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The Healthcare Students’ Academic Companion
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Designed to enhance the learning experience, this book will help students understand the core principles, theories, skills and knowledge needed to succeed within education.
Crucially the book explores the common features of a broad range of types of literature review, which serve different functions – including the literature review that is a pre-requisite prior to a larger empirical study, and the literature review that is a study in its own right.
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Elizabeth A. Curtis, Martin Beirne, John G. Cullen, Ruth Northway and Siobhán Corrigan Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, University of Glasgow, UK, Maynooth University, Ireland, University of South Wales, UK and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland February 2021 Print 9780335249459 eBook 9780335249466
Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care 2e
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This text is a comprehensive, highly readable guide to how to undertake a literature review in health and social care, tailored specifically for postgraduate study. Essential reading for all those undertaking any study at post-graduate level, the book provides clarity and a step by step approach to doing a literature review from start to finish, which will enable you to:
Helen Aveyard, Sheila Payne and Nancy Preston Oxford Brookes University, UK, Lancaster University, UK and Lancaster University, UK May 2021 Print 9780335249916 eBook 9780335249923
Written by experienced Nutrition and Dietetics academics with a passion for enhancing the learning experience, The Study Skills Handbook for Nutritionists and Dietitians is essential reading for all students who want to enhance their academic skills and take control of their learning. The supportive writing style will encourage students to be active learners and reflect on their academic and professional development, identifying and honing skills essential for academic success and a career in Nutrition and of Mental and Illness
CONTENTS What is a literature review? / Different methods for doing a literature review / What research and other evidence should I include in my literature review? / How do I search for relevant literature? / Selection of relevant papers and data extraction / Critical appraisal of the literature / How do I analyse and synthesise my literature? / How do I write up my literature review?
Mike Donnellon, Senior Lecturer in Operating Department Practice, UCLAN, UK
Sue Reeves and Yvonne Jeanes University of Roehampton, UK March 2022 Print 9780335250455 eBook 9780335250462
Steven Moutrey University of Portsmouth, MayUK 2020 Print 9780335249336 eBook 9780335249343 Drawn from the authors experience as practitioner and educator this insightful text provides healthcare students across Nursing and Allied Health disciplines with clear and effective learning support, offering a strong foundation to help the student apply themselves effectively in their initial studies and build upon in future practice.
Mary Gottwald and Gail Lansdown Both at Oxford Brookes University, NovemberUK 2021 Print 9780335251049 eBook 9780335251056
“This book is certainly an ideal companion for any healthcare student. Essential academic topics are explored within key themes and easy to read chapters. If you ever have the question ‘what is meant by?’ this book will certainly help in providing the answer and making sense of it.”
How do we understand mental health problems in their social context?
Key Title Anne Rogers and David Pilgrim Both at University of Southampton, UK January 2021 Print 9780335248483 eBook 9780335248490 Key Title Clinical UsersPatientsofImprovingGovernancetheQualityHealthcareforandService2e
This innovative book brings together experts from health sciences, nursing, business and management backgrounds to provide a broad analysis of the growing field of distributed leadership. The book offers health professionals practical guidance on applying distributed leadership, resulting in more effective forms of collaborative clinical teamwork and lasting improvements in care. The text provides an international focus, to encourage reflection on learning from experiences across Europe and beyond.
An academic companion for students who are studying at university to be registered nutritionists and dietitians.
The new edition of this accessible and practical guide to clinical governance in healthcare is designed to help practitioners and students deliver quality care to patients and improve the patient experience at every level.
A former BMA Medical Book of the Year award winner, this book provides a sociological analysis of major areas of mental health and illness. The book considers contemporary and historical aspects of sociology, social psychiatry, policy and therapeutic law to help students develop an in-depth and critical approach to this complex subject. New developments for the sixth edition include: • Brand new chapter on aging and older people • Updated material on social class, ethnicity, user involvement, young people and adolescence • New coverage on prisons, legalism and the rise of digital mental health management and delivery
Each chapter includes case studies, reflective activities, tips and real experiences to help readers apply the theory to practice and identify areas in which they can improve the patient experience.
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• Identify which type of review is appropriate for your study • Select the literature that you need to include in your review • Search for, appraise and analyse relevant literature • Write up your review
A classic in its field, this well-established textbook offers a rich, contemporary and well-crafted overview of mental health and illness unrivalled by competitors and is essential reading for students and professionals studying a range of medical sociology and health-related courses.
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Grounded in the application of clinical governance, it explains in detail what it looks like in practice.
In this third edition the book simplifies the theory, delivering practical guidance on best practice in student support and includes insights from students and supervisors.
