Disasters and Vulnerable Populations: Evidence-Based Practice for the Helping Professions - Couverture souple

Baker PhD LCSW, Lisa; Cormier PhD MA BSN, Loretta

 
9780826198457: Disasters and Vulnerable Populations: Evidence-Based Practice for the Helping Professions
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0826198457 ISBN 13 : 9780826198457
Editeur : Springer Publishing Co Inc, 2014

Synopsis

Offers the most current, evidence-based information for helping specific populations affected by disasters

Vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by large-scale disasters. This hands-on resource for students and professionals in social work, counseling, nursing, and mental health encompasses the best and most current evidence-based interventions for effectively responding to the needs of vulnerable populations following disasters. Using an all-hazards perspective, the book also provides a dedicated section containing population-specific personal preparedness considerations and discusses the role of preparedness in mitigating negative consequences. The resource is unique in its provision of vital information for locating requisite assessment tools, preparedness checklists, and forms. It also provides a list of mobile applications offered through national organizations.

The resource addresses the specific psychosocial needs of vulnerable populations after a disaster. It delivers best practices for crisis intervention with specific populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, and people with substance abuse issues. The authors present a theoretical foundation for understanding disasters, response systems, common guidelines for preparedness, and basic crisis theory. This is a resource that will be valuable not only to practitioners in a great variety of health disciplines, but also to volunteer professionals and paraprofessionals involved in disaster preparedness and response. Case vignettes are included in each chapter to illustrate issues particular to each population

Key Features:

  • Offers the highest quality, best available evidence for choosing appropriate interventions
  • Focuses on vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and people with disabilities, mental health issues and substance abuse issues
  • Comprises a practical, hands-on manual for mental health and medical professionals and volunteers regarding disaster preparedness and response
  • Provides assessment tools and preparedness checklists and forms
  • Includes case vignettes to illustrate issues specific to each population

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À propos des auteurs

Lisa R. Baker, PhD, MSW, is Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham.



Loretta A. Cormier, PhD, MA, BSN, is a cultural anthropologist with specializations in medical, environmental, and educational anthropology. She is currently Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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Éditeur
Springer Publishing Co Inc
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0826198457
ISBN 13 
9780826198457
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
250
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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