Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions |
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| Author:
| Walker, Jan
Payne, Sheila
Smith, Paula
Jarrett, Nikki |
| ISBN: | 978-0-335-22385-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2007 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education
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| Imprint: | Open University Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $177.95 |
Book Description:
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"This book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings." "Psychology...
More Description"This book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings." "Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is essential reading for students undertaking pre- and post-qualifying diploma or degree level courses in nursing and health care, including nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and radiographers. It is also a useful introduction to the application to the application of psychology for professionals working in social care."--BOOK JACKET.