Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice (9th Edition)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to psychiatric nursing, blending theoretical knowledge with practical clinical application. This ninth edition is meticulously updated to reflect the latest advancements in the field, ensuring students and practitioners have the tools necessary to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in various mental health settings.
Key Features and Content
- DSM-5 Integration: Features complete taxonomy and diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5, with specific references included for each diagnosis to ensure clinical accuracy.
- QSEN Competencies: Includes Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) activities designed to help learners attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for modern nursing practice.
- Therapeutic Communication: Utilizes specialized icons to highlight talking points and interventions within care plans, helping students master the art of patient interaction.
- Holistic Nursing Focus: Emphasizes the physical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of psychiatric care, treating the individual as a whole rather than just a diagnosis.
- Comprehensive Care Planning: Offers detailed concept map care plans for all major psychiatric diagnoses, alongside specific care plans featuring interventions and rationales based on ANA standards.
- Practical Learning Tools: Each chapter begins with core concepts and homework assignments to encourage critical reading, while definitions are conveniently boxed throughout the text for quick reference.
- Clinical Standards: Incorporates ANA standards for clinical practice across diverse populations, including aging individuals, bereaved clients, and victims of abuse or neglect.
Book Specifications
- Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice
- Author: Mary C. Townsend
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
- Publication Date: January 1, 2017
- ISBN-10: 0803660545
- ISBN-13: 978-0803660540
- Language: English