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"This book is a 'must' for degree level nursing and other health care students ... provides an excellent introduction to psychology for anyone working in social care, but is detailed enough for psychology graduates who left the subject behind some years ago ... could make a real difference to people's lives who are on the delivery or receiving end of health care ... ". Community Care "I would highly recommend this text to any student studying psychology as part of the CFP or later years and to qualified nurses with an interest in psychology and it's relationship to holistic practice. It is must for every student nurse out there, a book dedicated to the nursing professions most important aspect; understanding our patients needs." S. A. Hough, First Year Nursing Student This bestselling book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings. New to this edition are:
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| Author Biography |
Sheila Payne has the Help the Hospices Chair in Hospice Studies at Lancaster University, UK. She is a health psychologist with a nursing background and specialises in research in palliative and end-of-life care. Paula Smith is a Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She is a health psychologist with a nursing background and specialist interest in family care-giving in end-of-life situations.
Nikki Jarrett is a Lecturer at University of Southampton, UK. She is a psychologist with a nursing background and a specialist interest in cancer and palliative care.
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| Table of Contents |
Chapter 1. Psychology in the context of health and health care Chapter 2. The perception of self and others Chapter 3. Development and change across the lifespan Chapter 4. Memory, understanding and information-giving Chapter 5. Learning and social learning Chapter 6. Understanding anxiety, depression and loss Chapter 7. Social influence and interaction Chapter 8. Stress and coping Chapter 9. Psychology applied to health and illness Chapter 10. Psychology of pain |
