Psychology for nurses / by Rana, Devinder

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.…”

Psychology for nurses / by Rana, Devinder

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.…”