New Titles

Health systems in transition : Canada : health system review 2020 /

Gregory P. Marchildon


The health care system in Canada receives a great deal of international attention, but it is subject to considerable critique and debate locally. Health Systems in Transition: Canada provides an insightful and objective analysis of the organization, governance, financing, and delivery of health care as well as comparisons between the Canadian system and others internationally. This book draws on a wide range of empirical studies and statistical data within Canada and across comparable countries to provide a thorough description of the many facets of health care in Canada. Drawing on the most reliable and recent data available, this study reveals the strengths and weakness of Canadian health care. This assessment is based on numerous comparisons of Canada to peer countries (Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and among provinces and territories within Canada. It will be of interest to scholars and students in Canada wanting to learn more about the largest and most celebrated public program, and for those outside Canada interested in comparative systems and policy research.
Date Published:2021

The health care system in Canada receives a great deal of international attention, but it is subject to considerable critique and debate locally. Health Systems in Transition: Canada provides an insightful and objective analysis of the organization, governance, financing, and delivery of health care as well as comparisons between the Canadian system and others internationally. This book draws on a wide range of empirical studies and statistical data within Canada and across comparable countries to provide a thorough description of the many facets of health care in Canada. Drawing on the most reliable and recent data available, this study reveals the strengths and weakness of Canadian health care. This assessment is based on numerous comparisons of Canada to peer countries (Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and among provinces and territories within Canada. It will be of interest to scholars and students in Canada wanting to learn more about the largest and most celebrated public program, and for those outside Canada interested in comparative systems and policy research.

Date Published:2021

Carry your heart : Indigenous helping wisdom & the science of psychological flexibility /

Busch, Louis.


From Cree psychotherapist Louis Busch comes a transformative and insightful journey toward self-discovery and personal growth—integrating Indigenous teaching wisdoms and Western psychology, perfect for fans of What Happened to You? and Braiding Sweetgrass. "This work shall be a blended collection of clinical knowledge, personal experience, and Indigenous teachings passed down from Elders and Knowledge Keepers to help you, your family, and your community reach for the good life."
Date Published:2026

From Cree psychotherapist Louis Busch comes a transformative and insightful journey toward self-discovery and personal growth—integrating Indigenous teaching wisdoms and Western psychology, perfect for fans of What Happened to You? and Braiding Sweetgrass. "This work shall be a blended collection of clinical knowledge, personal experience, and Indigenous teachings passed down from Elders and Knowledge Keepers to help you, your family, and your community reach for the good life."

Date Published:2026

Trauma stewardship : an everyday guide to caring for self while caring for others /

Lipsky, Laura van Dernoot,


Previous edition: 2009. "Prevent burnout and compassion fatigue with proven trauma stewardship practices that help healthcare workers, therapists, social workers, and first responders stay healthy while caring for others. The proven resource for maintaining resilience in the face of trauma-revised and updated for today's even more challenging caregiving landscape. This beloved bestseller-over 275,000 copies sold-has helped caregivers worldwide stay emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and physically healthy while confronting the overwhelming traumas they face every day. Drawing from her decades of trauma work, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a compassionate survey of the toll taken on those working to make the world better. You may feel exhausted, cynical, or numb-like you can never do enough. These symptoms of trauma exposure response affect us individually and collectively, draining the energy we desperately need to help others. New in this revised edition: Addresses the intensified challenges facing today's helping professionals; Features new stories from diverse caregiving settings; Includes updated research on trauma exposure and resilience; and Offers fresh tactics for staying vital and healthy in an increasingly difficult world. Trauma Stewardship guides you to meet these challenges through actionable strategies for examining your reactions, discovering renewal, and maintaining your capacity to care"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Previous edition: 2009. "Prevent burnout and compassion fatigue with proven trauma stewardship practices that help healthcare workers, therapists, social workers, and first responders stay healthy while caring for others. The proven resource for maintaining resilience in the face of trauma-revised and updated for today's even more challenging caregiving landscape. This beloved bestseller-over 275,000 copies sold-has helped caregivers worldwide stay emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and physically healthy while confronting the overwhelming traumas they face every day. Drawing from her decades of trauma work, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a compassionate survey of the toll taken on those working to make the world better. You may feel exhausted, cynical, or numb-like you can never do enough. These symptoms of trauma exposure response affect us individually and collectively, draining the energy we desperately need to help others. New in this revised edition: Addresses the intensified challenges facing today's helping professionals; Features new stories from diverse caregiving settings; Includes updated research on trauma exposure and resilience; and Offers fresh tactics for staying vital and healthy in an increasingly difficult world. Trauma Stewardship guides you to meet these challenges through actionable strategies for examining your reactions, discovering renewal, and maintaining your capacity to care"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

