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Public Health Nutrition - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Public Health Nutrition is a comprehensive, practice-based textbook for graduate and upper undergraduate students and community nutrition and public health professionals. It provides readers with the principal understanding of how improving access to healthy foods at individual, local, regional and global levels as well as improving food security and sustainability can improve community health and combat noncommunicable diseases, infectious diseases, hunger and malnutrition, obesity, social injustice, and debilitating food environments. Across diverse communities, this book not only directs readers’ attention towards key public health nutrition-related challenges that affect rural and urban populations across the globe, it also adds critical thinking exercises, cases, and engaging discussion topics to advance application of evidence-based practice in the real world. Using an interprofessional approach and supported with evidence-based research in public health, nutritional science, and behavioral economics, this textbook covers how to plan health promotion programs and interventions in diverse communities, how to analyze and influence food policy, sustainability, and security initiatives, and how to address cultural competency, nutritional monitoring, professional development, and many other practice-based skills out in the field.. All chapters are complete with learning objectives, detailed case studies, discussion questions, learning activities for beyond the classroom, and a review of core topics covered. Essential for public health students studying nutrition, public policy, social work, and other health science-related areas, the book presents a strategic context to real-world initiatives while employing an interprofessional outlook to tackle public health nutrition issues. - Key Features - Addresses key public health nutrition-related challenges in working with rural, urban, global, and culturally and geographically diverse communities to improve outcomes - Utilizes interprofessional and evidence-based approaches to food and water systems, food security, and food sovereignty - Includes coverage of important trends, such as telehealth, mHealth, collaborative grantsmanship, and innovative communication strategies - Highlights the aims of Healthy People 2030 , Feed the Future, and Sustainability Development Goals - Fosters skills and builds competencies related to community health needs assessment, problem-solving and critical thinking, systems thinking, evidence-based public health practice, and leadership - Features case studies, suggested learning activities, reflection questions, an extensive glossary, and more in all chapters - Includes a full range of instructor ancillaries including an Instructor''s Manual, PowerPoints, Test Bank, Image Bank, and Syllabus - Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers

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Eating Behavior and Obesity - Shahram Heshmat - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Obesity is one of the most pressing health issues affecting our country. This unique volume is the first to apply behavioral economicsv=the integration of psychological and economic knowledgev=to the study of eating behavior. The text demonstrates how this discipline can be used to understand why it so difficult for individuals to control their eating habits, and helps readers use this knowledge to create and improve public health nutrition programs and policies. The text examines dietary choices and obesity through a multidisciplinary lens of biological, psychological, and social factors, and draws from the disciplines of behavioral economics, nutrition, public health, and health promotion. Based on the premise that humans are hardwired to make judgment errors and need a "nudge" to make decisions in their best interests, the book argues that increasing consumer well-being requires changing an individual''s personal environment. It describes the power of irrational forces that compete with sensible judgment in regard to food choices, and provides strategies for improving decisions and health habits. Highly accessible, the text will be of interest to students, professors, and practitioners in nutrition-related health programs, as well as to public health policy makers. Key Features: - - Assesses the social determinants that affect nutrition choices, including food availability, nutrition education, income, culture, and other key factors - Demonstrates how flawed decisions and self-control difficulties can affect eating behavior - Provides a valuable framework for improving public health through understanding and changing the way individuals make food decisions - Explains the link between obesity rates and economics of food choice (fast food, food marketing, and social factors) - Provides strategies and tools to help people improve their decision-making and health habits

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Psychological Masquerade, Second Edition - Robert L. Taylor - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

When faced with a patient whose psychological symptoms may stem from an organic, or medical, condition rather than psychology, how does the practitioner determine exactly which is the true case? To facilitate this process and give psychologists, social workers, and nurses a useable guide to assessment, Robert Taylor created Psychological Masquerade and has updated it to be the most complete handbook you will ever need in the field. New chapters on violent behavior, amnesia and dementia, sex obsession, and Munchausen-by-Proxy fill out the guide and numerous case studies help clarify diagnostic criteria and provide a welcome hands-on approach to caring for clients in this delicate balance. As a further enhancement of the text as assessment tool, self-tests for hypothetical cases are included as are specific clinical tests that aid in clue gathering. This is the perfect clinical guide for any practitioner who is likely to come into contact with psychological masquerade among their clients and will be a welcome addition to the practitioner''s toolbox.

