Download or read book Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance written by Hamish MacGregor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance The market-leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about Moving and Handling Patients …at a Glance! From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a succinct and visual guide to the topic of moving and handling. Wide-ranging yet easy to read, Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance provides an accessible introduction to the key theoretical underpinnings of moving and handling, including the legal aspects, biomechanics, risk assessment and safe principles of handling. It then explores the practical aspects of handling, supported by clear and straightforward illustrations and photographs. A clear, concise and comprehensive guide to moving and handling patients Superbly illustrated, with full colour photographs throughout Practice-oriented and based on the latest evidence to provide safe and effective patient care Available in a wide-range of digital formats — perfect for on-the-go study and revision Moving and Handling Patients at a Glance is ideal for nursing students, health care assistants, newly qualified nurses, as well as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. For more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing publishing, please visit: www.wileynursing.com To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/email All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Health Science books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more. This new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781118853436 or scan this QR code: Moving and Handling Patirnts at a Glance is also available as a digital tetbook. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/MHp1AG
Download or read book Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance written by Sarah Curr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance is the must-have study and revision guide for pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified practitioners alike, providing a visual summary of the essential aspects of clinical nursing skills and procedures. The core platforms of professional practice applicable to nursing adults in a variety of clinical settings are emphasised throughout the text, including care planning, assessment, management, prioritisation and co-ordination of care. Designed to allow rapid reference to critical information, the book is divided into 12 sections organised around systems of the body, with each chapter describing a specific clinical skill. With high-quality images throughout, applications to practice, a review quiz, ‘red flags’ highlighting important aspects to consider in the clinical environment, and reflecting current NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses, this new evidence-based guide: Allows easy access to the necessary knowledge and skills required by nurses to provide quality care Discusses general principles of care applicable to all, including verbal and non-verbal communication, record keeping, and admission and discharge procedures Covers mandatory skills such as basic life support, infection control, and medicine management Includes access to a companion website featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, case studies, and links to additional resources Offering superb illustrations, up-to-date information, and a reader-friendly approach, Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance is an invaluable resource for pre-registration nursing students as well as newly qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, and allied healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge of nursing skills and procedures.
Download or read book Adult Nursing at a Glance written by Andrée le May and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about Adult Nursing...at a Glance! Adult Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for Adult Nursing students from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This title blends up-to-date evidence and essential knowledge from expert experience of nursing practice, research and teaching, in an easy-to-follow guide for student and newly qualified nurses. Adult Nursing at a Glance covers the essential components of excellent nursing, highlighting the skills that all students need to develop from the outset of their studies, and encompassing organisational and leadership skills. With an emphasis on patient care and dignity, this title is the perfect guide to healthcare delivery, management and professional development. • Follows a simple structure based around systems of the body for quick access to information, with the most common disorders of these systems • Is accompanied by a comprehensive companion website with self-testing features • Ward and Primary Care covered throughout the text • Contains all the information you need to provide the best patient care, including care planning, symptom control, communication and health promotion. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.
Download or read book Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness Injury or Impairment E Book previously entitled Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction written by Michael Curtin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of this classic book remains a key text for occupational therapists, supporting their practice in working with people with physical impairments, stimulating reflection on the knowledge, skills and attitudes which inform practice, and encouraging the development of occupation-focused practice. Within this book, the editors have addressed the call by leaders within the profession to ensure that an occupational perspective shapes the skills and strategies used within occupational therapy practice. Rather than focusing on discrete diagnostic categories the book presents a range of strategies that, with the use of professional reasoning, can be transferred across practice settings. The new editors have radically updated the book, in response to the numerous internal and external influences on the profession, illustrating how an occupational perspective underpins occupational therapy practice. A global outlook is intrinsic to this edition of the book, as demonstrated by the large number of contributors recruited from across the world. Covers everything the student needs within the physical disorders part of their course Links theory of principles to practice and management Written and edited by a team of internationally experienced OT teachers, clinicians and managers Gives key references and further reading lists for more detailed study Written within a framework of lifespan development in line with current teaching and practice Includes practice scenarios and case studies Focuses on strategies Subtitle reflecting the primacy of occupation in occupational therapy practice Inclusion of practice scenarios to illustrate the application of theory to practice Features such as chapter summaries and key points, providing a quick overview of each chapter A focus on strategies rather than diagnostic categories Consideration of individuals, groups and communities An international perspective Language that is person-centred and inclusive New editorial team endorsed by the former editors including Annie Turner
Download or read book The Nursing Associate s Handbook of Clinical Skills written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nursing Associate’s Handbook of Clinical Skills The Nursing Associate’s Handbook of Clinical Skills provides evidence-based guidance for those undertaking the newly developed Nursing Associate (NA) role that bridges the gap between the Health Care Assistant (HCA) and the Registered Nurse (RN). Structured around the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Proficiencies, this invaluable handbook helps the prospective Nursing Associates develop the skills and core competencies required to succeed in a broad range of healthcare contexts—covering more than 90 procedures, and communication and relationship management skills. This timely resource features contributions from a team of experienced clinicians and academics, addressing clinical procedures on topics including skin integrity, nutrition and hydration, mobility and safety, respiratory care, managing infection, administering medicine, and end of life care. Clear, accessible chapters contain a wealth of effective learning tools, including self-assessment tests, review questions, links to electronic resources, supporting evidence, and more. This must-have textbook: Helps trainee Nursing Associates to develop and refine their skills, and demonstrate proficiency in offering care and support Reflects current NMC annexes, providing practical guidance on a diverse range of communication skills, strategies and procedures Covers the central elements of Nursing Associate care provision, including delivery, monitoring, and reviewing Includes colour illustrations, photographs, tables, charts, graphs, and algorithms designed to develop skills and demonstrate the links between theory and practice Presenting the principles of care essential for meeting the needs of patients in dynamic health and social care environments, The Nursing Associate’s Handbook of Clinical Skills is an indispensable guide for trainee Nursing Associates, as well as for health and social care assistants and those returning to practice.
