Download or read book Textbook of Adolescent Health Care written by Martin Fisher and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All new comprehensive resource covering all aspects of adolescent health care. Practical format provides day-to-day reference as well as an excellent review tool. Includes medical, psychosocial, and surgical problems specific to adolescents as well as chapters on normal development. Features superb color plates and detailed illustrations....a definitive guide to state-of-the-art health care for teen-agers. This essential resource is an important addition to the family physician's library.
Download or read book Adolescent Health written by Lynn Rew and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering social morbidities and mortalities of adolescents, including suicide, smoking, high risk sexual activity, eating disorders, mental health problems and interpersonal violence, this volume consolidates multiple theoretical perspectives.
Download or read book Adolescent Health Care written by Lawrence S. Neinstein and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, easy-to-use guide is a staple in health care facilities that treat adolescents, is widely used for board preparation, and is recommended by the American College of Physicians for their internal medicine library. The substance abuse section has been completely reorganized, and new chapters cover psychosomatic illness as well as complementary medicine.
Download or read book Adolescent Health Care written by Lawrence S. Neinstein and published by Lww. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established as the "bible" of adolescent medicine, Dr. Neinstein's best-selling clinical reference is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. This practical, easy-to-use guide has been a staple in health care facilities that treat adolescents, is widely used for board preparation, and is one of the basic books recommended by the American College of Physicians for their internal medicine library. New chapters in this edition cover diabetes mellitus (especially type 2), college health, nutritional/herbal supplements, depression and antidepressants, and abnormal Pap smears. Each of this edition's chapters includes listings of Websites where professionals, teenagers, and parents can find up-to-the-minute information.
Download or read book Adolescent Health written by Ralph J. DiClemente and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the developmental and health problems unique to the adolescent period of life. It focuses on special needs and public health programs for adolescents. It offers deep insight into smoking, violence, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other problems, along with intervention and prevention strategies. "Anyone serious about improving adolescent health should read this book. It spans theoretical and developmental constructs, summaries of evidence-based interventions for adolescent risk behaviors, metrics, and policy recommendations." —S. Jean Emans, MD, chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine, and Robert Masland Jr., chair, Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, and professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School "This is the one single text that students can use to study adolescent health. It includes contributions from many of the world's most accomplished researchers to provide learners with cutting edge information to make the study of adolescence understandable and applicable in practical settings." —Gary L. Hopkins, MD, DrPH, associate research professor and director, Center for Prevention Research, and director, Center for Media Impact Research, Andrews University "This textbook presents an excellent balance in weighing the evidence from the risk and the resilience literature, incorporating research in racially and ethnically diverse populations." —Renée R. Jenkins, MD, FAAP, professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Howard University College of Medicine "This is an engaging, thorough, and thought-provoking statement of our knowledge about adolescence. " —Wendy Baldwin, PhD, director, Poverty, Gender, and Youth Program, Population Council
Download or read book International Handbook on Adolescent Health and Development written by Andrew L. Cherry and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference uses an ecological perspective to sort out the complex mix of biological, psychological, social, and other factors influencing adolescent health as well as shaping professional responses to the needs of adolescents. Describing critical concerns at the global level and innovative strategies from selected countries, the book urges readers to develop and support practices and policies to enhance optimal youth development. Expert coverage centers on key areas: the global state of adolescent health and development, adolescent health issues and public health answers, making health systems more responsive to youth, and improving school health services. And bedrock themes such as social determinants of health, young people’s right to health care, and health and gender disparities are discussed throughout these chapters. Included among the topics: • The epidemiology of adolescent health • Adolescent sexual health and sexuality education • Restorative justice and the mental wellbeing of adolescents • Critical issues in adolescent nutrition: needs and recommendations • Towards an adolescent competent workforce • Pairing children with health services: the changing role of school health services in the 21st century The International Handbook on Adolescent Health and Development is essential to medical schools, public schools, and college libraries; teaching faculty; graduate and post-graduate students in public health, medicine, social work, other behavioral sciences and health disciplines (e.g., nursing, allied heath); as well as practitioners interested in better orienting their services to the health needs of adolescents.