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Clinician's Guide to Psychological Assessment and Testing - John Spores - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Overall, this is an excellent guide to the use and administration of psychological tests. It provides straightforward directions and instructions on how to utilize testing in such a way as to better inform clinical practice. I could see this book as a mainstay on any counselor''s bookshelf, especially those who are seeking a way to utilize standardized testing in their practice."-- The Professional Counselor Journal "Finally, a detailed and crystal clear guide to psychological assessment that effectively integrates ''best practices'' with the realities of negotiating the mental health care system and insurance providers. I plan to draw on this practical guide in my private practice and to incorporate it as a required text in my advanced counseling assessment classes at both the master''s and doctoral level. This book is a treasure for any mental health professional involved in psychological assessment." Joseph G. Ponterotto , PhD Professor of Counseling Psychology, Fordham University Standardized psychological testing is often essential for reliably determining the presence of a wide range of psychiatric and personality disorders, along with effectively addressing related issues that may require a psychological referral. This nuts-and-bolts guide to conducting efficient and accurate psychological testing in clinical settings provides mental health professionals with experienced guidance in the entire process, and includes a complete set of forms and templates for all aspects of assessment and testing, from the initial referral and diagnostic interview to the final report. Based on the author''s experience with over two thousand psychological and neuropsychological testing cases, this highly practical book presents a standardized process of assessment, testing, interpretation, report-writing, and presenting feedback to patients, family members, and other professionals. Actual case examples of patients from a wide age range illustrate the assessment and testing process in action. The text provides printed and electronic versions of referral and related forms, initial psychological assessment report templates that include critical areas of coverage for obtaining insurance approval, and interpretation tables for an exceptional inventory of key standardized psychological tests. Integral to the book is a review of psychological tests in seven key categories that most effectively address differential diagnostic dilemmas and related referral questions that clinicians are likely to encounter in practice. It also provides effective strategies for selecting the appropriate tests based on the particular diagnostic questions, guidance for successfully obtaining insurance approval for a targeted yet feasible number of testing hours, and an efficient system for simultaneous test interpretation and report writing. Key Features: - - - Includes an overview of the assessment process, from the initial referral to completion of the final report - - Features effective reviews of commonly used tests, including neuropsychological, intelligence, personality, and behavioral inventories - - Includes print and digital templates and forms for all phases of assessment and testing - - Aids clinicians in both private practice and other health care settings to work within managed care and be effectively reimbursed for services - - Includes information on conducting forensic competency to stand trial assessments, including the author''s new measure of assessing a defendant''s understanding of the legal system

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Successful Aging Through the Life Span - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book explores concepts and practices for productive aging: What factors contribute to successful aging? What is the role of exercise and nutrition? What is the role of children and adults in interaction with elders? The chapters identify the best practices for successful aging, examine trends in intergenerational caregiving, and define roles and responsibilities across the life span. Topics addressed include: - how to maximize productive engagement of older adults - - how multigenerational issues impact successful aging - - the ways in which a learning environment can promote intergenerational relationships.

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Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing - Kathy Morrison - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

“[This] quick reference text to guide nurses is a ‘must-have’ as this disease tests our health care delivery system… Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing, Second Edition provides a succinct yet comprehensive review.” --Linda Littlejohns , MSN, RN, FAAN, SCRN, CNRN Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Consultant From the Foreword The second edition of this practical, pocket-sized reference has been updated to include the groundbreaking changes to stroke care protocols. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States today and leading preventable cause of long-term disability. This resource fills in the gaps left in neuroscience content in nursing school and streamlines an often intimidating, but critically important, area of care. Featuring diagnostic tests, cutting-edge treatments, and standards for best practice, Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing, Second Edition distills the lengthy and often complex national stroke care guidelines into a clear, easily digestible format. This guide can be used as a staff education resource or as a concise review for SCRN or SNRN certification exams, as well as a refresher for nurses seeking the essentials of stroke care. Content starts with stroke care improvements, covers moving through acute care to postacute care, and finishes with practical pointers for performance improvement. New to the Second Edition: - Updated diagnostics with additional MR, CT, and transcranial Doppler options - Modified Rankin Scale score - Expands upon the neurological assessment with tips for completing it - New acute hemorrhagic stroke intervention and 2015 landmark studies on thrombectomy - Pipeline device - New large-vessel occlusion tools, routing plans, and certification programs for prehospital personnel - Expanded use of telemedicine - Information for advanced practice providers - Changes to the prehospital phase, the acute treatment phase, and the population affected by stroke Key Features: - Reflects current standards of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and The Joint Commission - Provides crucial information at a glance about diagnostic tests, state-of-the-art treatments, and best practice standards

