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.

About the authors viiPreface viiiIntroduction: Using case-based learning xi1 The sociology of podiatry as a profession 12 Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists 73 The effects of culture on behavioural change 124 Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertakecontinuous professional development 205 Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-agedpre-menopausal women 246 Symptoms of a work-related injury 377 Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action448 The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression 529 Communication through an interpreter 6010 The psychological effects of bereavement 6711 The relationship between socio-economic status and health7512 Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis 8113 Complex interactions illustrating the need for goodinterpersonal and communication skills 8814 The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informedconsent 9515 Safety and independence: considerations when dealing withearly-stage dementia 10016 Professional boundaries 10717 Homelessness and people with complex needs 11518 Social factors versusmedical needs 12119 The importance of positivity 13020 Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self,self-esteem and social identity13621 Behavioural change14422 The influence of religion and spirituality on health15323 The effect of the death of a patient16224 Challenging the current practice in podiatry17025 Coda 176References 181Index 197