When an adult you love has ADHD : professional advice for parents, partners, and siblings /

Barkley, Russell A., 1949-,


Part I. What you need to know about adult ADHD -- How to tell if a loved one has ADHD -- Looking below the surface of adult ADHD -- The facts about ADHD in adults -- What causes ADHD? -- What are the consequences of untreated ADHD? -- Is your loved one at risk for other psychiatric disorders? -- Can adult ADHD be a good thing to have? : some ADHD success stories -- The impact of an adult with ADHD on you -- Part II. What you can do to help -- How to talk with your loved one about getting professional help -- Helping your loved one understand and accept adult ADHD -- What are the best nonmedical treatments for ADHD? -- Medications for managing adult ADHD -- Helping your loved one stay on medication -- Unproven treatments for adult ADHD -- Roles you can adopt to be of help -- Advice for living with an adult with ADHD -- Advice for work and education settings -- Advice for health risks -- Government programs relevant to adult ADHD. "ADHD doesn't just affect kids--adults can have it too. This will come as no surprise if you are close to an adult who has problems with attention, concentration, distractibility, impulsiveness, forgetfulness, or self-control (or all of these symptoms). The good news is that with effective treatment your loved one with ADHD can have a happier, more successful life and a stronger, closer relationship with you and others. Without sugarcoating the facts, ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley explains what ADHD is all about and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it. He shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment and, uses real-life examples to answer questions. Adults with ADHD can achieve their goals and live out big dreams--and you can help. In this book you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage his or her disorder, and pursue unique, often nontraditional pathways to success." -- Page 4 de la couverture.
Date Published:2017

Part I. What you need to know about adult ADHD -- How to tell if a loved one has ADHD -- Looking below the surface of adult ADHD -- The facts about ADHD in adults -- What causes ADHD? -- What are the consequences of untreated ADHD? -- Is your loved one at risk for other psychiatric disorders? -- Can adult ADHD be a good thing to have? : some ADHD success stories -- The impact of an adult with ADHD on you -- Part II. What you can do to help -- How to talk with your loved one about getting professional help -- Helping your loved one understand and accept adult ADHD -- What are the best nonmedical treatments for ADHD? -- Medications for managing adult ADHD -- Helping your loved one stay on medication -- Unproven treatments for adult ADHD -- Roles you can adopt to be of help -- Advice for living with an adult with ADHD -- Advice for work and education settings -- Advice for health risks -- Government programs relevant to adult ADHD. "ADHD doesn't just affect kids--adults can have it too. This will come as no surprise if you are close to an adult who has problems with attention, concentration, distractibility, impulsiveness, forgetfulness, or self-control (or all of these symptoms). The good news is that with effective treatment your loved one with ADHD can have a happier, more successful life and a stronger, closer relationship with you and others. Without sugarcoating the facts, ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley explains what ADHD is all about and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it. He shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment and, uses real-life examples to answer questions. Adults with ADHD can achieve their goals and live out big dreams--and you can help. In this book you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage his or her disorder, and pursue unique, often nontraditional pathways to success." -- Page 4 de la couverture.

Date Published:2017

In the realm of hungry ghosts: close encounters with addiction

Gabor Mate


The only home he's ever had -- The lethal hold of drugs -- The keys of paradise -- You wouldn't believe my life story -- Angelas grandfather -- Pregnancy journal -- Beethoven's birth room -- There's got to be some light -- Takes one to know one -- Twelve step journal -- What is addiction? -- From Vietnam to "Rat Park" -- A different state of the brain -- Through a needle, a warm soft hug -- Cocaine, copamine and candy bars -- Like a child not released -- Their brains never had a chance -- Trauma, stress and the biology of addiction -- Its not in the genes -- "A void I'll do anything to avoid" -- Too much time on external things -- Poor substitutes for love -- Dislocation and the social roots of addiction -- Know thine enemy -- Freedom of choice and the choice of freedom -- Imagining an enlightened social policy on drugs -- A necessary small step: harm reduction -- The power of compassionate curiosity -- The internal climate -- The four steps, plus one -- Sobriety and the external Milieu -- A word to families, friends and caregivers -- There is nothing lost.
Date Published:2021

The only home he's ever had -- The lethal hold of drugs -- The keys of paradise -- You wouldn't believe my life story -- Angelas grandfather -- Pregnancy journal -- Beethoven's birth room -- There's got to be some light -- Takes one to know one -- Twelve step journal -- What is addiction? -- From Vietnam to "Rat Park" -- A different state of the brain -- Through a needle, a warm soft hug -- Cocaine, copamine and candy bars -- Like a child not released -- Their brains never had a chance -- Trauma, stress and the biology of addiction -- Its not in the genes -- "A void I'll do anything to avoid" -- Too much time on external things -- Poor substitutes for love -- Dislocation and the social roots of addiction -- Know thine enemy -- Freedom of choice and the choice of freedom -- Imagining an enlightened social policy on drugs -- A necessary small step: harm reduction -- The power of compassionate curiosity -- The internal climate -- The four steps, plus one -- Sobriety and the external Milieu -- A word to families, friends and caregivers -- There is nothing lost.