Download or read book Handbook of Adolescent Health Care written by Lawrence S. Neinstein and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Adolescent Health Care is a condensed, portable version of Dr. Neinstein's best-selling clinical reference, Adolescent Health Care: A Practical Guide, Fifth Edition. In easy-to-scan outline format with numerous tables and treatment algorithms, the handbook presents the most essential clinical information from the larger text. The 84 chapters cover all the key developmental, medical, reproductive, mental health, substance abuse, and STI issues that occur in adolescents, as well as nutrition and complementary/alternative medicine. This handbook is ideal for pediatric and family practitioners who do not specialize in adolescent medicine and can be used by specialists as a quick reference in the clinical setting.
Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Global Health of Women Newborns Children and Adolescents written by Delan Devakumar and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to provide a summary of the current concepts and challenges in global maternal and child health in a format that appeals to students of the subject, the general public, and current practitioners in the field. It also provides study exercises that may inform tutors on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Download or read book Adolescent Medicine E Book written by Gail B. Slap and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, evidence-based resource covers all of today’s need-to-know information to quickly and effectively diagnose and manage common adolescent conditions...in an exceptionally user-friendly format. Because it’s so compact, clinically oriented, and easy to read, Adolescent Medicine: The Requisites in Pediatrics is an ideal study tool as well as a convenient reference for practice. Includes detailed discussions on special health issues, common medical problems, sexual and reproductive health, behavioral problems, and the transition to adult health care to help you gain a better understanding of the unique needs of the adolescent patient. Features a logical, consistent chapter format that helps you find the guidance you need quickly. Presents abundant tables, differential diagnoses, lab values/radiologic studies, treatment/therapy recommendations, and guidance on when to refer to a specialist equipping you for every clinical challenge. Discusses controversies concerning the standard of care with the aid of thought-provoking clinical scenarios to help you to determine the best course of action in difficult situations. Provides highlighted boxes that emphasize relevant case studies, key points of each section, and other important information making you aware of considerations that impact today’s practice. Uses a wealth of illustrations so you can see details more clearly.
Download or read book Dulcan s Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Third Edition written by Mina K. Dulcan, M.D. and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides in-depth, DSM-5-aligned evidence-based clinical guidance in such areas as neurodevelopmental and other psychiatric disorders; psychosocial treatments; pediatric psychopharmacology; and special topics, including cultural considerations, youth suicide, legal and ethical issues, and gender and sexual diversity. This third edition includes expanded information on telehealth, e-mental health, and pediatric consultation-liaison psychiatry"--
Download or read book Textbook of Adolescent Medicine written by Elizabeth R. McAnarney and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 1227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive scholarly textbook on adolescent medicine provides definitions, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, presenting symptoms, and history. In addition, coverage includes information on physical findings, laboratory evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment of common medical and behavioral conditions of adolescents, and prognosis. A stellar cast of contributors also provides unique discussions on the scientific basis of adolescent medicine, distinct guidelines for the practice of adolescent medicine, "pearls" from practice, and approaches to preventive care.
Download or read book Health Care Transition written by Albert C. Hergenroeder and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book thoroughly addresses all aspects of health care transition of adolescents and young adults with chronic illness or disability; and includes the framework, tools and case-based examples needed to develop and evaluate a Health Care Transition (HCT) planning program that can be implemented regardless of a patient’s disease or disability. Health Care Transition: Building a Program for Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Illness and Disability is a uniquely inclusive resource, incorporating youth/young adult, caregiver, and pediatric and adult provider voices and perspectives. Part I of the book opens by defining Health Care Transition, describing the urgent need for comprehensive transition planning, barriers to HCT and then offering a framework for developing and evaluating health care transition programs. Part II focuses on the anatomic and neuro-chemical changes that occur in the brain during adolescence and young adulthood, and how they affect function and behavior. Part III covers the perspectives of important participants in the HCT transition process – youth and young adults, caregivers, and both pediatric and adult providers. Each chapter in Part IV addresses a unique aspect of developing HCT programs. Part V explores various examples of successful transition from the perspective of five key participants in the transition process - patients, caregivers, pediatric providers, adult providers and third party payers. Related financial matters are covered in part VI, while Part VII explores special issues such as HCT and the medical home, international perspectives, and potential legal issues. Models of HCT programs are presented in Part VIII, utilizing an example case study. Representing perspectives from over 75 authors and more than 100 medical centers in North America and Europe, Health Care Transition: Building a Program for Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Illness and Disability is an ideal resource for any clinician, policy maker, caregiver, or hospitalist working with youth in transition.
