Main description:

With the number of people living with long term conditions set to increase, ensuring nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to care for this group of people is essential. This book assists adult nursing students in understanding and applying the principles and practice of managing care for those with a long term condition. It covers essential knowledge and skills, including the impact of long term conditions across the lifespan, the therapeutic relationship, health promotion and empowerment, self-management, symptom management, case management and advance care planning.

Contents:

Introduction Long-Term Conditions across the Lifespan The Therapeutic Relationship in Long-Term Conditions Health Promotion in Long-Term Conditions Self-Management and Empowerment in Long-Term Conditions Quality of Life and Symptom management in Long-Term Conditions Managing Complex Care in Long-Term Conditions Palliative Care in Long-Term Conditions