{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-palliative-care-for-student-nurses-isbn-9781118437803","title":"Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Palliative Care\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003efor Student Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlights the practical and communicative skills required for induction programmes and continuing professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentials of palliative, or end of life care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA topical and timely subject area, explored clearly and concisely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull of interactive pedagogy and features, including quizzes, multiple choice questions, vignettes\/case studies and activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a companion website with links to further reading, additional activities and resources, and self-testing interactive multiple choice questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e  focuses on this area with expert knowledge and compassion, preparing students in order to help them provide the best possible care for their patients and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the series xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I The principles of palliative care 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The development of palliative care 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is palliative care? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere is palliative care provided? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWidening access 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluential documents and strategies 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Holistic care in palliative care 16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal pain 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolism 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolistic care 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpirituality 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality of life 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Team working 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a team? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is interprofessional team work important in palliative care? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes a team work well? 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat stops a team from working well? 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Legal principles in palliative care 48\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification of legal issues surrounding the provision of palliative care 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsent 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest interests 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithholding and withdrawing treatment 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo not resuscitate orders (DNR) 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuthanasia and assisted suicide 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerification of death 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Ethical principles in palliative care 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe meaning of ethics 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical theories 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuthanasia 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II The practice of palliative care 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Communication in palliative care 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of communication in palliative care 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication theory 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of self-awareness in good communication 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey communication skills 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnablers of and barriers to good communication 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluencing factors 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with groups who have particular needs 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Pain management and nursing care 98\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain assessment 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of pain management 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-pharmacological approaches to pain relief 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Management and nursing care of gastro-intestinal symptoms 116\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNausea and vomiting 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of nausea and vomiting 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing care 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalignant bowel obstruction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstipation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCachexia 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther gastrointestinal symptoms 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Management and nursing care of breathlessness and fatigue 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathlessness 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of breathlessness 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacological Management of breathlessness 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing management 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFatigue 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of fatigue 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing care 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Management and nursing care of psychological symptoms 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological concerns 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepression and Anxiety 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement and treatment of anxiety and depression 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexuality 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing sexuality 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological care 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Caring for the family 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the family 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the family in care giving 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of caring on the family 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe needs of carers 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with the family 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Palliative care emergencies 184\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalliative care emergencies 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinal cord compression 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypercalcaemia 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Nursing care at end of life 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising that a patient is dying 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd of life care 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical nursing care for the dying patient 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBronchial secretions (‘death rattle’) 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminal restlessness 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe syringe driver 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing with a dying patient 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurse’s role after death 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Loss grief and bereavement 212\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping With Loss 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon emotional responses to loss 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBereavement theories 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping the bereaved 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Personal and professional development in palliative care 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Looking after yourself 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is stress and why do we need to know about it? 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome of the reasons nursing is stressful 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of stress 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping strategies 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging your stress 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Professional support 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey people 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical supervision 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Learning from your practice through reflection 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of reflection 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy use reflective practice? 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting your reflective practice 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Rosser\u003c\/b\u003e is Director for CPD\/Non Professional Undergraduate Programmes at Swansea University. She is an established palliative care practitioner and educationalist, with previous oncology training and experience. She is experienced in the provision of palliative nursing care in primary and secondary health care settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen C. Walsh is\u003c\/b\u003e Tutor in Nursing at Swansea University. This involves teaching and its associated activities for students on a range of levels from health care support workers, pre and post registration and Masters. The majority of her teaching relates to palliative care and its associated subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a key area of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains the palliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying. 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