Danny Walsh’s book demystifies the NMC’s SSSA document and provides a real insight into the meaning of the word mentorship, along with practical advice on how to be a practice supervisor.”
This ideal starter text for student nurses in pharmacology is now into its 4th edition. It makes pharmacology less intimidating by focusing on the knowledge needed at pre-registration level in order to safely and competently practice as a newly qualified nurse.
Covering all the main topics relevant to nursing and including varied exercises, this book will prove be an effective aid alongside standard textbooks for any student studying anatomy and physiology. “
”This book is a useful tool for all nurses. I would recommend it for nursing staff undertaking intravenous or other medication management courses/ modules. It would also benefit nurses who have to undertake calculations tests as part of their new post or ongoing development.”
Praised for its helpful layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology in a friendly, informative way, without assuming previous knowledge or a level of confidence in numeracy. This new edition has been carefully expanded to include new chapters on cardiovascular pharmacology and chemotherapy in cancer nursing. Additional case scenarios have been added spanning all areas of practice and include adult, elderly care, child, mental health and learning disability applications. This allows nurses to apply their knowledge to a range of different people with varying and complex needs to enhance their application to practice.
The book contains:
• References to key standards and guidelines
Katherine Rogers and William Scott Queen’s University Belfast, UK and Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ireland January 2021 Print 9780335249015 eBook 9780335249022
Nurses! Test Yourself in Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition, has been fully revised and updated, with new and expanded features, to remain the essential self-test resource for nurses studying basic anatomy and physiology and preparing for exams.
This book includes over 500 questions, each with fully explained answers. These include:
• 50 person centred case scenarios across a range of practice settings
• 50 A&P illustrations and puzzle grids
• 120 calculations and 130 multiple choice questions to assist you in assessing your learning as you work through each chapter
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Praise for the 1st edition:
“Self-testing is an effective activity in improving active learning. This book will help nursing students with their learning and recall in a subject they often report to find difficult.
Katherine Rogers and William Scott Queen’s University Belfast, UK and Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ireland November 2021 Print 9780335250639 eBook 9780335250646
Calculation exams can intimidate many nurses. The second edition of this handy book is designed to help you conquer your fears and strengthen your calculation skills. With more than 500 brand new test questions on top of those in the first edition, the book includes: 4 diagnostic tests so you can assess strengths and weaknesses; 11 chapters on basic calculation skills; 4 chapters on applied clinical calculations including injections, intravenous and paediatric drugs; Quick reference tables of common units, formulae and times tables. There are also chapters on the most common drug administrations used in nursing including: intravenous infusions, oral medication, injections, parenteral nutrition and paediatric drugs and the book shows you how to use calculations in clinical settings. Written by lecturers at one of the UK’s top nursing schools, this test book is sure to help you improve your results - and tackle calculations with confidence!
Danny Walsh Formerly at University of Lincoln, UK January 2021 Print 9780335248612 eBook 9780335248629
”This book is a fundamental companion for all nurses wanting to become more proficient at medication calculations. The book is designed to find areas for improvements through a series of tests that start with a basic calculation review. Working through the book will help you to build confidence in the clinical environment.”
“Supporting students in clinical practice is a privilege and getting it right is essential!
This popular book is an essential companion for supporting and supervising student nurses in clinical practice.
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The book examines the theory of supervision and the underlying principles of teaching and assessment in nurse education and includes case studies, tools and interventions that can be used in clinical practice.
• An examination the importance and methodology of giving good feedback
Each main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include:
Series TitleSeries Title • Integumentary system • Musculoskeletal system • Nervous system • Endocrine system • Cardiovascular system • Respiratory system • Digestive system • Urinary system • Immune and lymphatic system • Male & female reproductive system Request your review copy today - visit www.mheducation.co.uk/openup Request your review copy today - visit www.mheducation.co.uk/openup6 7 NURSING NURSING
Paul Barber and Deborah Robertson Retired from University of Chester and University of Chester, UK May 2020 Print 9780335248445 eBook 9780335248452
Key areas covered include:
• The new NMC standards for supervision and assessment, as well as the history and politics of student nurse mentorship • Effective practice supervision the role of the supervisor and the practicalities such as the importance of forming effective working relationships and communication skills
• Fostering successful placement experiences and supporting a range of students with varying learning needs, including best practice in supporting a struggling student
James Pearson-Jenkins, Senior Lecturer of Adult Acute Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Dr Jim Jolly, Lecturer, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK
Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK Key Title
• Clear guidance on best teaching and assessment practice with practical examples and techniques
• Over 200 glossary terms • Multiple choice questions • True or false questions • Labelling exercises • Match the terms • Fill in the blank questions
Mike Parker is an Associate Professor in Emergency Nursing at the University of York, UK
CONTENTS Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics/ Adverse drug reactions and interactions / Drug calculations and numeracy skills / Local anaesthetics and analgesics / Antimicrobials / Anti-inflammatory drugs / Anticoagulant therapy / Drugs for respiratory conditions / Drugs for diabetes mellitus / Cardiovascular drugs / Drugs for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy / Drugs used in mental health / Cancer chemotherapy and symptom management / Patient concordance / Legal and professional Title
Illuminating the changes happening in health worldwide, the book includes practical activities and applications which help to show the impact of global issues at an everyday level. The issues covered include:
• Social change linked to globalization • Governance of global health • Pharmaceuticals and tobacco • Emerging infectious diseases • Climate change • Economy and trade • Health security Globalisation and Global Health 3e is an ideal resource for students of public health and health policy, public health practitioners and policy makers.
