Tags: Nursing
Essential Psychology for Nurses and Other Health Professionals
TITLE : Essential Psychology for Nurses
and Other Health Professionals
ISBN : 9780415188883
AUTHOR : Graham Russell (Author)
PUBLISHER : Taylor
FORMAT: Hardcover
PAGES : 248
YEAR PUBLICATIONS : 1999
LANGUAGE: English
SUBJECT: Nursing
WEIGHT (KG): 0.4
CONDITION: Used - Good
DESCRIPTION:
"This text examines the concepts which
are fundamental to everyday nursing practice. Understanding how individuals
function psychologically in health and illness is vital to providing
appropriate care for all patients and clients.
Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject,
the author explores the basis of individual psychology focusing on personality
traits, beliefs systems, body-image and self-esteem. Periods of illness are seen
as psychologically demanding events which individuals cope with in different
ways. The book considers how we recognize and interpret the signs and symptoms
of illness in ourselves, what influences the decision to seek help and whether
or not we comply with advice from health professionals. The contribution of
psychological factors to physical wellbeing is also examined and the link
between psychological theory and patient care is examined throughout the book.
With
scenarios and questions to help the reader apply the concepts to nursing
practice Essential Psychology for Nurses provides an excellent introduction to
the subject for pre-registration students and those studying psychological
concepts in relation to health care."