Contains Foundation Studies for Caring and Foundation Skills for Caring. Taking an interprofessional, student-centred learning approach, these texts offer pre-registration Nurses and Allied Health Professionals an engaging introduction to the theory and practice of care.

Title is also available as part of a set: Foundations for Caring Value Pack (978-0-230-59446-3)

FOUNDATION STUDIES FOR CARING: IntroductionStudy Skills; C.Rees & A.GlasperPART I: INSIGHTS INTO THE CONTEXT OF CARINGInterprofessional Learning; J.MorganEvidence-Based Practice and Research; T.PengellyEthical, Legal and Professional Issues; L.RogersCommunication; A.Glasper & J.QuiddingtonCulture; J.RichardsonPublic Health and Health Promotion; G.ClayHealthcare Governance; A.Glasper & R.FarrellyPART II: INSIGHTS INTO ESSENTIAL CARE ISSUESMoving and Handling; M.AylottNutritional Assessment and Needs; P.JacksonFluid Balance - Child; V.Lockyer-StevensFluid Balance - Adult; A.FrancisInfection Prevention and Control; M.BennallickPharmacology and Medicines; J.Bastin & K.GossPain Management; E.MannSafe-guarding Children; H.McCluskey & M.RobbinsSafe-guarding Adults; M.Robbins, H.McCluskey & J.DedmenPART III: INSIGHTS INTO CARE WITH CLIENT GROUPSMaternity; B.Rees & C.ReesCare of the Neonate; M.AylottCare of the Child and Young Person; G.McEwing, J.Kelsey & A.Glasper Care of the Acutely Ill Child; G.McEwing & J.KelseyCare of the Adolescent; M.Cooper, A.Glasper & C.TaylorCare of the Adult - Surgical; K.Hambridge & G.McEwingCare of the Adult - Medical; M.Chambers, A.Kane & K.Tattersall (based on original chapter by J.Dean & P.Shobbrook)Care of the Older Adult - Community; C.Gibbon & A.CochraneMental Health; J.RawlinsonLearning Disability; N.Jackson, K.Humphrys & T.GilbertPART IV: INSIGHTS INTO CARE SETTINGSRehabilitation; S.O'ConnorPalliative Care; L.Rogers & P.TurnerEmergency Care and Interventions; J.Knight & R.PalmerChild Emergency Care and Resuscitation; J.Kelsey & G.McEwingAdult Emergency Care and Resuscitation; J.HeathHIV and Infectious Disease Management; V.MelbyPrimary Care; S.Ashby & S.Maslin-Prothero FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR CARING IntroductionFundamental Concepts for Skills; A.Glasper, G.McEwing & J.RichardsonIT Skills; M.Weaver [online only]PART I: SKILLS FOR COMMUNICATIONCommunication; J.Orr & D.MorrisCommunicating with Adolescents; J.Orr & D.MorrisAnxiety; M.ChambersSign Language; J.AsseyBreaking Significant News; J.QuiddingtonBreakaway Skills; D.Carpenter & J.WilsonPART II: SKILLS FOR PHYSICAL NEEDSPatient Hygiene; T.Coney & P.DiggensPressure Area Care; C.Dunford & E.GibsonEye Care; M.Clynes, S.Raftery & C.O'NeillMouth Care; M.ClynesCatheterisation and Catheter Care; S.MilesBasic Foot Care & Managing Common Nail Pathologies; M.ColeCare of the Infant; M.AylottPART III: SKILLS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTVital Signs; P.DiggensBlood Pressure; S.JonesPulse Oximetry; S.JonesBlood Glucose Measurement; S.Raftery, M.Clynes & C.O'NeillNeurological Assessment; R.Palmer & J.KnightPain Assessment - Child; A.DavisPain Assessment - Adult; C.Hanks & T.JenkinsonDiabetic Foot Assessment; A.Stuart & E.TomsPART IV: SKILLS FOR CARE MANAGEMENTAssessing and Managing Hydration; V.Lambert & D.O'TooleIntravenous Therapy; C.Chamley & M.WilsonEnteral Feeding; C.Hanks & G.McEwingInfant Feeding; D.Corkin & A.McDougallAdministration of Medicine; C.Barron & T.HarringtonPatient-controlled Analgesia; M.Broom & G.ParsonsUniversal Precautions; S.MacDermottWound Assessment; L.WayneWound Management; P.CardwellCentral Venous Catheters; J.KelseyBlood Transfusion; S.MacDermott & K.MerrickAdministration of Oxygen and Suction Therapy; N.Bloxham, G.McEwing & S.JonesBasic Life Support - Child; G.McEwing & J.KelseyBasic Life Support - Adult; J.HeathClinical Holding for Care, Treatment or Interventions; P.Morrow & P.McGuinnessOrthopaedic Procedures; R.SherringtonPost-mortem Care; B.SepionSpecimen Collection; Y.Corcoran