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Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare » (2nd Edition)

Book cover image of Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare by Meredith E. Drench

Authors: Meredith E. Drench, Susan Ventura, Ann Noonan, Nancy Sharby, Ann Cassidy Noonan
ISBN-13: 9780131716742, ISBN-10: 0131716743
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: January 2006
Edition: 2nd Edition

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Author Biography: Meredith E. Drench

Book Synopsis

This book is based on the belief that an understanding of the psychococial aspects of health care optimizes therapeutic outcomes. Comprehensive in scope, Drench addresses a variety of psychosocial topics involving individuals affected by pathology, impairment, functional limitation and/or disability. It addresses very real issues in today's health care environment, acknowledging time as well as other constraints, and describes recommended roles and intervention strategies for care providers. It is intended for students and professionals within all health care professions.

Table of Contents

1Recognizing beliefs and values3
2Communication25
3Cultural aspects of therapeutic care57
4Understanding family needs, roles, and responsibilities81
5Client rights and provider responsibilities107
6Motivation and adherence131
7Collaborative treatment-planning147
8The mind-body-spirit connection161
9Body image and self-concept179
10Condition-specific characteristics195
11Sexuality213
12Loss231
13Grief243
14Adjustment263
15Chronic illness295
16Psychiatric disorders315
17Destructive behaviors335

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