Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rosser, Megan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014.
Colección:New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
Temas:
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Titles of related interest
  • Dedication
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • About the series
  • The Authors
  • Megan Rosser RGN, DN cert, BSc (Hons) MSc (London) PG Cert Learning and Teaching
  • Helen C Walsh SRN, RM, RHV, Dip HE Business Administration, MSc, PGCert Education
  • Acknowledgements
  • Preface
  • About the companion website
  • Section I: The principles of palliative care
  • Chapter 1: The development of palliative care
  • Introduction
  • What is palliative care?
  • Where is palliative care provided?
  • Widening access
  • Palliative care for older people
  • People living with learning disabilities
  • Black and ethnic minorities
  • Influential documents and strategies
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Holistic care in palliative care
  • Introduction
  • Total pain
  • Holism
  • Holistic care
  • Spirituality
  • Quality of life
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Team working
  • Introduction
  • What is a team?
  • Why is interprofessional team work important in palliative care?
  • What makes a team work well?
  • What stops a team from working well?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Legal principles in palliative care
  • Introduction
  • Identification of legal issues surrounding the provision of palliative care
  • Consent
  • Best interests
  • Withholding and withdrawing treatment
  • Do not resuscitate orders (DNR)
  • Euthanasia and assisted suicide
  • Verification of death
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Ethical principles in palliative care
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of ethics
  • Ethical theories
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Section II: The practice of palliative care
  • Chapter 6: Communication in palliative care
  • Introduction
  • The importance of communication in palliative care
  • Communication theory
  • The importance of self-awareness in good communication
  • Key communication skills
  • Enablers of and barriers to good communication
  • Influencing factors
  • Communicating with groups who have particular needs
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Pain management and nursing care
  • Introduction
  • Pain
  • Pain assessment
  • Non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms
  • Introduction
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • What is nausea and vomiting?
  • Assessment
  • Management of nausea and vomiting
  • Nursing care
  • Malignant bowel obstruction
  • Constipation
  • Cachexia
  • Other gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue
  • Introduction
  • Breathlessness
  • What is breathlessness?
  • Assessment of breathlessness
  • Pharmacological Management of breathlessness
  • Nursing management
  • Fatigue
  • What is fatigue?
  • Assessment
  • Management of fatigue
  • Nursing care
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms
  • Introduction
  • Psychological concerns

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