Care work is increasingly high profile, both politically and socially, and debates on the subject highlight the growing tensions between providing care and economic participation. This book focuses on the informal care provided by family members, and friends, exploring the ways …
This book focuses on the 'informal care' provided by family members, neighbours and friends, exploring the ways in which it is woven into the organization of people's everyday lives.
Care work is increasingly high profile, both politically and socially, and debates on the subject highlight the growing tensions between providing care and economic participation. This book focuses on the informal care provided by family members, and friends, exploring the ways …
Brain injury medicine: principles and practice
An essential reference for physicians and other health care professionals who work with patients with brain injury, the book focuses on assessment and treatment of the wider variety of clinical problems these patients face and addresses many associated concerns such as epidemiol…
Spasticity is a common symptom that arises in a wide range of neurological conditions. Unfortunately, a poor understanding and inadequate management of spasticity often results in it having a greater impact on patients than necessary. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this edi…
Transcultural gerontology is a relatively new branch of old age medicine which aims to provide a clearer understanding of patient needs and improved care by examining medical, cultural and social interactions. Designed as a reference book for professionals who wish to be better …
"The second edition of Children and Their families: The Continuum of Care provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective that underscores the nurse's role in planning, coordinating, and working with all members of a pediatric health care team. The text focuses on how to make cr…