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This clinically oriented book provides quick access to needed pain management guidelines presented in a clear, systematic format. The book assists practitioners in assessing pain in a variety of patient populations, as well as selecting patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal pain management for adult patients. The ......
Presents guidelines in an easy-to-use, systematic format for quick access to core concepts on acute pain management. It is designed to help busy practitioners accurately assess pain in a variety of patient populations, and select patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal pain management for adult patients.
The text offers up-to-date research, a practical guide for training, service provision, and references to relevant research for quality parenting coordination practice. Specifically, this book describes the integrated model of Parenting Coordination, including the Parent Coordinator's professional role, responsibilities, protocol for service, and ......
This book is a practical, professional reference on the practice of Gestalt Therapy (GT) by Philip Brownell, a leading practitioner and scholar in the field. The book covers the philosophical basics of GT and contrasts it with various types of psychotherapeutic approaches. The book also provides guidelines on how to apply GT principles to ......
New Approaches for Forensic Mental Health Professionals
Presents the forensic social worker, and other forensic clinicians, with the knowledge and tools needed to conduct violence risk assessments, and understand the best treatment approaches for specific violent populations. This title provides research on assessment and treatment that can readily be implemented into the practitioner's actual cases.
Explores every aspect of living with ALS, from clinical features of the disease to an overview of symptom management to understanding its diagnosis. Major sections deal with overseeing medical care and rehabilitation, living with ALS, the disease's advanced phase, end-of-life issues, and resources.
This book is an illustrated guide to infection control for BSN students, in-service hospital education, and home care settings. It covers basic infection control regimens, from hand washing and use of hand gels to complicated infection control needs with use of medical devices. Included are infection control for contagious infections, sterile ......
Presents a discussion of the process of implementing a fall prevention program in an institution using the Morse Fall Scale. This title offers information for understanding how the scale works, and for evaluating the incidence, frequency, and severity of falls with rates of prevention. It also features an appendix and a research section.
Discusses the evolution and future of advance practice nursing. Fully updated and expanded, this comprehensively describes the historical, social, economic, and global contexts of advanced practice nursing. It provides a wealth of insight into key issues, such as the mechanics of financial recognition of NPs, the effects of managed care, and the ......
