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First Edition an AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! This second edition of a groundbreaking book is substantially revised to deliver the foundation for an evidence-based model for best practices in midwifery, a model critical to raising the United States' current standing as the bottom-ranking country for maternity mortality among developed nations.With a focus on updated scientific evidence as the framework for midwifery practice, the book includes 21 completely new chapters that address bothcontinuing and new areas of practice, the impact of institutional and national policies, and the effects of diversity and globalization. Incorporating themidwifery model of care, the book provides strategies for change and guidance for implementing evidence-based best practices. The book examines midwifery efforts to improve the health of women and children in the U.S., for example, Strong Start, US MERA, Centering Pregnancy, a focus on physiologic birth, and successful global endeavors. It encompasses a diverse nationwide authorship that includes leaders in midwifery,academicians, midwives representing diversity, hospital- and community-based practitioners, and policymakers. This coalition of authors from diversebackgrounds facilitates an engaging and robust discussion around best practices. Chapters open with a contemporary review of the literature, a comparisonof current (often scientifically unsubstantiated and ineffective) practices, evidence-based recommendations, and best practices for midwifery. Key Features: Focuses on scientific evidence as the framework for midwifery practiceAddresses continuing and new, controversial areas of practice with strategies and guidelines for changeIncludes 20 out of 27 completely new chaptersAuthored by a diverse group of 44 prominent midwifery leadersExamines practices that are in conflict with scientific evidence

With a compendium of proven strategies for resolving more than 40 of the most pressing and prevalent issues facing young people, this book provides immediate guidance and uniform step-by-step instructions for resolving issues ranging from psychopathological disorders to academic problems. It is an invaluable desktop reference for facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Clinical nurse managers face myriad challenges. This concise, practical resource offers guidance for nurses working in this complex, fast-paced role. Addressing common complaints and anxieties, it offers quick access to insights, proven strategies, and tools for effectively coping with such situations as institutional change, a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, and toxic behaviours.

EMDR Therapy is a psychotherapy approach based on standard procedures and protocols. Using these standard procedures and protocols as its template, this book presents step-by-step scripts that enable EMDR clinicians, trainers, and consultants alike to incorporate EMDR Therapy into their case conceptualizations and treatment plans when working with populations in the aftermath of catastrophic events.

EMDR Therapy is a psychotherapy approach based on standard procedures and protocols. Using these standard procedures and protocols as its template, this book presents step-by-step scripts that enable EMDR clinicians, trainers, and consultants to incorporate EMDR Therapy into their case conceptualizations and treatment plans when working with first responders who have suffered acute stress injuries.

EMDR Therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach based on standard procedures and protocols. This book presents step-by-step scripts-using the standard procedures and protocols of EMDR therapy as their template-that enable psychotherapists to practice self-care while treating traumatized populations.

This is a concise, step-by-step guide to conducting qualitative nursing research using various forms of historical analysis. It is part of a unique series of books devoted to seven different qualitative designs and methods in nursing, written for both novice researchers and specialists seeking to develop or expand their competency. Historical research is a qualitative research method that systematically examines past events from existing documents or other data, or by interviewing individuals who lived through those events, in order to understand the past. Written by a noted qualitative research scholar and contributing experts, the book describes the philosophical basis for conducting research using historical analysis and delivers an in-depth plan for applying its methodologies to a particular study, including appropriate methods, ethical considerations, and potential challenges. It presents practical strategies for solving problems related to the conduct of research using the various forms of analysis and presents a rich array of case examples from published nursing research. These include author analyses to support readers in decision making regarding their own projects. The book provides a variety of examples of historical method studies, on topics such as mental health research, working with Navajo communities, World War II evacuation nursing, and many others. Focused on the needs of both novice researchers and specialists, it will be of value to health institution research divisions, in-service educators and students, and graduate nursing educators and students. Key Features: Explains how to conduct nursing research using autobiography, biography, oral history, and document review Presents state-of-the-art designs and protocols Focuses on solving practical problems related to the conduct of research Features rich nursing exemplars in a variety of health/mental health clinical settings in the United States and internationally

Provides the essential biostatistical concepts, oncology-specific examples, and applicable problem sets for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. All examples are relevant to oncology and demonstrate how to apply core conceptual knowledge and methods related to hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, categorical data analysis and survival analysis.

Vividly portraying the personal and professional lives of social work luminaries from the 19th to the present century, this text links their groundbreaking contributions in social work to current CSWE core competencies. The book focuses on leaders who shaped the field across modern American history and examines their lives in the context of the social and historical environment.

The second edition of this distinguished text defines practice scholarship for the DNP-prepared professional nurse and promotes the development of key leadership skills needed to effectively influence healthcare policy and improve outcomes. Weaving the eight AACN DNP competencies throughout, this second edition clarifies, updates, and demonstrates their application.

