Nurses typically go in to the profession of nursing because they want to "care" for patients, not knowing that the inherent stresses of the work environment put them at risk for developing psychological disorders such as burnout syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an…
Nurses typically go in to the profession of nursing because they want to "care" for patients, not knowing that the inherent stresses of the work environment put them at risk for developing psychological disorders such as burnout syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an…
This book provides a behavioural change model that is solution-focused. It concentrates on finding a solution to a problem and setting that solution in place by way of a partnership between the carer and the person with the behavioural problem - difficulties are recognised and s…
Developed collaboratively by a doctor and nurse team, this textbook deals specifically with nursing difficult patients. It gives invaluable practical recommendations, well founded in experience and supported by literature for nurses coping with challenging, real world situations.
Developed collaboratively by a doctor and nurse team, this textbook deals specifically with nursing difficult patients. It gives invaluable practical recommendations, well founded in experience and supported by literature for nurses coping with challenging, real world situations.
Whether patient problems stem from mental distress and ill health, historic substance abuse, demanding family members or abusive behaviour, difficult patients place extra demands on nurses both personally and professionally. This is a practical guide to dealing with these patien…
"This book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It…
