Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions) - Softcover

"I would highly recommend this text to any student studying psychology as part of the CFP or later years and to qualified nurses with an interest in psychology and it's relationship to holistic practice. It is must for every student nurse out there, a book dedicated to the nursing professions most important aspect; understanding our patients needs."
S. A. Hough, First Year Nursing Student

This bestselling book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts.

The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings.

New to this edition are:

• A new chapter on emotions
• A new chapter on pain
• Additional exercises to assist the learning process
• An even wider range of case studies covering all age groups

Sheila Payne has the Help the Hospices Chair in Hospice Studies at Lancaster University, UK. She is a health psychologist with a nursing background and specialises in research in palliative and end-of-life care.

Paula Smith is a Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She is a health psychologist with a nursing background and specialist interest in family care-giving in end-of-life situations.

Nikki Jarrett is a Lecturer at University of Southampton, UK. She is a psychologist with a nursing background and a specialist interest in cancer and palliative care.