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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Author

Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing

Publication Date

2013

Series

EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Subjects

Nurses - psychology

Philosophy, Nursing

Empathy

Burnout, Professional - psychology

Quality of Life

Abstract

Contents:

Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Transforming both health and care -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose -- A heavy heart hurts -- I know what I ought to do! -- Burnt out and seemingly heartless -- Being prepared to care for the dying -- Shared horrors and aching, breaking hearts -- Cultivating collective mindful awareness -- Imagine it and actualize it.

ISBN

9780826109774

9780826109781

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Braun, Sarah Ellen

Kinser, Patricia Anne

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

vi, 184 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Patient Care Team

Patient-centered care - methods

Occupational Stress - prevention & control

Mindfulness - education

Empathy

Burnout, Professional - prevention & control

Evidence-Based Practice

Abstract

This textbook is an evidenced-based course for interdisciplinary healthcare professionals for improving resilience and reducing stress and burnout. This curriculum improves patient-centered care by providing training in compassion and attention. It is a structured skills-based manual complete with resources for full implementation and dissemination of this evidence-based course. This textbook addresses the gaps existing in other mindfulness-based interventions. It is a unique manual that can be followed in a linear fashion or can be used modularly to suit the needs of specific settings. The curriculum contains didactic content and specific examples of practices; hence, it is easily adaptable for use by groups and classes of various sizes and structure. The authors have conducted several research studies with findings to support its use to prevent and treat burnout. Results demonstrate the curriculums feasibility and acceptability in healthcare professionals and students as well as efficacy in stress and burnout reduction with increases in dispositional mindfulness -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9783030910617

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Kelowna Library

Vancouver Library

Call Number

W 84.8 D355 2022

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Author

Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Corporate Author

American College of Physicians

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

ACP Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvii, 195 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Physician-Patient Relations

Professional-Patient Relations

Empathy

Neoplasms - psychology

Communication

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Patients - psychology

Quality of Life

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781934465394

1934465399

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

W62 H295 2009

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Author

Gallagher, Ann

Place of Publication

Bingley, UK

Publisher

Emerald Publishing Limited

Publication Date

2020

Series

EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Emerald points

Subjects

Ethics, Medical

Ethics, Professional

Compassion

Empathy

Caregivers

Abstract

Contents:

1. Introducing Slow Ethics and the Art of Care -- 2. Sensitivity: A Nice Cup of Tea -- 3. Solidarity: Moral Repair and Caring about Ethics in Research Practice -- 4. SPACE: MORAL REFLECTION, Ciúnas and the Art of Care -- 5. Sustainability: Enhancing the Ecology of Care -- 6. Scholarship: Sucking It Up and Restoring Humanity -- 7. Stories: The Millennial Samaritan

ISBN

9781839091988

9781839091957

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Chambers, Claire

Ryder, Elaine

Place of Publication

Abingdon, Oxon

Publisher

Routledge

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xviii, 194 p. ; 24 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Patient Care - psychology

Empathy

Attitude of Health Personnel

Professional - Patient Relations

Optimism

Compassion Fatigue - prevention & control

ISBN

9781138092105

9781351607933

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

W84.7 C444 2019

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