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• Exploration of the tension between the population approach and the personal behaviour change model of health promotion
• The key characteristics of mental health problems • How these relate to the assessment they perform in the community • Referral pathways
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• Examination of the impact of globalization on higher and lower income countries
• New and expanded varieties of self-assessment activities New chapters on:
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• Non-communicable diseases and health, addressing obesity, nutrition and mental health
Written by experts in the field, the book discusses the core issues of modern public health, such as tackling vested interests head on, empowering people so they can make healthy decisions, and recognising the political nature of the issues. The new edition has been updated to identify good modern public health practice, evolving from evidence. New features include:
The book also:
This handy pocket-sized book can be used by students for exam revision, by paramedics and emergency care staff enroute to a call, or clinicians who are working in other clinical environments, such as urgent care centres to revisit key points and further refine their skills. Divided into body systems, the book takes the reader through the considerations and actions required for each type of emergency presentation.
Edited by Martin McKee and Alison Krentel
• Considers the social, ethical, and legal factors that might impact on care
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• Includes specific chapters in the specialist fields of paediatric assessment and neonatal assessment and care
Written by experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors, this book will enhance knowledge and encourage accurate, timely and thorough assessment of patients across the lifespan.
Edited by Carolyn Stephens, Benjamin Hawkins and Marco Liverani Third Edition
Issues in Public Health
• Updates on the expanding role of public health, covering the issues of sustainability and climate change, human rights, genetics and armed conflict
Understanding Public Health is an innovative series published by Open University Press in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where it is used as a key learning resource for postgraduate programmes. It provides self - directed learning covering the major issues in public health affecting low, middle and high income countries.
Assessment Skills for Paramedics 3e Mental Health for Paramedics Issues in Public Health 3eGlobalization and Global Health, Critical Issues and Policy 3eJo Augustus, Yuet Wah Patrick, Paula Gardner University of Worcester, UK, University of Gloucester, UK, University of Worcester, UK February 2022 Print 9780335249930 eBook 9780335249947
UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC HEALTH
• Uses “red flags” to highlight where immediate action may be needed and identifies appropriate actions to be taken
Edited by Martin McKee and Alison Krentel London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, University of Ottawa, Canada and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, DecemberUK2021 Print 9780335249152 eBook 9780335249169
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The book is authored by experienced Senior Lecturers, two with over 20 years’ experience working as Paramedics and a third mental health professional with over 17 years’ experience working in primary and secondary care mental health services.
• Conflict and Health, looking into the impact of conflict on individual health (primary and secondary), mental health, the health service and infectious diseases
Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
• Has been updated against the current Ambulance Clinical Guidelines, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidelines, and The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee guidelines
• And treatment after they have referred onwards
• Takes an approach that mirrors current UK and international practice
What is public health and why is it important? By looking at the foundations of public health, its historical evolution, the themes that underpin public health and the increasing importance of globalization, this book provides thorough answers to these important questions.
UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC HEALTH Third Edition
• Communicating health, explaining the barriers to communicating public health messages, overcoming barriers; role of media in health messages, complexity and miscommunication, fake news and the communication of facts
The title addresses how mental health problems impact on the individual in the context of emergency medicine, covering the critical areas such as:
Amada Blaber and Graham Harris University of Brighton, UK and University of Greenwich, UK August 2021 Print 9780335249954 eBook 9780335249961
• Ethics and public health concerning human rights and public health
This user-friendly text is key reading, supporting paramedic students throughout their course and into practice.
CRITICAL ISSUES AND POLICY
Part of the Understanding Public Health series, this groundbreaking title returns in its third edition to offer students and practitioners an up to date, re-worked and accessible exploration of global health. Global health has changed dramatically since the first edition of this popular book, and now more than ever before public health practitioners recognize the important challenges that global changes are posing for human health. Health issues are increasingly crossing national boundaries, and this book explores the actors that shape global health, including private companies, foundations, civil society and multilateral organizations, and explores some of the key issues in global health.
