Mental Health Nursing: An Evidence Based Approach - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443074518 ISBN 13: 9780443074516

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2008

Synopsis

This new edition of Mental Health Nursing: an evidence-based approach has been fully updated to include the latest research-based guidance. A wide variety of client problems is covered with , so that students are assured that what they learn is underpinned by a sound evidence base for treatment, and qualified mental health nurses can be confident that their practice is informed by the most up-to-date research. Skills acquisition is emphasised and experiential exercises encourage connections between theory and practice.

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Review

"Experienced nurses will gain from the work because it sifts through the evidence and produces readable chapters that explore, but to not diminish, the complexity of practice. Less experienced nurses will find an accessible overview of contemporary mental health practice." Nursing Standard. May 13 2009 "The chapters range in their consideration from the context of care (history, policy, the individual in their context) to specific 'client problems'. The clinical chapters are written in an accessible style, with key points, a wealth of information and references to research for further reading." Mental Health Practice, March 2010, Vol. 13, No. 6

Synopsis

The role of nursing within mental health care has changed and increased tremendously in recent years. With this greater role goes an increase in responsibility for our actions with clients. In our experience, the single greatest concern of clients is whether the interventions offered to them will be effective in addressing their life problems, and when. Often in the past, lack of evidence has led to unsubstantiated advice on best clinical practice. This book marks a significant departure. The practice of evidence-based care is at least as much about avoiding harm through inaction or inappropriate action as it is about appropriate interventions. By enabling us to question practice, evidence can be used to empower patients by insisting on care that is based on evidence rather than simply custom and practice. Throughout this book, the expert contributors have sought to base their chapters on evidence. The chapters are organised into three sections. Section 1 - Orienting material: This section provides a valuable context for understanding the material in the following sections.

Section 2 - Mental health care: This section is the largest in the book and concentrates on particular client difficulties. It is in this section where the main body of evidence to base our care is available. Section 3 - Mental health care initiatives: This section illustrates three key areas where nurses and other practitioners have worked together both with each other and with clients to introduce new approaches to care.

About this edition

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0443074518
• ISBN 13: 9780443074516
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: Newell Rob, Gournay CBE DSc(Hons) PhD CPsychol ENB650 RN FRCPsych(Hon) FMedSci FRCN AFBPsS Kevin