Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease (Des Jardins,Clinical Manifestations and Assesments of Respiratory Disease) (Paperback)

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease
Author by:

• Terry Des Jardins MEd RRT
• George G. Burton MD FACP FCCP FAARC

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease
Book Description
Current, comprehensive coverage in an easy-to-read format

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease Book Description

The new edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest changes in the field. The introductory chapters address the fundamental skills and protocols necessary for clinical assessment. Each disease is presented in relation to one of six clinical scenarios: atelectasis, consolidation, increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness, bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions, and distal airway and alveolar weakening. Students are provided with an illustration of the major alterations of the lungs, the etiology of the disease, an overview of clinical manifestations, a discussion of management, and a series of self-assessment questions.

• Emphasis on clinical scenarios that allows the student to better understand the diseases. It shows them why they are seeing what they are seeing and why certain treatment modalities are being used.
• Focus on assessment and therapist-driven protocols (TDPs) so students can incorporate this into their care of patients.
• Full-color insert that aids the reader in visualizing and understanding the pathophysiology of the diseases.
• Clinical Manifestation Overview boxes that enable students to easily refer back to the most important information about the pathophysiologic mechanisms for each disorder of the lung and confirm that they have learned the key information.
• Case studies that aid the student and the instructor in applying the fundamental information to the assessment and treatment of respiratory patients.
• Twelve easily accessible appendices featuring commonly needed information such as abbreviations, equations, medications, hemodynamic measurements, and more.

• Two color design that engages the reader by highlighting different elements of the text and details within the line drawings.
• Access to the Evolve Learning System that includes additional case studies, a PowerPoint presentation of lecture material, a test bank, an image collection, and Weblinks

Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease
books Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323028063
• ISBN-13: 978-0323028066

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Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing

Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing

Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing
Author:
Tony Gilliam.

Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing
Book Description

Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing provides a broad range of insights into many aspects of the CPN's work. Writing in a fresh and accessible style, Tony Gillam, a practicing CPN, explores professional identity, the community and the role of the nurse, good practice and the concept of risk, user involvement treatment and more. Practicing nurses and other professionals will find it useful in developing their own reflective practice as well as offering a useful overview of an increasingly important area of nursing.

Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing
book Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415259797
• ISBN-13: 978-0415259798
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches

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Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Editorial Reviews

An excellent overview of what is known about Bipolar in Youth. From epidemiology to diagnosis to evidence based theory regarding the etiology and treatment this book has it all. The 3 Bob s, with the additional of Dr. Fristad have done it again. --Russell E. Scheffer, M.D., Chair and professor, Kansas University School of Medicine- Wichita

The book is a comprehensive yet readable synthesis of the existing research and expert opinion on pediatric bipolar disorder. The authors have made this complex area of psychiatry accessible to everyone but were able to maintain scientific rigor so that the book is useful to a wide range of readers, including specialists in the field. --David Axelson, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Director, Child & Adolescent Bipolar Services, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

This book is an invaluable resource for clinicians who treat bipolar disorder. It contains up-to-date scholarly, yet practical information on diagnostic and treatment issues in pediatric bipolar disorder. --Karen Dinnen Wagner, M.D., Ph.D., Marie B. Gale Centennial Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry& Behavioral Sciences, Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Texas Medical Branch

Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Books Description

Clinical Manual for Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents was written in response to the growing body of knowledge surrounding pediatric bipolar illness and the underlying biological, environmental, and psychosocial influences that exacerbate symptoms and behavior. Written to provide clinically useful information about diagnosis and management, this manual is a comprehensive collection of empirical evidence, case studies, and the growing number of evidence-based reports on pediatric bipolar disorder over the past five years. This revised and extended manual thoroughly examines how the past dualism of nature versus nurture should be replaced with the more accurate nurture enhancing or igniting nature in young patients facing bipolar disorder. This enhanced text also features several new chapters by Dr. Mary Fristad and team at The Ohio State University, who are experts in the family and psychosocial aspects of pediatric bipolar disorder.