Today the number of people who require some form of long-term care is rapidly increasing and will continue to do so for years to come. This concise and user-friendly resource contains the fundamental information long-term care nurses need to provide all aspects of safe and effective care to their patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

What type of schooling do I need to become a nurse practitioner? How do I choose the right clinical preceptor? How can I best prepare for my first year of practice? Written for those considering NP practice, current NP students, and newly certified NPs alike, this quick, easy-to-use manual covers everything there is to know about transitioning into the NP role and its rewards and challenges.

This integrative guide for mental health practitioners who work with children underscores the importance of considering the etiology of a child's symptoms within a developmental framework before making a diagnosis. Providing advanced training and skills for working with children, the book guides the therapist, step-by-step, through assessment, treatment planning case conceptualisation, and treatment with a focus on the tenets of child development and a consideration of the impact of distressing life events.

Provides a foundational review of health behaviour change theories, research methodologies, and intervention strategies across a range of populations, age groups, and health conditions. This handbook examines numerous, complex, and often co-occuring factors that can both positively and negatively influence people's ability to change behaviours to enhance their health.

Featuring an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural framework for delivering collaborative consultation in K-12 schools, this new book promotes the idea of equitable educational opportunities for all students. Strategies for promoting non-cognitive skills in students, career and college readiness, and optimal learning environments along with the general theories of consultation are presented.

Based on the belief that mindfulness is a critical component in the delivery of EMDR, this innovative text integrates mindfulness-informed practice with EMDR therapy to create an effective new approach for healing trauma. Based on current evidence-based research, the book demonstrates how clinicians can conceptualize and deliver trauma focused care in both mental health and addiction treatment.

Written by advanced practice public/community health nurse experts, this comprehensive resource for advanced practice nursing students and clinicians interweaves theory, practice, and contemporary issues to provide essential knowledge needed to successfully assess communities, diagnose community situations, plan programs and budgets, and evaluate programs in public and community health.

In easy-to-read sections, Stronger After Stroke introduces readers to leading-edge stroke recovery information while simplifying the process to attain specific benchmarks. Also included is a sample recovery schedule, a helpful glossary of frequently used stroke recovery terms, and a list of resources for readers to research emerging stroke recovery options.

This award-winning nursing reference, meticulously researched by luminaries in thefield, represents the state of the art in nursing science. Comprehensive and concise,entries provide the most relevant and current research perspectives and demonstrate thedepth and breadth of nursing research today. This one-stop reference presents key terms andconcepts and clarifies their application to practice.The fourth edition has been substantially updated to contain the latest research for nursescientists, educators, and students in all clinical specialties. With new information from theNational Institute of Nursing Research, this reference is an essential compendium of nursingresearch for nursing students at any level and researchers in all clinical specialities.New to the Fourth Edition:¿ Extensively revised and updated¿ Provides new information emphasized by the National Institute of Nursing Researchon wellness, end-of-life and palliative care, and health technology¿ New entries, including Symptom Management Theory and Self-ManagementKey Features:¿ Provides the most relevant and current research perspectives¿ Written by over 200 experts in the field¿ Clarifies research applications in practice

Practitioners in the social, behavioral, and health fields often work with perpetrators and survivors of interpersonal violence. Many are asked to make predictions about the likelihood of future violence. Assessing Dangerousness reviews the intricacies of predicting intimate partner violence and homicide as well as child abuse and homicide to better prepare readers to make such assessments. Extensively revised, this classic volume highlights the latest research in clear and accessible language. Each contributor, a noted expert in his or her field, has faced the difficult task of assessing the risk of intimate partner violence or child abuse in courtrooms, clinics, shelters, hospitals, schools, and more. The contributors' experience in research and practice makes this the go-to resource for anyone interested in learning about making predictions with regard to violent behavior in family settings.Assessing Dangerousness, Third Edition:Presents clinical and court examples requiring the assessment of risk and danger that appeal to practitioners in social work, psychology, nursing, counseling, criminology, and public health.Introduces an evidence-based approach that practitioners can use to integrate risk assessment in a variety of settings.Covers the latest risk assessment instruments for use in the field, including the Danger Assessment, the DVSI-R, and the ODARA.Highlights the newest and most promising applications of risk assessment such as the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Program.Synthesizes related legal and ethical issues to help practitioners implement risk assessment in a responsible way.Identifies prediction factors and risk markers for use in interventions.Exposes the overlap between child and intimate partner homicide, which is instrumental in identifying families with multiple risks.Presents the latest research on the risk of reassault in intimate partner violence and considers that risk over the life course.Reviews the latest version of Dr. Campbell's Danger Assessment, the most widely used homicide risk assessment instrument for survivors of intimate partner violence.Introduces two new authors in the chapters on child abuse lethality assessments and risk of intimate partner violence, exposing readers to the rising stars in the field.

