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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.

Audience: Professional

"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …

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Editor: Samoutis, Andreas; Samoutis, George; Stylianou, Neophytos; Anastasiou, Andreas; Lionis, Christos

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Publication Date: c2023

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Delivery of Health Care; COVID-19; Empathy; Evidence-Based Medicine; Global Health; Psychology, Positive; Spirituality

Abstract: "This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher

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ISBN: 9783031215230

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Handbook of supportive oncology and palliative care : whole-person adult and pediatric care

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New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2019.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 H236 2019

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Editor: Berger, Ann M.; Hinds, Pamela S.; Puchalski, Christina M.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xvi, 326 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Pain management; Palliative Care - methods; Evidence-Based Medicine; Adult; Child

ISBN: 9780826128249; 9780826128287

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ266 H236 2019

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Harnessing the power of Google: what every researcher should know

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Brown, Christopher C. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited | ABC-CLIO, LLC , 2017.

Audience: Professional

Table of Contents:; Chapter 1: Searching Generally -- Chapter 2: How Google Works -- Chapter 3: Searching Google Web -- Chapter 4: Power Searching for Primary Sources Using Google Web -- Chapter 5: Google Scholar and Scholarly Content -- Chapter 6: Google Books -- Chapter 7: Google as a Complement…

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Author: Brown, Christopher C.

Place of Publication: Santa Barbara, CA

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; ABC-CLIO, LLC

Publication Date: 2017

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Search Engine; Information Storage and Retrieval; Internet; Research; Libraries; Information Services

Abstract: Table of Contents:; Chapter 1: Searching Generally -- Chapter 2: How Google Works -- Chapter 3: Searching Google Web -- Chapter 4: Power Searching for Primary Sources Using Google Web -- Chapter 5: Google Scholar and Scholarly Content -- Chapter 6: Google Books -- Chapter 7: Google as a Complement to Library Tools -- Chapter 8: Academic Research Hacks -- Chapter 9: Case Studies in Academic Research -- Chapter 10: Searching for Statistics

ISBN: 9781440857126; 9781440857133

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Methods and biostatistics in oncology : understanding clinical research as an applied tool

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 M592 2018

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Editor: Araujo, Raphael L. C.; Riechelmann, Rachel P.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xii, 348 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms; Biomedical Research; Biostatistics - methods; Clinical Trials as Topic; Evidence-Based Medicine

ISBN: 9783319713236; 9783319713243

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ206 M592 2018

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Radiation therapy treatment effects : an evidence-based guide to managing toxicity

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New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 R129 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contents:; Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los…

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Editor: Koontz, Bridget F.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xiii, 324 p.: ill. ; 21 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiation Effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract: Contents:; Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los Santos -- Radiation therapy effects on the abdomen / Cuaron, Wu -- Radiation therapy effects on the pelvis / Jeans, Rossi -- Radiation therapy effects on skin and extremities / Garsa, Gottschalk -- Radiation toxicity management in children / Hess, Yock -- Systemic effects of radiation therapy / Krishnan, Shiloh -- Radioprotection for radiation therapy / Kalman, Zhao, Anscher, Urdaneta -- Risk and prevention of radiation-induced cancers / Kamran, Viswanathan -- Cancer survivorship: approaches and challenges / Smith -- Maximizing the health and wellness of cancer survivors through healthy lifestyle behaviors / Spector.

ISBN: 9780826181138; 9780826181145

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 R129 2018

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