* What is psychology and how is it relevant to health care practice? * What influences do psychological factors have in determining outcomes in health care? * What are the different approaches within psychology which can be used to understand normal human functioning? Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is one of a series of texts which provide coherent and multi-disciplinary support for all professional groups involved in the provision of health and social care. It introduces students to a range of psychological theories and research, supported by evidence from health psychology. Applications are offered within a variety of health care settings, with an emphasis on health promotion and preventive care. The authors draw upon their clinical, teaching and research experience to engage the student's interest through the use of case examples, special research-based topics and exercises for group discussion or individual study. The text has been carefully designed with the student in mind: a comprehensive reference list is provided at the end of the book, together with a glossary of terms. The text is illustrated throughout with diagrams, tables and graphs and suggestions for further reading are given at the end of each chapter. Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is a key textbook for all students undertaking diploma or degree level courses in nursing, health and social care.

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Medical Books

Walker,Jan

Payne,Sheila

Nursing

Open University Press

This book aims to introduce students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. 
 The authors are all health psychologists with backgrounds in nursing who have drawn upon their clinical, teaching and research interests to inform the content and engage students’ interest. The text retains its emphasis on the application of fundamental psychological principles in health and social care settings. However, this edition has been extensively rewritten to give increased attention to the developing evidence base within the psychology of health and illness. Examples of classic and recent psychological research are presented throughout to demonstrate the application of theory to practice. The addition of a family scenario, focused on professional, patient and carer perspectives, together with a detailed case study, enables students to understand how psychological theories can be applied in clinical settings. Overall, the text provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings.

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Smith,Paula

Jarrett,Nikki

Psychology & Counseling

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science fro Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Book by Walker,Jan, Payne,Sheila, Smith,Paula, Jarrett,Nikki

"This book is a 'must' for degree level nursing and other health care students ... provides an excellent introduction to psychology for anyone working in social care, but is detailed enough for psychology graduates who left the subject behind some years ago ... could make a real difference to people's lives who are on the delivery or receiving end of health care ... ". Community Care "I would highly recommend this text to any student studying psychology as part of the CFP or later years and to qualified nurses with an interest in psychology and it's relationship to holistic practice. It is must for every student nurse out there, a book dedicated to the nursing professions most important aspect; understanding our patients needs." S. A. Hough, First Year Nursing Student
 This bestselling 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 provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings. 
 New to this edition are:
<ul>
<li>A new chapter on emotions </li>
<li>A new chapter on pain </li>
<li>Additional exercises to assist the learning process </li>
<li>An even wider range of case studies covering all age groups</li>
</ul>
Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is essential reading for students undertaking pre- and post-qualifying diploma or degree level courses in nursing and health care, including nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and radiographers. It is also a useful introduction to the application of psychology for professionals working in social care.

Need help interpreting other people's health research?
 This book offers guidance for students undertaking a critical review of quantitative research papers and will also help health professionals to understand and interpret statistical results within health-related research papers.
 The book requires little knowledge of statistics, includes worked examples and is broken into the following sections:
<ul>
<li> A worked example of a published RCT and a health survey </li>
<li> Explanations of basic statistical concepts </li>
<li> Explanations of common statistical tests </li>
<li> A quick guide to statistical terms and concepts</li>
</ul> Walker and Almond have helpfully cross-referenced throughout, so those requiring in-depth explanations or additional worked examples can locate these easily. Interpreting Statistical Research Findings is key reading for nursing and health care students and will help make this area of research much easier to tackle!

Interpreting Statistical Findings: A Guide for Health Professionals and Students

Science & Math

Almond, Palo

Biological Sciences

Open Univ Pr

Dog Tricks: Step by Step

Written by the Trainer of President and Barbara Bush's dog (and author in her own right), Millie! All owners will find fun things to do with the family pet in this all-new book based on the sound training philosophy of Mary Ann Rombold Zeigenfuse, Millie's trainer. Without rules and regimentation, the book's format gives a built-in success formula by allowing owners to teach those tricks best suited to their pet. Owners can devise an individual Personality Profile for each dog, which allows everyone to have a choice of tricks. There are practical tricks to make the dog useful at home; simple tricks, to build a rapport between dog and owner; and cute tricks, great just for showing off. Full color and extraordinary original artwork throughout complement the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction, whether you want to prepare your dog for show biz or simply want to have some fun.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Zeigenfuse, Mary Ann Rombold

Pets & Animal Care

Howell Book House

Sherlock Holmes and the Duplicate Holmes

IAN HENRY PUBLICATIONS

Gloomy

Children's Gallery Publications

TOP PRISON-PARENT EDUCATOR SHEDS LIGHT ON THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS Renowned author and prison parent/family educator Jan Walker speaks out for children who cope with a parent’s prison term in her forthcoming book, AN INMATE’S DAUGHTER, which will be launched nationwide in March 2006 by Raven Publishing, Inc. AN INMATE’S DAUGHTER (ISBN 0-9714161-9-2) is a fictional account of the reality faced by over 2 million American children with a parent in prison or jail. It chronicles the daily life of thirteen-year-old Jenna MacDonald in her struggles to fit in with “The Snoops,” her school’s racially mixed “in” group. This proves difficult when they ask probing questions about Jenna’s background. Jenna’s desire to be accepted clashes with her mother’s rule to keep the incarceration a secret. As the prison population rises, more children are being affected and more teachers meet such children in their classrooms. To date, one out of eight of the nation’s children has experienced parental incarceration at some point in their lives. In a situation that receives little support, inmate’s children, who have committed no crime, are made to feel the pain and stigma of having a prisoner in the family. Jan Walker, trained in child and family studies, spent the last eighteen years of her teaching career as a correctional educator for adult felons in medium custody prisons. Her previous works include DANCING TO THE CONCERTINA’S TUNE: A PRISON TEACHER’S MEMOIR, and PARENTING FROM A DISTANCE, YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, recently reissued by Book Publishers Network. She developed extensive curricula for inmate students, received awards for contributions to correctional education, and continues to advocate for children of incarcerated parents Raven Publishing, Inc. promotes the works of authors who share its mission of healing and support through fiction that addresses contemporary issues children face. The press is releasing AN INMATE’S DAUGHTER in an effort to increase awareness about the daily lives of children who have a parent in prison. ###

An Inmate's Daughter

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Raven Publishing of Montana

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