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Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.
KEY FEATURES:
* A full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentials of palliative, or end of life care
* A topical and timely subject area, explored clearly and concisely
* Full of interactive pedagogy and features, including quizzes, multiple choice questions, vignettes/case studies and activities
* Features a companion website with links to further reading, additional activities and resources, and self-testing interactive multiple choice questions
Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses focuses on this area with expert knowledge and compassion, preparing students in order to help them provide the best possible care for their patients and their families.
Sommario
About the series xi
The Authors xii
Acknowledgements xiii
Preface xiv
About the companion website xv
Section I The principles of palliative care 1
Chapter 1 The development of palliative care 3
Introduction 3
What is palliative care? 4
Where is palliative care provided? 8
Widening access 9
Influential documents and strategies 11
Conclusion 14
Chapter 2 Holistic care in palliative care 16
Introduction 16
Total pain 17
Holism 17
Holistic care 18
Spirituality 21
Quality of life 26
Conclusion 27
Chapter 3 Team working 31
Introduction 31
What is a team? 32
Why is interprofessional team work important in palliative care? 33
What makes a team work well? 41
What stops a team from working well? 44
Conclusion 46
Chapter 4 Legal principles in palliative care 48
Introduction 48
Identification of legal issues surrounding the provision of palliative care 49
Consent 50
Best interests 55
Withholding and withdrawing treatment 56
Do not resuscitate orders (DNR) 57
Euthanasia and assisted suicide 57
Verification of death 60
Conclusion 61
Chapter 5 Ethical principles in palliative care 63
Introduction 63
The meaning of ethics 64
Ethical theories 70
Euthanasia 75
Conclusion 76
Section II The practice of palliative care 79
Chapter 6 Communication in palliative care 81
Introduction 81
The importance of communication in palliative care 83
Communication theory 84
The importance of self-awareness in good communication 86
Key communication skills 87
Enablers of and barriers to good communication 91
Influencing factors 92
Communicating with groups who have particular needs 94
Conclusion 95
Chapter 7 Pain management and nursing care 98
Introduction 98
Pain 99
Pain assessment 101
Principles of pain management 106
Non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief 110
Conclusion 111
Chapter 8 Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms 116
Introduction 116
Nausea and vomiting 117
Assessment 118
Management of nausea and vomiting 120
Nursing care 122
Malignant bowel obstruction 123
Constipation 124
Cachexia 126
Other gastrointestinal symptoms 127
Conclusion 128
Chapter 9 Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue 133
Introduction 133
Breathlessness 134
Assessment of breathlessness 135
Pharmacological Management of breathlessness 135
Nursing management 137
Fatigue 138
Assessment 139
Management of fatigue 140
Nursing care 140
Conclusion 141
Chapter 10 Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms 145
Introduction 145
Psychological concerns 147
Depression and Anxiety 148
Management and treatment of anxiety and depression 153
Sexuality 154
Assessing sexuality 156
Psychological care 159
Conclusion 162
Chapter 11 Caring for the family 169
Introduction 169
Defining the family 170
Role of the family in care givi
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Helen Walsh wurde 1976 in der Nähe von Liverpool geboren, wo sie auch heute lebt.
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Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.
KEY FEATURES:
* A full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentials of palliative, or end of life care
* A topical and timely subject area, explored clearly and concisely
* Full of interactive pedagogy and features, including quizzes, multiple choice questions, vignettes/case studies and activities
* Features a companion website with links to further reading, additional activities and resources, and self-testing interactive multiple choice questions
Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses focuses on this area with expert knowledge and compassion, preparing students in order to help them provide the best possible care for their patients and their families.