Clinical Manual for the Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Book Details

• Paperback: 355 pages
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.; 1 edition (December 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585622915
• ISBN-13: 978-1585622917
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Second Edition (Lung Biology in Health and Disease: Hardcover)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Editor: Augustine M. K. Choi

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Book Description
The only available text to focus primarily on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Thoroughly revised content and ten new chapters provide pulmonologists with the latest developments and applications of pharmacological and mechanical therapies needed to treat the debilitating and difficult condition of ARDS.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
REVISION OF A BESTSELLER-Updated content and ten new chapters cover the latest developments and applications physicians need to treat ARDS

EVALUATION OF CURRENT THERAPIES-Surfactant therapy, glucocorticoid therapy, invasive and non-invasive prone position forms of mechanical ventilation, and mesenchymal stem cells helps clinicians give patients the best possible care

INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS-Key opinion leaders with diverse backgrounds and experience provide authoritative guidance physicians want and trust

A COMPLETE STAND-ALONE GUIDE-the only available comprehensive volume to tackle this pertinent issue and cover both its pathophysiology and pathogens

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Book Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 2 edition (November 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420088408
• ISBN-13: 978-1420088403

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Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation
Author By: Joel Stein

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Book Description

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary textbook devoted exclusively to stroke rehabilitation and recovery. This new comprehensive guide is the gold standard for managing and rehabilitating stroke patients. Beginning with detailed information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology, the book details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications. Additional sections discuss psychological issues, outcomes, community reintegration, and new research.

Written by dozens of acknowledged leaders in the field, and containing hundreds of tables, graphs, and photographic images, Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation features:

• The first full-length discussion of the most commonly-encountered component of neurorehabilitation
• Multi-specialty coverage of issues in rehabilitation, neurology, PT, OT, speech therapy, and nursing
• Focus on therapeutic management of stroke related impairments and complications
• An international perspective from dozens of foremost authorities on stroke
• Cutting edge, practical information on new developments and research trends

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is a valuable reference for clinicians and academics in rehabilitation and neurology, and professionals in all disciplines who serve the needs of stroke survivors.



Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Book Details

• Hardcover: 992 pages
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 1 edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933864125
• ISBN-13: 978-1933864129
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches

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Acute Stroke Nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing
Editor:

• Jane Williams
• Lin Perry
• Caroline Watkins

Acute Stroke Nursing Book Description

Stroke is a medical emergency. With active and efficient nursing management in the initial hours after stroke onset, effective recovery and rehabilitation is increased. Acute Stroke Nursing provides nurses with a current, evidenced based, practical text facilitating the provision of optimal stroke Nursing care during the primary prevention and acute phases.

This timely and practical text is structured to follow the acute stroke pathway experienced by patients. It explores the symptoms, causes and effects of stroke and provides guidance on issues such as nutrition, continence, positioning, mobility and continence. The text also considers rehabilitation. discharge planning, palliative care and the role of the nurse within the multiprofessional team. Acute Stroke Nursing is an essential guide to the Nursing management of stroke for all nurses health care professional wishing to extend their knowledge of stroke nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing Book Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (April 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405161043
• ISBN-13: 978-1405161046

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Pre-eclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice

Pre-eclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice

Preeclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice Editor by
Fiona Lyall
Michael Belfort

Pre-eclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice Book Review

"This book receives my highest recommendation. It is a highly comprehensive book and one that any obstetrician/gynecologist would find useful. It is a valuable contribution to the field of obstetric and perinatal medicine."

Pre-eclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice Book Description

Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of death and disability in mothers and babies. Over four million women worldwide will develop the disorder every year. This book, written by an international team of experts, focuses on both the scientific basis of pre-eclampsia and its management. The basic science section contains up-to-date reviews of the most exciting research developments in pre-eclampsia. The clinical chapters provide a comprehensive review of the pertinent literature, highlighting recent data and new ideas or developments in current management. There is a section in each chapter (where relevant) that deals with practical management, giving clinicians a formulated treatment plan that they can implement directly. The book will be of interest to all professionals interested in the reproductive sciences, and to obstetricians and physicians with an interest in pre-eclampsia.

