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)
From the Back Cover

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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