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Informationen zum Autor Dominic Upton Klappentext What makes someone feel healthy? Why do some people respond differently under stress to others? Why dont people always follow nursing advice? This second edition of Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals provides an accessible but thorough introduction to the key psychological theories and concepts which underpin nursing and healthcare, and clearly demonstrates how they can be applied in clinical practice. Using a research-led approach, each chapter guides the reader through important theories and topics in health psychology, such as lifespan and development, communication, and social processes, and enables them to use that understanding to deliver better patient care. Zusammenfassung What makes someone feel healthy? Why do some people respond differently under stress to others? Why dont people always follow nursing advice? This second edition of Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals provides an accessible but thorough introduction to the key psychological theories and concepts which underpin nursing and healthcare, and clearly demonstrates how they can be applied in clinical practice. Using a research-led approach, each chapter guides you through important theories and topics in health psychology, such as lifespan and development, communication, and social processes, and helps you use your understanding to deliver better patient care. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Chapter 1: Introduction: Psychology in nursing care Chapter 2: Psychological approaches to understanding people Chapter 3: Psychology across the lifespan Chapter 4: Social processes Chapter 5: Perception, memory and providing information Chapter 6: Stress and stress management. Chapter 7: The psychology of pain Glossary References