This is an essential text for paramedics, exploring the key concepts surrounding mental health applied to the context of Paramedic Practice. Assuming no prior knowledge, the book presents the essential information that students and practitioners need to know about both the theory and practice surrounding mental health.
Edited by Carolyn Stephens, Benjamin Hawkins and Marco Liverani London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK December 2021 Print 9780335249190 eBook 9780335249206
• Features a cardiovascular chapter which includes sepsis, red flag sepsis and The UK Sepsis Trust Pre-hospital Sepsis Screening and Action Tool
Updated and expanded to reflect advances and changes in practice and evidence-base knowledge since the previous edition, the highly acclaimed Assessment Skills for Paramedics returns in its third edition to build on the legacy of this successful paramedic education text.
Tim May and Beth Perry
This accessible book aims to help social workers write clearly, accurately and objectively in all contexts, so that they can communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
• Places of safety provisions in the Mental Health Act 1983 made by the Policing and Crime Act of 2017
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• A NEW chapter Research in context
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This book offers guidance and practice development strategies for social workers on the causes of, and effective responses to, the many different types of conflicts that they may experience from the classroom to the workplace.
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• NEW Research in Action cases • NEW Think It, Read It, Try It features
University of Kent, UK and retired of University of Kent, UK May 2021 Print 9780335249855 eBook 9780335249862
The second edition of this handy pocketbook returns with up to date accessible guidance to health and social care practitioners on the day-to-day aspects of using and applying the Mental Capacity Act, both generally and in relation to undertaking assessments for the Liberty Protection Safeguards. This includes practical advice, explored with practice examples, on how to set up and undertake an assessment and how to make and implement informed decisions—quickly.
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The busy mental capacity practitioner, whether an AMCP, AMHP, social worker, nurse or from other health professions who encounter vulnerable service users, will find this guide invaluable for efficiently locating the information they need to complete an assessment under the Mental Health Act, supported with a working knowledge of the law.
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Louise Frith and Ruben Martin
• The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill, 2019
The text is a comprehensive guide to the most commonly used theories and methods in social work practice. The introductory chapter covers the similarities and differences between a theory and a method, as well as psychosocial theories and concepts. Each subsequent chapter then explores in detail how to implement theories and methods, their strengths and limitations, alongside case examples, critical thinking questions and suggested further resources.
Claire Barcham and Daisy Jackson-Bogg
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The book gives social workers practical guidance and advice on how to write unambiguously, efficiently and analytically, demonstrating how important writing skills are to the professional identity of social workers. This book forms part of the Social Work Skills in Practice series and is essential reading for social work students and practitioners.
The updated text will incorporate crucial changes such as:
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• A NEW chapter called Participatory methods
In addition, the text sets out the complex, multi¬-layered and sometimes conflicting roles within social work settings, with the balancing of care and control functions, and safeguarding and empowering approaches.
Updates to this edition include:
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Both Social Workers April 2022 Print 9780335250714 eBook 9780335250721
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University of Hertfordshire, UK, University of Hertfordshire, UK and University College Jersey, UK September 2020 Print 9780335248360 eBook 9780335248377
“The clarity with which Teater describes complex concepts for social workers is refreshing. This book will help promote understanding and best practice whilst being firmly grounded in key theories. It is a ‘must have’ for all social workers wherever they practise!”
Returning in its third edition, this handy pocketbook provides key advice for busy social work practitioners on the day-to-day aspects of using and applying the Mental Health Act. The practitioner and student will find this guide invaluable for quickly finding the information they need to set up, undertake and complete an assessment under the Mental Health Act.
Barbra Teater, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA December 2019 Print 9780335248193 eBook 9780335248209
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Key features: • Illustrative case studies • Exercises • Case examples • Critical thinking questions • Further readings/resources • Revised content, including the addition of genograms and ecomaps
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Long regarded as essential reading for social scientists, this fully revised and updated text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, clearly illuminating these vital components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. Brought right up-to-date with the latest in research methodology, theory and contexts, the book equips all students of social research with the frameworks they need to understand research theory and execute research in practice.
2e Brian Littlechild, Karen Mills and Rose Parkes
• The replacement of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) with the Liberty Protection Safeguard (LPS) scheme • Changes to contemporary law and policy such as those surrounding working with police and changes to the police powers
Claire Barcham Social Worker April 2022 Print 9780335249138 eBook 9780335249145
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This is a practical and essential guide for all social work students, practitioners, and practice educators who are working with students in field placements.
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