Advancing practice in rehabilitation nursing

Ch 1. The Rehabilitation Process Ch 2. The Role of the Specialist Nurse Within Rehabilitation Ch 3. Rehabilitation Settings Ch 4. Psychological Issues in Rehabilitation Ch 5. Evaluating Rehabilitation Services Ch 6. Preparing and Supporting Informal Carers Ch 7. Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Patients Ch 8. Stroke Care Ch 9. Rehabilitation of Patients with an Acquired Brain Injury or a Degenerative Neuromuscular Disorder Ch 10. Supporting People with Long-term Conditions Ch 11. Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Ch 13. The Way Forward"

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Nurses play a key role in the rehabilitation process - maximising the quality of life and independence of individuals following trauma, disease or enduring chronic illness. ""Advancing Practice in Rehabilitation Nursing"" provides an in-depth analysis of specialist practice in rehabilitation nursing. It examines the research basis underlying clinical practice and identifies unique attributes of the nursing role within the context of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. The first part of ""Advancing Practice in Rehabilitation Nursing"" explores general principles of specialist rehabilitation practice, which can be applied to both community and in-patient settings. The second part addresses specific issues in core areas of practice including stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal injury, orthopaedic rehabilitation and management of people with long-term conditions.