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Seniors with complex medical conditions engagement tip sheet

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121757
British Columbia Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative. [Victoria, BC?]: Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Health , 2019.
Audience
Professional
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Writing health information for patients and families: A guide to developing educational materials that promote health literacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113515
Wizowski, Lindsay, Harper, Theresa, Hutchings, Tracy;. [Hamilton, Ont.]: Hamilton Health Sciences , 2014. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Wizowski, Lindsay
Harper, Theresa
Hutchings, Tracy;
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Hamilton, Ont.]
Publisher
Hamilton Health Sciences
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Patient Education as Topic
Health Education
Writing
Teaching Materials
Health Literacy
ISBN
9780969743507
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Integration of palliative care in chronic conditions: an interdisciplinary approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120850
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; I Use of palliative care in chronic conditions and the Affordable Care Act -- Patient protection and the Affordable Care Act -- Patient-centered outcomes of care -- Self-management in chronic disease -- Care of multiple chronic conditions -- Comparative effectiveness research --…
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Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Kuebler, Kim K.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2017
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
Chronic Disease - nursing
Palliative Care - legislation & jurisprudence
Chronic Pain - nursing
Patient-Centered Care
Case Reports
United States
Abstract
Table of Contents:
I Use of palliative care in chronic conditions and the Affordable Care Act -- Patient protection and the Affordable Care Act -- Patient-centered outcomes of care -- Self-management in chronic disease -- Care of multiple chronic conditions -- Comparative effectiveness research -- Health policy and the role of advanced practice nurses -- II Pharmacology -- Metabolism and exretion in disease -- Cytochrome P450 in palliative care -- Drug-drug interaction in palliative care -- Palliative care and the concomitant medications -- III Chronic conditions and malignancy -- Cardiovascular diseases -- Chronic kidney disease -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Endocrine disorders -- General oncology -- Musculoskeletal disorders: osteoarthritis -- Neurologic conditions -- IV Symptom management -- Anxiety -- Chronic nonmalignant pain -- Constipation -- Cough -- Dehydration -- Dementia -- Depression -- Dyspnea -- Insomnia -- Pruritus -- V Oncologic emergencies -- Hypercalcemia of malignancy -- malignant pleural effusion - Spinal cord compression -- Suprerior vena cava syndrome -- VI Palliative practices and patient and family communication -- Communicating with the patient and family -- Preparing the patient and family for the end of life -- Advance care planning -- Preparation versus crisis approach to care -- Identifying team disciplines -- Patient and family goal setting -- Interdisciplinary team collaboration, continuity, and communication -- VII Spritual support and self-care for professionals -- Spiritual and religious care -- Hope and loss -- Compassionate self-care: an interdisciplinary approach.
ISBN
1935864890
9781935864899
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Making health communication programs work : a planner's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16269
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2002?. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Pink Book
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2002?
Subjects
Health Education - methods
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Promotion - methods
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Writing
Patient Education as Topic - standards
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Persuasive Communication
Communications Media
Public Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available at https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/hp#education.
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Standards of oncology education : patient/significant other and public

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119744
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, Pa.: Oncology Nursing Society , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Blecher, Carol S.
Ireland, Anne M.
Watson, Joni L.
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Patient Education as Topic
Health Literacy
Practice Guideline
Notes
INTRODUCTION
Changing Methods and Technology in Education
Changing Roles of Oncology Nursing in Education
Contemporary Trends and Trends for the Future of Education
STANDARDS OF ONCOLOGY EDUCATION: PATIENT/SIGNIFICANT OTHER AND PUBLIC
Standard I. Oncology Nurse
Standard II. Resources
Standard III. Curriculum
Standard IV. Teaching-Learning Process
Standard V. Learner: Patient/Significant Other and Public
ISBN
1935864750
9781935864752
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Sexuality and illness : a guidebook for health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124873
Katz, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2022.
Audience
Professional
"This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners i…
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Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Sexual Health - education
Body Image
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Patient Education
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
"This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners interested in providing comprehensive and person-centred care"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781000432008
9780367703363
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Pathways to improving well-being for indigenous peoples : how living conditions decide health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21530
Reading, Jeff, Halseth, Regine. Prince George, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Reading, Jeff
Halseth, Regine
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
55 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
First Nations
Health Status Disparities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
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Health literacy in nursing : providing person-centered care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122434
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Health literacy : history, definitions, and models / Terri Ann Parnell -- Low health literacy and implications / Terri Ann Parnell -- Delivering patient-centered care in a diverse environment / Jennifer H. Mieres -- The health literacy environment : enhancing access and wayfinding / Terr…
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Editor
Parnell, Terri Ann
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2015
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Nursing Care - methods
Health Literacy
Patient-Centered Care
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
Abstract
Contents:
Health literacy : history, definitions, and models / Terri Ann Parnell -- Low health literacy and implications / Terri Ann Parnell -- Delivering patient-centered care in a diverse environment / Jennifer H. Mieres -- The health literacy environment : enhancing access and wayfinding / Terri Ann Parnell -- The health literacy tipping point / Terri Ann Parnell -- Effective communication and plain language / Terri Ann Parnell -- Role of culture, language, and communication access services / Terri Ann Parnell -- Nursing strategies to enhance effective communication / Terri Ann Parnell -- Content development / Terri Ann Parnell -- Design development / Terri Ann Parnell -- End-of-life and palliative care / Joanne Turnier -- Pediatrics / Gloria M. Collura and Suzanne Monteleone -- Mental health disorders / Fallon Edwards -- Older adults / by Elizabeth C. McCulloch -- Research participants / by Hallie Kassan.
ISBN
9780826161727
9780826161734
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Improving health literacy within a state : workshop summary