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Radiation Oncology Question Review - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Radiation Oncology Question Review efficiently tests and reinforces your knowledge of key concepts, critical studies, and major clinical guidelines, with the most important radiation oncology citations included. Organized by treatment site, detailed questions cover natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and treatment-related side effects all in a newly configured format. Each question tests your recall and sharpens your skills so that you can practice and feel confident in your ability to manage all disease site areas according to the standard guidelines and key literature in the field. Written by residents and expert radiation oncologists from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, this review is a comprehensive study guide for anyone preparing for the board exam, for practicing physicians reviewing a topic, or for preparing for MOC. Whether you are a few minutes between patients or are having a dedicated study session, this book is an invaluable resource that will strengthen your knowledge of the field. Key Features: - Updated and revised to reflect the new AJCC 8th Edition criteria, data guidelines for SBRT, hypofractionation for breast and prostate cancers, new advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques, and with a dedicated Sarcomas section - Covers all clinical topics and disease site areas that are in the ABR clinical radiation oncology exam and MOC - Updated layout and organization of questions and answers - Includes access to the fully searchable downloadable eBook

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Gerontology - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This newest edition of a core graduate level textbook has added six new chapters to further enrich the "gerontological imagination," and encourage an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging. Academically rigorous yet clear and accessible, the text provides the most current findings from leading gerontological researchers and practitioners. New and updated chapters examine biology, exercise science/nutrition, communication science, geriatric medicine and nursing, demography, anthropology, economics, human development, psychology, political science, sociology, social work, and law, to provide broadly drawn perspectives on the study of aging. Special emphasis is placed on current challenges regarding policy and service delivery in the face of fiscal uncertainty. Additionally, this new edition covers international outlooks on aging given the increasing influence of globalization on individual lives. By interweaving knowledge from a broad range of disciplines, Wilmoth and Ferraro have created a comprehensive picture of gerontology today that will enhance course instruction and provide a new window into the future of the discipline. New chapters address: - - - Geriatric medicine and nursing - - Communication disorders and aging - - International and cross-cultural perspectives on aging - - Public policy and the needs of diverse aging populations - - Geriatric social work - - Legal perspectives on aging Key Features: - - - Interweaves current gerontological research and ideas from multiple disciplines - - Addresses biology, psychology, human development, sociology, and economics as they relate to gerontology - - Presents additional disciplinary perspectives including exercise science/nutrition, communication science, geriatric medicine and nursing, demography, anthropology, political science, social work, and law. - - Includes Ferraro''s classic chapter on "The Gerontological Imagination"

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Nurses' Guide to Teaching Diabetes Self-Management - Rita Girouard Mertig - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This is an optimistic and empowering approach to the daunting task of teaching diabetes patients to care for themselves. Written by a highly respected diabetes educator who has suffered with diabetes for 25 years, the guide provides the clinical and personal expertise that will help nurses and other health professionals to successfully teach diabetes self-management and compliance to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. The book contains a vast reservoir of information ranging from a thorough overview of diabetes and the physical and emotional toll of living with the disease to number of teaching and motivating strategies that health care professionals can use to create individualized approaches to teaching self-management skills. The guide provides up-to-date information on drug therapies, nutrition management, exercise, chronic complications, glycemic control, diabetes in children, adolescents, and adults, diabetes in adults with special needs or mental illness, and diabetes noncompliance. Addressing the most important and current topics necessary for successful self-regulation and maintenance of diabetes, this innovative desk reference provides a quick guide and instructional tool for nurses and other health professionals who interact with diabetics. This new edition provides: - - Clinical guidance and expertise to successfully teach diabetes self-management to adults, adolescents, and children - - The clinical expertise of a leading diabetes educator and the hard-earned personal wisdom of an author who has suffered with diabetes for 25 years - - A new chapter on chronic complications that describes a multitude of helpful new treatments - - A greatly expanded section on nutrition and exercise - - Thoroughly updated chapters - - A "must read" chapter on noncompliance, including why this occurs and how to prevent it -

