Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals, 1st Edition

An Introduction for Health Professionals

Author: Patricia Barkway and Debra O'Kane

ISBN / EAN: 9780729542968
This textbook is prescribed for the following courses:

PARA306 - Paramedic Practitioner Health Australian Catholic University

NURS2000 - Behavioural responses to chronic illness Curtin University

NURS1003 - Psychosocial Perspectives of Health Care Flinders University

CNA741 - Foundations in Mental Health Nursing University of Tasmania

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Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals will appeal to the undergraduate nursing and health science student seeking to understand patient responses and behaviours to various diagnoses, interventions and health outcomes.Written by Patricia Barkway and Deb O'Kane, the text is divided into two sections. The first introduces essential concepts and theories of psychology in the context of human development across the lifespan. The second focuses on applying these concepts and theories to healthcare issues and practice.Critical thinking questions encourage reflection on clinical practiceCase studies provide clinical relevanceChapter 14 Psychology in Practice features discipline-specific case studies across 11 health disciplinesResearch focus examples in each chapter assist students to link research to clinical practiceAn eBook included in all print purchasesAdditional resources on EvolveeBook on VitalSourceInstructor ResourcesImage collectionPowerPoint slidesTest bankAnswer Key-critical thinking questionsStudent resources:GlossaryStudent practice questionsDiscipline-specific case studies