Download or read book Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance written by Rachel K. Thomas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Medical Association Book Awards winner - Young Author's Award 2016 Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance covers all the practical procedures required of UK medical students, Foundation Doctors, and other medical students worldwide, and provides a vital introduction and quick reference to support clinical skills sessions and ward placements. Providing clear explanations of each skill so that they can be efficiently learned, and ultimately, safely practiced, this guide is the perfect companion to clinical practice. Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance: Provides broad topic coverage based on the GMC guidelines as listed in Tomorrow’s Doctors, with concise and accessible explanation of the reasoning behind the skills Includes aide-memoires, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and checklists for self-evaluation Uses large, clear photographs and diagrams in a ‘step-by-step’ approach to each procedure and skill Features valuable "contraindications" that show when it’s inappropriate to carry out certain procedures Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/practicalmedprocedures featuring interactive multiple choice questions and videos demonstrating practical techniques Beginning with basic procedures and progressing to more complex skills, Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance builds confidence and provides an invaluable overview of the skills needed throughout medical school and beyond, regardless of specialty. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.
Download or read book District Nursing at a Glance written by Matthew Bradby and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: District Nursing at a Glance is the perfect study and revision guide for students and qualified nurses alike, providing a concise yet thorough overview of community care and its implications for nursing practice. A new addition to the market-leading at a Glance series, this dynamic and highly visual resource covers a wide range of fundamental topics, from the historical and theoretical background of district nursing to practical information on prescribing, mental health, home assessment, pain management, end of life care, and much more. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this portable and accessible guide: Provides a clear picture of delivering care in a patient’s own home and addresses many contemporary and emerging aspects of practice Covers stroke, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, chemotherapy, and other common diseases suffered by patients in the community setting Offers up-to-date information and advice on evidence-based practice, educational pathways, and career development Discusses the use of mobile technology to support professional practice of caring for patients in their homes Includes summary boxes, key points, full references, links to online resources, and recommendations for practice to improve the learning experience District Nursing at a Glance is a must-have revision guide and reference for pre-registration nursing students, particularly those in community clinical placements, post-registration students on district nursing courses, and newly qualified district nurses and healthcare assistants.
Download or read book Learning to Care E Book written by Ian Peate and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly illustrated throughout, this comprehensive resource is designed to fully equip Trainee Nursing Associates for their future role as professional healthcare providers with chapters ranging from ‘how to learn’ and essay writing to communication skills, reflective practice, and the role of evidence-based clinical decision making. Basic anatomy and physiology, together with the care and treatment of common disorders, form the second part of the volume. The book includes a wide range of learning features and comes with a downloadable image bank to assist trainee nursing associates with their assignments. Clear, no nonsense writing style helps make learning easy Provides helpful advice on study skills and essay writing Incorporates the 15 Standards of the Care Certificate Learning objectives at the start of each chapter enable readers to monitor their progress Key Words feature encourage familiarisation with a new vocabulary ‘Self Test’ questions at the start of each chapter allow readers to establish their baseline knowledge Reflection and Critical Awareness features encourage critical thinking and recall of essential information Medicine Trolley feature outlines common drugs, their usage, routes of administration and side effects Case Studies give practical context to core information Care in the Home Setting, At the GP Surgery and Communities of Care boxes illustrate healthcare provision outside the hospital environment Includes anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders OSCEs help trainee nursing associates prepare for examinations Helpful glossary provides definitions of new terms
Download or read book Midwifery Skills at a Glance written by Patricia Lindsay and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-06-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being an effective midwife requires a range of knowledge and skills, all of which are essential to provide competent and safe care to childbearing women and their infants. Midwifery Skills at a Glance offers an invaluable, straightforward guide for students and practitioners – offering readable, easily digestible information, supported with illustrations throughout to enhance application to practice. Clear and concise throughout, Midwifery Skills at a Glance covers a wide range of skills – exploring issues such as infection control, personal hygiene care, and safeguarding; assessment, examination and screening skills; how to care for the woman and neonate with complex needs; drug administration and pain relief. A comprehensive, highly visual guide to the skills essential for safe, effective, and compassionate midwifery practice Written by experts in their field Briefly describes each skill and provides clear illustrations — making it an ideal companion in clinical practice Offers instruction on the safe use of a wide range of essential skills required to deliver safe, evidence-based maternity care Includes service user viewpoints and key points to help consolidate learning and reflect on the experience of receiving care Written with the student midwife in mind, Midwifery Skills at a Glance is equally invaluable for all others providing care, including Maternity Support Workers, mentors, registered midwives and medical students.