This is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet and digital technologies impacts children and adolescents. Experts in the field examine the research that shows the social, cognitive, developmental, and academic problems that can result when children spend excessive time in front of screens. As a whole, the book provides an invaluable resource for those who need to assess, treat, and prevent Internet addiction in children and adolescents.Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents:Provides tools that help predict a child's level of risk for media-related problems.Examines how to diagnose and differentiate Internet addiction from other psychiatric conditions.Explores evidence-based treatment approaches and how to distinguish pathology from normal development.Shows how to create inpatient treatment programs and therapies to address media addiction.Highlights the psychological, social, and family conditions for those most at risk.Evaluates the effects of the excessive use of electronic games and the Internet on brain development.Explores the physical risks that result from excessive media use and strategies for combating the problem.Examines school-based initiatives that employ policies and procedures designed to increase awareness of excessive media use and help educators identify students who misuse technology, and that provide strategies of intervention and communication with parents.Identifies signs of problem Internet behavior such as aggressive behavior, lying about screen use, and a preference for screen time over social interactions.Outlines the risk factors for developing Internet addiction.Provides strategies for treatment and prevention in family, school, and community settings.Practitioners and researchers in psychology, social work, school counseling, child and family therapy, and nursing will appreciate this book's thorough review of Internet addiction among children and adolescents. The book also serves as an engaging supplement in courses on media psychology, addiction counseling, abnormal psychology, school counseling, social issues, and more.

The fifth edition of this landmark volume has been substantially updated and expanded to encompass an abundance of innovative rehabilitation research supported by changing technology and new research methodologies. Written for rehabilitation practitioners, researchers, and students, it distills crucial new information regarding aspects of disability pertaining to medical conditions commonly encountered in rehabilitation settings. The fifth edition addresses new topics at the forefront of medical rehabilitation and disability from clinical, functional, and psychological perspectives, including traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury, limb deficiency, organ transplantation, geriatric rehabilitation, and new and technology-based rehabilitation research.The book delivers new findings about social work in physical medicine, complementary and alternative treatments, trends in treatment delivery and payment systems, relevant legislation, and telerehabilitation. New chapter authors--noted authorities in their fields--address rheumatic diseases, stroke, rehabilitation nursing, research directions, and integrative medicine, among other topics. The text continues to be the only guide to medical aspects of disability for nonphysician rehabilitation professionals and other health care providers outside of rehabilitation medicine. It serves as a comprehensive guide on what to expect and how to manage each medical issue, causative agents, classification, pain management, psychological factors, and more.New to the Fifth Edition:Updated coverage of rheumatic diseases, stroke, rehabilitation nursing, research directions, and integrative medicineNew information about traumatic brain injury, limb deficiency, organ transplantation, geriatric rehabilitation, and technology-based researchInnovations in delivery and payment systems, accreditation, opportunities and challenges for quality, and outcome assessmentsNew findings regarding social work in physical medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, relevant legislation, and telerehabilitationUpdates on speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disordersNew coverage of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and pediatric disordersKey Features:Delivers key information critical to the study of disability including functional status, prognosis, psychology, and vocational issuesDiscusses how changes in health care regulations have impacted rehabilitation medicine deliveryAnalyzes the convergence of emerging technologies and clinical practiceIncludes the contributions of distinguished practitioners, researchers, and educatorsProvides an Instructor's Manual with PowerPoints

The first research-based text intended to help teachers and practitioners implement mindfulness and yoga programs in schools. A complete review of the literature on mindfulness and yoga interventions is provided along with detailed steps on how to implement such programs. Training requirements, classroom set-up, trauma-sensitive practices, and existing quality programs are reviewed.

Addresses the unique challenges of educators in the helping professions who have minimal or no experience with online technologies. Written for online instructors, clinical faculty, program directors, administrators, and other educators, it describes practical and effective ways to teach material that is intrinsically based on face-to-face interaction through mediated means.

Designed for recently graduated RNs and nurses transitioning to a new clinical area, this extensive clinical reference is the best resource to provide essential information on the critical care and emergency care specialty areas. Concise and practical entries provide fundamental coverage of the most common clinical problems and issues encountered in nursing practice today.

Structured, therapist-led approaches to play therapy are becoming increasingly popular due to their time-limited nature and efficacy for such specific disorders as trauma and attachment issues. This is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of numerous directive play therapy techniques that are empirically validated and can be adapted for use in clinical, school, group, and family settings.

Guides novice nurse educators step-by-step through the challenging process of transitioning from service to academe. This book comprehensively addresses not only the fundamentals of teaching, evaluation, and curriculum development, but also the entire spectrum of skills and duties required of the nurse educator.

Explores the psychosocial implications of living and working among persons with a disabling condition, with a focus on the sociological and societal perceptions toward disability. Providing an 'insider's perspective' on counselling, this serves as ideal reading for students pursuing rehabilitation counselling.