Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

A straight-forward, detailed overview of pathophysiology, providing nursing students with clear and simple explanations of the basic principles that underpin health and illness, and the main causes of disease. The book uses person-centred nursing as its guiding principle (in-line with the new NMC standards) to encourage students to develop a more detailed understanding of specific disorders and learn how to apply the bioscience theory to nursing practice and patient care. Key features:  Full-colour diagrams and figures: all content supported by colourful, reader-friendly illustrations. Person-centred bioscience: a fictional family woven through the book encourages students to think holistically about pathophysiology and consider the lived-experiences of different conditions and diseases. Online resources: access to online materials for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, videos, flashcards, lecturer test bank, an image bank and a media teaching guide.

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Health and Disease Chapter 1: Variation and Disease Chapter 2: Health and Disease in Society Chapter 3: Integrated Health Care Chapter 4: Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 5: Genetic Disorders Chapter 6: Mental Ill-Health Section 2: Key Causes of Disease Chapter 7: Disorders of Immunity and Defence Chapter 8: Disorders of Blood and Blood Supply Chapter 9: Cellular Adaptation and Neoplastic Disorders Chapter 10: Disorders of Support and Protection Section 3: Disorders of Homeostasis Chapter 11: Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid Balance Chapter 12: Disorders of Nutrient Supply and Faecal Elimination Chapter 13: Disorders of Metabolism Chapter 14: Disorders of Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Elimination Chapter 15: Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Section 4: Disorders of Control and Coordination Chapter 16: Disorders of Neurological Control Chapter 17: Disorders of Endocrine Regulation Chapter 18: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System Chapter 19: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

About the Author :
Neal Cook is a Professor of Nursing and Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Neal is also President of the European Asso­ciation of Neuroscience Nurses and an Executive Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neal has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses since he commenced working in higher educa­tion. Neal is also passionate about person-centred practice, a key focus of his research, practice and educational activities. He has worked in the fields of neurosciences and critical care since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education and research. Neal has published clinical, research and education papers in the fields of education and neurosciences and remains very active in these endeavours. He remains clinically active in neurosciences and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Andrea Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Associate Head of School at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate nursing students across a number of courses since she commenced working in higher education. Andrea is also an Advanced Life Support Instructor, teaching life support courses in Health and Social Care Trusts and in the University. She has worked in the fields of critical care and orthopaedics since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education. She currently takes a lead role in adult pre-registration nursing, is clinically active in critical care and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Professor Jennifer Boore is Emeritus Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing, Ulster University. Jenny started her career as a registered nurse, followed by becoming a midwife. She practiced as a nurse and midwife in the UK and Australia for some years before returning and beginning her first degreein human biology. After working as a clinicalteacher with the degree students she obtained a Research Fellowship at the University of Manchesterand completed her PhD on pre-operative preparation of patients. From 1977 to 1984 Jenny worked as a Lecturer in Nursing at the Universities of Edinburgh and Hull and was then appointed as Professor of Nursing at the University of Ulster in 1984 (the first Professor of Nursing in Ireland). Jenny has an extensive background in education, research and professional regulation. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses throughout her career. Her contributions to nursing have been recognised in achieving the honours of Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing in 1993 and Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1996. Jenny continues to be active in nursing education and research.

Review :
The new nursing curriculum necessitates a new book for students that builds on nursing bioscience knowledge through a person-centred approach to practice. This book does that with ease and uses a fantastic range of learning strategies to make the work of understanding physiology easy for the student. This book is an natural extension of Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice, allowing nursing students from all fields the opportunity to apply their fundamental knowledge to the management and treatment of commonly occurring conditions. The case-based approach will allow students to contextualise conditions, with the inclusion of ‘Revise’ sections within the book and additional online material allowing students to test their understanding. This book will be a valuable addition to any bookshelf.