Physical Healthcare and Promotion in Mental Health Nursing

Taking a recovery-approach perspective, this book helps mental health nurses and students understand the importance of physical healthcare and promotion for people with mental health disorders.

List of contents

Introduction
The determinants of poor physical health in people with mental health problems
The physical health assessment in mental health nursing
Physical health promotion, communication and the therapeutic alliance
The care and management of cardiovascular disorders
Metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus
Respiratory disorders
Substance misuse and physical health in mental health
Side effects of psychotropic drugs and their management
Diet, exercise and sleep in health promotion for mental health
Glossary

About the author

Stan Mutsatsa was a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at City University London.

Summary

Taking a recovery-approach perspective, this book helps mental health nurses and students understand the importance of physical health care and promotion for people with mental health disorders.

Product details

• Authors: Stan Mutsatsa, Stanley Mutsatsa, Mutsatsa Stanley
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.03.2015
• EAN: 9781446268179
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-6817-9
• No. of pages: 248
• Series: Transforming Nursing Practice Series; Transforming Nursing Practice; Transforming Nursing Practice Series; Transforming Nursing Practice
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; MEDICAL / Nursing / Psychiatric & Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatric nursing / Mental health nursing