Care Staff Mobilisation in the Hospital

Care Staff Mobilisation in the Hospital
Author: Ivan Sainsaulieu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2023-03-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9811993548

This book offers a novel examination of the relations, actions, and practices of healthcare workers, analysed in terms of collective mobilisation. Based on successive surveys conducted over a twenty-year period in public and private hospitals, it brings a rich new conceptualisation of both social movements and care work. We’ve all witnessed the collective mobilisation at play in hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic. In such a structured, hierarchical environment, the parallel with social movements highlights the ethical and collective dimensions of care work, as well as the bonds of solidarity and identification with the collective. Yet, healthcare workers are often caught in a dilemma between fighting against underfunding and deteriorating working conditions on the one hand, and cooperating to keep the system standing and provide the best care possible for patients on the other. The author's approach in terms of consensual and conflictual mobilisations brings a fresh theoretical and empirical contribution to the literature on social movements, medical sociology, public health, and the sociology of labour, whilst in-depth case studies bring to light the experiences of healthcare workers and enrich the narrative throughout.

Fragility Fracture Nursing

Fragility Fracture Nursing
Author: Karen Hertz
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319766813

This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amounts to 25 000 fractures per day or 9 million per year. The financial costs are reported to be: 32 billion EUR per year in Europe and 20 billon USD in the United States. As the population of China ages, the cost of hip fracture care there is likely to reach 1.25 billion USD by 2020 and 265 billion by 2050 (International Osteoporosis Foundation 2016). Consequently, the need for nursing for patients with fragility fracture across the world is immense. Fragility fracture is one of the foremost challenges for health care providers, and the impact of each one of those expected 9 million hip fractures is significant pain, disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and decreased life expectancy. There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention based on the increasing evidence that such models make a difference. There is also a need to promote and facilitate high quality, evidence-based effective care to those who suffer a fragility fracture with a focus on the best outcomes for recovery, rehabilitation and secondary prevention of further fracture. The care community has to understand better the experience of fragility fracture from the perspective of the patient so that direct improvements in care can be based on the perspectives of the users. This book supports these needs by providing a comprehensive approach to nursing practice in fragility fracture care.

Orthogeriatrics

Orthogeriatrics
Author: Paolo Falaschi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2021
Genre: Anesthesiology
ISBN: 3030481263

This new open access edition supported by the Fragility Fracture Network aims at giving the widest possible dissemination on fragility fracture (especially hip fracture) management and notably in countries where this expertise is sorely needed. It has been extensively revised and updated by the experts of this network to provide a unique and reliable content in one single volume. Throughout the book, attention is given to the difficult question of how to provide best practice in countries where the discipline of geriatric medicine is not well established and resources for secondary prevention are scarce. The revised and updated chapters on the epidemiology of hip fractures, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, surgery, anaesthesia, medical management of frailty, peri-operative complications, rehabilitation and nursing are supplemented by six new chapters. These include an overview of the multidisciplinary approach to fragility fractures and new contributions on pre-hospital care, treatment in the emergency room, falls prevention, nutrition and systems for audit. The reader will have an exhaustive overview and will gain essential, practical knowledge on how best to manage fractures in elderly patients and how to develop clinical systems that do so reliably.

Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations

Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations
Author: Sheikh, Mohamud
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466687037

The rise of globalized business has created a world village wherein ideas and industry transcend national boundaries. Unfortunately, the resulting increase in travel has accelerated the transmission of diseases, generating a surge in worldwide epidemics and increasing the necessity of innovative strategies for prevention, containment, and communication related to global health issues. Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations showcases the latest developments, trends, and challenges within the field of international public health. Featuring empirical studies, case studies, reviews, and discussion notes, this authoritative text highlights diverse, important global health issues, making it an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and academics seeking insight on the latest developments in contemporary healthcare. This reference work highlights a broad scope of current issues including global epidemics, worldwide health systems, mental health issues in developing nations, barriers to healthcare, sanitation and infection, cultural diversity in healthcare administration, cultural perceptions of reproductive health issues, international health costs and budgets, and health information technology.

A-Z of Public Health

A-Z of Public Health
Author: Glenn Laverack
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2014-12-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1137426179

This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the many definitions, theories and approaches in public health. It is an important book for students and practitioners who are interested in public health, and for those who are keen to improve it.