Pre-eclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice Book Details

• Hardcover: 566 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052183189X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521831895
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches

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Pre-eclampsia: Current Perspectives on Management

Pre-eclampsia: Current Perspectives on Management

Pre-eclampsia: Current Perspectives on Management Editor by

• Philip Baker
• John C. P. Kingdom

"Pre-eclampsia is much more than just 'pregnancy-induced hypertension'..."

Preeclampsia: Current Perspectives on Management Book Description

With its massive implications for both mothers and babies, pre-eclampsia continues to be one of the medical communities greatest challenges. Edited by renowned experts in this field, this book presents a comprehensive overview of pre-eclampsia. Providing a definition and classification of the disease, and the etiology and pathogenesis of the condition, the authors cover screening, presentation, and diagnosis, and review maternal and fetal complications. They take a multidisciplinary approach to labor ward management of the severe disease, anaesthetic implications, and post-partum care. The book concludes with an examination of future therapeutic strategies and directions.

Pre-eclampsia: Current Perspectives on Management Book Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Informa HealthCare; 1 edition (December 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842141805
• ISBN-13: 978-1842141809
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 1 inches

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Author by Sheila L Videbeck

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Book Description

Now in its updated Fourth Edition, this popular text is designed for undergraduate nursing programs that teach a shortened or integrated psychiatric-mental health core course. The book presents sound nursing theory, therapeutic modalities, and clinical applications for the major DSM-IV-TR disorders across the treatment continuum, from hospital to home setting. The text uses the nursing process framework and emphasizes assessment, therapeutic communication, neurobiology, and psychopharmacologic intervention. Features focus on developing student self-awareness, communication skills, and utilizing family and community resources.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Book Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth Edition edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781764254
• ISBN-13: 978-0781764254

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Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children
Editor by Vidya Bhushan Gupta

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children book Description

Impeccably researched and written by a nationally known team of specialists from neurodevelopmental pediatrics, psychology, epidemiology, education, occupational therapy, and speech therapy backgrounds, Autistic Disorders in Children presents a multidisciplinary profile of autism and pervasive developmental disorders in children. Tracing the history of autism and tracking the latest research on its causation and neurological basis, this volume offers both traditional medical and complementary and alternative medicine approaches—as well as reliable methods for assessing treatment efficacy.

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children Book Details

• Hardcover: 338 pages
• Publisher: Informa HealthCare; 1 edition (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824750616
• ISBN-13: 978-082475061

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Children and Behavioural Problems: Anxiety, Aggression, Depression ADHD - A Biopsychological Model with Guidelines for Diagnostics and Treatment

Children and Behavioural Problems: Anxiety, Aggression, Depression ADHD

Children and Behavioural Problems: Anxiety, Aggression, Depression ADHD

Author by Martine F. Delfos

Children and Behavioural Problems: Anxiety, Aggression, Depression ADHD Book Description

In this wide-reaching and comprehensive book psychologist Martine F. Delfos provides practical guidance on the diagnosis, support and treatment of a variety of childhood behavioural problems, including anxiety problems, aggression, depression and ADHD. Presenting a useful and compelling model of the interplay of environment, disposition and central nervous system development, Delfos shows how differences in brain structure between the sexes may have a part to play in behavioural problems in children and adolescents. Children and Behavioural Problems is an essential resource for teachers, psychologists, social workers and other professionals working with children, as well as for parents seeking to support their children with special needs throughout their development.

Children and Behavioural Problems: Anxiety, Aggression, Depression ADHD Author

Martine F. Delfos PhD is a psychologist who works with clients with a broad spectrum of behavioural problems. She is the author of several books in the field of child psychology, autism and behavioural difficulties. She is committed to the development of theoretical models that are directly applicable in the daily work of professionals.

