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'The authors approach compassionate care and other concepts in nursing from a psychological perspective, thus supporting what nurses have claimed since Nightingale’s era. This contributes to the readers’ understanding of the what, the why and the how of compassionate care. Hence this book has a given place in nursing curricula.'
'Whilst many books have been written on psychology for healthcare professionals, this book offers a unique insight into compassionate, person-centred care, drawing on psychological theories and perspectives. It is an invaluable resource for professionals at all levels as care becomes increasingly complex and challenging. This is highly recommended reading.'
This book is a real gem as it can enable healthcare practitioners to explore a range of theoretical psychological perspectives in way that is accessible and engaging. The introduction defines psychology and explores physiological as well as psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive and humanistic approaches. This provides a useful foundation to help readers connect with the contents of the chapters that follow. There is a clear focus on compassionate care throughout the book.
This is a great book that offers a good insight into the complexities of mental health
a useful resource for all students
holistic and comprehensive
Easy to read text book which applies psychology to nursing practice. This is an essential text book for all students studying this module.