Carol Cox – författare

En omfattande bedömning av hela patientens hälsostatus är den grund på vilken vårdbeslut baseras. Detta gäller inte minst personens fysiska hälsostatus. Sjuksköterskor förväntas se och bedöma patienten som en hel individ som är mer än summan av sina delar, där fysiska, känslomässiga, psykologiska, intellektuella, sociala, kulturella och andliga behov kan vara mer eller mindre i förgrunden. Det bästa sättet att utveckla denna bedömningsförmåga är att lära sig ett systematiskt förhållningssätt.Boken fokuserar på bedömning av patientens fysiska hälsostatus och redogör för bästa sätt att ta en fullständig anamnes. Den summerar också de viktigaste kliniska färdigheterna som behövs för att utveckla och förbättra förmågan att göra kroppsundersökningar med syfte att, på ett kompetent sätt, identifiera vårdbehov samt planera och utföra bästa möjliga vård. Klinisk undersökningsmetodik för sjuksköterskor är en oumbärlig handledning för sjuksköterskor i grundutbildning eller som påbörjat resan mot sin specialistutbildning.

"The authors of this book have produced a seminal text that explores clinical effectiveness with regard to the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner ... For the student it provides an opportunity to understand how clinically effective care is provided." - Extract from the Foreword by Sue Norman - Chief Executive/Registrar, UKCC.Clinical effectiveness is a concept of central importance for health care professionals, and yet it is often unclear exactly what it is, how it can be applied, and how it should influence the delivery of care.This stimulating text clarifies what clinical effectiveness is and explains how it can be achieved in practice. Written by experienced practitioners and academics, it presents a wide range of research and case studies that demonstrate clinically effective care and the necessity for evidence-based practice.Drawing on their own original research into clinical effectiveness, the authors highlight key issues influencing practice and examine them in the light of new research. They combine solid evidence with guidelines for practice to show how a real difference can be made to the delivery of care.This balanced and engaging text will be an essential resource for all health care professionals wishing to enhance their practice, and a valuable guide for students who need to understand how clinically effective care is delivered in practice.

This book provides healthcare professionals with a practice theory for the care and management of patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. It explores what patients experience and how healthcare professionals can assist them in dealing with their uncertainty and fear as well as planning for the future. Unique to the book is its explication of the emerging theory, ‘The Omnipresence of Cancer’, which is set in the context of a discussion of earlier theories also concerned with cancer care. Chapters demonstrate how ‘The Omnipresence of Cancer’ has been developed, validated through research and being further tested in relation to cancer care. In particular, a chapter on philosophical reflections using theory to produce knowledge for practice is included. Each chapter provides essential background, a synthesis of the current state of knowledge, and practice examples associated with cancer care. The combination of theoretical reflection and practice examples is designed to promote comprehension and guidance on implementation of the theory, as well as recommendations for practice. This book will be of significant interest to healthcare students and professionals working in the field of cancer care and oncology, particularly healthcare professionals working in advanced practice roles and nurse educators. It is also anticipated that professionals working in pastoral care, occupational therapy, social work and radiography will be interested in this book.

Advanced Practice in Healthcare outlines the key components of advanced practice in which healthcare professionals are engaged. With a clear skills focus, it explores issues critical to providing effective enhanced care to patients whilst managing and negotiating the complexities of the healthcare delivery system. Perspectives on advanced practice are illuminated throughout the text and are designed to promote the formation of new thinking in relation to practice, education and research. The text is comprised of three sections that address different aspects of advanced practice and these in turn: Provide guidance on the development of clinical skills, including consultation, clinical decision making, holistic care, and the role of care planning in advanced practice. Explain management skills and how to manage, negotiate and monitor the complexities of the healthcare system in order to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Clarify the professional role of the advanced practice clinician and how implementation of the role can improve the delivery of patient care. In each chapter activities are presented that assist in the development, implementation and extension of advanced level practice. This text is especially relevant to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals practising within primary and secondary care who wish to advance their practice or clarify their roles within the context of advanced practice, particularly those undertaking masters level study.

Advanced Practice in Healthcare outlines the key components of advanced practice in which healthcare professionals are engaged. With a clear skills focus, it explores issues critical to providing effective enhanced care to patients whilst managing and negotiating the complexities of the healthcare delivery system. Perspectives on advanced practice are illuminated throughout the text and are designed to promote the formation of new thinking in relation to practice, education and research. The text is comprised of three sections that address different aspects of advanced practice and these in turn: Provide guidance on the development of clinical skills, including consultation, clinical decision making, holistic care, and the role of care planning in advanced practice. Explain management skills and how to manage, negotiate and monitor the complexities of the healthcare system in order to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Clarify the professional role of the advanced practice clinician and how implementation of the role can improve the delivery of patient care. In each chapter activities are presented that assist in the development, implementation and extension of advanced level practice. This text is especially relevant to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals practising within primary and secondary care who wish to advance their practice or clarify their roles within the context of advanced practice, particularly those undertaking masters level study.

