Podiatry : a case based psychology / Anne Mandy, Kevin Lucas, Jodie Lucas ; with Janet McInnes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mandy, Anne.

Contributor:

Lucas, Kevin, 1954-

Lucas, Jodie.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Podiatry--Psychological aspects.

Podiatry.

Podiatry--Social aspects.

Foot--Diseases--Psychological aspects.

Foot.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (218 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Podiatry: A Psychological Approach provides a problem and case-based approach to understanding psychological and social difficulties commonly experienced by clients and presented to practitioners. This book is designed to be an introduction to important applied psychology in clinical practice. The main chapters are organized as individual patient case studies with relevant psychological theory attached. Attention is also given to social-psychological issues pertinent to both newly qualified and experienced podiatric practitioners.

Contents:

Podiatry; Contents; About the authors; Preface; Introduction: Using case-based learning; 1 The sociology of podiatry as a profession; 2 Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists; 3 The effects of culture on behavioural change; 4 Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertake continuous professional development; 5 Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-aged pre-menopausal women; 6 Symptoms of a work-related injury; 7 Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action; 8 The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression

9 Communication through an interpreter10 The psychological effects of bereavement; 11 The relationship between socio-economic status and health; 12 Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis; 13 Complex interactions illustrating the need for good interpersonal and communication skills; 14 The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informed consent; 15 Safety and independence: considerations when dealing with early-stage dementia; 16 Professional boundaries; 17 Homelessness and people with complex needs; 18 Social factors versus medical needs; 19 The importance of positivity

20 Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self, self-esteem and social identity21 Behavioural change; 22 The influence of religion and spirituality on health; 23 The effect of the death of a patient; 24 Challenging the current practice in podiatry; 25 Coda; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612138270

9781282138278

1282138278

9780470746325

0470746327

OCLC:

704276214