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Fast Facts about GI and Liver Diseases for Nurses - Amanda Chaney - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The only resource of its kind, this concise, practical guide to GI and liver disease delivers current information on diagnosing, managing, and treating common GI and liver disorders, along with providing liver transplant guidelines. Written for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in varied specialties, it fills a gap in information needed by primary and acute care professionals who are the chief caretakers for GI and liver patients. This guide delivers information on recent important treatment advances that have revolutionized GI and liver care and provides guidance for seeking expert advice or urgent/emergent care for more complex cases. The “Fast Facts in a Nutshell” feature highlights key takeaway points throughout the text. The resource reviews common GI symptoms and disorders from irritable bowel disorders (including key differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) to gallstones and GERD. A section on liver disease describes essential liver functions, reviews liver function tests, and addresses commonly and less commonly seen liver disease diagnoses. Complications of cirrhosis are examined to ensure prompt recognition of these potentially deadly symptoms. Additionally, the book addresses liver transplantation with comprehensive attention to the evaluation process, organ donation/allocation, and post-transplant care for donor and recipient alike. Each chapter includes an overview, significant laboratory or imaging findings, treatment options, expected outcomes, and IDC-10 codes for billing and reimbursement. Key Features - Provides speedy access to current information on diagnosing, managing, and treating common GI and liver disorders for frontline professionals - Includes a comprehensive review of the liver, abnormal liver function tests (LFTs), and transplantation - Reflects up-to-date information on the latest treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal and liver disease, including celiac disease and hepatitis C - Addresses common gastrointestinal diseases and guidelines for treatment as outlined by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) - Discusses current liver disease management and guidelines for treatment as outlined by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

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Suicide Assessment and Treatment - Dana Alonzo - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The most comprehensive and current evidence-based coverage of suicide treatment and assessment for mental health students and practitioners, this book prepares readers how to react when clients reveal suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The components of suicide assessments, empirically-supported treatments, and ethical and legal issues that may arise are reviewed. Vignettes, role play exercises, quizzes, and case studies engage readers to enhance learning. Highlights include: - Provides everything one needs to know about evidence-based suicide treatments including crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal therapies, and motivational interviewing. - Examines the risk of suicide ideation and behaviors across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly) and across vulnerable populations (homeless, prisoners, and more). - Considers suicide within the context of religion and spirituality, age, race and ethnicity including prevalence, trends, and risk factors. - Explores ethical considerations such as informed consent, confidentiality, liability, and euthanasia. - Reviews suicidal behaviors across demographics and diagnostic groups including depressive, bipolar, personality, substance-related, and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. - Individual and Small Group Exercises allow readers to consider their personal reactions to the material and how this might impact their clinical practice and compare their reactions with others. - Case Examples that depict realistic scenarios that readers may encounter in practice. - Role Plays that provide a chance to practice difficult scenarios that may arise when working with suicidal clients. - Reviews key material in each chapter via Goals and Objectives, Knowledge Acquisition Tests, and Key Points to help students prepare for exams. - Provides answers to the Knowledge Acquisition Tests in the instructor’s resources. New to this edition: - Expanded coverage of suicide and mental illness, including updating to the DSM-5 and the addition of new diagnostic categories including bipolar and personality disorders. - Expanded coverage of at-risk populations including new chapters on veterans and military personnel and LGBTQ individuals. - New chapter on motivational interviewing explores how this treatment has been adapted to address suicidal behavior. - Expanded coverage of surviving a suicide as a family member, friend, and mental health professional. Intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in suicide assessment and prevention, crisis intervention, crisis counseling or assessment, or advanced techniques taught in social work, counseling, psychology, public health, nursing, and medicine, this book is also appropriate for mental health and health professionals in these areas.

