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Written by advanced practice public/community health nurse experts, this comprehensive resource for advanced practice nursing students and clinicians interweaves theory, practice, and contemporary issues to provide essential knowledge needed to successfully assess communities, diagnose community situations, plan programs and budgets, and evaluate programs in public and community health.

In easy-to-read sections, Stronger After Stroke introduces readers to leading-edge stroke recovery information while simplifying the process to attain specific benchmarks. Also included is a sample recovery schedule, a helpful glossary of frequently used stroke recovery terms, and a list of resources for readers to research emerging stroke recovery options.

Written in an engaging manner, this book reviews the psychological theories and research on the topic of oppression - its evolution, its various forms, and its consequences. Painful historical examples and modern-day occurrences of oppression including mass incarceration, LGBT and transgender issues, police brutality, immigration reform, anti-Muslim sentiments, and systemic racism are explored.

This award-winning nursing reference, meticulously researched by luminaries in thefield, represents the state of the art in nursing science. Comprehensive and concise,entries provide the most relevant and current research perspectives and demonstrate thedepth and breadth of nursing research today. This one-stop reference presents key terms andconcepts and clarifies their application to practice.The fourth edition has been substantially updated to contain the latest research for nursescientists, educators, and students in all clinical specialties. With new information from theNational Institute of Nursing Research, this reference is an essential compendium of nursingresearch for nursing students at any level and researchers in all clinical specialities.New to the Fourth Edition:¿ Extensively revised and updated¿ Provides new information emphasized by the National Institute of Nursing Researchon wellness, end-of-life and palliative care, and health technology¿ New entries, including Symptom Management Theory and Self-ManagementKey Features:¿ Provides the most relevant and current research perspectives¿ Written by over 200 experts in the field¿ Clarifies research applications in practice

Practitioners in the social, behavioral, and health fields often work with perpetrators and survivors of interpersonal violence. Many are asked to make predictions about the likelihood of future violence. Assessing Dangerousness reviews the intricacies of predicting intimate partner violence and homicide as well as child abuse and homicide to better prepare readers to make such assessments. Extensively revised, this classic volume highlights the latest research in clear and accessible language. Each contributor, a noted expert in his or her field, has faced the difficult task of assessing the risk of intimate partner violence or child abuse in courtrooms, clinics, shelters, hospitals, schools, and more. The contributors' experience in research and practice makes this the go-to resource for anyone interested in learning about making predictions with regard to violent behavior in family settings.Assessing Dangerousness, Third Edition:Presents clinical and court examples requiring the assessment of risk and danger that appeal to practitioners in social work, psychology, nursing, counseling, criminology, and public health.Introduces an evidence-based approach that practitioners can use to integrate risk assessment in a variety of settings.Covers the latest risk assessment instruments for use in the field, including the Danger Assessment, the DVSI-R, and the ODARA.Highlights the newest and most promising applications of risk assessment such as the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Program.Synthesizes related legal and ethical issues to help practitioners implement risk assessment in a responsible way.Identifies prediction factors and risk markers for use in interventions.Exposes the overlap between child and intimate partner homicide, which is instrumental in identifying families with multiple risks.Presents the latest research on the risk of reassault in intimate partner violence and considers that risk over the life course.Reviews the latest version of Dr. Campbell's Danger Assessment, the most widely used homicide risk assessment instrument for survivors of intimate partner violence.Introduces two new authors in the chapters on child abuse lethality assessments and risk of intimate partner violence, exposing readers to the rising stars in the field.

This is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet and digital technologies impacts children and adolescents. Experts in the field examine the research that shows the social, cognitive, developmental, and academic problems that can result when children spend excessive time in front of screens. As a whole, the book provides an invaluable resource for those who need to assess, treat, and prevent Internet addiction in children and adolescents.Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents:Provides tools that help predict a child's level of risk for media-related problems.Examines how to diagnose and differentiate Internet addiction from other psychiatric conditions.Explores evidence-based treatment approaches and how to distinguish pathology from normal development.Shows how to create inpatient treatment programs and therapies to address media addiction.Highlights the psychological, social, and family conditions for those most at risk.Evaluates the effects of the excessive use of electronic games and the Internet on brain development.Explores the physical risks that result from excessive media use and strategies for combating the problem.Examines school-based initiatives that employ policies and procedures designed to increase awareness of excessive media use and help educators identify students who misuse technology, and that provide strategies of intervention and communication with parents.Identifies signs of problem Internet behavior such as aggressive behavior, lying about screen use, and a preference for screen time over social interactions.Outlines the risk factors for developing Internet addiction.Provides strategies for treatment and prevention in family, school, and community settings.Practitioners and researchers in psychology, social work, school counseling, child and family therapy, and nursing will appreciate this book's thorough review of Internet addiction among children and adolescents. The book also serves as an engaging supplement in courses on media psychology, addiction counseling, abnormal psychology, school counseling, social issues, and more.