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy., Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 I34 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Hewitt, Maria
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Consumer Health Information
Communication barriers
Educational Status
Health Education - methods
Health Education - standards
Telemedicine
United States
Congress
Notes
Conference workshop summary proceedings : Understanding What Works in Health Literacy Across a State: A Workshop (2010 : Los Angeles, Calif.).
ISBN
9780309215725
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 I34 2011
Website Notes
Available in PDF format at link
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Implementing curricular and institutional climate changes to improve health care for individuals who are LGBT, Gender Nonconforming or born with DSD : a resource for medical educators.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114375
Washington, DC: Association of American Medical Colleges , 2014.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Hollenbach, Andrew D.
Eckstrand, Kristen L.
Dreger, Alice
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Association of American Medical Colleges
Publication Date
2014
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Education, Medical
Minority Health - education
Health Services for Transgender Persons
Healthcare Disparities
Clinical Competence
Sexual and Gender Minorities
ISBN
9780000901026
0000901024
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Social media for nurses : educating practitioners and patients in a networked world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122416
Nelson, Ramona., Joos, Irene Makar., Wolf, Debra M. New York, NY: Springer Pub. Co. , 2013.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Nelson, Ramona.
Joos, Irene Makar.
Wolf, Debra M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Pub. Co.
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Nurses
Teaching
Patient Education as Topic
Social Media
Nurses Instruction
ISBN
9780826195883
9780826195890
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Making data talk : a workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20177
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 M235 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Education - methods
Public Health
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Handout
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 M235 2011
Website Notes
Available at https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/hp#education.
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Review of the use of radiotherapy in the UK for treatment of benign clinical conditions and benign tumours

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113703
Royal College of Radiologists. Faculty of Clinical Oncology. London, UK: Royal College of Radiologists , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 R454 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Royal College of Radiologists. Faculty of Clinical Oncology.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Royal College of Radiologists
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
123 p. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy - methods
Evidence-Based Practice
Practice Guideline
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
Treatment Outcome
ISBN
9781905034666
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ269 R454 2015
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Introduction to research and medical literature for health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122077
Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2020. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Regulatory protection of human subjects in research -- The research problem -- Review of the literature -- The systematic review -- Methodology -- Survey research -- Qualitative research -- Community-based participatory research -- Clinical investigations -- Data analysis -- Exploring st…
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Editor
Forister, J. Glenn
Blessing, J. Dennis
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2020
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Biomedical Research
Research Design
Medical Writing
Health Personnel - education
Abstract
Contents:
Regulatory protection of human subjects in research -- The research problem -- Review of the literature -- The systematic review -- Methodology -- Survey research -- Qualitative research -- Community-based participatory research -- Clinical investigations -- Data analysis -- Exploring statistics comparing differences in health care -- The results section -- The discussion section -- References -- Writing and publishing in the health professions -- Interpreting the literature.
ISBN
1284153770
9781284153774
9781284153798
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Community capacity building strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17732
BC Healthy Living Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Healthy Living Alliance , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Risk Factors
Health Education
Community Networks
Community Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
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Oxford textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120464
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017. 2nd rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine; Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care; Section C -- Nursing; Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology; Section E -- Communica…
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Alternate Title
Textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care
Editor
Kissane, David W.
Bultz, Barry D.
Butow, Phyllis N.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Oxford textbooks in palliative medicine
Subjects
Communication
Neoplasms - psychology
Clinical Competence
Professional - Family Relations
Professional - Patient Relations
Palliative Care - psychology
Patient Education as Topic
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine
Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care
Section C -- Nursing
Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology
Section E -- Communication issues across the disciplines
Section F -- Education and international initiatives in communication training
Section F -- Research in cancer communication
ISBN
9780198736134
9780191054815
9780191054822
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Surgical palliative care : a resident's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21113
Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Dunn, Geoffrey P
Martensen, Robert
Weissman, David
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Pain
Education, Medical, Graduate
Physician-Patient Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Patient-centered communication in cancer care : promoting healing and reducing suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16503
Epstein, Ronald M, Street, Richard L. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Epstein, Ronald M
Street, Richard L
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication # 07-6225
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Medical Oncology
Patient-Centered Care
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
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Best practices in creating and delivering LGBTQ cultural competency trainings for health and social service agencies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21708
Margolies, Liz, Joo, Rej, McDavid, Jenna. , [2014].
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
LGBTQ cultural competency trainings
Author
Margolies, Liz
Joo, Rej
McDavid, Jenna
Corporate Author
National LGBT Cancer Network
Publication Date
[2014]
Subjects
Cultural Competency - education
Delivery of health Care - standards
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Health Services for Transgender Persons
Gender Identity
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Standards of oncology nursing education : generalist and advanced practice levels

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113713
Jacobs, Linda, Mayer, Deborah. Pittsburgh, Pa.: Oncology Nursing Society , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Standards of oncology nursing education
Author
Jacobs, Linda
Mayer, Deborah
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Education, Nursing - standards
Neoplasms - nursing - education - standards
ISBN
1935864742
9781935864745
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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