.
This book studies the connections between the political reform of
the Holy Roman Empire and the German lands around 1500 and the
sixteenth-century religious reformations, both Protestant and
Catholic. It argues that the character of the political changes
(dispersed sovereignty, local autonomy) prevented both a general
reformation of the Church before 1520 and a national reformation
thereafter. The resulting settlement maintained the public peace
through politically structured religious communities (confessions),
thereby avoiding further religious strife and fixing the
confessions into the Empire's constitution. The Germans' emergence
into the modern era as a people having two national religions was
the reformation's principal legacy to modern Germany.
Research into reading development and reading disabilities has been
dominated by phonologically guided theories for several decades. In
this volume, the authors of 11 chapters report on a wide array of
current research topics, examining the scope, limits and
implications of a phonological theory. The chapters are organized
in four sections. The first concerns the nature of the relations
between script and speech that make reading possible, considering
how different theories of phonology may illuminate the implication
of these relations for reading development and skill. The second
set of chapters focuses on phonological factors in reading
acquisition that pertain to early language development, effects of
dialect, the role of instruction, and orthographic learning. The
third section identifies factors beyond the phonological that may
influence success in learning to read by examining cognitive
limitations that are sometimes co-morbid with reading disabilities,
contrasting the profiles of specific language impairment and
dyslexia, and considering the impact of particular languages and
orthographies on language acquisition. Finally, in the fourth
section, behavioral-genetic and neurological methods are used to
further develop explanations of reading differences and early
literacy development. The volume is an essential resource for
researchers interested in the cognitive foundations of reading and
literacy, language and communication disorders, or
psycholinguistics; and those working in reading disabilities,
learning disabilities, special education, and the teaching of
reading.
Research into reading development and reading disabilities has
been dominated by phonologically guided theories for several
decades. In this volume, the authors of 11 chapters report on a
wide array of current research topics, examining the scope, limits
and implications of a phonological theory.
The chapters are organized in four sections. The first concerns
the nature of the relations between script and speech that make
reading possible, considering how different theories of phonology
may illuminate the implication of these relations for reading
development and skill. The second set of chapters focuses on
phonological factors in reading acquisition that pertain to early
language development, effects of dialect, the role of instruction,
and orthographic learning. The third section identifies factors
beyond the phonological that may influence success in learning to
read by examining cognitive limitations that are sometimes
co-morbid with reading disabilities, contrasting the profiles of
specific language impairment and dyslexia, and considering the
impact of particular languages and orthographies on language
acquisition. Finally, in the fourth section, behavioral-genetic and
neurological methods are used to further develop explanations of
reading differences and early literacy development.
The volume is an essential resource for researchers interested
in the cognitive foundations of reading and literacy, language and
communication disorders, or psycholinguistics; and those working in
reading disabilities, learning disabilities, special education, and
the teaching of reading.
This impressive volume contains the edited proceedings of a
symposium held in honor of Isabelle Y. Liberman, whose teaching and
writings laid the foundation for contemporary views of reading
disability. Her work has influenced ways of thinking about the
nature of the problem and ways of working with children and adults
who experience unusual difficulty in learning to read. The
symposium covered four themes that were central to Dr. Liberman's
research on reading acquisition and disability: the development of
phonological awareness, the relationship between phonological
awareness and success in learning to read and write, the
investigation of other phonological processes associated with
reading and writing performance, and the implications of current
research on these matters for reading instruction. The text
includes a paper on each topic, followed by commentaries which
introduce additional research findings and theoretical
considerations -- all by leading researchers in the field.
This impressive volume contains the edited proceedings of a
symposium held in honor of Isabelle Y. Liberman, whose teaching and
writings laid the foundation for contemporary views of reading
disability. Her work has influenced ways of thinking about the
nature of the problem and ways of working with children and adults
who experience unusual difficulty in learning to read. The
symposium covered four themes that were central to Dr. Liberman's
research on reading acquisition and disability: the development of
phonological awareness, the relationship between phonological
awareness and success in learning to read and write, the
investigation of other phonological processes associated with
reading and writing performance, and the implications of current
research on these matters for reading instruction. The text
includes a paper on each topic, followed by commentaries which
introduce additional research findings and theoretical
considerations -- all by leading researchers in the field.
