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Patient and Person: Interpersonal skills in nursing. 7th Edition (2021)
Online scenario-based videos to demonstrate the use of specific skills.
Includes empathy, dealing with challenging behaviours, advocating for a patient and admitting a patient.
Learn to build trusting relationships and support patients in their health journey.
Narratives and stories to explain practical application of theoretical concepts.
Forty-two learning activities to enable students to understand the content and practise skills in a focused manner.
Person-centred approach throughout. Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Patient and Person
Communication: core interpersonal skills for healthcare workers (2020)
Written by Gjyn O'Toole, Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Professionals 4e is an essential guide to clear and effective communication in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Divided into four sections, the fourth edition challenges the reader to reflect upon their personal communication style and habits; introduces strategies and skills to enhance future practice, and encourages the development of confidence through activities, scenarios and case studies. This fully revised fourth edition will appeal to health science students and clinicians seeking to communicate more effectively in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. A focus on digital communication - includes overviews and tips on navigating professional and personal electronic media Individual and group activities throughout to encourage skill development, reflection and awareness of self and others An extensive suite of scenarios - practise and apply your communication skills using realistic situations and individuals that healthcare professionals encounter in clinical practice Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Student resources: Answers to end-of-chapter review questions Student quiz (True/False) Instructor resources: PowerPoints Semester Planner Tutorial activities Image bank Student quiz (MCQ's) Chapter 5 The specific goals of communication for healthcare professionals: Effective conclusions of interactions and services: Negotiating closure Chapter 20 Remote telecommunication or telehealth: The seen, but not-in-the-room healthcare professional Chapter 23 - Person/s experiencing neurogenic or psychological shock Chapter 25 - A Person/s fulfilling the role of a grandparent Chapter 26 - Person/s with a spinal injury Chapter 27 - A Person/s living in a residential aged care facility An eBook included in all print purchases
Communication Skills in Health and Social Care (2019)
Our ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life and is an essential skill,
particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health and social care setting.
Easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help understand and apply the principles of effective communication.
New entries covering social media, mindfulness, several tricky topics.
Skills to ensure you are engaging with the Professional Capabilities Framework.
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional (2018)
Extremely student friendly, GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, 3e, focuses on the fundamentals of grammar and writing to help you develop the skills to communicate clearly and effectively in real-world practice. An indispensable resource the can be used during your schooling as well as you when enter your career, the text is divided into three modules. The first focuses on basic grammar (nouns, pronouns, verbs) and the second on more advanced topics (sentences and paragraphs). The third module helps you develop writing skills for medical reports, correspondence, emails, office meeting minutes, progress notes, charting, research, and brochures. The text's unique writing process can also be used for cover letters and resumes. In addition, the text includes current information on HIPAA, the Joint Commission, American Health Management Information Association, and much more, while real-world applications at the end of every section illustrate how chapter concepts relate to your future career.
Communications Toolkit 4E (2018)
Transitioning to tertiary studies -- Research skills -- Academic writing -- Refining your writing -- Face-to-face communication.
eBooks - Communication in Aged Care
Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults (2014)
Chapter 24 Physical Activity for People With Dementia. Features evidence-based, practical, and effective strategies for creating and maintaining optimal quality of life for older adults This globally focused resource integrates sound research evidence, real-life case scenarios, and effective, practical strategies to address a key health care initiative of the 21st century: optimal quality of life for older adults. Distinguished by its broad outlook, the book includes contributions from an international cadre of widely published scholars and is designed for easy integration into traditional nursing education curricula. The book explores the experiences of older adults at home, in assisted living, and in nursing home environments, examining their complex and wide-ranging health, spiritual, and emotional needs. The book is organized into two sections that address quality of life issues. Section I broadly addresses quality of life issues across the full range of care environments, while Section II addresses some of the more specific issues and health conditions that have an impact on the quality of life of older adults. A detailed and multidimensional case study opens each chapter, including subjective and objective data focusing on the quality-of-life domain being addressed. Articulation and definition of each quality-of-life issue are presented along with information on the incidence and prevalence of the problem. Several cases addressing issues older adults encounter in preventing and managing acute and chronic disease serve as a clinical resource guide, with an emphasis on clinical reasoning. Each chapter features a comprehensive, synthesized literature review, delivering the best evidence in the field and offering effective strategies for managing care issues. Generalist and advanced practice nursing roles in promoting quality of life, along with relevant cultural considerations, are covered in detail. Each chapter concludes with tips and strategies for the promotion of quality of life among older adults, accompanied by a list of critical thinking questions. Content is organized to be compatible with the Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Certification Test Plan. Key Features: Addresses key quality-of-life education and practice initiatives advanced by leading gerontology organizations worldwideIncludes detailed, multifaceted case studies reflecting extensive, current evidence-based literatureDescribes practical, cost-effective strategies aimed at maintaining healthDisseminates the universally applicable perspectives of international scholars of global agingProvides content compatible with the Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Certification Test Plan
Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! (2015)
Enjoy the light-hearted, real-life examples, and simple definitions of this popular book, packed with easy-to-follow instructions.
