{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-psychological-care-in-nursing-and-the-health-professions-9780415429078","title":"An Introduction to Psychological Care in Nursing and the Health Professions","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Helena Priest\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaring is at the core of what nurses and other health professionals do. But caring encompasses more than simply looking after people's physical health needs. People requiring any health service will have psychological needs that affect their feelings, thoughts, and behaviour. Good psychological care can even help improve physical health outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Introduction to Psychological Care in Nursing and the Health Professions\u003c\/em\u003e explains and promotes the importance of psychological care for people when they become physically ill, giving a sound theoretical basis to ensure care is evidence-based. It encourages the reader to think about the effects of illness and disability on patients, and to understand what can be done to identify and minimise any difficulties they might be experiencing in these areas. The chapters cover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe meaning and elements of care and holistic care; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea model of psychological care in practice; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe personal qualities and skills of carers that best underpin psychological care delivery, and how these might be enhanced; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe knowledge needed for effective psychological caregiving; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epsychological care as it might be practised in a range of health care settings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis text contains key learning points, practical activities, reflective exercises and case illustrations. It is ideal for student and practising nurses, and health professionals who would like to improve their care for patients in this essential area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45235297681559,"sku":"9780415429078","price":14111.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415429078.webp?v=1769209224","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-psychological-care-in-nursing-and-the-health-professions-9780415429078","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}