Download or read book Technology and Adolescent Health written by Megan A. Moreno and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology and Adolescent Health: In Schools and Beyond discusses how today's adolescents are digital natives, using technology at home and in school to access information, for entertainment, to socialize and do schoolwork. This book summarizes research on how technology use impacts adolescent mental health, sleep, physical activity and eating habits. In addition, it identifies monitoring and screening technology-based tools for use with adolescents.
Download or read book Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health written by Edilma L. Yearwood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has shown that a range of adult psychiatric disorders and mental health problems originate at an early age, yet the psychiatric symptoms of an increasing number of children and adolescents are going unrecognized and untreated—there are simply not enough child psychiatric providers to meet this steadily rising demand. It is vital that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and primary care practitioners take active roles in assessing behavioral health presentations and work collaboratively with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure that all children and adolescents receive appropriate treatment. Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health helps APRNs address the mental health needs of this vulnerable population, providing practical guidance on assessment guidelines, intervention and treatment strategies, indications for consultation, collaboration, referral, and more. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive and timely resource has been fully updated to include DSM-5 criteria and the latest guidance on assessing, diagnosing, and treating the most common behavioral health issues facing young people. New and expanded chapters cover topics including eating disorders, bullying and victimization, LGBTQ identity issues, and conducting research with high-risk children and adolescents. Edited and written by a team of accomplished child psychiatric and primary care practitioners, this authoritative volume: Provides state-of-the-art knowledge about specific psychiatric and behavioral health issues in multiple care settings Reviews the clinical manifestation and etiology of behavioral disorders, risk and management issues, and implications for practice, research, and education Offers approaches for interviewing children and adolescents, and strategies for integrating physical and psychiatric screening Discusses special topics such as legal and ethical issues, cultural influences, the needs of immigrant children, and child and adolescent mental health policy Features a new companion website containing clinical case studies to apply concepts from the chapters Designed to specifically address the issues faced by APRNs, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health is essential reading for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, particularly those working in family, pediatric, community health, psychiatric, and mental health settings. *Second Place in the Child Health Category, 2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards*
Download or read book Neinstein s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care written by Debra K. Katzman and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly regarded as the go-to-resource of adolescent medicine for more than 30 years, Neinstein’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care remains the #1 choice for those involved in the care of adolescents and young adults. The 6th Edition continues to deliver practical, authoritative guidance on everything from normal development to legal issues, psychosocial care, and special populations. Extensive updates include the addition of young adult health care; a new color design; numerous new chapters; more algorithms, photos, and bulleted text; and fresh perspectives from a new senior editor and two new associate editors. This renowned title is ideal for daily practice or board preparation, and is recommended by the American College of Physicians for their internal medicine library. The 6th Edition is a highly useful resource for pediatricians, family practitioners, gynecologists, internists, house staff, nurse practitioners, PAs, residents, medical students, and fellows, as well as school-based clinics, college health centers, juvenile detention centers, pediatric ERs, and other facilities that serve adolescents and young adults. Features: One of the first texts to incorporate young adults into the scope of adolescent health care. New full-color design and more clinical photos provide visual appeal and clarity. New chapters cover U.S. and world data on the health of adolescents and young adults, potential effects of technology use on youth, and the growing issues regarding transgender adolescents and young adults. New section explores special populations such as foster placement; young adults in the military; homeless, incarcerated, and immigrant youth and young adults; Native American youth, and more. More algorithms and bulleted lists make the text more readable and useful as a quick reference. Evidence based throughout, with numerous references provided for further research. Key topics include psychological issues, ways to develop rapport with teenagers, interviewing, sports medicine, LARC, HPV, substance abuse, and college health. Hundreds of useful websites on nearly every topic, where professionals, teenagers, and parents can find up-to-the-minute information.
Download or read book Mental Health Care of Children and Adolescents written by Jane Meschan Foy and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This indispensable resource provides vital guidance for integrating mental health care into your primary care practice. Learn from leading experts the latest information on enhancements to the medical home and on the care of children and adolescents with mental health symptoms that do not rise to the threshold for a diagnosis, as well as those that do"--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Teen Health Book written by Ralph I. Lopez and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003-03-25 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide designed to help parents navigate the crucial health issues that accompany the teen years covers sexuality, eating disorders, substance abuse, acne, growth, and development.