Date Published:2021

Holy Bible : The Old and New Testaments.


Introducing the Giant Print, King James Version Holy Bible, with Cross-References – where readability meets reverence. Immerse yourself in the sacred text with an easy-to-read 13-point type, perfect for personal study, gifting, devotions, or impactful preaching. This edition features a durable Leather Touch cover in addition to Smyth-sewn binding for lay-flat convenience. The elegant design includes words of Christ in red, gilded page edges, full-color maps, and cross-references at your fingertips. The KJV Giant Print Reference Bible features the authorized Pure Cambridge Edition text of the King James Version (KJV) translation. The KJV is one of the best-selling translations of all time and captures the beauty and majesty of God’s Word for those who love the rich heritage and reverent language of this rendering of the Holy Bible.
Date Published:2019

Introducing the Giant Print, King James Version Holy Bible, with Cross-References – where readability meets reverence. Immerse yourself in the sacred text with an easy-to-read 13-point type, perfect for personal study, gifting, devotions, or impactful preaching. This edition features a durable Leather Touch cover in addition to Smyth-sewn binding for lay-flat convenience. The elegant design includes words of Christ in red, gilded page edges, full-color maps, and cross-references at your fingertips. The KJV Giant Print Reference Bible features the authorized Pure Cambridge Edition text of the King James Version (KJV) translation. The KJV is one of the best-selling translations of all time and captures the beauty and majesty of God’s Word for those who love the rich heritage and reverent language of this rendering of the Holy Bible.

Date Published:2019

Horticultural therapy methods : connecting people and plants in health care, human services, and therapeutic programs /


"Horticultural Therapy Methods: Connecting People and Plants in Health Care, Human Services, and Therapeutic Programs was the first textbook to describe the processes and techniques used to provide horticultural therapy interventions, and the rationale for their use. The first edition was written to positively impact the professional practice of horticultural therapy and provide an array of strategies for horticultural therapy treatment. Prior to its publication the topics were only addressed by other allied professions but were not specifically tailored for horticultural therapy. The second edition updated material and added essential information on planning treatment sessions as well as providing techniques to address treatment issues for mental health, physical health, vocational skills and wellness. This third edition revises all chapter content, improves and expands appendices, adds a chapter on building relationships, provides new photos, includes additional case examples along with discussion questions, references, further reading, and key concepts"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Horticultural Therapy Methods: Connecting People and Plants in Health Care, Human Services, and Therapeutic Programs was the first textbook to describe the processes and techniques used to provide horticultural therapy interventions, and the rationale for their use. The first edition was written to positively impact the professional practice of horticultural therapy and provide an array of strategies for horticultural therapy treatment. Prior to its publication the topics were only addressed by other allied professions but were not specifically tailored for horticultural therapy. The second edition updated material and added essential information on planning treatment sessions as well as providing techniques to address treatment issues for mental health, physical health, vocational skills and wellness. This third edition revises all chapter content, improves and expands appendices, adds a chapter on building relationships, provides new photos, includes additional case examples along with discussion questions, references, further reading, and key concepts"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Here's how to do therapy : hands-on core skills in speech-language pathology /

Dwight, Debra M.



Date Published:2006

Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children & adults with complex communication needs /

Beukelman, David R., 1943-


Augmentative and alternative communication processes -- Message management: vocabulary, small talk, and storytelling -- Symbols and rate enhancement -- Alternative access -- Team building for AAC assessment and intervention -- Principles of assessment -- Assessment of specific capabilities -- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation -- AAC issues for people with developmental disabilities -- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: opportunity and nonsymbolic interventions -- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: symbolic approaches -- Language learning and development -- Literacy development of children who use AAC / with Janet Sturm -- Educational inclusion of students who use AAC -- Adults with acquired physical disabilities / with Laura J. Ball -- Adults with severe aphasia / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker -- Adults with degenerative cognitive/linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth K. Hanson -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager -- AAC in intensive and acute medical settings.
Date Published:2005

