Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - An Evidence-Based Approach to Musculoskeletal Care

Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
 
A comprehensive and evidence-based manual for orthopaedic and trauma nurses and students
 
In the newly revised second edition of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing: An Evidence-based Approach to Musculoskeletal Care, a team of accomplished practitioners and educators deliver a straightforward and practical textbook for the practice of neonate, infant, child, young person, adult and older person orthopaedic and trauma nursing. The book explores topics of critical importance to those working in acute wards, clinics, community hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes.
 
Divided into 5 intuitive sections, this book examines central issues in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma care, specialist practice issues, the care and management of common conditions, and the care of infants, children and young people. Each chapter is based on the latest research and offers practical guidance to practitioners around the world. The book also offers:
* Practical explorations of topics in specialist practice, including assessment, common musculoskeletal interventions, and complications of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma
* In-depth discussions of common orthopaedic conditions and their management and care, including elective orthopaedic surgery
* Holistic musculoskeletal trauma care, including the principles of trauma and fracture management
 
Perfect for pre-registration and qualified adult and children's orthopaedic nurses working in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma units in hospitals and community settings, Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing will also be of use to students seeking post-qualification education in orthopaedic nursing.

List of contents

Contributors,
 
Foreword,
 
Preface,
 

Part I: Key issues in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma nursing,
 

1 An introduction to orthopaedic and trauma care,
 
Julie Santy-Tomlinson, Sonya Clarke and Mary Drozd
 
2 The knowledge and evidence base for practice,
 
Paul McLeish
 
3 Professional development, competence and education,
 
Mary Drozd and Sinead Hahessy
 
4 The musculoskeletal system and human movement,
 
Lynne Newton-Triggs and Jean Rogers
 
5 The team approach and nursing roles in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma care,
 
Sandra Flynn
 
6 Rehabilitation and the orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma patient,
 
Rebecca Jester
 

Part II: Specialist and advanced practice,
 

7 Clinical assessment of the orthopaedic and trauma patient,
 
Rebecca Jester
 
8 Key musculoskeletal interventions,
 
Lynne Newton-Triggs, Jean Rogers and Anna Timms
 
9 The complications of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma,
 
Julie Santy-Tomlinson, Sonya Clarke and Peter Davis
 
10 Nutrition and hydration,
 
Rosemary Masterson
 
11 Pain assessment and management in orthopaedic and trauma care,
 
Carolyn Mackintosh-Franklin
 
12 Wound management, tissue viability and infection,
 
Jeannie Donnelly and Alison Collins
 

Part III: Common orthopaedic conditions and their care and management,
 

13 Key conditions and principles of orthopaedic management,
 
Elaine Wylie and Sonya Clarke
 
14 Elective orthopaedic surgery,
 
Rebecca Jester, Sandra Flynn and Mary Drozd
 
15 Musculoskeletal oncology over the lifespan,
 
Helen Stradling
 

Part IV: Musculoskeletal trauma care,
 

16 Principles of trauma care,
 
Fiona Heaney, Yvonne Conway and Stefanie Cormack
 
17 Principles of fracture management,
 
Julie Craig, Sonya Clarke and Pamela Moore
 
18 Fragility fractures,
 
Julie Santy-Tomlinson and Karen Hertz
 
19 Fragility Hip Fracture,
 
Karen Hertz and Julie Santy-Tomlinson
 
20 Spinal cord injury,
 
Sian Rodger
 
21 Soft tissue, peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injury,
 
Julie Craig, Beverley Gray Linnecor and Martyn Neil
 

Part V: Children and young people,
 

22 Key issues in caring for the child and young person with an orthopaedic or musculoskeletal trauma condition,
 
Sonya Clarke
 
23 Common childhood orthopaedic conditions, their care and management,
 
Julia Judd
 
24 Fracture management in the infant, child and young person,
 
Elizabeth Wright
 
25 Key fractures relating to infant, child and young person,
 
Thelma Begley and Sonya Clarke
 
Index,

About the author

The Editors Dr Sonya Clarke, Senior Lecturer in Education, CYP Lead MSc Professional Nursing, Pathway Lead for Orthopaedic & Trauma Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast. Sonya is a Registered Children's and Adult (RGN) Nurse with over 30 years' experience in orthopaedic and trauma nursing. She has worked as a staff nurse and sister and holds a Specialist Practitioner qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing. She completed a Doctorate in Education in 2019; her research focused on children's experiences of hospital from the perspective of the hospitalised child and the children's nurses who care for them. In 2020, Sonya was presented with the Royal College of Nursing Award of Merit, the highest honour for service in recognition of the exceptional contribution she has made to the RCN professional forum, Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing. Dr Mary Drozd, Senior Teaching Fellow, Aston Medical School, Aston University, England, UK. Mary is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years' experience in orthopaedic and trauma nursing. She has worked as a staff nurse, sister, ward manager and advanced nurse practitioner in a variety of orthopaedic settings. She completed a Doctorate in 2019; her research focused on adults with intellectual disabilities and their experiences of orthopaedic and trauma care. In 2021, Mary was awarded Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Summary

Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing

A comprehensive and evidence-based manual for orthopaedic and trauma nurses and students

In the newly revised second edition of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing: An Evidence-based Approach to Musculoskeletal Care, a team of accomplished practitioners and educators deliver a straightforward and practical textbook for the practice of neonate, infant, child, young person, adult and older person orthopaedic and trauma nursing. The book explores topics of critical importance to those working in acute wards, clinics, community hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes.

Divided into 5 intuitive sections, this book examines central issues in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma care, specialist practice issues, the care and management of common conditions, and the care of infants, children and young people. Each chapter is based on the latest research and offers practical guidance to practitioners around the world. The book also offers:
* Practical explorations of topics in specialist practice, including assessment, common musculoskeletal interventions, and complications of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma
* In-depth discussions of common orthopaedic conditions and their management and care, including elective orthopaedic surgery
* Holistic musculoskeletal trauma care, including the principles of trauma and fracture management

Perfect for pre-registration and qualified adult and children's orthopaedic nurses working in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma units in hospitals and community settings, Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing will also be of use to students seeking post-qualification education in orthopaedic nursing.

Product details

• Authors: S Clarke, Sonya Clarke, Sonya (Queens University Belfast) Drozd Clarke, Mary Drozd
• Assisted by: Sonya Clarke (Editor), Clarke Sonya (Editor), Drozd (Editor), Mary Drozd (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9781119833383
• ISBN: 978-1-119-83338-3
• No. of pages: 416
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Krankenpflege, Trauma, Medizin, Orthopädie, Orthopedics, Nursing, Medical Science, Notfallmedizin u. Traumatologie, Emergency Medicine & Trauma, Intensiv- u. Notfallpflege, Acute, Critical & Emergency Care