Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions
3rd Edition
Published on 1. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-335-22386-2 (ISBN)
Description
'This book is a 'must' for degree level nursing and other health care students ...provides an excellent introduction to psychology for anyone working in social care, but is detailed enough for psychology graduates who left the subject behind some years ago ...could make a real difference to people's lives who are on the delivery or receiving end of health care ...' - "Community Care". This bestselling book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings.Features new to this edition are: a new chapter on emotions; a new chapter on pain; additional exercises to assist the learning process; and, an even wider range of case studies covering all age groups.
"Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions" is essential reading for students undertaking pre- and post-qualifying diploma or degree level courses in nursing and health care, including nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and radiographers. It is also a useful introduction to the application of psychology for professionals working in social care.
"Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions" is essential reading for students undertaking pre- and post-qualifying diploma or degree level courses in nursing and health care, including nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and radiographers. It is also a useful introduction to the application of psychology for professionals working in social care.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-22386-2 (9780335223862)
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Persons
Jan Walker is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow, University of Southampton, UK. She is a health psychologist with a background in health visiting and specialist interest in chronic pain. Sheila Payne has the Help the Hospices Chair in Hospice Studies at Lancaster University, UK. She is a health psychologist with a nursing background and specialises in research in palliative and end-of-life care. Paula Smith is a Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She is a health psychologist with a nursing background and specialist interest in family care-giving in end-of-life situations. Nikki Jarrett is a Lecturer at University of Southampton, UK. She is a psychologist with a nursing background and a specialist interest in cancer and palliative care.
Content
Chapter 1. Psychology in the context of health and health care Chapter 2. The perception of self and others Chapter 3. Development and change across the lifespan Chapter 4. Memory, understanding and information-giving Chapter 5. Learning and social learning Chapter 6. Understanding anxiety, depression and loss Chapter 7. Social influence and interaction Chapter 8. Stress and coping Chapter 9. Psychology applied to health and illness Chapter 10. Psychology of pain