Interaction for Practice in Community Nursing

Ann Long

ISBN 10: 0333727797 / ISBN 13: 9780333727799

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 1999

About this Item

This exciting book covers a range of models and approaches to advanced communication within the context of contemporary community health care nursing. Theoretical definitions of communication will be given and the intricacies involved in initiating, maintaining and closing a therapeutic relationship are examined. The essential skills for health-giving communication, relating to information giving, health promotion, counselling and the therapeutic use of the self, are highlighted. Barriers to effective communication will be discussed, together with practical suggestions for overcoming these barriers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interaction for Practice in Community Nursing
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333727797
• ISBN 13: 9780333727799
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1999th.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 13.97W x 1.84H x 21.59D centimeters 13.97 centimeters width by 1.84 centimeters height by 21.59 centimeters depth
• Weight: 443 grams

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Synopsis

This exciting book covers a range of models and approaches to advanced communication within the context of contemporary community health care nursing. Theoretical definitions of communication will be given and the intricacies involved in initiating, maintaining and closing a therapeutic relationship are examined. The essential skills for health-giving communication, relating to information giving, health promotion, counselling and the therapeutic use of the self, are highlighted. Barriers to effective communication will be discussed, together with practical suggestions for overcoming these barriers.

About the Author

ANN LONG is Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Health Visiting at the University of Ulster, UK.