Rheumatology Nursing (eBook)

A Creative Approach

Jackie Hill (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: PDF

2006 | 2. Auflage
560 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-03424-8 (ISBN)

Infos

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 available

Autor

Jackie Hill, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, UK.

Inhalt

SECTION 1 SETTING THE SCENE.

1 The Principles, Practice and Evolution of Rheumatology Nursing
(Sarah Ryan and Jackie Hill).

2 The Musculoskeletal System and the Rheumatic Diseases (Valerie
Arthur and Jackie Hill).

3 The Immune System and Rheumatic Disease (Susan Oliver).

4 Biochemical, Haematological and Clinical Assessments in the
Rheumatic Diseases (Jackie Hill).

SECTION 2 ADDRESSING THE PATIENT'S PROBLEMS.

5 The Psychological Aspects of Rheumatic Disease (Sarah
Ryan).

6 The Effects of Rheumatic Disease on Body Image and Sexuality
(Jackie Hill).

7 The Social Implications of Rheumatic Disease (Sarah Ryan).

8 Pain and Stiffness (Jackie Hill).

9 Fatigue and Sleep (Christine White).

10 The Skin and Nutrition (Naomi Reay, Sally Smith and Jill
Byrne).

SECTION 3 THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS.

11 Multidisciplinary Team Care of the Rheumatic Patient (Pauline
Fitzgerald).

12 Medications in the Rheumatic Diseases (Jo White and Domini
Bryer).

13 Complementary Interventions (Anne Cawthorn and Peter
Mackereth).

14 Surgical Interventions (Maureen Cox).

15 Patient Education (Jackie Hill).

SECTION 4 PRIMARY AND PAEDIATRIC CARE.

16 Seamless Primary and Secondary Care (Mandy Edwards).

17 Paediatric Care (Gill Jackson).

Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.5.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Rheumatologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Schlagworte: Krankenpflege • nursing • Pflege
• ISBN-10: 0-470-03424-6 / 0470034246
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-03424-8 / 9780470034248