Essential Psychology for Nurses and Other Health Professionals

by Russell; Graham

• ISBN13: 9780415188890
• ISBN10: 041518889X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1999-02-11
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This text examines the concepts which are fundamental to everyday nursing practice. Understanding how individuals function psychologically in health and illness is vital to providing appropriate care for all patients and clients. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the author explores the basis of individual psychology focusing on personality traits, beliefs systems, body-image and self-esteem. Periods of illness are seen as psychologically demanding events which individuals cope with in different ways. The book considers how we recognize and interpret the signs and symptoms of illness in ourselves, what influences the decision to seek help and whether or not we comply with advice from health professionals. The contribution of psychological factors to physical wellbeing is also examined and the link between psychological theory and patient care is examined throughout the book.With scenarios and questions to help the reader apply the concepts to nursing practice Essential Psychology for Nurses provides an excellent introduction to the subject for pre-registration students and those studying psychological concepts in relation to health care.

Author Biography

Graham Russell is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at Plymouth University and a qualified nurse.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xii
How to Use This Book	p. xiii
Understandingourselves Ando Thers	p. 1
Self-Awareness and Reflective Practice	p. 3
The Self-System	p. 10
The Development of the Self in Childhood	p. 21
Evaluating and Protecting the Self	p. 33
Reactions to Change, Challenging Events and Loss	p. 49
Stress, Appraisal and Coping	p. 51
Anxiety in Clinical Practice	p. 61
Anger and Aggression in Clinical Practice	p. 74
Depression in Clinical Practice	p. 79
Dying, Bereavement and Loss	p. 93
Promoting and Maintaining Health	p. 107
Health Protective Behaviour	p. 109
Compliance and Non-Compliance with Medical Advice	p. 125
Psycho-Physiology: The Relationship between Mind and Body	p. 139
Psycho-Physiological Reactions to Acute and Chronic Stress	p. 141
Personality Type and Disease	p. 152
Psychological Perspectives on Pain	p. 161
Applying Psychological Knowledge in Clinical Practice	p. 177
Building and Applying a Psychological Framework in Clinical Practice	p. 179
Glossary of Psychological and Medical Terms	p. 195
References	p. 209
Index	p. 225
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