Children and Behavioural Problems: Anxiety, Aggression, Depression ADHD Details

Paperback: 303 pages

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (May 2004)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1843101963

ISBN-13: 978-1843101963

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing

Editor by Tim McDougall

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing Book Review

"This is a long-overdue book, and one which is surely set to become a standard text It deserves to stand out on the bookshelf of every nursing library, and to be close to hand for every specialist CAMHS nurse in the UK and further afield."

Mental Health Nursing

"This book provides sound, innovative advice to update, improve and develop practice so that nurses can make a difference to the children and young people in our care."

Paediatric Nursing

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing Book Description

All nurses share a responsibility to promote the mental health and mental wellbeing of children and young people in the context of recent developments including the National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing equips nurses with the essential skills and competencies needed when working with this important group of people. It explores best practice in a variety of settings and addresses issues such as eating disorders, self-harm, ADHD, learning disabilities, forensic mental health issues and misuse of drugs and alcohol in children and young people, as well as child protection, clinical governance and legal requirements.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing enables nurses working in CAMHS to provide a high quality, evidence-based service to all children and young people with mental health problems and disorders, ensuring effective assessment, treatment and support, for them and their families. It is essential reading for all nurses working with children and young people, particularly those working in specialist child and adolescent mental health settings.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing Book Details

Paperback: 328 pages

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (October 2, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1405128011

ISBN-13: 978-1405128018

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision) (Paperback)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition

by American Psychiatric Association

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition

Book Description

Since the DSM-IV® was published in 1994, we’ve seen many advances in our knowledge of psychiatric illness. This Text Revision incorporates information culled from a comprehensive literature review of research about mental disorders published since DSM-IV® was completed in 1994. Updated information is included about the associated features, culture, age, and gender features, prevalence, course, and familial pattern of mental disorders.

The DSM-IV® brings this essential diagnostic tool up-to-date, to promote effective diagnosis, treatment, and quality of care. Now you can get all the essential diagnostic information you rely on from the DSM-IV® along with important updates not found in the 1994 edition.

Stay current with important updates to the DSM-IV®:

• Benefit from new research into Schizophrenia, Asperger’s Disorder, and other conditions
• Utilize additional information about the epidemiology and other facets of DSM conditions
• Update ICD-9-CM codes implemented since 1994 (including Conduct Disorder, Dementia, Somatoform Disorders)

DSM-IV-TR, the handheld version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, is now available for both Palm OS and PocketPC handhelds. This Text Revision incorporates information culled from a comprehensive literature review of research about mental disorders and includes associated features, culture, age, and gender features, prevalence, course, and familial pattern of mental disorders. And with Skyscape's patented smARTlink™ technology, DSM-IV-TR can easily cross-index with other clinical and drug prescription products from Skyscape to provide a powerful and integrated source of clinical information that you can carry with you wherever you go!

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition

Book Details

• Paperback: 943 pages
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.; 4th edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890420254
• ISBN-13: 978-0890420256

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Somatoform Disorders: WPA Series in Evidence & Experience in Psychiatry

Somatoform Disorders: WPA Series in Evidence and  Experience in Psychiatry

Somatoform Disorders: WPA Series in Evidence and  Experience in Psychiatry

• Editor by:
• Mario Maj
• Hagop S. Akiskal
• Juan Mezzich
• Ahmed Okasha

Somatoform Disorders: WPA Series in Evidence and ; Experience in Psychiatry
Description
Be Guided by the Evidence

Somatoform disorders are more common than many clinicians realize and are often underdiagnosed and poorly managed.

This practical guide provides a comprehensive overview of all somatoform disorders. It aims to enable the mental health practitioner to properly diagnose and manage the disorders as well as to provide the appropriate advice to colleagues of other medical disciplines.