Grasp the basics of nursing science and on-the-job skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Info on social media and nursing, current practice in wound care, Healthy People 2020 health improvement program, Nutrition content updated,
Numerous care plan examples, including common nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment
Online Videos - Communication in Aged Care
4 Communication Skills Everyone Needs - 13 mins
This program outlines the four key communication skills needed: lean communication (getting straight to the point), connecting with others (social skills), adaptability (learning to read and relate to different types of people) and texting and using social media professionally.
Communicating with Aged Care Residents (2021)
Effective communication with elderly people living in residential care is key to the delivery of high-quality treatment that not only meets the physical needs of patients, but also their mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
Communicating with Older Adults (2018)
The recommendations are based on GSA’s highly popular publication "Communicating with Older Adults: An Evidence-based Review of What Really Works." The video is intended for any healthcare professional that interacts with older adults.
Communicating with Persons with Dementia (2018)
This program identifies factors that can affect communication in a patient with dementia and teaches how to adjust one's communication approach. It examines how body language affects communication, describes the importance of social groups for patients with dementia, and demonstrates specific interventions for communication problems.
CUSP: Effective Patient and Family Communication (2015)
Effective communication between patients, family members and clinicians can increase understanding of why certain practices are important to follow once the patient leaves the hospital. This CUSP technique improves patient safety, satisfaction, and outcomes of care.
How Effective Communication Can Save Lives in Healthcare (2021)
Effective communication in healthcare is key to the successful running of daily operations. No matter the role you play, effective communication, or communication in healthcare, or effective communication in nursing, or removing communication barriers in healthcare, will make significant impact in the team communication and smoothens operations. 6 minutes
MESSAGE Communication in Dementia: Strategies for Care Staff
This video presents the MESSAGE strategies for Care Staff working with people with dementia. Each strategy is introduced and demonstrated in acted scenes within the aged care setting.
Nurse TV: Aged Care
The following segment is about a young Nurse Unit Manager working in an aged care facility in Adelaide.
Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict (2010)
This program plays out some of the potential conflicts that can occur in an aged care facility, shows the negative responses to disagreements, and then offers practical techniques to better deal with disagreements in a health care setting.
Understanding the Nature of Conflict (2009)
In a health care setting, intricate ethical, moral, and professional obligations make the workplace particularly prone to conflict. Focusing specifically on aged care, this program examines the typical conflicts that can occur at work and the most productive ways to handle them. First, conflict is defined, and situations in which it is more likely to arise as well as indicators of forthcoming disagreements are outlined. Next, the five general styles of conflict are explained and the skills to manage any type of conflict are summarized.
Websites - Communication in Aged Care
Patient and Person: Interpersonal skills in nursing. 7th Edition (2021)
Online scenario-based videos to demonstrate the use of specific skills.
Includes empathy, dealing with challenging behaviours, advocating for a patient and admitting a patient.
Learn to build trusting relationships and support patients in their health journey.
Narratives and stories to explain practical application of theoretical concepts.
Forty-two learning activities to enable students to understand the content and practise skills in a focused manner.
Person-centred approach throughout. Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Patient and Person
Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional (2020)
Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Enhanced Second Edition is a practical guide that covers essential verbal and nonverbal communication skills you need to become a strong communicator.