Augmentative and alternative communication processes -- Message management: vocabulary, small talk, and storytelling -- Symbols and rate enhancement -- Alternative access -- Team building for AAC assessment and intervention -- Principles of assessment -- Assessment of specific capabilities -- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation -- AAC issues for people with developmental disabilities -- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: opportunity and nonsymbolic interventions -- AAC strategies for beginning communicators: symbolic approaches -- Language learning and development -- Literacy development of children who use AAC / with Janet Sturm -- Educational inclusion of students who use AAC -- Adults with acquired physical disabilities / with Laura J. Ball -- Adults with severe aphasia / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker -- Adults with degenerative cognitive/linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth K. Hanson -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager -- AAC in intensive and acute medical settings.

Date Published:2005

It's okay to be the boss : the step-by-step guide to becoming the manager your employees need /

Tulgan, Bruce.


Includes index. The undermanagement epidemic -- Get in the habit of managing every day -- Learn to talk like a performance coach -- Take it one person at a time -- Make accountability a real process -- Tell people what to do and how to do it -- Track performance every step of the way -- Solve small problems before they turn into big problems -- Do more for some people and less for others. Management trainer Tulgan puts his finger on the biggest problem in corporate America--an undermanagement epidemic affecting managers at all levels--and offers another way. His clear, step-by-step guide to becoming the strong manager employees need challenges bosses everywhere to spell out expectations, tell employees exactly what to do and how to do it, monitor and measure performance constantly, and correct failure quickly and reward success even more quickly. Now that's how you set employees up for success and help them earn what they need. Tulgan opens our eyes to the undisciplined workplace that is overwhelming managers and frustrating workers and invites bosses everywhere to accept the sacred responsibility of managing people. His message: It's okay to be the boss. Be a great one!--From publisher description.
Date Published:2007

Includes index. The undermanagement epidemic -- Get in the habit of managing every day -- Learn to talk like a performance coach -- Take it one person at a time -- Make accountability a real process -- Tell people what to do and how to do it -- Track performance every step of the way -- Solve small problems before they turn into big problems -- Do more for some people and less for others. Management trainer Tulgan puts his finger on the biggest problem in corporate America--an undermanagement epidemic affecting managers at all levels--and offers another way. His clear, step-by-step guide to becoming the strong manager employees need challenges bosses everywhere to spell out expectations, tell employees exactly what to do and how to do it, monitor and measure performance constantly, and correct failure quickly and reward success even more quickly. Now that's how you set employees up for success and help them earn what they need. Tulgan opens our eyes to the undisciplined workplace that is overwhelming managers and frustrating workers and invites bosses everywhere to accept the sacred responsibility of managing people. His message: It's okay to be the boss. Be a great one!--From publisher description.

Date Published:2007

Living well with depression : practical strategies for improving your daily life /

Martell, Christopher R.,


"Description: Despite many books focused on helping people overcome depression, few provide daily strategies to use in the moment when the going gets tough. Depression can dampen joy and make life more difficult--even when it isn't at crisis level. Psychologist and depression expert Christopher R. Martell shares a wealth of tips and go-to strategies for getting through hard days and reengaging with the world in this user-friendly book. Short, clearly formatted chapters offer a menu of motivating, evidence-based techniques that readers can try out whenever they need, plus vivid stories and downloadable practical tools. From getting out of bed to dealing with a difficult family member to achieving professional goals, Dr. Martell shows how to solve everyday problems and live well with depression, one doable step at a time. -- Keywords: self-help for depression, dysthymia, persistent, low moods, emotional regulation tools, behavioral activation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, CBT, workbooks, mental health daily habits, self-talk, psychotherapy, coping with, recovery, antidepressants, medications, psychoeducation, treatments"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Description: Despite many books focused on helping people overcome depression, few provide daily strategies to use in the moment when the going gets tough. Depression can dampen joy and make life more difficult--even when it isn't at crisis level. Psychologist and depression expert Christopher R. Martell shares a wealth of tips and go-to strategies for getting through hard days and reengaging with the world in this user-friendly book. Short, clearly formatted chapters offer a menu of motivating, evidence-based techniques that readers can try out whenever they need, plus vivid stories and downloadable practical tools. From getting out of bed to dealing with a difficult family member to achieving professional goals, Dr. Martell shows how to solve everyday problems and live well with depression, one doable step at a time. -- Keywords: self-help for depression, dysthymia, persistent, low moods, emotional regulation tools, behavioral activation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, CBT, workbooks, mental health daily habits, self-talk, psychotherapy, coping with, recovery, antidepressants, medications, psychoeducation, treatments"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Evidence-based medicine : how to practice and teach EBMC.

