The Prevention and treatment of Pressure Ulcers

By Moya Morison BA BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE RGN

Book Overview

Written and edited by an international team of expert contributors, each chapter will open with chapter learning objectives and contain self-assessment questions and activities for self-directed learning. Chapters will be fully referenced and contain new colour artwork, tables, key points, assessment, summary and guideline boxes and colour clinical photographs.
General principles of assessment and treatment, including latest knowledge on wound dressings and nutritional supportExploration of novel treatments such as electroptherapies and ultrasound
State-of-the-art chapter on surgical managementA range of professional issues, such as quality assurance and clinical audit; health economics
A patient-centred approach, looking at such issues as health-related quality of life, and the principles of involving patients and their carers in care planning and decision makingThe book will be set apart from others in the field by being holistic and client-centered, making it particularly attractive to nurse educators and undergraduate and postgraduate nurses.Four colour throughout, full colour photographsLarge format in two columns
Boxed and highlighted key points, assessment, summary and guideline informationThe latest views on dressings and topical agents
State of the art exploration of surgical management techniquesProfessional issues such as quality assurance and health ecnonomics
Patient-centred focus, including health-related quality of life and cover involvementValuable for novices and experts alike, including clinincal nurse specialists and advanced nurse practitioners (UK terminology)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0723431582
• ISBN13: 9780723431589
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Mosby Ltd.
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 7.5"