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This second edition of a highly regarded textbook on the foundations of and strategies for achieving fertile community-based health care research has been completely revised and updated. It now includes new chapters on translating research into practice, evaluating research, and applying community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles to ......
Based on a philosophy of active learning, this innovative text uses unfolding case studies as a compelling vehicle for learning fundamental nursing content. Unlike traditional vignettes, these case studies evolve over time as real-life situations, better enabling students to develop the skills they need to problem solve, actively engage, and use ......
Moving well beyond the standard review of ethical issues and basic ethical problem solving, this highly engaging text for counseling professionals offers activity-based learning that is grounded in critical, philosophical thinking and clinical integrity. The text is unique in its provision of innovative, experiential activities and case studies ......
Provides a comprehensive review for practitioners on the current status of melanoma treatment. Due to recent drug approvals and increasing ability to offer combined agents, there are many more treatment options available to melanoma patients than even a few years ago. There is also coverage of the most recent data pertaining to surgical ......
Provides a thorough review of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) certification examinations. With over 200 practice questions culled from the real ANCC test outline, this is the only book nurse practitioners need to pass the ANCC exam.
Today one in eight American adults between the ages of 40 and 60 is raising a child and caring for an elderly parent. This book guides readers in the development of a family care plan that can be modified as their loved ones continue to age. It also features other specialists in legal and medical fields to help answer questions on this topic.
How to Deal with Modern Problems Facing Your Tweens and Teens
The author has done years of market research with children and adolescents and created TV programs, websites and other media for teens and tweens; worked with children in classrooms and institutions and created and evaluated government and nonprofit programs for children and adolescents.
Chronicles one person's true-life story of illness and her physicians compassionate commentary as they journey through the four stages of chronic illness - Getting Sick, Being Sick, Grief and Acceptance and Living Well. Designed for people at all stages of the chronic illness journey, this book is also illuminating for caregivers and loved ones.
A Guide to Battling Epilepsy Through the Ketogenic Diet and Modified Atkins Diet
Written by two mothers who have children on the Ketogenic diet, this book provides essential information to educate parents on the diets, as well as gives advice to parents to navigate the emotional minefields that often come with attempting these diets. It closes with the KetoCalculator 101, along with tips and advice.