Somatoform Disorders offers:

• Detailed coverage of the concepts of each disorder: diagnosis, classification, co-morbidities and course and outcome
• An outline of clinical, biological and psychosocial research in the area
• An overview of clinical management and future perspectives
• The unique series format of systematic reviews followed by commentaries

Somatoform Disorders is the ninth volume of the WPA Series "Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry. The book is an unbiased and reliable reference point for all psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and policy makers.

Somatoform Disorders: WPA Series in Evidence and  Experience in Psychiatry
Book Details

• Hardcover: 414 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470016124
• ISBN-13: 978-0470016121

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Foundations of Nursing Research (5th Edition)

Foundations of Nursing Research (5th Edition) (Nieswiadomy, Foundations of Nursing Research) (Paperback)

Foundations of Nursing Research (5th Edition)
Author by: NIESWIADOMY

Foundations of Nursing Research (5th Edition) Book Description

This book provides registered nurses with an easy-to understand description of nursing research. Everyone who reads this book, including people outside the nursing profession, agree that it is very readable and concise. Nursing Research on the Web sections have been added, increasing readers' interest in nursing research as they discover information available on the Internet. Concepts of evidence-based practice and outcomes research have been added. Excerpts from 58 published nursing research studies are integrated throughout the book. Most are from studies published in 2000. Self-tests are included. An invaluable reference book for registered nurses.

Foundations of Nursing Research (5th Edition)
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A conversational style and comprehensive, step-by-step approach makes Foundations of Nursing Research, Fourth Edition one of the best-selling research texts for nurses. Following the steps of the nursing process, it diligently moves from problem identification and literature review, to development of hypotheses, design formulation, samples and data collection and data analysis. Case studies and self-tests provide further review. Additional features include:

• New - Concepts of evidence-based practice and its implications for nursing practice.
• Updated - Review of the Literature provides the most current nursing research.
• Excerpts from 58 published nursing research studies.
• Get-Involved Activities provide real-life examples of what it is like in the field.
• Self-tests allow for reinforcement and review of material.
• Critiquing guidelines highlight steps for judging the appropriateness of study findings.

Foundations of Nursing Research (5th Edition) Book Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (May 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136129803
• ISBN-13: 978-0136129806
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches

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Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice

Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice (Essentials of Nursing Research (Polit)) (Paperback)

Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice
Author by:

• Denise F Polit
• Cheryl Tatano Beck

Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice Book Description

Essentials of Nursing Research is designed to teach students how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research reports in nursing practice. The Seventh Edition has been updated with stronger coverage of evidence-based practice, including content on how to read, interpret, and critique systematic reviews, which are considered by many to be a cornerstone of evidence-based practice. Also included in the Seventh Edition: a more balanced presentation of medical and social science methods and nomenclature; enhanced coverage of qualitative research; and more!

Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice Book Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 7th edition (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781781531
• ISBN-13: 978-0781781534

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Resource Manual to Accompany Nursing Research

Resource Manual to Accompany Nursing Research (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) (Paperback)

Resource Manual to Accompany Nursing Research

Author by:

Denise F Polit

Cheryl Tatano Beck

Resource Manual to Accompany Nursing Research Book Description

This Resource Manual with its accompanying "Toolkit" CD-ROM is a study guide that provides abundant research tools unlike any on the market! The Resource Manual provides exercises corresponding to each chapter from Polit and Beck's Nursing Research, with a focus on critiquing actual studies. Students will find such comprehensive assets as 11 complete research reports covering a range of nursing research endeavors; full critiques of two systematic reviews providing models for a comprehensive research critique; and a never-before-published funded NINR grant application. The free accompanying Toolkit CD-ROM offers dozens of resources for conducting research that can be downloaded and used directly or adapted. The resources reflect best-practice research material, most of which has been pre-tested and refined in the authors' own research, including such tools as: templates for wording research questions; informed consent forms; a confidentiality pledge for research staff; literature review protocols; content validity forms; and much, much more.

