Provides a clear explanation of the science as well as the practical and clinical aspects of infection prevention and control; giving students a more robust knowledge base to better prepare them for taking on future leadership roles in this area.

A beginner's guide to reflective practice that guides the reader through how to write reflectively throughout their career in nursing, from the first reflective exercise at university to carrying out reflective practice on placement or as a professional nurse.

Skills in caring for people with dementia are increasingly demanded of all health care practitioners as the numbers of diagnosed increase. This text presents the latest research into improving dementia care for both non-expert students and junior staff as well as more senior managers.

Now in its 7th edition, this introductory guide provides students in nursing, health and social care, with a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology that they will come across when undertaking research, helping them to become 'research literate' in a short space of time.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book provides an overview of the principles and practice of contemporary mental health nursing care. It equips adult nursing students with the skills to respond to the needs of those in their care who face mental health challenges.

Guides nursing and healthcare students through the concept of evidence-based practice, explaining what it is, why it is important and providing practical guidance on its utilisation in clinical practice.

By using a unique question and answer format, Accountability and Professionalism in Nursing and Healthcare covers the what, why, where and how in legal and ethical issues related to nursing and healthcare.

This new edition describes the latest advances in health education and patients' self-management, addressing core questions such as: How can you motivate a patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and how can you support their self-management? Though there is a broad consensus within the nursing profession on the importance of health promotion and the promotion of self-management, nursing professionals often struggle with the underlying theoretical and practical aspects involved, as well as th...

Ook de nieuwe editie (2016) van Lezen en beoordelen van onderzoekspublicaties is een waardevolle vraagbaak voor studenten die kennis willen maken met onderzoek en onderzoekspublicaties.

Dit boek kan je op drie manieren gebruiken: voor zelfstudie als hulp bij het lezen en beoordelen van onderzoekspublicaties, voor het lezen en beoordelen van eigen verslagen en scripties en als leidraad bij het in groepsverband beoordelen van publicaties.

Deel 1 bevat handvatten voor het lezen en beoordelen van...

Om gesprekken tijdens het werk van verpleegkundigen optimaal te laten verlopen, is kennis over verschillende facetten van communicatie essentieel. Want wat is goed communiceren? Welke inzichten in eigen gedrag en welke vaardigheden zijn van belang? Hoe voorkom je misverstanden? Dit boek gaat hier op in.Het boek bevat zeven hoofdstukken. Hoofdstuk 1 gaat over gedrag, attitude en beroepshouding. Dat is de basis waarop de verzorgende of de verpleegkundige zijn of haar beroep opbouwt én waarop m...