| Description |
xi, 230 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to physiological principles of asthma management -- 2. Effects of asthma on quality of life -- 3. Assessments during initial contact with the patient -- 4. Patient self-management plans -- 5. Changing and individualising self-management plans so as to improve quality of life -- 6. Noncompliance and other problems -- 7. Policy decisions and organisational matters |
| Summary |
"This book starts from the premise that, while asthma outcomes depend on a combination of pathophysiological and psychological factors, it is the psychological factors which are often responsible for patients taking their medicines incorrectly, leading to poor asthma control. The book argues that the psychological characteristics of individual patients must be recognised and understood to achieve the best possible outcomes."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Asthma -- Nursing.
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Asthma -- Psychological aspects.
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Asthma -- Treatment.
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Asthma.
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Asthma -- psychology.
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Asthma -- nursing.
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Self Care.
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| LC no. |
00001419 |
| ISBN |
044305682X |
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