Resource Manual to Accompany Nursing Research Book Details

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Eighth Edition edition (June 1, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0781770521

ISBN-13: 978-0781770521

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The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence

The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence (PRACTICE OF NURSING RESEARCH: CONDUCT, CRITIQUE, & UTIL ( BURNS)) (Hardcover)

The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence

by Susan K. Grove PhD RN ANP-BC GNP-BC (Author), Nancy Burns PhD RN FCN FAAN (Author)

The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence Book Description

The most authoritative textbook of nursing research now makes it clearer than ever how to appraise, synthesize, and generate evidence for practice

The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence Book Description

With frequent examples from the best of the research literature, this authoritative textprovides you with a comprehensive foundation for appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence for clinical practice. This new edition features an enhanced focus on research as the foundation for evidence-based practice, along with improved readability and more background coverage of qualitative research. This textbook prepares you to understand and apply research, and to go on to conduct original research.

• Includes all the information needed to help both beginning nurses and beginning nurse-researchers understand and applying research findings to practice and conducting research.
• Includes frequent research examples from the best of the literature, strengthened with high-quality examples from the latest published studies, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Provides the most in-depth coverage of quantitative research methods of any nursing research text on the market.
• Comprehensive EVOLVE teaching/learning package includes an Instructor's Resource Manual, an enriched Test Bank, a PowerPoint Collection, syllabi, Data Set Activities (qualitative and quantitative), and more.

• Enhanced emphasis on research appraisal and synthesis for evidence-based practice equips students not just to generate research evidence but also to appraise and synthesize existing evidence for application to practice.
• Carefully edited for a more student-friendly readability and active-voice writing style reduces barriers to learning the typically challenging research content.
• In order to focus the text on the more "need to know" content most important for the majority of students, more in-depth content on conceptual models for those planning to lead research studies has been moved from the book to the companion EVOLVE website.
• Fresh, new, full-color design provides a more "open" look that facilitates learning with Key Terms highlighted in color and color tabs for the Index and Glossary.
• Research examples have been updated throughout to reflect the most current research from the published literature, including excellent examples of qualitative studies.
• The coverage of qualitative research has been carefully revised to highlight examples of high-quality qualitative research and to present both qualitative and quantitative approaches as equally valuable.
• EVOLVE website provides examples of both qualitative and quantitative research proposals.
• Now focuses on the "how to's" of seeking research funding and provides a practical tool to help new researchers move from research proposal to funded research project.
• Authoritative coverage provides students the opportunity to learn first-hand from the leaders in the field.
• Separate chapter on the cost-driven field of outcomes research helps nurses to demonstrate that what they do results in positive healthcare outcomes.
• Provides a separate chapter on the emerging field of intervention research, which establishes "causal explanations" for nursing interventions in response to the growing difficulty of performing true experimental research on human participants.

The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence Book Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 6 edition (October 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416054685
• ISBN-13: 978-1416054689

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Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice (Paperback)

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice Author by:

• Nancy Burns PhD RN FCN FAAN
• Susan K. Grove PhD RN ANP-BC GNP-BC

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice Book Description
Equips students to read and understand nursing research as a foundation for evidence-based practice

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice Book Description

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 4th Edition is a market-leading textbook written by two of the most renowned experts in the nursing research field. Now in full-color, this thoroughly updated 4th edition reflects today's emphasis on evidence-based practice. Refined format and features enhance the book's readability and bring include examples and critiques that help students better understand the concepts. The book also features an enhanced emphasis on the emerging, cost-driven field of outcomes research, as well as an improved balance of quantitative and qualitative research. In addition to a full complement of student and faculty ancillaries, a companion Nursing Research Online course is now available for separate purchase with this edition.

• Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research, the book presents time-tested content with ideal breadth, depth, and readability for students.
• Research Examples throughout the text illustrate key concepts with excerpts from the best of the nursing and health sciences literature.
• Critiquing Guidelines provide a systematic tool for critiquing published research studies.
• Example Critiques demonstrate how to critique an article with excerpts from published studies.
• A full Sample Critique of an entire quantitative study helps students synthesize the critiquing skills they have developed through the preceding chapters.
• A comprehensive Glossary serves as a convenient quick reference.

