Psychology for nurses /

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Main Author: Rana, Devinder
Other Authors: Upton, Dominic
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson Education, 2008.
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Table of Contents:
  • The meaning and measurement of health
  • The principles of behaviourist psychology
  • Patient-centred nursing
  • Anxiety and psychodynamic principles
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social psychology
  • Child development and health care
  • The impact of social group on health
  • Cultural awareness and transcultural issues
  • Working with older adults
  • Patient loss, bereavement, and terminal illness
  • Risky behaviours : smoking, alcohol, diet, and exercise
  • Stress and stress management
  • The psychology of pain
  • Psychological models in health and health care
  • Patient adherence to medical information and lifestyle change
  • Communication and counselling skills
  • Being admitted to hospital
  • Applying psychology to specific conditions, part I
  • Applying psychology to specific conditions, part II.