Nursing Home Care category: 238 books

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition is an authoritative overview that will help you understand the complex subject of human nutrition. This book is a digest of material from the highly successful Human Nutrition 11th edition. ‘Fundamentals’ is intended for a wide readership of students and...

Research on treatment outcome for addictive disorders indicates that a variety of interventions are effective. However, the progress clients make in treatment frequently is undermined by the lack of an alcohol and drug free living environment supporting sustained recovery. This book suggests that...

The book looks at a broad perspective of decision making and each chapter focuses on a specific aspect related to making crucial decisions. Following an initial introduction the book explores the concept of autonomy and the many factors that influence autonomous practise. The role of knowledge in...

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. In today's mental health services, there is a pressing need for practitioners to place greater emphasis on working with users of services and to use skills that have a sound theoretical basis. This book...

Part 1 – lay out problem Epidemiology, background, key facts, NICE guidelines Population group most affected Part 2 Current strategies How are they working? – evidence Boxes Thinking points - will be of interest to practitioners Key...

The Midwives’ Guide to Key Medical Conditions is designed to help practitioners manage pregnancy and childbirth in women with systemic disease, recognize the early onset of disease-related pregnancy complications, and determine when it may be necessary to refer patients to another member of the...

„Fachpflege Außerklinische Intensivpflege" – profundes Lehrbuch für Selbststudium und Weiterbildung sowie übersichtliches Nachschlagewerk für die Praxis Endlich gibt es ein Fach- und Lehrbuch das mit seinen speziellen Inhalten zur außerklinischen Intensivpflege speziell auf die...

Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, showcases many of the opportunities and tools available for healthcare professionals to develop cultural awareness and competency. This unique book offers a way forward and easily lends itself to personal, group or institutional use....

Engagingly written by experts with worldwide reputations in the field, Health Behavior Change presents an exciting method which can be used to helps patients change their behaviour in both hospital and community settings. The method is applicable to any behaviour, such as overeating, physical inactivity...

Esta segunda edición de Fundamentos de enfermería. Ciencia, metodología y tecnología, es una obra en la que el lector encontrará información completa acerca de las bases científicas de la enfermería, asi como de los métodos empleados en la práctica y tecnologías actuales que permiten el...

The only book of its kind, this essential reference offers quick access to information on the effects medical conditions can have on pregnancy and childbirth. Coverage includes a brief overview of normal anatomy and physiology with concise, practical guidelines for managing disorders commonly seen...

The 'Nurses’ Survival Guide to Drugs in Practice' is a handy pocketbook designed to provide succinct information on a wide variety of drugs that nurses need to look up quickly. It provides an understandable and detailed account of common drugs and their actions. The level is suitable for all nurses...

Comment apporter la sérénité nécessaire aux malades en soins palliatifs ? « Je vois l’Église comme un hôpital de campagne. Soigner les blessures, soigner les blessures... » Ces paroles du pape François guident cet ouvrage qui conjugue concrètement accompagnement spirituel et soins...

Une réflexion profonde et accessible sur la puissance paradoxale de la fragilité. Qu’est-ce que des communautés où vivent ensemble des personnes avec un handicap et des personnes qui accompagnent font comprendre du mystère de l’humanité ? Mettre au centre la rencontre dans la faiblesse...