Podiatry A Psychological Approach

by Mandy, Anne; Lucas, Kevin; McInnes, Janet; Lucas, Jodie

• ISBN13: 9780470519639
• ISBN10: 0470519630
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-22
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

'Podiatry: Case Based Psychology' provides a problem and case-based approach to understanding psychological and social difficulties commonly experienced by clients and presented to practitioners. This book is designed to be an introduction to important applied psychology in clinical practice. The main chapters are organized as individual patient case studies with relevant psychological theory attached. Attention is also given to social-psychological issues pertinent to both newly qualified and experienced podiatric practitioners.

Author Biography

Dr Anne Mandy is a Reader at the Clinical Research Centre, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.

Dr Kevin Lucas is Senior Lecturer in Psychology Applied to Healthcare, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.

Jodie Lucas is a podiatrist working for the Seaview Project, Southwater Centre, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.

Janet McInnes is Head of Podiatry, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK, and Chair of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, UK.

Table of Contents

About the authors	p. vii
Preface	p. viii
Introduction: Using case-based learning	p. xi
The sociology of podiatry as a profession	p. 1
Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists	p. 7
The effects of culture on behavioural change	p. 12
Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertake continuous professional development	p. 20
Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-aged pre-menopausal women	p. 24
Symptoms of a work-related injury	p. 37
Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action	p. 44
The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression	p. 52
Communication through an interpreter	p. 60
The psychological effects of bereavement	p. 67
The relationship between socio-economic status and health	p. 75
Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis	p. 81
Complex interactions illustrating the need for good interpersonal and communication skills	p. 88
The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informed consent	p. 95
Safety and independence: considerations when dealing with early-stage dementia	p. 100
Professional boundaries	p. 107
Homelessness and people with complex needs	p. 115
Social factors versus medical needs	p. 121
The importance of positivity	p. 130
Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self, self-esteem and social identity	p. 136
Behavioural change	p. 144
The influence of religion and spirituality on health	p. 153
The effect of the death of a patient	p. 162
Challenging the current practice in podiatry	p. 170
Coda	p. 176
References	p. 181
Index	p. 197
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