Straus, Sharon E.


Previous edition published as "Evidence-based medicine : how to practice and teach EBM" by Sharon E. Straus, Paul Glasziou, W. Scott Richardson, R. Brian Haynes. 2019. A unique and valuable resource for busy clinicians at any stage of their career, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, 6th Edition, is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM) . This classic introduction to EBM has been thoroughly updated from cover to cover, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in real time and in various settings . Written by internationally renowned practising clinicians, methodologists, and teachers, this bestselling text offers easy-to-read, accessible coverage of all the basics of EBM for time-constrained undergraduate and postgraduate medical learners, instructors, and practitioners in all clinical areas of health care.
Date Published:2026

Previous edition published as "Evidence-based medicine : how to practice and teach EBM" by Sharon E. Straus, Paul Glasziou, W. Scott Richardson, R. Brian Haynes. 2019. A unique and valuable resource for busy clinicians at any stage of their career, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, 6th Edition, is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM) . This classic introduction to EBM has been thoroughly updated from cover to cover, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in real time and in various settings . Written by internationally renowned practising clinicians, methodologists, and teachers, this bestselling text offers easy-to-read, accessible coverage of all the basics of EBM for time-constrained undergraduate and postgraduate medical learners, instructors, and practitioners in all clinical areas of health care.

Date Published:2026

Death : the final stage of growth /


Reprint. Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, 1975. Preface: A journey into the realm of death and growth -- Introduction -- Why is it so hard to die?: The organizational context of dying / Hans O. Mauksch ; Death in the first person / Anonymous -- Death through some other windows: Dying among Alaskan Indians : a matter of choice / Murray L. Trelease ; The Jewish view of death : guidelines for dying / Zachary I. Heller ; The Jewish view of death : guidelines for mourning / Audrey Gordon ; The death that ends death in Hinduism and Buddhism / J. Bruce Long -- Dying is easy, but living is hard: Living until death : a program of service and research for the terminally ill / Raymond G. Carey ; Funerals : a time for grief and growth / Roy Nichols and Jane Nichols ; A mother mourns and grows / Edith Mize ; One woman's death-- a victory and a triumph / Dorothy Pitkin -- Death and growth : unlikely partners?: Death as part of my own personal life / Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ; Letter to Elisabeth : dedicated to Carol / Bal Mount ; Louie / Shirley Holzer Jeffrey ; For my wife Wanda : love will never go away / Orville Kelly -- Death : the final stage of growth: Dying as the last stage of growth / Mwalimu Imara.
Date Published:1986

Reprint. Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, 1975. Preface: A journey into the realm of death and growth -- Introduction -- Why is it so hard to die?: The organizational context of dying / Hans O. Mauksch ; Death in the first person / Anonymous -- Death through some other windows: Dying among Alaskan Indians : a matter of choice / Murray L. Trelease ; The Jewish view of death : guidelines for dying / Zachary I. Heller ; The Jewish view of death : guidelines for mourning / Audrey Gordon ; The death that ends death in Hinduism and Buddhism / J. Bruce Long -- Dying is easy, but living is hard: Living until death : a program of service and research for the terminally ill / Raymond G. Carey ; Funerals : a time for grief and growth / Roy Nichols and Jane Nichols ; A mother mourns and grows / Edith Mize ; One woman's death-- a victory and a triumph / Dorothy Pitkin -- Death and growth : unlikely partners?: Death as part of my own personal life / Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ; Letter to Elisabeth : dedicated to Carol / Bal Mount ; Louie / Shirley Holzer Jeffrey ; For my wife Wanda : love will never go away / Orville Kelly -- Death : the final stage of growth: Dying as the last stage of growth / Mwalimu Imara.

Date Published:1986

Winter blues : everything you need to know to beat seasonal affective disorder /

Rosenthal, Norman E.


Discovering SAD -- All about SAD -- How seasonal are you? -- What causes SAD? -- SAD in children and adolescents -- "Summer SAD" and other afflictions -- Light therapy -- Beyond light therapy : other ways to help yourself -- Psychotherapy and SAD -- Antidepressant medications -- Meditation for SAD -- A step-by-step guide through the revolving year -- "How can I help?" : advice for family and friends -- A brief history of seasonal time -- Polar tales -- Creating with the seasons -- Winter light : life beyond SAD.
Date Published:2013

Discovering SAD -- All about SAD -- How seasonal are you? -- What causes SAD? -- SAD in children and adolescents -- "Summer SAD" and other afflictions -- Light therapy -- Beyond light therapy : other ways to help yourself -- Psychotherapy and SAD -- Antidepressant medications -- Meditation for SAD -- A step-by-step guide through the revolving year -- "How can I help?" : advice for family and friends -- A brief history of seasonal time -- Polar tales -- Creating with the seasons -- Winter light : life beyond SAD.

