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The ability to move easily and purposively contributes enormously to a sense of health and wellbeing, enabling increased independence and selfprotection. However, many of the patients you encounter will have some degree of immobility whether it is temporary (for instance, due to local anaesthesia), permanent (for instance, due to amputation or stroke) or variable (for instance, due to arthritis or morbid obesity). This practical pocket guide covers:
¿ the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system
¿ the principles of ergonomics
¿ safe moving and handling practices
¿ positioning the patient
¿ performing a range of movement exercises
¿ legal aspects of moving and handling
¿ the promotion of sleep.
This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points.
Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
List of contents
The ability to move easily and purposively contributes enormously to a sense of health and wellbeing, enabling increased independence and self-protection. This concise guide covers the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, ergnomics, safe moving and handling and legal considerations, range of movement exercises and sleep-related issues. 1.Overview of Musculoskeletal components and Movement 2.Movement Assessment and Exercises 3.Safe Moving and handling practices 4.Therapeutic and procedural Positions 5.Legal Aspects of Moving and Handling
About the author
Dr. Sheila Cunningham commenced her career as a nurse after which she undertook a BSc in Life Sciences (Human Physiology) Westminster University. Armed with this and a passion for all things physiology, pathology and pharmacology she taught on nursing and allied health profession programmes for many years and exploring pedagogical approaches aimed at improving and enhancing nurses knowledge and confidence with science for clinical practice. Through her doctoral work on inclusive learning she linked her teaching and subject knowledge especially around nurse and health professions education. She was programme lead for nursing exchange and BSc European Nursing until 2020 hence her interest in nursing international experiences. She holds a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and is a member of the Biosciences in Nursing Network (BINE). She is currently Deputy Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the Faculty of Health Social Care and Education at Middlesex university.
Summary
The ability to move easily and purposively contributes enormously to a sense of health and wellbeing, enabling increased independence and selfprotection. However, many of the patients you encounter will have some degree of immobility whether it is temporary (for instance, due to local anaesthesia), permanent (for instance, due to amputation or stroke) or variable (for instance, due to arthritis or morbid obesity). This practical pocket guide covers:
• the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system
• the principles of ergonomics
• safe moving and handling practices
• positioning the patient
• performing a range of movement exercises
• legal aspects of moving and handling
• the promotion of sleep.
This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points.
Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
