Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing : A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care

by Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.

• ISBN13: 9781416000518
• ISBN10: 1416000518
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-10
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This focused approach to psychiatric mental health provides you with an uncomplicated way to understand the often-intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Inside you'll find two themes of psychiatric mental health nursing: the "How" of Communication and the "Why" of Evidence. You will also find easy-to-understand explanations of the research that applies to psychiatric nursing issues and how to incorporate this evidence into everyday care. Emphasizes evidence-based practice related to nursing interventions and the profound impact of research on the advancement of treatment options for individuals with psychiatric disorders. UNIQUE! Examining the Evidence boxes ask a realistic question and then explore the research on the topic to demonstrate how best evidence can be used in everyday practice. Highlights therapeutic communication as a core component of mental health nursing and the foundation for successful nurse-patient relationships. UNIQUE! Applying the Art communication tables walk through nurse-patient interactions to illustrate therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication and provide explanations of mental health nursing concepts. Numerous vignettes offer real-life glimpses into clinical practice by describing patients and their psychiatric disorders. Potential Nursing Diagnoses tables give possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder along with the associated signs symptoms. Nursing Interventions tables list interventions for a given disorder or clinical situation, along with rationales for each intervention. Pharmacological, Biological, and Integrative Therapies sections of the clinical chapters cover the range of available treatments for a given disorder, including both traditional and non-traditional treatments. Key Points to Remember, Critical Thinking questions, and Chapter Review questions help you understand, apply, and remember important information. A companion CD, included with the text and Student Resources on Evolve, reinforce concepts with a variety of engaging learning tools.

Table of Contents

Essential Theoretical Concepts for Practice

Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Theories and Therapies

Biological Basis for Understanding Psychopharmacology

Tools for Practice of the Art

Nursing Process: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care

Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice

Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview

Caring for Patients with Psychobiological Disorders

Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders: Depression

Mood Disorders: Mania

The Schizophrenias

Cognitive Disorders

Addictive Disorders

Communicating with and Planning Care for Patients Experiencing Psychiatric Emergencies

Crisis and Disaster

Child, Partner, and Elder Abuse

Sexual Assault

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Anger and Aggression

Grief and Loss

Communicating with and Planning Care for Patients with Discrete Needs

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Older Adults

Caring for Patients within the Context of the Mental Health Care System

Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice

Settings for Psychiatric Care

Appendices

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Glossary

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