Date Published:2013

Brunner & Suddarth's Canadian textbook of medical-surgical nursing


Note: Student web based supplemental material not available for institutional use. Basic concepts in nursing -- Biophysical and psychosocial concepts in nursing practice -- Concepts and challenges in patient management -- Perioperative concepts and nursing management -- Gas exchange and respiratory function -- Cardiovascular and circulatory function -- Digestive and gastrointestinal function -- Metabolic and endocrine function -- Urinary tract function -- Reproductive function -- Immunologic and hematologic function -- Integumentary function -- Sensorineural function -- Neurologic function -- Musculoskeletal function -- Other acute problems. "As we complete the second decade of the 21st century, nursing continues to be influenced by the expansion of science and technology and by social, cultural, economic, and environmental changes throughout the world. At the same time, today's nurses are faced with the many challenges that result from the acute shortage of nurses throughout health care settings"-- $cProvided by publisher .
Date Published:2020

Note: Student web based supplemental material not available for institutional use. Basic concepts in nursing -- Biophysical and psychosocial concepts in nursing practice -- Concepts and challenges in patient management -- Perioperative concepts and nursing management -- Gas exchange and respiratory function -- Cardiovascular and circulatory function -- Digestive and gastrointestinal function -- Metabolic and endocrine function -- Urinary tract function -- Reproductive function -- Immunologic and hematologic function -- Integumentary function -- Sensorineural function -- Neurologic function -- Musculoskeletal function -- Other acute problems. "As we complete the second decade of the 21st century, nursing continues to be influenced by the expansion of science and technology and by social, cultural, economic, and environmental changes throughout the world. At the same time, today's nurses are faced with the many challenges that result from the acute shortage of nurses throughout health care settings"-- $cProvided by publisher .

Date Published:2020

Physical examination & health assessment

Jarvis, Carolyn


Unit 1 : Assessment of the whole person. $tCritical thinking and evidence-informed assessment -- $tHealth promotion in the context of health assessment -- $tA relational approach to cultural and social considerations in health assessment -- $tThe interview -- $tThe complete health history -- $tMental health assessment -- $tSubstance use and health assessment -- $tInterpersonal violence and health assessment -- $gUnit 2 : Approach to the clinical setting. $tAssessment techniques and the clinical setting -- $tGeneral survey, measurement, and vital signs -- $tPain assessment -- $tNutritional assessment and nursing practice -- $gUnit 3 : Physical examination. $tSkin, hair, and nails -- $tHead, face, and neck, including regional lymphatic system -- $tEyes -- $tEars -- $tNose, mouth, and throat -- $tBreasts and regional lymphatic system -- $tThorax and lungs -- $tHeart and neck vessels -- $tPeripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- $tThe abdomen -- $tAnus, rectum, and prostate -- $tMusculo-skeletal system -- $tNeurological system -- $tMale genitourinary system -- $tFemale genitourinary system -- $gUnit 4 : Integration of the health assessment. $tThe complete health assessment : putting it all together -- $tBedside assessment and reporting -- $tPregnancy -- $tAssessment of the older adult. Learn how to take a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical exams. Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources. This new edition reflects today's nursing practice, with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement.
Date Published:2024

Unit 1 : Assessment of the whole person. $tCritical thinking and evidence-informed assessment -- $tHealth promotion in the context of health assessment -- $tA relational approach to cultural and social considerations in health assessment -- $tThe interview -- $tThe complete health history -- $tMental health assessment -- $tSubstance use and health assessment -- $tInterpersonal violence and health assessment -- $gUnit 2 : Approach to the clinical setting. $tAssessment techniques and the clinical setting -- $tGeneral survey, measurement, and vital signs -- $tPain assessment -- $tNutritional assessment and nursing practice -- $gUnit 3 : Physical examination. $tSkin, hair, and nails -- $tHead, face, and neck, including regional lymphatic system -- $tEyes -- $tEars -- $tNose, mouth, and throat -- $tBreasts and regional lymphatic system -- $tThorax and lungs -- $tHeart and neck vessels -- $tPeripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- $tThe abdomen -- $tAnus, rectum, and prostate -- $tMusculo-skeletal system -- $tNeurological system -- $tMale genitourinary system -- $tFemale genitourinary system -- $gUnit 4 : Integration of the health assessment. $tThe complete health assessment : putting it all together -- $tBedside assessment and reporting -- $tPregnancy -- $tAssessment of the older adult. Learn how to take a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical exams. Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources. This new edition reflects today's nursing practice, with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement.