The fifth edition of this landmark volume has been substantially updated and expanded to encompass an abundance of innovative rehabilitation research supported by changing technology and new research methodologies. Written for rehabilitation practitioners, researchers, and students, it distills crucial new information regarding aspects of disability pertaining to medical conditions commonly encountered in rehabilitation settings. The fifth edition addresses new topics at the forefront of medical rehabilitation and disability from clinical, functional, and psychological perspectives, including traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury, limb deficiency, organ transplantation, geriatric rehabilitation, and new and technology-based rehabilitation research.The book delivers new findings about social work in physical medicine, complementary and alternative treatments, trends in treatment delivery and payment systems, relevant legislation, and telerehabilitation. New chapter authors--noted authorities in their fields--address rheumatic diseases, stroke, rehabilitation nursing, research directions, and integrative medicine, among other topics. The text continues to be the only guide to medical aspects of disability for nonphysician rehabilitation professionals and other health care providers outside of rehabilitation medicine. It serves as a comprehensive guide on what to expect and how to manage each medical issue, causative agents, classification, pain management, psychological factors, and more.New to the Fifth Edition:Updated coverage of rheumatic diseases, stroke, rehabilitation nursing, research directions, and integrative medicineNew information about traumatic brain injury, limb deficiency, organ transplantation, geriatric rehabilitation, and technology-based researchInnovations in delivery and payment systems, accreditation, opportunities and challenges for quality, and outcome assessmentsNew findings regarding social work in physical medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, relevant legislation, and telerehabilitationUpdates on speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disordersNew coverage of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and pediatric disordersKey Features:Delivers key information critical to the study of disability including functional status, prognosis, psychology, and vocational issuesDiscusses how changes in health care regulations have impacted rehabilitation medicine deliveryAnalyzes the convergence of emerging technologies and clinical practiceIncludes the contributions of distinguished practitioners, researchers, and educatorsProvides an Instructor's Manual with PowerPoints

The first research-based text intended to help teachers and practitioners implement mindfulness and yoga programs in schools. A complete review of the literature on mindfulness and yoga interventions is provided along with detailed steps on how to implement such programs. Training requirements, classroom set-up, trauma-sensitive practices, and existing quality programs are reviewed.

Designed for recently graduated RNs and nurses transitioning to a new clinical area, this extensive clinical reference is the best resource to provide essential information on the critical care and emergency care specialty areas. Concise and practical entries provide fundamental coverage of the most common clinical problems and issues encountered in nursing practice today.

Designed for recently graduated RNs and nurses transitioning to a new clinical area, this extensive clinical reference is the best resource to provide essential information to nurses working on the med-unit. Concise and practical entries provide fundamental coverage of the most common clinical problems and issues encountered in nursing practice today.

Newly expanded and updated with a wealth of practical information, this guide offers pragmatic advice on how to tailor teaching to nurses in different clinical sites, specialties, and student populations; and addresses new requirements regarding online learning and hospital electronic documentation.

An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. This book is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care settings.

Structured, therapist-led approaches to play therapy are becoming increasingly popular due to their time-limited nature and efficacy for such specific disorders as trauma and attachment issues. This is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of numerous directive play therapy techniques that are empirically validated and can be adapted for use in clinical, school, group, and family settings.

Guides novice nurse educators step-by-step through the challenging process of transitioning from service to academe. This book comprehensively addresses not only the fundamentals of teaching, evaluation, and curriculum development, but also the entire spectrum of skills and duties required of the nurse educator.

Explores the psychosocial implications of living and working among persons with a disabling condition, with a focus on the sociological and societal perceptions toward disability. Providing an 'insider's perspective' on counselling, this serves as ideal reading for students pursuing rehabilitation counselling.

Helps readers understand and critically assess the US health care system and policies. With a focus on the prevalence of disparities in health and health care, the book reviews the historical evolution and organisation of the American health care system.

A comprehensive guide to careers in health administration, ranging from entry-level management positions to the most senior executive opportunities. This second edition has been updated throughout and includes three new chapters that will assist students and healthcare managers alike. The book includes over 40 new interviews spanning those in entry-level positions to CEOs.

Created to fill a gap in both counsellor education and gifted education, this text provides a concise and practical overview of counselling services designed specifically for gifted and talented students. The book illuminates specific knowledge, awareness, and skills school counsellors need to address concerns related not only to academics, but also to social and emotional development.

Illuminates the daunting task of understanding and applying philosophies, models, theories, and taxonomies in nursing practice and research at the masters or doctoral level. Distinguished by a unique organizational structure, the text is divided into two broad areas of practice/focus: individuals and families, and communities, populations, and systems.

Focuses on the practical knowledge and skills that both physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) need to be effective health care leaders in a multidisciplinary environment. Written by a recognized expert in physician assistant leadership, this engaging text helps PA and NP professionals to navigate the unique challenges they encounter.

Delivers the most current evidence-based practice standards and their application. This second edition contains substantial updates to all guidelines based on the most current research evidence and demonstrates examples of how to best apply the guidelines to nursing practice.

Now with 620 questions - more than 250 completely new to this edition - this review guide has been thoroughly revised to reflect current science and clinical knowledge. This edition includes improved diagnostic-quality images, an emphasis on new drugs, and added chapters devoted to anatomy, clinical trials and ethics, neuro-ophthalmology, and case studies.

Now in its fifth edition, Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed is the best-selling guide to multiple sclerosis (MS) for newly diagnosed patients and their families. Written in plain language, this book guides patients at any stage who want to know more about the disease, its potential impact on life, and the medical treatments available for managing it successfully.

Offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging.

Provides a comprehensive guide to all of the essential elements of elder care across a breadth of health and social service disciplines. Responding to the needs of providers, directcare workers, family, and other caregivers, the diverse array of entries included in this encyclopaedia recognise and address the complex medical, social, and psychological problems associated with geriatric care.