Coronary Heart Disease & Risk Factor Management: A Nursing Perspective

By Nalini Jairath and Nalini Jairath MScN PhD

This book is devoted exclusively to the role of nurses in the management of risk factors for coronary heart disease in men, women and children across a broad range of care settings. All aspects of risk assessment and intervention are addressed, supported by theoretical and clinical research.Reviews the theories of behavioural change, including Prochaskas transtheoretical model which is emerging as the primary approach to risk factor reduction.Provides detailed strategies for situation-specific interventions which are feasible, time-efficient and cost-effective.
Examines and synthesizes the supporting research on exercise and physical activity.Discusses current and emerging issues such as radiation-induced coronary artery disease.
Analyzes the issues of cultural diversity that affect the incidence of coronary heart disease.Addresses application of information in diverse care settings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721668550
• ISBN13: 9780721668550
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 7.5"