Within most disciplines, there are those who are recognized by their colleagues as being exceptionally competent practitioners. These individuals do their work in such a remarkable way as to become a model for others. This book is based on a study of the beliefs, actions, and interactions of a group of extraordinary oncology nurses—the people their peers would choose to have care for them if …
The field of colorectal surgery has undergone tremendous developments in recent decades. Surgery has become less invasive, new perspectives and insights have improved perioperative management and novel outcome measures have been defined. At the same time, the limits of surgical technique and perioperative care are being challenged by more complex patients. In order to realize the immense potent…
This volume presents a comprehensive, up to date and practical approach to creating an ERAS program for GI surgery. The first sections review the evidence underlying individual elements of ERAS, including evidence from laparoscopic procedures when available or pointing to evidence gaps where more research is required. These are written by experts in the field, including surgeons, anesthesiologi…
Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice provides a pivotal learning experience for students transitioning from an associate degree education to a baccalaureate degree. Content includes a broad overview of the nursing profession, the role of accrediting and professional organizations with a strong focus on the American Nurses Association’s foundational documents. The competencies of the S…
Overview: Building a Medical Terminology Foundation is an OER that focuses on breaking down medical terms into their word parts, pronouncing medical terms, and learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of introductory anatomy and physiology. This resource is targeted for health office administration and health services students in the first year of their college programs.
his textbook will help students learn to assess health behavior choices, apply that information to everyday life for the improvement of individual, family, and community well-being; and identify preconceived ideas about knowledge, values, and behavior that affect health and compare with established research and accepted scientific evidence.
Learning about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part of your everyday life. Wellness strategies are practical ways to start developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health.
Manajemen Medis yang akan dilakukan secara berkesinambungan untuk memperbaiki atau membangun kembali sendi yang rusak Total; Bagaimana Mengontrol Hemostasis, Nyeri dan Infeksi. Penelitian ilmiah tentang manajemen medis pasien yang menjalani artroplasti telah menawarkan wawasan baru dan berguna untuk praktik klinis dalam dekade terakhir. Di bidang operasi artroplasti pinggul dan lutut, aspek med…
Your alarm goes off and, after hitting “snooze” once or twice, you pry yourself out of bed. You make a cup of coffee to help you get going, and then you shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, and check your phone for messages. On your way to school, you stop to fill your car’s gas tank, almost making you late for the first day of chemistry class. As you find a seat in the classroom, you r…
This book teaches healthcare professionals the basics of EKG interpretation and is available as a Creative Commons resource.