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.



Autorentext

Dr Anne Mandy is a Reader at the Clinical Research Centre, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.

Dr Kevin Lucas is Senior Lecturer in Psychology Applied to Healthcare, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.

Jodie Lucas is a podiatrist working for the Seaview Project, Southwater Centre, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.

Janet McInnes is Head of Podiatry, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK, and Chair of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, UK.



Klappentext
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 organised as individual patient case studies with relevant psychological theory attached. Attention is also given to socialpsychological issues pertinent to both newly qualified and experienced podiatric practitioners. Theory is thus explained in the context of the presenting patient in a spirit of problem-based learning, enabling the reader to acquire knowledge and skills that would otherwise be gained more slowly.

Each section poses questions for the student to consider and provides an explanation of key issues. The learning activities and challenges draw on theoretical models underpinning psychological theory. These are then applied to podiatry in a clinically useful way. At the end of each character there is a summary of important psychological theory, directed reading and references.



Inhalt

About the authors vii

Preface viii

Introduction: Using case-based learning xi

1 The sociology of podiatry as a profession 1

2 Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists 7

3 The effects of culture on behavioural change 12

4 Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertake continuous professional development 20

5 Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-aged pre-menopausal women 24

6 Symptoms of a work-related injury 37

7 Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action 44

8 The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression 52

9 Communication through an interpreter 60

10 The psychological effects of bereavement 67

11 The relationship between socio-economic status and health 75

12 Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis 81

13 Complex interactions illustrating the need for good interpersonal and communication skills 88

14 The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informed consent 95

15 Safety and independence: considerations when dealing with early-stage dementia 100

16 Professional boundaries 107

17 Homelessness and people with complex needs 115

18 Social factors versusmedical needs 121

19 The importance of positivity 130

20 Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self, self-esteem and social identity136

21 Behavioural change144

22 The influence of religion and spirituality on health153

23 The effect of the death of a patient162

24 Challenging the current practice in podiatry170

25 Coda 176

References 181

Index 197

Titel
Podiatry
Untertitel
A Psychological Approach
EAN
9780470746325
ISBN
978-0-470-74632-5
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
18.05.2009
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
0.95 MB
Anzahl Seiten
216
Jahr
2009
Untertitel
Englisch