Download or read book Prevention and Management of Hip Fractures written by Liz Onslow and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2005-11-29 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fractured neck of femur is a condition greatly feared by many elderly people. In my work as a ward sister and specialist nurse I have come to recognize the unique challenges associated with caring for patients with femoral neck fracture. Their journey of care is a complex one, which needs to be well managed from the moment they arrive in the Accident and Emergency department until their discharge from the acute environment, through the rehabilitation process and their eventual discharge. With improved knowledge and a commitment to preventative strategies, we can do much to help reduce the incidence of hip fracture in the future. The aim of this book is to develop the reader's knowledge and skills in both theory and practice and to encourage readers to apply this knowledge when caring for people who have fractured their hip. The book emphasizes the importance of collaborative working to promote effective rehabilitation and improve outcomes. This book will serve as a comprehensive resource for any nurse or allied health professional whose working life brings them into contact with people who have sustained a femoral neck fracture, and assist nurses them to meet the complex needs of this client group.
Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/
Download or read book Chart Supplement Pacific written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clinical Disorders of Balance Posture and Gait 2Ed written by Adolfo Bronstein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-03-29 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diagnosis and treatment of the patient with critically impaired walking abilities present the busy physician with a formidable challenge. This book provides a comprehensive account of the various balance, posture and gait disorders, and of the methods for Their effective Read More ...management. The text is divided into five sections dealing wi
Download or read book Falls in Older People written by Stephen R. Lord and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of a trusted resource brings together the latest literature across multiple fields to facilitate the understanding and prevention of falls in older adults. Thoroughly revised by a multidisciplinary team of authors, it features a new three-part structure covering epidemiology and risk factors for falls, strategies for prevention and implications for practice. The book reviews and incorporates new research in an additional thirteen chapters covering the biomechanics of balance and falling, fall risk screening and assessment with new technologies, volitional and reactive step training, cognitive-motor interventions, fall injury prevention, promoting uptake and adherence to fall prevention programs and translating fall prevention research into practice. This edition is an invaluable update for clinicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, researchers, and all those working in community, hospital and residential or rehabilitation aged care settings.
Download or read book Working in Care Settings written by Val Michie and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is specifically designed for health care workers aiming to achieve the TOPPS England induction and foundation standards.
Download or read book Focus Groups written by Joe Langford and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-11-14 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus group is widely used to as a tool for increasing the understanding of users and their requirements, and identifying potential solutions for these requirements. Its main value lies in the conveyance of less tangible information that cannot be obtained using more traditional methods. Eliciting user needs beyond the functional is crucial for
Download or read book Contemporary Ergonomics 2001 written by Margaret Hanson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The broad and developing scope of ergonomics, the application of scientific knowledge to improve people's interaction with products, systems and environments, has been illustrated over the past fifteen years by the books which make up the Contemporary Ergonomics series. Presenting the proceedings of the Ergonomics Society's Annual Conference, the series embraces the wide range of topics covered by ergonomics. Chapters provide an insight into the current practice, present new research findings and form an invaluable reference source. Contemporary Ergonomics will appeal to all those who have an interest in people's interactions with their working and leisure environment, including designers, manufacturing and production engineers, health and safety specialists, occupational, applied and industrial psychologists, and applied physiologists.
Download or read book Placement Learning in Community Nursing written by Jane Harris and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worried about your placement? Will you fit in? Will you have the right skills? What do you need to learn for practice assessments? This book will help you with all these concerns. It will tell you what to expect from the placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and practice, and how to make the most of your learning opportunities. - A logical, step-by-step approach to preparing for a medical placement - Helps make the most of learning opportunities - Narratives from other students describe what the placement will really be like - Honest discussion of the challenges of a placement in the community to help avoid problems - Advice on possible approaches to situations that may arise on a community placement Series features: - A unique guide to getting the most from clinical placements - What to expect before a placement - What you can expect to learn on placement - How to consolidate your experience and learning - Clear links and examples with NMC proficiencies - Guidance on what to use as evidence for portfolios - Short case studies to link theory with practice - Key points reminder boxes
Download or read book Hot Topics for MRCGP and General Practitioners written by Louise Newson and published by PasTest Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps you to improve your knowledge of various important clinical and non-clinical issues in General Practice. This title contains 18 comprehensive, subject-based chapters that aim to help you familiarise yourself with the research and guidelines that are likely to influence your practice.
Download or read book Falls in Older Persons written by Rein Tideiksaar and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In both hospitals and long-term care facilities it's the older patients and residents who are most prone to falling and most vulnerable to serious injury from a fall. Staff must constantly be on the alert for hazardous situations and know how to deal with falls. This easy-to-read guide provides just the right amount of information needed by health care staff to prevent and manage this common problem among older adults." "This book presents a wealth of practical recommendations, modifications, equipment, and resources that will improve the health and safety of older adult patients and long-term care residents."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Designing Accessible Technology written by P. John Clarkson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-08-02 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was stimulated by the third Cambridge Workshop Series on Universal Access and Assistive Technology held in April 2006; the contributors represent leading researchers in the fields of Inclusive Design, Rehabilitation Robotics, Universal Access and Assistive Technology. Contributions focus on design issues for a more inclusive world; enabling computer access and the development of new technologies; assistive technology and rehabilitation robotics; and understanding users and involving them in design.
Download or read book Health Social Care written by Neil Moonie and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exactly matched to the Edexcel specifications, this Student Book covers all available units of the Double Award.
Download or read book Extreme Weather Events and Public Health Responses written by Wilhelm Kirch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2004, the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Environment Agency organized a meeting to exchange information and develop recommendations on public health and environmental responses to weather and climate extremes. This book reflects a collection of case studies and experiences of experts, ministries and international organizations.
Download or read book Catalogue of British Official Publications Not Published by HMSO written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foundations of Nursing Practice E Book written by Chris Brooker and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 773 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is written specifically to meet the needs of nursing students undertaking the common foundation programme. It aims to explain how and why sensitive, holistic and evidence-based nursing care is carried out. Therefore it is relevant to students who will enter all branches of nursing and includes material that is both common to all and specific to each branch. The book aims to provide all students on foundation nursing and health care programmes with material of sufficient depth/breadth to achieve the NMC outcomes required for entry into the branch programmes. There is an emphasis not only on the theory that underpins nursing practice in the common foundation programme but also on nursing skills which form an increasingly emphasized part of the programme. The chapters have been reviewed by experts from each branch and also clinical skills to ensure the content reflects each branch accurately and appropriately. - Emphasis on clinical skills & lifelong learning - Realistic scenarios reinforce the need for patient/client-centred care with a holistic approach - Activity boxes for all branches and age groups in each chapter ensure relevance to nurses in diverse settings - An integrated approach to health promotion with activity boxes emphasises that health maintenance and promotion are central to contemporary nursing practice - Reflection, critical thinking and research/appraisal skills are encouraged with a problem centred approach that will help to develop the skills needed to provide sensitive and effective, high quality care and to integrate theory with practice - The emphasis on nursing/clinical skills underlines the importance of core skills - an integral part of the patient/client experience - Cultural diversity is a core theme throughout - The importance of evidence-based practice is highlighted and the text helps readers are assisted to acquire the skills to provide evidence-based care - A wide range of general and branch-specific interactive boxes help to develop an understanding of some issues in other branches as well as the core issues that affect all nurses. - Self- test questions and answers provide an opportunity for readers to take responsibility for and check their learning. - Valuable learning tools are included: glossary of key terms, useful websites and references
Download or read book Housing Health and Safety Rating System written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
