This text provides evidence-based principles for practice for chronic illness and disability. It provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation for students in their 2nd and 3rd years.
from being disease-oriented to embracing the needs of the person and their family (Erickson, 2007; O'Brien et al, ... When a holistic approach to care is adopted, the journey taken by both the nurse and the patient is of a healing ...
This new edition of Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice is an indispensible tool, helping nursing students and health professionals acquire the knowledge and skills for competent quality care.
This text provides evidence-based principles for practice for chronic illness and disability.
A conceptual base for theory building, clinical practice and research in the area of chronic and life-threatening illness opens this volume, which then addresses such pertinent issues as: the physical,...