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Hale & Hartmann's Textbook of Human Lactation - Thomas W. Hale - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Written by many of the world''s leading lactation experts, the Textbook of Human Lactation incorporates evidence-based scientific knowledge to address key topics of importance in breastfeeding such as Anatomy and Biochemistry, Immunobiology, Breastfeeding Management in Infant and Mother, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, and Medications and Breastfeeding. Specific and detailed information is provided on the following: - - Complete description of the anatomy and physiology of the lactating breast - - Detailed explanation of the immunobiology of human milk - - Description of difficult syndromes and conditions in the infant and breastfeeding mother, and how to overcome these challenges - - Thorough discussion of the of the emotional and physiological component of breastfeeding, especially as it relates to mother/infant co-sleeping - - Detailed description of the nutritional competition and components of human milk - - Explanation of the science of drug transport into human milk, and the use of medications in breastfeeding mothers - - Discusses breastfeeding in the context of important topics such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), vitamin D, birth spacing, and family planning Subscribe to https://www.halesmeds.com/ and experience all the benefits of using Hale''s Medications and Mothers Milk online and on mobile devices! Go to https://www.halesmeds.com/ to learn more and subscribe today!

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Statistics and Data Interpretation for Social Work - James Rosenthal - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Written by a social worker for social work students, this is a nuts and bolts guide to statistics that presents complex calculations and concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes numerous examples, data sets, and issues that students will encounter in social work practice. The first section introduces basic concepts and terms to provide a solid foundation in statistics. It also addresses tools used by researchers to describe and summarize data ranging from single variables to assessing the relationship between variables and cause and effect among variables. The second section focuses on inferential statistics, describing how researchers draw conclusions about whole populations based on data from samples. This section also covers confidence intervals and a variety of significance tests for examining relationships between different types of variables. Additionally, tools for multivariate analyses and data interpretation are presented. Key Features: - - - Addresses the role of statistics in evidence-based practice and program evaluation - - Features examples of qualitative and quantitative analysis - - Each chapter contains exercise problems and questions to enhance student learning - - Includes electronic data sets taken from actual social work arenas - - Offers a full ancillary digital packet including a student guide to SPSS with accompanying Data Set, an Instructor''s Manual, PowerPoint slides, and a Test Bank

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Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide and Additional Print Practice Test Set - Dawn Apgar - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. This powerhouse set combines Dawn Apgar’s best-selling Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide, 4th Edition, and a completely new practice test written by Dr. Apgar for the ASWB licensing board exam. You’ll have full review content and three full-length practice tests, with more than 650 high-yield questions with detailed rationales. In addition, receive immediate digital access to all content from the Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide, 4th edition, on ExamPrepConnect!If you’re studying for the ASWB exam, this comprehensive guide and practice test set is a must-have. Fully updated to align with the current ASWB content outlines and new 3-response choice question format, you will be able to fully review testable content, drill with flashcards and practice questions, and take three full-length practice tests. The result is that you will be ready for exam day, and ready to pass the ASWB LCSW exam — the first time. Key Features of Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide, 4th Edition:Includes full review of all KSAs for the LCSW examProvides 3x the questions of previous editions—more than 500 in totalTests your knowledge with 2 full-length timed practice examsIncludes a new glossary of social work terms to solidify your knowledge both in exam preparation and into practiceExpanded and updated descriptions of DSM-TR contentAligns with the updated ASWB 3-answer question format, so you'll study questions similar to those on the examBoosts your confidence with a 100% pass guaranteeOffers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect Key Features of Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Practice Test, 3rd Edition: Includes an additional, brand-new full-length practice test that mirrors the ASWB examProvides detailed rationales for all questions and answersContains questions written in the structure and wording of the LCSW exam to provide confidence and familiarityIdentifies LCSW domain for each question so you can easily locate relevant source material in the guide for further study ExamPrepConnect Features: Unlimited access* to Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide, 4th Edition Two full-length timed practice exams—one exclusively online Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic Flashcards to quiz yourself on hundreds of key terms Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools Play games to make studying fun Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content Interact with your peers in the community discussion boards Access everything on any device *Unlimited access to the ExamPrepConnect course for the life of the current version plus one yearThe LCSW Exam is administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). ASWB does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