• Includes a fresh emphasis on the role of nursing research in building an evidence-based practice, with in-depth Research Examples now concluding with Implications for Practice.
• A new Outcomes Research chapter addresses this emerging, cost-driven discipline.
• Redesigned Critiquing Guidelines offer expert advice on evaluating research articles.
• New Sample Critique of a qualitative study complements the quantitative critique.
• Tips for Further Study identifies concepts in each chapter students tend to have the most trouble with and points them to corresponding sections in the Study Guide and the Evolve resources for further study.

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice Book Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416026401
• ISBN-13: 978-1416026402

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Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence

Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence (Paperback)

Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence
Author by: Janet Houser

Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence Book Description
Intended to help the undergraduate student learn to read and use research as a basis for nursing practice, this new nursing research textbook puts research into the context of evidence-based practice, helping students gain knowledge of research concepts while learning to apply them. The conversational style of the text minimizes the intimidating aspects of research to maximize understanding.

Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence Book Details

• Paperback: 586 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (August 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763742678
• ISBN-13: 978-0763742676
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 1.2 inches

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Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice

Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice (Nursing Research (Polit)) (Hardcover)

Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice Author by:

• Denise F Polit
• Cheryl Tatano Beck

Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice Book Description

Thoroughly revised to emphasize the link between research and evidence-based practice, this Eighth Edition presents methods and tools for generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice. This edition offers more guidance on evaluating and critiquing research evidence. Other revisions include more in-depth coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research and a new chapter on developing and testing new instruments. Note: The for-sale Student Resource guide to accompany the text is now fully revised to meet emerging graduate course needs. New features include a free CD-ROM called the "Toolkit," which includes copious application exercises, samples of systematic reviews, and full critiques of two of the eight studies in the text. Please note that this is sold separately: Student Resource Manual with Toolkit

Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice Book Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Eighth Edition edition (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781794684
• ISBN-13: 978-0781794688
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches

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Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

Editor by Suzanne Sargent

Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals Book Description

Liver disease is a rapidly growing speciality, and nurses and health care professionals need to have the relevant knowledge and skills to care for patients with liver problems in a safe and effective way. Liver Diseases is a comprehensive, evidence-based, practical guide to the nursing care and management of patients with liver disease.

Liver Diseases explores a range of liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson’s disease and acute liver failure. It looks at the anatomy and  physiology of the liver, assessment of liver function and diagnostic studies, acute and chronic liver disease, pregnancy related liver disease, liver transplantation and infectious liver diseases. For each condition the epidemiology, complications and nursing management are provided, along with illustrative case studies and further reading. Liver Diseases is an invaluable tool for all nurses and health care professionals working with people with liver disease.

Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The first UK book on care of the liver from a nursing and healthcare perspective
• Written by a well-respected and renowned author in the field
• Covers a wide spectrum of liver diseases, with relevant nursing management guidelines
• With case studies, further reading and illustrations throughout

Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

From the Back Cover

Liver disease is a rapidly growing speciality, and nurses and health care professionals need to have the relevant knowledge and skills to care for patients with liver problems in a safe and effective way. Adult Liver Care is a comprehensive, evidence-based, practical guide to the nursing care and management of patients with liver disease.

Adult Liver Care explores a range of liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson’s disease and acute liver failure. It looks at the anatomy & physiology of the liver, assessment of liver function and diagnostic studies, acute and chronic liver disease, pregnancy related liver disease, liver transplantation and infectious liver diseases. For each condition the epidemiology, complications and nursing management are provided, along with illustrative case studies and further reading. Adult Liver Care is an invaluable tool for all nurses and health care professionals working with people with liver disease.

Liver Diseases: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

Book Details

Paperback: 352 pages

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (June 22, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1405163062

ISBN-13: 978-1405163064

Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches

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