Long-Term Conditions
Challenges in Health & Social Care
- Cathy E Lloyd - The Open University
- Tom Heller - The Open University
Using a variety of research methods to get to the heart of the matter, the book probes assumptions about the experience of long-term poor health and what constitutes good care. Its aim is to challenge readers to think critically about existing policy and provision and to inspire change based on sound evidence and a drive towards greater multi-professional working.
Long Term Conditions provides academics, practitioners and students with a thorough grounding in the complex issues surrounding the experience and management of long-term illness. It is an ideal text for courses on policy, management and practice in health and social care.
Excellent text
This is an excellent text that sets out the issues for health and social care professionals on a range of long term illnesses. The chapter on carers is thought provoking, but the whole text also provides a range of information which will be useful to the higher achievers on the module.
Excellent survey of the social impact of chronic illnesses.
easy to understand & follow, essential text for pre & post reg. nurses.
I liked the different perspectives put forward in this book and in particular the strong service user voice. The narratives highlight the realities and some of the frustrations of living and dealing with a long term condition and being on the receiving end of health and social care services, raising awareness of issues in a sensitive yet powerful way.
This is a really useful text which challenges the reader to think "outside of the box"
Clearly written with practical examples and exercises which will appeal to practitioners
An interesting book with novel chapters on early dementia, risk taking and dealing with the vulnerable.
Excellent text for both pre-reg and post qualified nurses
This books gives a clear perspective of living with a long-term condition. The case studies and chapter summaries will aid understanding and knowledge.