Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing : a communication approach to evidence-based care / Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, Margaret J. Halter
- 作者： Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.
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- 出版： St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier c2009
- 主題： Psychiatric Nursing , Evidence-based medicine. , Mental Disorders--nursing. , Evidence-based medicine. , Psychiatric Nursing--methods.
- ISBN： 9781416000518 (pbk.) :: NT$1786.00 、 1416000518 (pbk.) 、 9996057704 (CD-ROM)
- 一般註：Includes bibliographical references and index
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- 系統號： 005147080 | 機讀編目格式
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This focused approach to psychiatric mental health provides you with an uncomplicated way to understand the often-intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Inside you'll find two themes of psychiatric mental health nursing: the "How" of Communication and the "Why" of Evidence. You will also find easy-to-understand explanations of the research that applies to psychiatric nursing issues and how to incorporate this evidence into everyday care. Emphasizes evidence-based practice related to nursing interventions and the profound impact of research on the advancement of treatment options for individuals with psychiatric disorders. UNIQUE! Examining the Evidence boxes ask a realistic question and then explore the research on the topic to demonstrate how best evidence can be used in everyday practice. Highlights therapeutic communication as a core component of mental health nursing and the foundation for successful nurse-patient relationships. UNIQUE! Applying the Art communication tables walk through nurse-patient interactions to illustrate therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication and provide explanations of mental health nursing concepts. Numerous vignettes offer real-life glimpses into clinical practice by describing patients and their psychiatric disorders. Potential Nursing Diagnoses tables give possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder along with the associated signs symptoms. Nursing Interventions tables list interventions for a given disorder or clinical situation, along with rationales for each intervention. Pharmacological, Biological, and Integrative Therapies sections of the clinical chapters cover the range of available treatments for a given disorder, including both traditional and non-traditional treatments. Key Points to Remember, Critical Thinking questions, and Chapter Review questions help you understand, apply, and remember important information. A companion CD, included with the text and Student Resources on Evolve, reinforce concepts with a variety of engaging learning tools.