Foundation Studies for Caring

ALAN GLASPER is Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, UK. He is on the Editorial Board for the British Journal of Nursing.GILL MCEWING is Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing and Community Studies, University of Plymouth, UK.JIM RICHARDSON is Head of Division, Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, UK.There are also a number of prestigious contributors to this book, bringing experience of teaching and practice from a variety of backgrounds.

• IntroductionStudy Skills; C.Rees& A.GlasperPART 1: INSIGHTS INTO THE CONTEXT OF CARINGInterprofessional Learning; J.MorganEvidence-Based Practice and Research; T.PengellyEthical, Legal and Professional Issues; L.RogersCommunication; A.Glasper& J.QuiddingtonCulture; J.RichardsonPublic Health and Health Promotion; G.ClayHealthcare Governance; A.Glasper& R.FarrellyPART 2: INSIGHTS INTO ESSENTIAL CARE ISSUESMoving and Handling; M.AylottNutritional Assessment and Needs; P.JacksonFluid Balance in Children; V.Lockyer-StevensFluid Balance in Adults; A.FrancisInfection Prevention and Control; M.BennallickPharmacology and Medicines; J.Bastin& K.JacksonPain Management; E.MannSafeguarding Children; H.McCluskey& M.RobbinsSafeguarding Adults; M.Robbins, H.McCluskey& J.DedmenPART 3: INSIGHTS INTO CARE WITH CLIENT GROUPSMaternity; B.Rees& C.ReesCare of the Neonate; M.AylottCare of the Child and Young Person; A.Glasper, J.Kelsey & G.McEwingCare of the Acutely Ill Child; G.McEwing& J.KelseyCare of the Adolescent; M.Cooper, A.Glasper& C.TaylorCare of the Adult Surgical; K.Hambridge& G.McEwingCare of the Adult Medical; M.Chambers, A.Kane& K.TattersallCare of the Older Adult Community; C.Gibbon& A.CochraneMental Health; J.RawlinsonLearning Disability; K.Humphrys, T.Gilbert & N.JacksonPART 4: INSIGHTS INTO CARE SETTINGSRehabilitation; S.O'ConnorLoss, Grief, Bereavement and Palliative Care; L.Rogers& P.TurnerEmergency Care and Interventions; J.Knight& R.PalmerChild Emergency Care and Resuscitation; J.Kelsey& G.McEwingAdult Emergency Care and Resuscitation; J.HeathHIV and Infectious Disease Management; V.MelbyPrimary Care; S.Maslin-Prothero, S.Ashby& S.TaylorComplementary and Alternative Medicine; A.McConnon.

'! will change the future direction of CFP theory.' - Graham MacIntosh, University of Glasgow, UK 'How refreshing to come across a book on foundation skills for caring that relates to the NMC essential skills cluster.' - Swaleh Toofany, Thames Valley University, UK '! [The] use of learning activities promotes active reading and encourages engagement of the text!Excellent website approach.' - Sue Ball, University of Brighton, UK