An essential textbook for pre-registration nursing students, this book will be a key part of your introduction to nursing and will prepare you for entry into your chosen nursing branch. It is fully up to date in line with developments in nursing education. It includes case studies and activities to develop and test your knowledge.

There's a secret matchmaker at work in frontier Texas!In the small town of Dry Gulch, Texas, a good-hearted busybody just can't keep herself from surreptitiously trying to match up women in dire straits with men of good character she hopes can help them. How is she to know she's also giving each couple a little nudge toward love?A Cowboy UnmatchedNeill isn't sure who hired him to repair Clara's roof--he only knows Clara desperately needs his help. Can he convince this stubborn widow to let down her guard and take another chance on love?An Unforeseen MatchHoping to earn an honest wage on his way to the land rush, Clayton ends up on Grace's doorstep, lured by a classified ad. He may have signed on for more than he expected though--and he may have found the one woman who can keep him from moving on. No Match for LoveAndrew can't fathom how refined Lucy ended up as the caretaker to his dotty aunt, and somehow her arrival has prompted even more bizarre occurrences around the ranch. When they join forces to unearth the truth, will the attraction between Andrew and Lucy develop into more?Meeting Her MatchWhen the tables are turned and a tenderhearted meddler becomes the beneficiary of a matchmaking scheme, her world is turned upside down. As her entire life changes, will she finally be able to tell the banker's son how much she cares for him?

This book outlines the key components of advanced clinical practice, with new and expanded practice elements added to this fully updated second edition. It discusses vital issues for providing effective evidence-based healthcare, emphasising the role that advanced practice has to play in contemporary healthcare provision. Throughout the book, new ways of thinking and implementing changes in relation to practice, education and research are described. Divided into three sections with the addition of a newly revised introduction and a review of the evolution of advanced practice, this book covers:The provision of guidance on the development and implementation of clinical skills, including consultation, clinical decision making, holistic care and the role of care planning in advanced practice.The explanation of management skills and how to manage in this changing healthcare environment. It also explains how to negotiate and monitor the complexities of the present and changing healthcare system to ensure delivery of quality patient care.The clarification of the professional role of the advanced practice clinician and how implementation of the role can influence and improve the delivery of patient care.Case studies and activities that assist in the development, implementation and extension of advanced practice are included in each chapter. This book is particularly relevant to advanced practice clinicians including nurses, midwives and allied health professionals practicing within primary and secondary care. It is designed for those who wish to further advance their practice, to clarify their roles within the context of advanced practice, and to prepare for future roles that will have significant implications for patient care delivery, improved patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

This book outlines the key components of advanced clinical practice, with new and expanded practice elements added to this fully updated second edition. It discusses vital issues for providing effective evidence-based healthcare, emphasising the role that advanced practice has to play in contemporary healthcare provision. Throughout the book, new ways of thinking and implementing changes in relation to practice, education and research are described. Divided into three sections with the addition of a newly revised introduction and a review of the evolution of advanced practice, this book covers:The provision of guidance on the development and implementation of clinical skills, including consultation, clinical decision making, holistic care and the role of care planning in advanced practice.The explanation of management skills and how to manage in this changing healthcare environment. It also explains how to negotiate and monitor the complexities of the present and changing healthcare system to ensure delivery of quality patient care.The clarification of the professional role of the advanced practice clinician and how implementation of the role can influence and improve the delivery of patient care.Case studies and activities that assist in the development, implementation and extension of advanced practice are included in each chapter. This book is particularly relevant to advanced practice clinicians including nurses, midwives and allied health professionals practicing within primary and secondary care. It is designed for those who wish to further advance their practice, to clarify their roles within the context of advanced practice, and to prepare for future roles that will have significant implications for patient care delivery, improved patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

This book provides healthcare professionals with a practice theory for the care and management of patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. It explores what patients experience and how healthcare professionals can assist them in dealing with their uncertainty and fear as well as planning for the future. Unique to the book is its explication of the emerging theory, ‘The Omnipresence of Cancer’, which is set in the context of a discussion of earlier theories also concerned with cancer care. Chapters demonstrate how ‘The Omnipresence of Cancer’ has been developed, validated through research and being further tested in relation to cancer care. In particular, a chapter on philosophical reflections using theory to produce knowledge for practice is included. Each chapter provides essential background, a synthesis of the current state of knowledge, and practice examples associated with cancer care. The combination of theoretical reflection and practice examples is designed to promote comprehension and guidance on implementation of the theory, as well as recommendations for practice. This book will be of significant interest to healthcare students and professionals working in the field of cancer care and oncology, particularly healthcare professionals working in advanced practice roles and nurse educators. It is also anticipated that professionals working in pastoral care, occupational therapy, social work and radiography will be interested in this book.