Psychology and sociology in nursing / Benny Goodman

By:

Goodman, Benny [author]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Transforming nursing practicePublication details: Los Angeles : SAGE/Learning Matters, 2015.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: viii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:

9781473916340

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DDC classification:

23 610.73019 G621P-2

Contents:

Introduction -- 1. The Relevance of Psychology and Sociology for Nursing -- 2. Professional Values -- 3. Communication -- 4. Inequalities, Social Determinants of Health and Nursing Practice -- 5. Decision Making -- 6. Leadership -- 7. Death, Stress and Resilience -- 8. Maternity and Children's Nursing -- 9. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities -- Conclusion: Current Issues and Future Directions.

Summary: "Nurses have to be aware of a range of sociological and psychological issues in order to provide holistic care. This book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in order to be a good nurse. It is written specifically for nursing students, and clearly explains the key concepts using nursing case studies and examples. Chapters move from individual and personal issues onto wider society as a whole and explore the psychological and sociological basis of all aspects of nursing practice."--Publisher's website.

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Introduction --
1. The Relevance of Psychology and Sociology for Nursing --
2. Professional Values --
3. Communication --
4. Inequalities, Social Determinants of Health and Nursing Practice --
5. Decision Making --
6. Leadership --
7. Death, Stress and Resilience --
8. Maternity and Children's Nursing --
9. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities --
Conclusion: Current Issues and Future Directions.

"Nurses have to be aware of a range of sociological and psychological issues in order to provide holistic care. This book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in order to be a good nurse. It is written specifically for nursing students, and clearly explains the key concepts using nursing case studies and examples. Chapters move from individual and personal issues onto wider society as a whole and explore the psychological and sociological basis of all aspects of nursing practice."--Publisher's website.

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