Epidemics and the Health of African Nations

Epidemics and the Health of African Nations
Author: MISTRA MISTRA
Publisher: African Books Collective
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2019-07-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0639995608

News footage of disease in Africa is a familiar sight. Yet these outbreaks are often presented out of context, with no reference to the conditions that have triggered them. MISTRAs new book, Epidemics and the Health of African Nations, aims to redress that. Researchers and practitioners from within the continent explore why Africa is so vulnerable to disease, and show how this vulnerability is closely linked to political and economic factors. They demonstrate how these same factors determine the way epidemics are treated. Authors extract lessons from case studies in different parts of Africa; challenge conventional frameworks about disease to argue for a syndemics approach that takes into account the interrelationship between disease and political and socio-economic contexts; explore challenges of Africas future. They argue that a well-functioning health system is at the core of a countrys capacity to counter an epidemic. This volume brings African experts together to probe possible solutions to the continents heavy burden of disease. The insights offered will be helpful in devising policy for the control of disease and the combatting of epidemics in Africa.

Maximizing Healthcare Delivery and Management through Technology Integration

Maximizing Healthcare Delivery and Management through Technology Integration
Author: Iyamu, Tiko
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2015-09-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466694475

Improvements in health services require continual attention and dedication to ensure proper care and treatment for citizens. To support this endeavor, professionals rely more and more on the application of information systems and technologies to promote the overall quality of modern healthcare. Maximizing Healthcare Delivery and Management through Technology Integration is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the integration of ICT within the health services sector. Featuring comprehensive coverage on a range of topics from technical and non-technical perspectives, this book is an essential reference source for IT specialists, professionals, managers, and students seeking current research on the growing relationship between technology and healthcare.

Critical Care Nursing

Critical Care Nursing
Author: Leanne Aitken
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1158
Release: 2023-12-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729598276

The internationally acclaimed text Critical Care Nursing is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and critical care nurses in practice to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high quality patient care to contribute to improved patient outcomes.The fifth edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence, resources and tools designed to help you master a range of competencies, from patient monitoring to delivering multidimensional interventions, using complex lifesaving equipment, and managing the deteriorating patient. There is a focus on the scope and principles of practice, quality and safety standards, ethical considerations, and increased support for nurses.Highly regarded by clinicians and students around the world, this book will encourage and challenge you to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the higest quality care. - Latest research, technologies and care considerations collated by an internationally respected team of editors and contributors - Case studies, research vignettes and learning activities to support further learning - Practice tips, case studies and learning activities link theory to practice - Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), the peak professional organisation representing critical care nurses in Australia - Accompanying adaptive quizzing to support students with assessment preparationInstructor resources on Evolve: - Case Study suggested responses - Learning Activity suggested responses - Additional Case Study answers - Image, Table, Box collectionStudent and Instructor resources on Evolve: - Additional Case Studies - Fully updated with the most recent research, data, procedures and guidelines from expert international critical care nursing clinicians and academics - Increased focus on pandemic-related considerations, including COVID-19, woven throughout all chapters

Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics

Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics
Author: Kate Curtis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1436
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729589870

Emergency and Trauma Care for nurses and paramedics is a highly respected emergency care text for nursing and paramedicine students and clinicians in Australia and New Zealand. Now in its fourth edition, it provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the spectrum of emergency and trauma care. The text spans prehospital and hospital care, enabling students to understand the patient journey and equipping them for their role in a multidisciplinary team. Coverage includes assessment, triage and management of trauma, physiology of emergency care, and the recognition and management of specific body system emergencies, as well as the fundamentals of emergency care such as quality and safety, ethics, leadership, research and patient education. Fully revised to reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of emergency and trauma care, this book is ideal for students, prehospital care providers, rural, remote and urban emergency and trauma care nurses, and other disaster management clinicians. Endorsed by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia Written by internationally recognised clinicians, researchers and leaders in emergency care Latest evidence-based research and practice across the emergency care continuum Case studies to consolidate knowledge apply theory to practice Practice tips highlight cultural considerations and communication issues Aligns to NSQHSS 2e, NMBA and PBA Standards Includes Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics 4e Instructor resources: Image collection PowerPoint slides Case study questions and answers Additional case studies with answers and rationales Additional paramedic case studies with answers and rationales Paramedic test bank Test bank Instructor and student resources: Additional case studies Additional paramedic case studies Videos

Convergence: Breaking Down Barriers Between Disciplines

Convergence: Breaking Down Barriers Between Disciplines
Author: Marijke Melles
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2023-11-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031321987

This book presents the proceedings of the 7th conference Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety (HEPS), held in Delft, The Netherlands on November 2-4, 2022, which was endorsed by the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). Contributions focus on the integration of knowledge, methods, and expertise from the disciplines of Human Factors/Ergonomics and of Medicine and Health in order to contribute to a safe and humane, high-quality healthcare system. Through breaking down the barriers between disciplines, they foster a framework of scientific knowledge, expertise and best practices to create the future of health and healthcare. The proceedings include papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers and policy makers that contribute to constructing the Human Factors and Ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains and productive sectors.