{"product_id":"complementary-therapies-in-the-care-of-older-people-isbn-9781861563040","title":"Complementary Therapies in the Care of Older People","description":"The need to address the many health care needs of an ageing population increases daily. This text should give nurses an insight into using complementary therapies safely with older people.  \u003cp\u003eIt is divided into four parts. Part 1 considers the implications for safe practice. Part 2 gives an overview of the four main therapies: massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and flower remedies. Part 3 is the heart of the book and looks at practical applications of the therapies. There is a sound theoretical component to inform safe practice and realistic examples of the integration of such therapies into orthodox care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a changing world where nurses are reaching out and incorporating different approaches to enhance their practice, this comprehensive resourse should be a useful tool in the care of the older person.\u003c\/p\u003e  The Author.  \u003cp\u003eForeword.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART I: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SAFE PRACTICE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Integrating Complementary Therapies Into The Nursing Care of The older Person.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. The Appropriateness of Touch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART II: AN OVERVIEW OF THE THERAPIES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Massage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Aromatherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Reflexology (reflex zone therapy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Flower Remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART III: APPLICATION TO PRACTICE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. The Mental, Emotional and Neurological State.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Respiratory and Circulatory Conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Alimentary Disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Genitourinary Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Mobility Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Sleeping and Resting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. The Cancer Patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Dying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15. The Way Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I: Essential Oils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II: Hazardous Essential Oils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix III: Additional Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex. \u003c\/p\u003e Helen Brett MSc, RN, DipN(Lon), Cert Ed, is a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University College. She has a certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC), a Certificate in Reflex Zone Therapy (IEB for IFR), and a diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy (ISPA), and is a Practising Member of the International Society of Professional Aromatherapists and an Associate Member of the British Acupuncture Register.  The need to address the many health care needs of an ageing population increases daily. This text should give nurses an insight into using complementary therapies safely with older people. It is divided into four parts.  \u003cp\u003ePart 1 considers the implications for safe practice. Part 2 gives an overview of the four main therapies: massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and flower remedies. Part 3 is the heart of the book and looks at practical applications of the therapies. There is a sound theoretical component to inform safe practice and realistic examples of the integration of such therapies into orthodox care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a changing world where nurses are reaching out and incorporating different approaches to enhance their practice, this comprehensive resourse should be a useful tool in the care of the older person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988958724325,"sku":"NP9781861563040","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781861563040.jpg?v=1761782210","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/complementary-therapies-in-the-care-of-older-people-isbn-9781861563040","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}