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intervention
verbatim
N Kfir Hemisphere, 1989. ISBN 0 89116 837
In
0, 169pp
her
book, Crisis lntevvention Dr Nira Kfir demonstrates the wisdom, balance and commonsense which she uses in dealing with people in crisis. The author shows us how to meet the needs of person in crisis, how to communicate, when and where to intervene, and how to reach them. The book is written in two parts. The first part details her theory of the basic personality concept of priorities, and the second gives practical examples using case histories. The case histories are written in dialogue form and demonstrate how a single intervention can provide immediate relief for the client by the use of support, information and options. The focus of the book is unique and has expanded my personal and professional horizons. In the Accident and Emergency (A & E) setting there is frequently only one chance to address the issues raised in crisis, particularly in sudden death, dying and catastrophic injury. This book illustrates, for the A Sr E nurse, effective ways of intervening and supporting patients. LMmtim,
Kate Burgess,
Contemporary introduction C R Hollin Taylor ISBN
Director ofA G E Services, Southend Hospital, UK
psychology:
an
Christinejackson
Pain: clinical practice M McCaffery, (Ed) Mosby, 32Opp,
(Ed)
G Francis, 1995. 0 7484 0191 1, 276pp,
breadth as Richard Gross, this publication will surely prove to be a beneficial supplement to either or both. The chapters provide a slightly different slant on cognitive, developmental, social and applied psychology The text is concise and gives a wealth of information that is helpful but not overwhelming in quantity. Further reading lists and extensive references are also given. Most of the contributing authors have flowing, easy to read styles which helps with the interesting concepts and information they present. There are many practical applications which help the reader’s comprehension as well as reflecting the authors’ credibility in their respective fields. Chapters that may be particularly relevant to A & E are on perception, understanding written language, early and life span development, inditransition from vidual differences, youth to adulthood (to help with the many adolescents who pass through A & E!) and clinical and forensic psychology Perhaps the last two (clinical and forensic) were the best. Both subjects, especially forensic, could have been extended as they are fascinating and ever developing areas which are increasingly pertinent to A & E. This is an interesting, well presented book that I found useful, even fascinating in places. I am sure that it will enjoy a wide readership, not just inA&E.
A39.00
This is not just another psychology text. Hollin, in his preface, identifies what he considers to be the contemporary issues and why. Whilst it is neither as physiologically oriented as Hilgard & Atkinson, nor as comprehensive in depth and
RGIC:
BSc (Honsj, Nurse Teacher, Grimsby, UK
manual
for nursing
A Beebe, J Leetham
1994. ISBN L18.95
0 7234
1992
2,
Pain is relevant to every person to some degree at some point in their life, and pain relief is of vital importance as a continuous rather than spasmodic treatment. Aimed at nurses, the book is understandable, making easier reading which is an important factor in this era of ‘shortage of time’. I found the discussion of non-invasive pain relief measures particularly
Acndem and EmergencyNursing (I 996) 4. 103-l 06 0 Pearson Professional Ltd I996
interesting. It comes naturally to use distraction techniques at basic levels, but the authors have explained methods in more detail giving good examples and solutions. Importance is given throughout to the nurse’s role as the patient’s advocate in the control of their pain - a position becoming more relevant throughout nursing. Working in a minor injuries unit, I find that when pain relief is needed it is immediate. Perhaps this area could have had more cover. The use of pain scales appears throughout the book; however I feel these are of more value in a longer term nurse/patient relationship rather than an acute situation with limited assessment of the patient’s pain threshold. The evaluation and priority given to pain is changing continuously, and I found the overall information and the graphs and diagrams to be very informative although directed more at general nursing and chronic patient care rather than A & E nursing. B Gildroy RGN, Staff Nurse, Unit, Whitby Hospital,
Manual
of emergency
Minor Injuries Yorkshire, UK
nursing
J Selfridge-Thomas W B Suanders ISBN 0 7216
fi Co, 1995. 5452 5, 463pp,
A25.95
I am very impressed by this book; it addresses all aspects of Accident and Emergency (A & E) nursing. It is set out in an easy to read way and is a very good reference guide. I feel that it would be invaluable for anyone working in this field or studying for the A & E courses. Throughout this book ‘subjective findings, objective findings and additional interventions’ were noted for each common ailment. These were succinct and in table format. There is additional nursing diagnosis which assists nurses to be able to formulate a plan of care. At the end of each chapter is a summary chart, which should prove to be an excellent aid to the nurse to triage and assess the patients. I was particularly impressed by the opening chapter on assessment of patients, it uses the Advanced Trauma Life Support model, i.e. primary and
