Provides a contemporary approach to the use of lifestyle, herbal, and nutritional interventions in health care. This book demonstrates the biological plausibility of using supplements in clinical care, and supports the scientific validity of such interventions by referring to clinical trials. It is useful to health professionals.
Provides guidelines for over 40 common nursing procedures carried out by carers in a variety of settings. This book also places emphasis on a holistic approach with the recognition that each patient is a unique individual. Each procedure contains rationale and information for patient education in addition to step-by-step guidance.
Draws on the skills of pharmacists and clinicians to present optimal drug regimens. This title integrates an understanding of the disease processes with an appreciation of pathophysiological processes, clinical pharmacy and the evidence base. It places emphasis on understanding both the prescribing process and the clinical pharmacy process.
Useful for nursing students and those that support them throughout their clinical learning journey, this book says that nursing students experience feelings of stress, alienation, and disempowerment as a consequence of problems they encounter while on clinical placement. It is designed to facilitate a smoother transition through this phase.
Suitable for professionals providing care for children and young people, this title presents a step-by-step approach to clinical skills that may be used in both hospital and community settings.
Presents the application of the model of cognitive behavioural intervention in the practice of physiotherapy and occupational therapy addressing a range of clinical problems. This book aims to increase knowledge and awareness of how CBT can be applied within a theoretical framework from which physiotherapists and occupational therapists work.
A useful textbook for pre-registration nursing students. It provides introduction to nursing and prepares you for entry into your chosen nursing branch. It includes case studies and activities to develop and test your knowledge.