| Description |
1 online resource (585 pages) |
| Contents |
Front cover; Chronic Illness and Disability; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Preface; Contributors; Reviewers; 1 Frameworks for chronic illness and disability; 1 Chronic illness and disability:; Learning objectives; Key words; Introduction; The global perspective of chronic disease and disability; Chronicity and disability in the Australian and New Zealand context; Understanding the term 'chronic disease'; Understanding disability; Australian and New Zealand profiles of chronic disease; Indigenous populations; Risk factors in the development of chronic disease |
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Impact of chronic illness and disabilityModels of care; Role of the interdisciplinary team; Challenges presented by chronic illnesses and disabilities; Principles of practice; Conclusion; Recommended reading; References; 2 Role of the interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team; Learning objectives; Key words; Introduction; References; Role of the nurse; Conclusion; References; Role of the dietitian; Nutritional standards of reference; The NUTTAB Australian Food Composition Table; Nutrient reference value; Australian Dietary Guidelines; Nutritional anthropometric reference values |
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Biochemical valuesConclusion; Recommended reading; References; Role of the medical practitioner; Conclusion; Recommended reading; References; Role of the occupational therapist; References; Role of the physiotherapist; Introduction; Physiotherapy profession; Physiotherapy practice; Conditions treated; Conclusion; Role of the speech pathologist; Recommended reading; References; Role of the social worker; Conclusion; Recommended reading; References; 3 Models of care; Learning objectives; Key words; Introduction; Models of care for people with long-term conditions; The chronic care model |
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The expanded Chronic Care ModelInnovative care for chronic conditions model; The National Chronic Disease Strategy in Australia; An overview of the historical development of self-management programs; The self-management framework; Assessing readiness for change; Using motivational interviewing to facilitate behaviour change; Goal setting and action planning; Self-efficacy; Self-management support; Putting it all together; Conclusion; Recommended reading; References; 4 Spirituality and the nurse:; Learning objectives; Key words; Introduction; Spirituality: an essential expression of humanity |
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Towards a fluid definition of spirituality: it is like 'playing with water'Spirituality as connection; The role of religion in spirituality; The role of ritual in spirituality; Spiritual development; The mystery of suffering: the effect of chronic illness; Finding meaning in suffering; Holding hope; Families, friends and human connection; What does spirituality have to do with nursing?; Challenging the persisting biomedical model; Nursing the whole being; The nurse as a whole person: uncovering the personal spiritual essence; Know thyself!; Writing as a tool for reflection |
| Summary |
An updated edition of the essential nursing guide to a 21st-century 'epidemic'. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and, increasingly, nurses in Australia and New Zealand are caring for people with chronic disease and disability across a range of care settings. This new edition of Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice is an indispensible tool, helping nursing students and health professionals acquire the knowledge and skills for competent quality care. This highly regarded nursing text remains the only A |
| Notes |
Artwork as a tool for reflection |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Practice.
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Chronically ill -- Care.
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People with disabilities -- Care.
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Palliative treatment.
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Chronic Disease -- nursing
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Disabled Persons -- rehabilitation
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Palliative Care
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Chronically ill -- Care
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Nursing -- Practice
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Palliative treatment
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People with disabilities -- Care
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Johnson, Amanda
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| ISBN |
9780729581615 |
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0729581616 |
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