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How to live well with chronic pain and illness : a mindful guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121883
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 337 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Chronic Pain - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mindfulness
Compassion
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781614292487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Adolescents with cancer : their experience living with a chronic illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog279
Rechner, Mona Gale. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rechner, Mona Gale
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989

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Crisis of chronic disease among aboriginal peoples : a challenge for public health, population health and social policy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18420
Reading, J. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Reading, J
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Risk Factors
Public Health
First Nations
Health Services, Indigenous
Health Status Disparities
Canada
ISBN
9781550584073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009

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Cultural diversity in health and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18452
Spector, Rachel E. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall , 2009. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Spector, Rachel E
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Publisher
Pearson Prentice Hall
Publication Date
2009
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Competency
Health Status
Delivery of Health Care
Attitude to Health - ethnology
Ethnic Groups
United States
ISBN
9780135035894
0135035899
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of self care support networks in health and social care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15510
York, UK: University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , 2006.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Woolacott, Nerys
Place of Publication
York, UK
Publisher
University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
Social Support
Self-Help Groups
ISBN
1900640414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/CRD_Reports/crdreport34.pdf
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The ultimate guide to sex and disability: for all of us who live with disabilities, chronic pain and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121477
Kaufman, Miriam, Silverberg, Cory, Odette, Fran. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fati…
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Author
Kaufman, Miriam
Silverberg, Cory
Odette, Fran
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Cleis Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 345 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Disabled Persons - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Pain - psychology
Sex Education
Abstract
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fatigue, back pain, and asthma to spinal cord injury, hearing and visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, and more.
ISBN
9781573443043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007

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Recovery yoga : a practical guide for chronically ill, injured, and postoperative people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113464
Dworkis, Sam. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D993 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Dworkis, Sam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Chronic Disease
Aged
Postoperative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780517883990
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 D993 1997

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Mainstay : for the well spouse of the chronically ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2707
Strong, Maggie. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Company , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing…
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Author
Strong, Maggie
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Family - popular works
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing with physicians, handling insurance, and just coping.
ISBN
0316819239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988

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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
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Renegotiating health care : resolving conflict to build collaboration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6314
Marcus, Leonard J. San Francisco, Ca.: Jossey-Bass Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 M322 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Marcus, Leonard J
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca.
Publisher
Jossey-Bass Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Conflict (Psychology)
Negotiating
Decision Making, Organizational
Health Planning
ISBN
0787901512
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX159 M322 1995

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Economic burden of illness in Canada 1998

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10254
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Ottawa, Ont.: Health Canada Publications , 2002.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
EBIC
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Health Canada Publications
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Economics, Medical - Canada
Delivery of Health Care - economics - Canada
Neoplasms - economics - Canada
ISBN
0662331443
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H21-136-1998E.pdf
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How to be sick : a Buddhist-inspired guide for the chronically ill and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122333
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB885 B527 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xvii, 191 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Spiritual Therapies
Chronic Disease
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9780861716265
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB885 B527 2010

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Living a healthy life with chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113664
LeFort, Sandra M., Webster, Lisa, Lorig, Kate. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704 L785 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
LeFort, Sandra M.
Webster, Lisa
Lorig, Kate
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
iv, 406 p. : illus. ; 28cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Chronic Pain
Chronic Disease
Self Care
Popular Work
Notes
+ 1 CD inside front cover
ISBN
9781936693917
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL704 L785 2021
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Unexpected recoveries : the seven steps to healing body, mind, and soul when serious illness strikes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15406
Monte, Tom. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Monte, Tom
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xx, 252 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Holistic Health
Terminally Ill - psychology
Catastrophic Illness
Chronic Disease
Popular Work
ISBN
0312262620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120237
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2007. Canadian 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Lorig, Kate
McGowan, Patrick
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
Edition
Canadian 3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
viii, 421 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503080
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007

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Health care lessons from Japan

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21001
Esmail, Nadeem. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Institute , 2013.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Esmail, Nadeem
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fraser Institute
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
53 p.
Series
Lessons from abroad : a series on health care reform
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Health Care Reform
Health Policy
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/health-care-lessons-from-japan.pdf
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Health care manager's guide to continuous quality improvement

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7079
Leebov, Wendy, Ersoz, Clara Jean. Chicago, Ill.: American Hospital Publishing, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX153 L482 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Leebov, Wendy
Ersoz, Clara Jean
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
American Hospital Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Delivery of Health Care
ISBN
1556480784
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Pharmacy
Quality Management
Victoria Library
Call Number
WX153 L482 1991

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Patient as agent of health and health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120397
Sullivan, Mark D. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Introduction: patient-centered health : who, what, and how? -- Patient-centered care or patient-centered health? -- Respecting and promoting patient autonomy in research, end-of-life care, and chronic illness care -- Escaping the autonomy vs objectivity trap by re-personalizing …
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Author
Sullivan, Mark D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Patient Participation
Patient-centered care - methods
Personal Autonomy
Bioethics
Chronic Disease - psychology
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction: patient-centered health : who, what, and how? -- Patient-centered care or patient-centered health? -- Respecting and promoting patient autonomy in research, end-of-life care, and chronic illness care -- Escaping the autonomy vs objectivity trap by re-personalizing the clinical problem -- Health-related quality of life as a goal for clinical care -- Health as the capacity for action -- On the role of health behavior in 21st Century health -- Repersonalizing health behavior as therapeutic action : advancing from activated patient to autonomous patient -- Finding health between personal and disease processes -- Seeking the roots of health and action in biological autonomy -- Make the patient into the true customer for health care -- Patient-centered health is produced by patients.
ISBN
9780195386585
9780190651350
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Health care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16054
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information | Statistics Canada , 2007.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Health Services Accessibility
Medical Care
Public Health
Canada
ISBN
9781554650491
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
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Are workarounds ethical? : managing moral problems in health care systems

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113856
Berlinger, Nancy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Berlinger, Nancy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xiv, 208 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Ebrary books
Subjects
Ethics, Clinical
Delivery of Health Care - ethics
ISBN
9780190269302
9780190269296
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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