The Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Nursing Personnel with Regards to Caring for HIV/AIDS Patients at Selected Hospitals in Kingston and St. Andrew Jamaica
Title | The Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Nursing Personnel with Regards to Caring for HIV/AIDS Patients at Selected Hospitals in Kingston and St. Andrew Jamaica PDF eBook |
Author | Hyacinth Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 142 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
ISBN |
The Person with HIV/AIDS
Title | The Person with HIV/AIDS PDF eBook |
Author | Felissa R. Lashley, PhD, RN, FABMGG |
Publisher | Springer Publishing Company |
Pages | 663 |
Release | 2009-09-08 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0826121381 |
"This is an excellent reference for those caring for clients with HIV/AIDS. I strongly recommend this book." --Doody's HIV/AIDS is no longer a certain death sentence. Patients fighting the chronic symptoms of HIV/AIDS are now living longer, fuller lives due to recent scientific and pharmaceutical breakthroughs. As a result, the new generation of caregivers must keep pace with cutting-edge, evidence-based practices to better serve patients who may live with HIV/AIDS for several decades. This updated edition is a vital resource for nurses and other health care professionals providing care to HIV-positive persons in the 21st century. The contributors present essential information on the medical assessment and management of symptoms, the prevention of infection, ethical and legal dimensions of care, and much more. With a greater emphasis on the international dimensions of the HIV pandemic and the treatment of minority populations, this book serves as an essential guide for nurses and health care practitioners serving patients with HIV/AIDS. Key topics include: HIV screening, testing, and counseling HIV/AIDS nursing case management within the global community HIV and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons Children and HIV prevention and management HIV in corrections facilities and the care of incarcerated patients Sex workers and the transmission of HIV
Knowledge and Attitudes of Rural Home Health Care Nursing Personnel Toward HIV Positive Individuals/persons with AIDS
Title | Knowledge and Attitudes of Rural Home Health Care Nursing Personnel Toward HIV Positive Individuals/persons with AIDS PDF eBook |
Author | Heather Elizabeth Guinan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 138 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
ISBN |
HIV/AIDS Nursing
Title | HIV/AIDS Nursing PDF eBook |
Author | Association of Nurses in AIDS Care |
Publisher | Nursesbooks.org |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1558102361 |
Fears, Concerns and Support Systems for Nurses who Have Been Asked to Care for Persons with HIV/AIDS at the University Hospital of the West Indies and the National Chest Hospital in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Title | Fears, Concerns and Support Systems for Nurses who Have Been Asked to Care for Persons with HIV/AIDS at the University Hospital of the West Indies and the National Chest Hospital in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Flowers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 106 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
ISBN |
HIV/AIDS Nursing Secrets
Title | HIV/AIDS Nursing Secrets PDF eBook |
Author | Judy K. Shaw |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
ISBN | 9781560535270 |
HIV/AIDS Nursing Secrets is a comprehensive look at one of the leading health problems of our times. The question and answer format helps to clarify information that is necessary for anyone involved in the healthcare setting. The book contains a review of statistics and trends both nationally and globally, as well as legal and ethical issues related to HIV/AIDS. It presents in-depth discussions of topics such as diagnostic testing, the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS, nutrition, opportunistic infections, co-infection with hepatitis C, and adherence. The special needs of vulnerable populations are also examined. Engaging, interactive Q & A format Concise answers with valuable pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" All the most important, "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secret Series(R) Thorough, highly detailed index
HIV Nursing and Symptom Management
Title | HIV Nursing and Symptom Management PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Ropka |
Publisher | Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Pages | 836 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
ISBN | 9780763705442 |
HIV Nursing and Symptom Management covers diverse aspects of the clinical care of the individual with HIV infection, with a particular emphasis on the management of common clinical problems or symptoms. Written by a team of experts, this book combines evidence-based content with clinical expertise to provide the basis for the most current, effective care. Incorporating the latest HIV pharmacologic regimens and HIV treatment recommendations, including protease inhibitors and combination therapy, this book provides state-of-the-science and state-of-the-art clinical content for all health care practitioners who care for individuals with HIV infection.