Nursing Children

by Taylor, Jayne; Muller, Dave J.; Wattley, Lesley A.; Harris, Pam J.

• ISBN13: 9780748733279
• ISBN10: 0748733272
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Summary

Emphasises the importance of psychological care to the physical well-being of children. Demonstrates the links between research and good practice. Provides guidance for the application of research. Incorporates recent legislation to ensure students and practitioners are fully updated.

Author Biography

Dave Muller is Vice Principal, Suffolk College, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Preface	ix
PART ONE THE DEVELOPING CHILD
Psychology, children and nursing	3	(13)
Psychology and early development	16	(23)
Children, friends and families	39	(14)
The development of children's understanding	53	(14)
Children as individuals	67	(14)
PART TWO CHILDREN, HOSPITALIZATION AND HOME CARE
Children and hospital -- a brief overview	81	(7)
The effects of hospitalization on children	88	(15)
Preparation for hospitalization	103	(14)
Keeping hospitalized children happy	117	(21)
The adolescent in hospital	138	(14)
Nursing ill children in the community	152	(15)
PART THREE SOME SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Children with chronic conditions	167	(16)
Identifying and preventing child abuse	183	(16)
Children and adolescents with HIV infection	199	(15)
Death and the dying child	214	(12)
Research into practice: final considerations	226	(8)
Appendix Books for Children about Hospital	234	(3)
Index	237