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Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide and Additional Print Practice Test Set - Dawn Apgar - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. This powerhouse set combines Dawn Apgar’s best-selling Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide, 4th Edition, and a completely new practice test written by Dr. Apgar for the ASWB licensing board exam. You’ll have full review content and three full-length practice tests, with more than 650 high-yield questions with detailed rationales. In addition, receive immediate digital access to all content from the Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide, 4th edition, on ExamPrepConnect!If you’re studying for the ASWB exam, this comprehensive guide and practice test set is a must-have. Fully updated to align with the current ASWB content outlines and new 3-response choice question format, you will be able to fully review testable content, drill with flashcards and practice questions, and take three full-length practice tests. The result is that you will be ready for exam day, and ready to pass the ASWB LMSW exam — the first time. Key Features of Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide, 4th Edition:Includes full review of all KSAs for the LMSW examProvides 3x the questions of previous editions—more than 500 in totalTests your knowledge with 2 full-length timed practice examsIncludes a new glossary of social work terms to solidify your knowledge both in exam preparation and into practiceExpanded and updated descriptions of DSM-TR contentAligns with the updated ASWB 3-answer question format, so you'll study questions similar to those on the examBoosts your confidence with a 100% pass guaranteeOffers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect Key Features of Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Practice Test, 4th Edition: Includes an additional, brand-new full-length practice test that mirrors the ASWB examProvides detailed rationales for all questions and answersContains questions written in the structure and wording of the LMSW exam to provide confidence and familiarityIdentifies LMSW domain for each question so you can easily locate relevant source material in the guide ExamPrepConnect Features: Unlimited access* to Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide, 4th Edition Two full-length timed practice exams—one exclusively online Build custom quizzes or study by exam topic Flashcards to quiz yourself on hundreds of key terms Sharpen your test-taking skills with interactive Q&A tools Play games to make studying fun Keep on track with your Personalized Study Plan Take notes, highlight, and bookmark content Interact with your peers in the community discussion boards Access everything on any device *Unlimited access to the ExamPrepConnect course for the life of the current version plus one yearThe LMSW Exam is administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). ASWB does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

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IQ Testing 101 - Alan Kaufman - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Alan Kaufman''s informal, accessible writing style never sacrifices precision. In ten short chapters, he provides an astonishing depth and breadth of information, including engaging personal anecdotes that offer fresh and revealing insights even for a very experienced professional in the field..." -- John O. Willis, EdDRivier College Alan Kaufman has a knack for teaching complicated psychological constructs in a way that is simultaneously sophisticated and easily understood. In IQ Testing 101, he applies this gift masterfully to the complex, controversial field of intelligence testing....If you want to know about intelligence testing-real IQ testing, not pop culture tests from the web or magazines, this is the book to read. -Cecil R. Reynolds, PhDEmeritusTexas A&M University - - Does your IQ really measure your intelligence? Is IQ genetic? Can your IQ vary? Do we get smarter or dumber as we get older? How will IQ tests be different in the future? Dr. Kaufman, a leading expert on the development of IQ tests, explores these critical questions and many more in IQ Testing 101. This book provides a brief, compelling introduction to the topic of IQ testing-its mysteries, misconceptions, and truths. This newest edition to the popular Psych 101 Series presents a common-sense approach to what IQ is and what it is not. In lucid, engaging prose, Kaufman explains the nature of IQ testing, as well as where it came from, and where it''s going in the future. A quick, fun, even enlightening read, not only for psychologists and educators, but for anyone interested in the study of intelligence. The Psych 101 Series Short, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field. REVIEWS: In IQ Testing 101, Alan Kaufman gives a well thought out, articulate account of the historical development of intelligent IQ testing. It provides non-expert readers, like me, with a better understanding of IQ and its important clinical ramifications. Kaufman''s engaging style of presentation makes you feel as if you are in the thick of this important field of inquiry... --Jeffrey W. Kirsch, PhDExecutive DirectorReuben H. Fleet Science Center This impressive book is replete with meaningful material, wonderful anecdotes, excellent examples, profound truths, and solid empiricism, backed an abundance of clinical experience....This volume provides an outstanding introduction and a great refresher for readers interested in the topic of intelligence and its assessment." -- Bruce A. Bracken, PhDThe College of William & Mary Professor Kaufman has made this remarkably accessible for all readers by using a personal journey of discovery style. So, whether you are a clinical psychologist or an interested lay person, 101 will tell you everything you wanted to know about IQ testing; don''t be afraid to read it." -- Thomas Dillon, PhDGroup Senior Vice President retiredScience Applications International Corporation Dr. Kaufman''s superb writing makes one feel he is in the room talking to you....Psychologists, parents, educators and research scientists could all profit from reading this most important work by a master writer and thinker." --Sara S. Sparrow, PhDYale University Child Study Center Kaufman provides an outstanding look at the field of intelligence and intelligence testing in a manner that is understandable and at the same time very sophisticated....with a marvelous mixture of science, good sense, his own experience as a test developer, and a dose of humor.-- Jack A. Naglieri, PhDSenior Research ScientistDevereux Center for Resilient Children IQ Testing 101 is a must read for anyone (including IQ test administrators) looking for a clear, erudite, thought provoking, even entertaining introduction to the important issues surrounding IQ including the definitions, measurements, and development of human intelligence. So much is at stake with IQ testing and these ideas cannot be ignored. " -- Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD (unrelated)Yale University, Dept of PsychologyCo-Editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence (with Robert J. Sternberg) [T]his book will find its way into many college syllabi, not only because of the depth and breath of its coverage, but because of the wonderful way in which Dr Kaufman is able to make a difficult, often misunderstood topic so clear and thoroughly enjoyable." --Ron Dumont, EdD, NCSPDirector of the Masters and Doctoral Programs in School PsychologyFairleigh-Dickinson University This essentially tiny volume manages to cover the history of intelligence measurement, genetic versus environmental sources of intelligence, controversial issues in psychometrics and usage, summaries