Date Published:2024

Varcarolis's Canadian psychiatric mental health nursing : a clinical approach /


"Adapted from Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, ninth edition, by Margaret Jordan Halter, Copyright 2022"--Title page verso. Foundations in theory -- Foundations in practice -- Biopsychosocial interventions -- Psychobiological disorders -- Trauma interventions -- Interventions for distinct populations -- Advanced intervention modalities -- Appendix: standards of practice, code of ethics, beliefs, and values. "Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition uses a practical clinical perspective to provide a clear understanding of this often-intimidating subject. It provides a foundation in nursing techniques and a guide to psychobiological disorders such as bipolar and depressive disorders, trauma interventions, and interventions for distinct populations such as children and older adults. Adapted to meet the needs of Canadian nurses by Cheryl L. Pollard and Sonya L. Jakubec, this market-leading text prepares you for practice with real-world examples presented within a Canadian legal, ethical, and cultural context." -- $cprovided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Adapted from Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, ninth edition, by Margaret Jordan Halter, Copyright 2022"--Title page verso. Foundations in theory -- Foundations in practice -- Biopsychosocial interventions -- Psychobiological disorders -- Trauma interventions -- Interventions for distinct populations -- Advanced intervention modalities -- Appendix: standards of practice, code of ethics, beliefs, and values. "Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition uses a practical clinical perspective to provide a clear understanding of this often-intimidating subject. It provides a foundation in nursing techniques and a guide to psychobiological disorders such as bipolar and depressive disorders, trauma interventions, and interventions for distinct populations such as children and older adults. Adapted to meet the needs of Canadian nurses by Cheryl L. Pollard and Sonya L. Jakubec, this market-leading text prepares you for practice with real-world examples presented within a Canadian legal, ethical, and cultural context." -- $cprovided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Nursing research in Canada : methods, critical appraisal, and utilization /


Part One : Research Overview -- 1 The role of research in nursing / Cherylyn Cameron -- 2 Theoretical framework / Cherylyn Cameron -- 3 Critical reading strategies : overview of the research process / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber, Cherylyn Cameron -- 4 Developing research questions, hypotheses, and clinical questions / Judith Haber, Cherylyn Cameron -- 5 Finding and appraising the literature / Stephanie Fulton, Barbara Krainovich-Miller, Cherylyn Cameron -- 6 Legal and ethical issues / Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- Part Two : Qualitative Research -- 7 Introduction to qualitative research / Julie Barroso, Cherylyn Cameron -- 8 Qualitative approaches to research / Julie Barroso, Cherylyn Cameron -- Part Three -- 9 Introduction to quantitative research / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Mina D. Singh -- 10 Experimental and quasiexperimental designs / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova, Mina D. Singh -- 11 Nonexperimental designs / Geri Lobiondo-Wood, Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- Part Four Processes Related to Research -- 12 Sampling / Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- 13 Data-collection methods / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Mina D. Singh -- 14 Rigour in research / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- 15 Qualitative data analysis / Cherylyn Cameron -- 16 Quantitative data analysis / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova, Mina D. Singh -- 17 Presenting the findings / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Mina D. Singh -- Part Five : Critiquing Research -- 18 Critiquing qualitative research / Helen J. Steubert, Cherylyn Cameron -- 19 Critiquing quantitative research / Nancy E. Kilne, Mina D. Singh -- Part Six : Application of Research : Evidence-Informed Practice -- 20 Developing an evidence-informed practice / Marita Title, Cherylyn Cameron. -- Appendices. "Nursing Research in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to research concepts and methods. Easy to understand and set entirely within a Canadian context, this new edition examines the various roles of research in nursing, application and analysis, and coverage of evidence-informed practice."-- $cProvided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

