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Ethnography is a qualitative research design that focuses on the study of cultural phenomena. In this edition, experienced ethnography researchers review the rationale behind choosing ethnography as a research tool, and describe its key features. They provide directives on how to solve practical problems related to ethnography research with the ......
This is the first primary care dermatology reference written by and for nurses. It is unique in its focus on approximately 60 skin conditions that are commonly seen in primary care settings and its use of decision trees to assist in accurate diagnosis. Organized for quick access, it presents conditions alphabetically and includes evidence-based ......
Life history is a qualitative research method used to understand how people successfully cope with illness, traumatic events, or other afflictions. Individual histories are told to the researcher, who in turn frames the story within the cultural context in which the person lives. In this book, experienced scholars in qualitative life history ......
This novel resource for course content review of paediatric nursing and NCLEX-RN preparation features a potent learning technique-the use of unfolding case studies-to enhance critical thinking skills and enable students to think like a practicing nurse. Covering both basic and advanced nursing concepts of caring for children and families, this ......
Get the Behavior You Want... Without Being the Parent You Hate! is a roadmap of quick, concrete strategies to help parents use everyday opportunities to create respectful, responsible, and resilient children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years√õwithout screaming or nagging. With Get the Behavior You Want... Without Being the ......
Grounded theory is a qualitative research approach used to develop theory about a phenomenon that is rooted in observation of empirical data. In this book, experienced scholars of grounded theory discuss the theoretical rationale for using this design, describe its components, and delineate a plan to use grounded theory methodology.
Evidence-Based Practice for the Helping Professions
Vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by large-scale disasters. This book is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of social work, counselling, nursing, and mental health who need information on the best evidence-based interventions for ......
The Authoritative Guide and Toolkit for the Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Instructor
This is the first comprehensive resource for clinical medical-surgical nursing instructors responsible for guiding students through their entire clinical rotation. Filling a huge gap in resources for instructors required to teach the medical-surgical nursing course, it contains everything the new or adjunct instructor needs to teach expertly and ......
Targeting the unique set of stressors found in health care work environments, this unique, practical resource describes the impact of stress and other triggers and the resulting adverse physiological and behavioural responses in these facilities, and presents evidence-based strategies to help health care professionals cope with unhealthy work ......
