Podiatry [[electronic resource] ] : a case based psychology / / Anne Mandy, Kevin Lucas, Jodie Lucas ; with Janet McInnes

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910455106703321
• Autore: Mandy Anne
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Hoboken, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009
• ISBN: 1-282-13827-8; 9786612138270; 0-470-74632-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (218 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): LucasKevin <1954->; LucasJodie
• Disciplina: 617.5/85
• Soggetti: Podiatry - Psychological aspects; Podiatry - Social aspects; Foot - Diseases - Psychological aspects; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Podiatry; Contents; About the authors; Preface; Introduction: Using case-based learning; 1 The sociology of podiatry as a profession; 2 Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists; 3 The effects of culture on behavioural change; 4 Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertake continuous professional development; 5 Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-aged pre-menopausal women; 6 Symptoms of a work-related injury; 7 Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action; 8 The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression; 9 Communication through an interpreter10 The psychological effects of bereavement; 11 The relationship between socio-economic status and health; 12 Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis; 13 Complex interactions illustrating the need for good interpersonal and communication skills; 14 The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informed consent; 15 Safety and independence: considerations when dealing with early-stage dementia; 16 Professional boundaries; 17 Homelessness and people with complex ; needs; 18 Social factors versus medical needs; 19 The importance of positivity; 20 Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self, self-esteem and social identity21 Behavioural change; 22 The influence of religion and spirituality on health; 23 The effect of the death of a patient; 24 Challenging the current practice in podiatry; 25 Coda; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Podiatry: A Psychological Approach provides a problem and case-based approach to understanding psychological and social difficulties commonly experienced by clients and presented to practitioners. This book is designed to be an introduction to important applied psychology in clinical practice. The main chapters are organized as individual patient case studies with relevant psychological theory attached. Attention is also given to social-psychological issues pertinent to both newly qualified and experienced podiatric practitioners.