Fundamental Aspects of Long-Term Conditions: A Guide for Students and Nurses - Couverture souple

McVeigh, Helen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856423921 ISBN 13 : 9781856423922

Editeur : Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Structured approach to each condition. Start of each chapter indicates what the student can expect to learn from each topic. Each chapter includes learning points, using a questioning/reflective approach drawing on the reader s own experiences. Includes case studies to illustrate issues discussed. Description This book is a text aimed at student nurses wishing to gain insight into the management of long term conditions. Nurses are seen as key individuals in the management of long-term conditions and improving healthy outcomes for individuals and communities, therefore there is a need for nurse education programmes to ensure they include a focus on the management of long term illness. The book is a basic level text looking at the fundamental aspects of this topic. It explores the need for management of long-term conditions, placing this is context underpinned with relevant epidemiology, demography and policy. It will explore the role of healthcare professionals in relation to management of long-term conditions, including the role of the student nurse. Scope and contents Discusses the need for management of long-term conditions Places specific focus on communication and multi-disciplinary working and roles Includes discussion of the role of the student nurse Relationship with secondary healthcare provision

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author information Helen McVeigh is Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1856423921
• ISBN 13: 9781856423922
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 285
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible