Mandy / Lucas / McInnes Podiatry

A Psychological Approach
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-470-74632-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 216 Seiten, E-Book

Podiatry: A Psychological Approach provides a problemand case-based approach to understanding psychological and socialdifficulties commonly experienced by clients and presented topractitioners.
This book is designed to be an introduction to important appliedpsychology in clinical practice. The main chapters are organized asindividual patient case studies with relevant psychological theoryattached. Attention is also given to social-psychological issuespertinent to both newly qualified and experienced podiatricpractitioners.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mandy, Anne

Lucas, Kevin

McInnes, Janet

Lucas, Jodie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the authors vii
Preface viii
Introduction: Using case-based learning xi
1 The sociology of podiatry as a profession 1
2 Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists 7
3 The effects of culture on behavioural change 12
4 Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertakecontinuous professional development 20
5 Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-agedpre-menopausal women 24
6 Symptoms of a work-related injury 37
7 Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action44
8 The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression 52
9 Communication through an interpreter 60
10 The psychological effects of bereavement 67
11 The relationship between socio-economic status and health75
12 Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis 81
13 Complex interactions illustrating the need for goodinterpersonal and communication skills 88
14 The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informedconsent 95
15 Safety and independence: considerations when dealing withearly-stage dementia 100
16 Professional boundaries 107
17 Homelessness and people with complex needs 115
18 Social factors versusmedical needs 121
19 The importance of positivity 130
20 Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self,self-esteem and social identity136
21 Behavioural change144
22 The influence of religion and spirituality on health153
23 The effect of the death of a patient162
24 Challenging the current practice in podiatry170
25 Coda 176
References 181
Index 197

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Anne Mandy is a Reader at the Clinical ResearchCentre, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.
Dr Kevin Lucas is Senior Lecturer in PsychologyApplied to Healthcare, School of Health Professions, University ofBrighton, UK.
Jodie Lucas is a podiatrist working for the SeaviewProject, Southwater Centre, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.
Janet McInnes is Head of Podiatry, School of HealthProfessions, University of Brighton, UK, and Chair of the Societyof Chiropodists and Podiatrists, UK.