Managing Long-term Conditions and Chronic Illness in Primary Care: A Guide to Good Practice (2)
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- Synopsis
- Effective management of long-term conditions is an essential part of contemporary nursing policy and practice. Systematic and evidence-based care which takes account of the expert patient and reduces unnecessary hospital admissions is vital to support those with long-term conditions/chronic diseases and those who care for them. Reflecting recent changes in treatment, the nurse’s role and the patient journey and including additional content on rehabilitation, palliative care, and non-medical prescribing, this fully updated new edition highlights the key issues in managing long-term conditions. It provides a practical and accessible guide for nurses and allied health professionals in the primary care environment and covers: -????????? the physical and psychosocial impact of long-term conditions -????????? effective case management -????????? self-management and the expert patient -????????? behavioural change strategies and motivational counselling -????????? telehealth and information technology -????????? nutritional and medication management. Packed with helpful, clearly written information, Managing Long-term Conditions and Chronic Illness in Primary Care includes case studies, fact boxes and pointers for practice. It is ideal reading for pre- and post-registration nursing students taking modules on long-term conditions, and will be a valuable companion for pre-registration students on community placements.
- Copyright:
- 2016
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 224 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781135130855
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780203881316, 9781138705654, 9780415657167, 9780203077306, 9780415657167, 9780415657174
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 01/12/18
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Medicine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.