Download or read book Moving and Handling People written by Sue Ruszala and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Palliative Care Nursing at a Glance written by C. Ingleton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palliative Care Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for nursing students, health and social care practitioners, and all those involved in palliative care delivery, both in the clinical and home setting. Written by an expert team of academics, nurses, educators and researchers it provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of all the concepts and clinical decision-making skills necessary for the provision of good-quality palliative and end-of-life care. Divided into six sections, the book includes coverage of all key clinical applications, principles of symptom management, palliative care approaches for a range of conditions and patient groups, exploration of the roles of the multi-professional team, as well as ethical challenges. Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout Provides information on delivery of care in a range of settings Broad coverage makes it ideal reading for anyone involved in palliative care delivery User-friendly and accessible resource for those working in both specialist and non-specialist adult settings
Download or read book Clinical Skills written by T. A. Roper and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Skills, Second Edition, is a practical and comprehensive guide to history taking, examination, and interpretation of results for medical students, junior doctors, and nurse practitioners. Written with wit and clarity, and packed with illustrations, this book will teach you how to join the dots between signs, symptoms, and diagnoses. This textbook sets out invaluable routines for the examination of each system, and includes chapters on interpreting chest x-rays and spot diagnosis. Over 500 line drawings and colour photographs give practical examples of core and advanced examination skills. Throughout the text, key points and tips dispense essential wisdom, while case studies help you to put theory into practice. This new edition of Clinical Skills is now more useful than ever in your preparation for finals. Each chapter ends with a short set of assesment questions and a section on how the system in question is tested in OSCEs. Even better, the chapter on finals has been expanded and updated to give more practical advice than ever before. Written in plain English and designed to demystify even the most daunting procedures, Clinical Skills, Second Edition is the ultimate all-round textbook to help you hone your skills and prepare for finals.
Download or read book Wound Care at a Glance written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The market-leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about wound care ... at a Glance! The second edition of Wound Care at a Glance is the ideal study and revision companion for undergraduate nursing and healthcare students, newly qualified practitioners, and for all involved with the provision of high quality, evidence-based wound care. This concise and user-friendly guide enables readers to expand their knowledge and understanding of wound care and skin integrity, and render safe and effective patient-centred care. The guide’s highly illustrated, visual approach to the subject of wound care and skin integrity explores the anatomy and physiology of the skin, acute and chronic wounds, pain management, legal and ethical issues, the various complexities of practical wound care, and more. Contains all the information you need to provide safe and effective patient care Presents a clear and concise account of appropriate wound care Incorporates both images and text to appeal to visual and non-visual learners alike Features a companion website containing interactive self-testing features
Download or read book Respiratory Nursing at a Glance written by Wendy Preston and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of the market leading at a Glance series, and in collaboration with the Association of Respiratory Nurses (ARNS), comes this easy-to-read, highly visual guide bringing together key principles of Respiratory Nursing. Highly visual, each topic is covered in a two-page spread, making it easy to quickly read up on key information and grasp the essentials of respiratory care, as well as a focus on preventative measures to prevent, minimise and control respiratory disease. Covers a wide range of topics, including assessment and diagnosis, respiratory health, medication, communication, models and management of care, acute and chronic care, and common respiratory diseases Takes a unique, holistic approach to care across the life course – from childhood to end of life care. Provides need-to-know information in a highly visual, evidence-based, quick-reference format. Respiratory Nursing at a Glance is ideal for nurses and health care students and practitioners at all levels involved in respiratory care.
Download or read book Theory at a Glance written by Karen Glanz and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Manual Handling Revolution written by Aideen Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a health professional who wants to feel confident about the manual handling solutions you offer people with disabilities and their caregivers? At long last there is a book that provides a framework for health professionals for solving complex manual handling problems. The Manual Handling Revolution offers simple yet powerful insights into how we think about manual handling, and guides you through a process for changing that thinking to achieve creative solutions for people with disabilities and their caregivers. In this book you will discover: - how to objectively evaluate equipment options to find the best solution to a problem - how to get the best out of equipment solutions you already use to eliminate manual handling - how to achieve a win-win outcome for the person with disabilities and their caregivers - a method for you to feel confident as a professional in the solutions you recommend - a systematic framework for understanding the manual handling assessment process. If you aspire to excellence in manual handling and want to make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their caregivers, this book is for you.