Description
PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Book Summary
This manual offers a complete and practical guide for the specialized mental health nurse, with the goal of raising the quality of care. The work integrates the theoretical and methodological foundations of the specialty with direct intervention for individuals, families, and groups. Through an organization based on functional patterns and classification systems, the reader will find tools for nursing assessment, along with clinical cases and self-assessment questions that facilitate learning and real-world application in the care setting.
What is it about?
The book develops a comprehensive approach to mental health nursing, starting with the methodological foundations of the profession and the organization of care through functional patterns. It addresses the nursing assessment process, detailing the classification systems necessary for a structured practice. The work not only focuses on theory but also proposes concrete activities for intervention with patients, their families, and community groups. It includes clinical cases and self-assessment questions that allow for reinforcing understanding and applying knowledge to real situations, making it a practical resource for day-to-day work.
Main Topics
- Methodological foundations of mental health nursing.
- Organization of care by functional patterns.
- Nursing assessment process and classification systems.
- Intervention with individuals, families, and groups in the field of mental health.
- Practical activities and clinical cases for the application of care.
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is aimed at nurses specializing in mental health, nursing students looking to deepen their knowledge in this area, and healthcare professionals interested in improving the quality of psychiatric care. It is also useful for those who wish to update their methodological and practical knowledge in intervention with patients and their environments.
What this book provides
- Provides a structured guide for the assessment and organization of care by functional patterns.
- Facilitates the practical application of theory through clinical cases and self-assessment questions.
- Offers tools for effective intervention with patients, families, and community groups.
- Helps to improve the quality and methodological rigor of nursing care in mental health.
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: MEGIAS-LIZANCOS, FRANCISCO; CASTRO-MOLINA
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2024
- Number of pages: 350
- Weight: 580 g
Editorial Assessment
This manual stands out for its practical and methodological approach, aimed at improving the quality of care in such a specific area as mental health. The inclusion of clinical cases and self-assessment questions makes it a valuable teaching resource for both training and daily practice. Its organization by functional patterns facilitates an orderly and systematic approach to care, which is especially useful for professionals seeking rigor and applicability in their work.