This book studies the connections between the political reform of
the Holy Roman Empire and the German lands around 1500 and the
sixteenth-century religious reformations, both Protestant and
Catholic. It argues that the character of the political changes
(dispersed sovereignty, local autonomy) prevented both a general
reformation of the Church before 1520 and a national reformation
thereafter. The resulting settlement maintained the public peace
through politically structured religious communities (confessions),
thereby avoiding further religious strife and fixing the
confessions into the Empire's constitution. The Germans' emergence
into the modern era as a people having two national religions was
the reformation's principal legacy to modern Germany.
In recent decades, religion's traditional distinctiveness under the
First Amendment has been challenged by courts and scholars. As
America grows more secular and as religious and nonreligious
convictions are increasingly seen as interchangeable, many have
questioned whether special treatment is still fair. In its recent
decisions, the Supreme Court has made clear that religion will
continue to be treated differently, but we lack a persuasive
account of religion's uniqueness that can justify this difference.
This book aims to develop such an account. Drawing on founding era
thought illumined by theology, philosophy of religion, and
comparative religion, it describes what is at stake in our
tradition of religious freedom in a way that can be appreciated by
the religious and nonreligious alike. From this account, it
develops a new framework for religion clause decision making and
explains the implications of this framework for current
controversies regarding protections for religious conscience.
Get a comprehensive foundation in children's primary care! Burns'
Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition covers the full spectrum of
health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both
prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook
is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective
of the Nurse Practitioner. It easily guides you through assessing,
managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy
through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory,
issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and
diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout
reflects the latest research evidence, national and international
protocols and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this 7th
edition been reorganized to better reflect contemporary clinical
practice and includes?nine new chapters, revised units on health
promotion, health protection, disease management, and much, much
more! Four-part organization?includes 1) an introductory unit on
the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health
assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care;
2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health
promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management.
UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Health Supervision: Health Promotion and
Health Protection - includes?health promotion and health protection
for developmentally normal pediatric problems of daily living and
provides the foundations for health problem management. UNIQUE!
Reorganized Unit - Common Childhood Diseases/Disorders has been
expanded to sharpen the focus on management of diseases and
disorders in children. Comprehensive content provides a complete
foundation in the primary care of children from the unique
perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum
of health conditions seen in the primary care of children,
emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance on
assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients
from infancy through adolescence. UNIQUE! Practice Alerts highlight
situations that may require urgent action, consultation, or
referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.
Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a
part of every child's growth - such as nutrition and toilet
training - that could lead to health problems unless appropriate
education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout
the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and
management of common disorders. Resources for providers and
families are also included throughout the text for further
information. Expert editor team is well-versed in the scope of
practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)
and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). NEW! Nine new chapters
include: Unique Issues in Pediatrics Genetics and Child Health
Environmental Issues Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Developmental Management of Newborns Intentional and Unintentional
Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child Maltreatment Perinatal
Disorders Developmental, Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders
NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest developments in
our understanding of disease processes, disease management in
children, and current trends in pediatric healthcare including
Bright Futures and Healthy People 2020.
Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: a Systems Approach is a
comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of medical and surgical
nursing, designed specifically to support all nursing students
learning to care for the adult patient. Highly illustrated and with
an easy-to-follow systems-based structure, it provides a thorough
foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical
management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health
conditions. Key features include: * Extensive coverage of
principles of nursing assessment, medication administration,
infection prevention and control, and nutritional care * Key
need-to-know-information and definitions for the anatomy,
physiology, and pathology of a range of illnesses and conditions *
Detailed overviews of nursing care, including patient education,
treatment, and complications * An online resource centre with a
range of extras for both lecturers and students, including case
studies, reflective activities, interactive multiple choice
questions, and further reading lists Fundamentals of
Medical-Surgical Nursing: a Systems Approach is the ideal textbook
to help students succeed on their adult nursing course. It is also
available: * as a Wiley E-Text, powered by VitalSource: an
interactive digital version of the book featuring downloadable text
and images, highlighting and note-taking facilities, book-marking,
cross-referencing, in-text searching, and linking to references and
glossary terms. * instantly on CourseSmart at
http://www.coursesmart.co.uk/9780470658239. CourseSmart offers
extra functionality, as well as an immediate way to review the
text. For more details, visit www.coursesmart.com/instructors or
www.coursesmart.com/students.