Part One : Research Overview -- 1 The role of research in nursing / Cherylyn Cameron -- 2 Theoretical framework / Cherylyn Cameron -- 3 Critical reading strategies : overview of the research process / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber, Cherylyn Cameron -- 4 Developing research questions, hypotheses, and clinical questions / Judith Haber, Cherylyn Cameron -- 5 Finding and appraising the literature / Stephanie Fulton, Barbara Krainovich-Miller, Cherylyn Cameron -- 6 Legal and ethical issues / Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- Part Two : Qualitative Research -- 7 Introduction to qualitative research / Julie Barroso, Cherylyn Cameron -- 8 Qualitative approaches to research / Julie Barroso, Cherylyn Cameron -- Part Three -- 9 Introduction to quantitative research / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Mina D. Singh -- 10 Experimental and quasiexperimental designs / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova, Mina D. Singh -- 11 Nonexperimental designs / Geri Lobiondo-Wood, Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- Part Four Processes Related to Research -- 12 Sampling / Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- 13 Data-collection methods / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Mina D. Singh -- 14 Rigour in research / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber, Mina D. Singh -- 15 Qualitative data analysis / Cherylyn Cameron -- 16 Quantitative data analysis / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova, Mina D. Singh -- 17 Presenting the findings / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Mina D. Singh -- Part Five : Critiquing Research -- 18 Critiquing qualitative research / Helen J. Steubert, Cherylyn Cameron -- 19 Critiquing quantitative research / Nancy E. Kilne, Mina D. Singh -- Part Six : Application of Research : Evidence-Informed Practice -- 20 Developing an evidence-informed practice / Marita Title, Cherylyn Cameron. -- Appendices. "Nursing Research in Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to research concepts and methods. Easy to understand and set entirely within a Canadian context, this new edition examines the various roles of research in nursing, application and analysis, and coverage of evidence-informed practice."-- $cProvided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

A clinician's guide to gender-affirming care : working with trans & nonbinary clients /

Chang, Sand C.


A comrehensive resource for mental health professionals, educators & students"---Cover. As a clinician, you understand there's no one-size-fits-all approach for working with transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) clients. These clients each require unique treatment methods that address who they are in relation to the world. This comprehensive guide outlines the latest research and recommendations to provide you with the requisite knowledge, skills, and awareness to treat TGNC clients with competent and affirming care. You'll learn about the historical and cultural contexts of this population, as well as ethical and legal issues that can arise when networking with gender-diverse individuals in a clinical setting. You'll also find information about informed consent approaches, and referral for medical procedures such as hormone therapy or surgery. This book provides everything you need to enhance your practice and help your TGNC clients thrive.--From publisher's description.
Date Published:2026

A comrehensive resource for mental health professionals, educators & students"---Cover. As a clinician, you understand there's no one-size-fits-all approach for working with transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) clients. These clients each require unique treatment methods that address who they are in relation to the world. This comprehensive guide outlines the latest research and recommendations to provide you with the requisite knowledge, skills, and awareness to treat TGNC clients with competent and affirming care. You'll learn about the historical and cultural contexts of this population, as well as ethical and legal issues that can arise when networking with gender-diverse individuals in a clinical setting. You'll also find information about informed consent approaches, and referral for medical procedures such as hormone therapy or surgery. This book provides everything you need to enhance your practice and help your TGNC clients thrive.--From publisher's description.

Date Published:2026

Low back disorders : evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation /

McGill, Stuart, 1957-,


Introduction to the Issues and Scientific Approach Unique to This Book -- Epidemiological Studies and What They Really Mean -- Functional Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine -- Normal and Injury Mechanics of the Lumbar Spine -- Myths and Realities of Lumbar Spine Stability -- LBD Risk Assessment -- Reducing the Risk of Low Back Injury -- Building Better Rehabilitation Programs for Low Back Injuries -- Evaluating the Patient -- Developing the Exercise Program -- Advanced Exercises: Preparing for a More Robust Life. "Low Back Disorders, 4th Edition, guides physical and occupational therapists, sport and orthopedic physicians, rehabilitation specialists, athletic trainers, and professionals through the assessment and treatment of low back pain, providing evidence-based research on methods of rehabilitation and prevention of future injury. It provides detailed insights into injury assessment through a set of tests with accompanying instructions, along with guidance and recommendations for individualized rehabilitation strategies and exercises"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Introduction to the Issues and Scientific Approach Unique to This Book -- Epidemiological Studies and What They Really Mean -- Functional Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine -- Normal and Injury Mechanics of the Lumbar Spine -- Myths and Realities of Lumbar Spine Stability -- LBD Risk Assessment -- Reducing the Risk of Low Back Injury -- Building Better Rehabilitation Programs for Low Back Injuries -- Evaluating the Patient -- Developing the Exercise Program -- Advanced Exercises: Preparing for a More Robust Life. "Low Back Disorders, 4th Edition, guides physical and occupational therapists, sport and orthopedic physicians, rehabilitation specialists, athletic trainers, and professionals through the assessment and treatment of low back pain, providing evidence-based research on methods of rehabilitation and prevention of future injury. It provides detailed insights into injury assessment through a set of tests with accompanying instructions, along with guidance and recommendations for individualized rehabilitation strategies and exercises"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026