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Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses

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Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it...

Beschreibung

Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.

KEY FEATURES:

  • A full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentials of palliative, or end of life care
  • A topical and timely subject area, explored clearly and concisely
  • Full of interactive pedagogy and features, including quizzes, multiple choice questions, vignettes/case studies and activities
  • Features a companion website with links to further reading, additional activities and resources, and self-testing interactive multiple choice questions

Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses focuses on this area with expert knowledge and compassion, preparing students in order to help them provide the best possible care for their patients and their families.

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.11.2014

Verlag John Wiley & Sons Inc
Seitenzahl

304

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.11.2014

Verlag John Wiley & Sons Inc
Seitenzahl

304

Maße (L/B/H)

24,6/18,7/1,7 cm

Gewicht

654 g

Auflage

1. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-118-43780-3

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses
  • About the series xi

    The Authors xii

    Acknowledgements xiii

    Preface xiv

    About the companion website xv

    Section I The principles of palliative care 1

    Chapter 1 The development of palliative care 3

    Introduction 3

    What is palliative care? 4

    Where is palliative care provided? 8

    Widening access 9

    Influential documents and strategies 11

    Conclusion 14

    Chapter 2 Holistic care in palliative care 16

    Introduction 16

    Total pain 17

    Holism 17

    Holistic care 18

    Spirituality 21

    Quality of life 26

    Conclusion 27

    Chapter 3 Team working 31

    Introduction 31

    What is a team? 32

    Why is interprofessional team work important in palliative care? 33

    What makes a team work well? 41

    What stops a team from working well? 44

    Conclusion 46

    Chapter 4 Legal principles in palliative care 48

    Introduction 48

    Identification of legal issues surrounding the provision of palliative care 49

    Consent 50

    Best interests 55

    Withholding and withdrawing treatment 56

    Do not resuscitate orders (DNR) 57

    Euthanasia and assisted suicide 57

    Verification of death 60

    Conclusion 61

    Chapter 5 Ethical principles in palliative care 63

    Introduction 63

    The meaning of ethics 64

    Ethical theories 70

    Euthanasia 75

    Conclusion 76

    Section II The practice of palliative care 79

    Chapter 6 Communication in palliative care 81

    Introduction 81

    The importance of communication in palliative care 83

    Communication theory 84

    The importance of self-awareness in good communication 86

    Key communication skills 87

    Enablers of and barriers to good communication 91

    Influencing factors 92

    Communicating with groups who have particular needs 94

    Conclusion 95

    Chapter 7 Pain management and nursing care 98

    Introduction 98

    Pain 99

    Pain assessment 101

    Principles of pain management 106

    Non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief 110

    Conclusion 111

    Chapter 8 Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms 116

    Introduction 116

    Nausea and vomiting 117

    Assessment 118

    Management of nausea and vomiting 120

    Nursing care 122

    Malignant bowel obstruction 123

    Constipation 124

    Cachexia 126

    Other gastrointestinal symptoms 127

    Conclusion 128

    Chapter 9 Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue 133

    Introduction 133

    Breathlessness 134

    Assessment of breathlessness 135

    Pharmacological Management of breathlessness 135

    Nursing management 137

    Fatigue 138

    Assessment 139

    Management of fatigue 140

    Nursing care 140

    Conclusion 141

    Chapter 10 Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms 145

    Introduction 145

    Psychological concerns 147

    Depression and Anxiety 148

    Management and treatment of anxiety and depression 153

    Sexuality 154

    Assessing sexuality 156

    Psychological care 159

    Conclusion 162

    Chapter 11 Caring for the family 169

    Introduction 169

    Defining the family 170

    Role of the family in care giving 172

    Effects of caring on the family 173

    The needs of carers 176

    Communicating with the family 179

    Conclusion 180

    Chapter 12 Palliative care emergencies 184

    Introduction 184

    Palliative care emergencies 185

    Spinal cord compression 185

    Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) 188

    Hypercalcaemia 189

    Conclusion 191

    Chapter 13 Nursing care at end of life 195

    Introduction 195