Communication: core interpersonal skills for healthcare workers (2020)
Written by Gjyn O'Toole, Communication: Core Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Professionals 4e is an essential guide to clear and effective communication in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Divided into four sections, the fourth edition challenges the reader to reflect upon their personal communication style and habits; introduces strategies and skills to enhance future practice, and encourages the development of confidence through activities, scenarios and case studies. This fully revised fourth edition will appeal to health science students and clinicians seeking to communicate more effectively in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. A focus on digital communication - includes overviews and tips on navigating professional and personal electronic media Individual and group activities throughout to encourage skill development, reflection and awareness of self and others An extensive suite of scenarios - practise and apply your communication skills using realistic situations and individuals that healthcare professionals encounter in clinical practice Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Student resources: Answers to end-of-chapter review questions Student quiz (True/False) Instructor resources: PowerPoints Semester Planner Tutorial activities Image bank Student quiz (MCQ's) Chapter 5 The specific goals of communication for healthcare professionals: Effective conclusions of interactions and services: Negotiating closure Chapter 20 Remote telecommunication or telehealth: The seen, but not-in-the-room healthcare professional Chapter 23 - Person/s experiencing neurogenic or psychological shock Chapter 25 - A Person/s fulfilling the role of a grandparent Chapter 26 - Person/s with a spinal injury Chapter 27 - A Person/s living in a residential aged care facility An eBook included in all print purchases
Communication Skills in Health and Social Care (2019)
Our ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life and is an essential skill,
particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health and social care setting.
Easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help understand and apply the principles of effective communication.
New entries covering social media, mindfulness, several tricky topics.
Skills to ensure you are engaging with the Professional Capabilities Framework.
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional (2018)
Extremely student friendly, GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, 3e, focuses on the fundamentals of grammar and writing to help you develop the skills to communicate clearly and effectively in real-world practice. An indispensable resource the can be used during your schooling as well as you when enter your career, the text is divided into three modules. The first focuses on basic grammar (nouns, pronouns, verbs) and the second on more advanced topics (sentences and paragraphs). The third module helps you develop writing skills for medical reports, correspondence, emails, office meeting minutes, progress notes, charting, research, and brochures. The text's unique writing process can also be used for cover letters and resumes. In addition, the text includes current information on HIPAA, the Joint Commission, American Health Management Information Association, and much more, while real-world applications at the end of every section illustrate how chapter concepts relate to your future career.
Communications Toolkit 4E (2018)
Transitioning to tertiary studies -- Research skills -- Academic writing -- Refining your writing -- Face-to-face communication.
Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults (2014)
Chapter 24 Physical Activity for People With Dementia. Features evidence-based, practical, and effective strategies for creating and maintaining optimal quality of life for older adults This globally focused resource integrates sound research evidence, real-life case scenarios, and effective, practical strategies to address a key health care initiative of the 21st century: optimal quality of life for older adults. Distinguished by its broad outlook, the book includes contributions from an international cadre of widely published scholars and is designed for easy integration into traditional nursing education curricula. The book explores the experiences of older adults at home, in assisted living, and in nursing home environments, examining their complex and wide-ranging health, spiritual, and emotional needs. The book is organized into two sections that address quality of life issues. Section I broadly addresses quality of life issues across the full range of care environments, while Section II addresses some of the more specific issues and health conditions that have an impact on the quality of life of older adults. A detailed and multidimensional case study opens each chapter, including subjective and objective data focusing on the quality-of-life domain being addressed. Articulation and definition of each quality-of-life issue are presented along with information on the incidence and prevalence of the problem. Several cases addressing issues older adults encounter in preventing and managing acute and chronic disease serve as a clinical resource guide, with an emphasis on clinical reasoning. Each chapter features a comprehensive, synthesized literature review, delivering the best evidence in the field and offering effective strategies for managing care issues. Generalist and advanced practice nursing roles in promoting quality of life, along with relevant cultural considerations, are covered in detail. Each chapter concludes with tips and strategies for the promotion of quality of life among older adults, accompanied by a list of critical thinking questions. Content is organized to be compatible with the Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Certification Test Plan. Key Features: Addresses key quality-of-life education and practice initiatives advanced by leading gerontology organizations worldwideIncludes detailed, multifaceted case studies reflecting extensive, current evidence-based literatureDescribes practical, cost-effective strategies aimed at maintaining healthDisseminates the universally applicable perspectives of international scholars of global agingProvides content compatible with the Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Certification Test Plan
Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! (2015)
Enjoy the light-hearted, real-life examples, and simple definitions of this popular book, packed with easy-to-follow instructions.
Grasp the basics of nursing science and on-the-job skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Info on social media and nursing, current practice in wound care, Healthy People 2020 health improvement program, Nutrition content updated,
Numerous care plan examples, including common nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment