Title:
Rheumatology nursing : a creative approach
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Chichester, England : John Wiley & Sons, 2006
ISBN:
9780470019610
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Summary
Summary
A new edition of an established research-based text on one of the fastest growing topics in nursing: nurses dealing with this complex subject need to be kept up to date and this book written by a team of expert rheumatology nurses fills that role.
The book's emphasis is on addressing the patients' problems, assessing the effects of the disease both on the body and psychologically and suggesting treatments best suited to the individual patient. It encourages nurses to work in partnership with the patients and their carers, adopting a holistic approach to care.
Edited by an acknowledged international expert in the development of the specialty Covers the needs of all nurses involved with rheumatology patients both in hospital and at home Research-based and completely updated to include the latest developments in treatments availableAuthor Notes
Jackie Hill , Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, UK.
Table of Contents
| Contributors |
| Foreword |
| Preface |
| Acknowledgements |
| Introduction |
| Chapter 1 What is Cancer? Jill Cooper |
| Chapter 2 Challenges faced by Occupational Therapists in Oncology and Palliative CareJill Cooper |
| Chapter 3 Occupational Therapy in Symptom ControlJill Cooper |
| Chapter 4 Occupational Therapy in Anxiety Management and RelaxationJill Cooper |
| Chapter 5 Occupational Therapy in the Management of BreathlessnessJill Cooper |
| Chapter 6 Occupational Therapy and Cancer RelatedFatigue Daniel Lowrie |
| Chapter 7 Client-centred Approach of Occupational Therapy Programme & Case StudyGemma Lindsell |
| Chapter 8 Occupational Therapy in Paediatric Oncology and Palliative CareClaire Tester |
| Chapter 9 Occupational Therapy in HIV-related Cancers and Palliative CareCamilla Hawkins and Will Chegwidden |
| Chapter 10 Occupational Therapy in Neuro-OncologyHelen Barrett and Julie Watterson |
| Chapter 11 Occupational Therapy in Hospices and Day Care Anne Bostock,Shelley Ellis and Sara Mathewson and Lilias Methven |
| Chapter 12 Creativity as a Psychodynamic ApproachKathryn Boog |
| Chapter 13 Outcome Measures in Occupational Therapy in Oncology and Palliative CareGail Eva |
| Appendices |
| Glossary |
| Subject Index |