intervention
verbatim
N Kfir Hemisphere, 1989. ISBN 0 89116 837
In
0, 169pp
her
book, Crisis lntevvention Dr Nira Kfir demonstrates the wisdom, balance and commonsense which she uses in dealing with people in crisis. The author shows us how to meet the needs of person in crisis, how to communicate, when and where to intervene, and how to reach them. The book is written in two parts. The first part details her theory of the basic personality concept of priorities, and the second gives practical examples using case histories. The case histories are written in dialogue form and demonstrate how a single intervention can provide immediate relief for the client by the use of support, information and options. The focus of the book is unique and has expanded my personal and professional horizons. In the Accident and Emergency (A & E) setting there is frequently only one chance to address the issues raised in crisis, particularly in sudden death, dying and catastrophic injury. This book illustrates, for the A Sr E nurse, effective ways of intervening and supporting patients. LMmtim,
Kate Burgess,
Contemporary introduction C R Hollin Taylor ISBN
Director ofA G E Services, Southend Hospital, UK
psychology:
an
Christinejackson
Pain: clinical practice M McCaffery, (Ed) Mosby, 32Opp,
(Ed)
G Francis, 1995. 0 7484 0191 1, 276pp,
breadth as Richard Gross, this publication will surely prove to be a beneficial supplement to either or both. The chapters provide a slightly different slant on cognitive, developmental, social and applied psychology The text is concise and gives a wealth of information that is helpful but not overwhelming in quantity. Further reading lists and extensive references are also given. Most of the contributing authors have flowing, easy to read styles which helps with the interesting concepts and information they present. There are many practical applications which help the reader’s comprehension as well as reflecting the authors’ credibility in their respective fields. Chapters that may be particularly relevant to A & E are on perception, understanding written language, early and life span development, inditransition from vidual differences, youth to adulthood (to help with the many adolescents who pass through A & E!) and clinical and forensic psychology Perhaps the last two (clinical and forensic) were the best. Both subjects, especially forensic, could have been extended as they are fascinating and ever developing areas which are increasingly pertinent to A & E. This is an interesting, well presented book that I found useful, even fascinating in places. I am sure that it will enjoy a wide readership, not just inA&E.
A39.00
This is not just another psychology text. Hollin, in his preface, identifies what he considers to be the contemporary issues and why. Whilst it is neither as physiologically oriented as Hilgard & Atkinson, nor as comprehensive in depth and
RGIC:
BSc (Honsj, Nurse Teacher, Grimsby, UK
manual
for nursing
A Beebe, J Leetham
1994. ISBN L18.95
0 7234
1992
2,
Pain is relevant to every person to some degree at some point in their life, and pain relief is of vital importance as a continuous rather than spasmodic treatment. Aimed at nurses, the book is understandable, making easier reading which is an important factor in this era of ‘shortage of time’. I found the discussion of non-invasive pain relief measures particularly
Acndem and EmergencyNursing (I 996) 4. 103-l 06 0 Pearson Professional Ltd I996
interesting. It comes naturally to use distraction techniques at basic levels, but the authors have explained methods in more detail giving good examples and solutions. Importance is given throughout to the nurse’s role as the patient’s advocate in the control of their pain - a position becoming more relevant throughout nursing. Working in a minor injuries unit, I find that when pain relief is needed it is immediate. Perhaps this area could have had more cover. The use of pain scales appears throughout the book; however I feel these are of more value in a longer term nurse/patient relationship rather than an acute situation with limited assessment of the patient’s pain threshold. The evaluation and priority given to pain is changing continuously, and I found the overall information and the graphs and diagrams to be very informative although directed more at general nursing and chronic patient care rather than A & E nursing. B Gildroy RGN, Staff Nurse, Unit, Whitby Hospital,
Manual
of emergency
Minor Injuries Yorkshire, UK
nursing
J Selfridge-Thomas W B Suanders ISBN 0 7216
fi Co, 1995. 5452 5, 463pp,
A25.95
I am very impressed by this book; it addresses all aspects of Accident and Emergency (A & E) nursing. It is set out in an easy to read way and is a very good reference guide. I feel that it would be invaluable for anyone working in this field or studying for the A & E courses. Throughout this book ‘subjective findings, objective findings and additional interventions’ were noted for each common ailment. These were succinct and in table format. There is additional nursing diagnosis which assists nurses to be able to formulate a plan of care. At the end of each chapter is a summary chart, which should prove to be an excellent aid to the nurse to triage and assess the patients. I was particularly impressed by the opening chapter on assessment of patients, it uses the Advanced Trauma Life Support model, i.e. primary and