Get a comprehensive foundation in children's primary care! Burns'
Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition covers the full spectrum of
health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both
prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook
is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective
of the Nurse Practitioner. It easily guides you through assessing,
managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy
through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory,
issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and
diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout
reflects the latest research evidence, national and international
protocols and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this 7th
edition been reorganized to better reflect contemporary clinical
practice and includes nine new chapters, revised units on health
promotion, health protection, disease management, and much, much
more! Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on
the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health
assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care;
2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health
promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management.
UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Health Supervision: Health Promotion and
Health Protection - includes health promotion and health protection
for developmentally normal pediatric problems of daily living and
provides the foundations for health problem management. UNIQUE!
Reorganized Unit - Common Childhood Diseases/Disorders has been
expanded to sharpen the focus on management of diseases and
disorders in children. Comprehensive content provides a complete
foundation in the primary care of children from the unique
perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum
of health conditions seen in the primary care of children,
emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance on
assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients
from infancy through adolescence. UNIQUE! Practice Alerts highlight
situations that may require urgent action, consultation, or
referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.
Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a
part of every child's growth - such as nutrition and toilet
training - that could lead to health problems unless appropriate
education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout
the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and
management of common disorders. Resources for providers and
families are also included throughout the text for further
information. Expert editor team is well-versed in the scope of
practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)
and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). NEW! Nine new chapters
include: Unique Issues in Pediatrics Genetics and Child Health
Environmental Issues Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Developmental Management of Newborns Intentional and Unintentional
Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child Maltreatment Perinatal
Disorders Developmental, Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders
NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest developments in
our understanding of disease processes, disease management in
children, and current trends in pediatric healthcare including
Bright Futures and Healthy People 2020.
In recent decades, religion's traditional distinctiveness under the
First Amendment has been challenged by courts and scholars. As
America grows more secular and as religious and nonreligious
convictions are increasingly seen as interchangeable, many have
questioned whether special treatment is still fair. In its recent
decisions, the Supreme Court has made clear that religion will
continue to be treated differently, but we lack a persuasive
account of religion's uniqueness that can justify this difference.
This book aims to develop such an account. Drawing on founding era
thought illumined by theology, philosophy of religion, and
comparative religion, it describes what is at stake in our
tradition of religious freedom in a way that can be appreciated by
the religious and nonreligious alike. From this account, it
develops a new framework for religion clause decision making and
explains the implications of this framework for current
controversies regarding protections for religious conscience.
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The Fighting Man
William A. Brady
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R918
Discovery Miles 9 180
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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We mounted a treadmill on top of a six degree-of-freedom motion
base platform to investigate locomotor responses produced by
healthy adults introduced to a dynamic walking surface. The
experiment examined self-selected strategies employed by
participants when exposed to continuous, sinusoidal lateral motion
of the support surface while walking. Torso translation and step
width were used to classify responses used to stabilize gait in a
novel, dynamic environment. Two response categories emerged.
Participants tended to either fix themselves in space (FIS),
allowing the treadbelt to move laterally beneath them, or they
fixed themselves to the base (FTB), moving laterally as the motion
base oscillated. The degree of fixation in both extremes varied
across participants. This finding suggests that normal adults have
innate and varied preferences for reacquiring gait stability, some
depending more heavily on vision (FIS group) and others on
proprioception (FTB group). Keywords: Human locomotion, Unstable
surface, Treadmill, Adaptation, Stability
This academic portfolio of Jeffrey A Brady's selected works show a
good cross-section of his mind and heart. With everything from
theology work to sermon manuscripts to personal prayers and other
essays, there is a little bit of everything here. Completed at the
conclusion of his Master of Divinity program at Wesley Seminary at
Indiana Wesleyan University, this could be used as a ministry
resource, enjoyable spare-time reading, or even just as a beautiful
placeholder on your bookshelf. No matter how you enjoy this book,
thank you for purchasing it. May you enjoy Mr. Brady's seminary
journey as much as he did.
This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.
Before my older sister Francesca died, I worked at the bakery and
wrote songs, but now I write lists. Lists like ten reasons why it's
my fault Francesca's dead, or five reasons why I should try and win
Howie back, or one reason why I need to stop lying to everyone,
including myself. Wish I Could Have Said Goodbye is an
extraordinary novel about one family's struggle to make sense of
their world after losing a family member to addiction. Through
sixteen-year-old Carmella's eyes, we witness the courage and
strength it takes to overcome the consequences of grief, guilt and
co-dependency. With conviction and determination, Carmella shows us
what can happen when we're open to love, feel the pain of our loss,
and find the courage to accept the truth of our lives.
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