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Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Kathy Morrison - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This practical guide to diagnostic tests, advanced treatments, medication management, research protocols, and best practice standards is a quick and handy reference for the advanced practice nurse caring for stroke patients. Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse serves as an instructive resource for advanced practice providers not specializing in neurology or neurocritical care but who are increasingly called upon to care for patients suffering from stroke while integrating into a multidisciplinary stroke team. This new book provides foundational information on the anatomy and physiology of the stroke patient, as well as diagnostic and assessment tools and details on treatment and education. In addition, the book provides important information on critical care, pharmacology, end-of-life management, and research, as well as examining the role of the advanced practice provider who is integrating within the core stroke team. Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse provides advanced practice nurses with the essential knowledge they will need to successfully care for stroke patients while adapting into their role on the core stroke team. Key Features: - Reflects the most current standards of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the leading certifying organizations - Foundational information on stroke care, anatomy, and physiology - Comprehensive review of diagnostic studies and treatments - Information on stroke research protocols, pharmacology, and end-of-life management - Advanced level resource for new and seasoned advanced practice providers

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Nursing Research Using Case Studies - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Once considered to be a lesser pedagogical method, the case study is now recognized as a powerful, in-depth tool for examining evidence-based practice as it relates to patient care, family dynamics, professional roles, and organizational systems. Here is a unique how-to guide to conducting research using case studies. Focusing on current leading methodologies, the text describes the philosophical basis and state of the art for using this qualitative method. The peer-reviewed designs (including interviews, physiological measurements, psychological tests, and analyses of patients'' diaries and journals) are accompanied by an in-depth research plan, a discussion of appropriate methods, and ethical considerations. The text provides clear directives - bolstered by nursing examples - on how to solve practical problems a researcher may encounter. Examples from international scholars who have published research using case studies are included along with coaching designed to support the new researcher in making decisions and facing challenges. The text is the eighth in a series of concise volumes addressing a variety of methods for conducting qualitative research. Conceived and edited by a noted expert in qualitative research, the book is designed for both novice and practicing researchers seeking to develop or expand their competency, health institution research divisions, in-service educators and students, and graduate nursing educators and students. Key Features: - Explains clearly and concisely how to conduct research using case studies - Reviews the philosophical basis for using case studies - Focuses on solving practical problems related to conducting research - Offers rich nursing exemplars and coaching from international health/mental health contributors

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Canadian Family Practice Guidelines - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Written specifically for the needs of family and adult nursing students, medical students, and primary care practitioners in Canada, this gold standard reference of family practice in America—named a 2013 Doody’s core title and 1st-place winner of the American Journal of Nursing book award in 2017—now provides current Canadian practice protocols for professional standards of care across the life span. Guidelines are delivered in a user-friendly, step-by-step instructional style for physical exams and diagnostic testing results in SI units; health maintenance recommendations approved by Health Canada; care guidelines including Canadian drug names and dietary information; information on culturally responsive care; and patient resources specific to Canada. Practice guidelines are organized primarily by body system and delivered in outline format for quick and easy access. Each of more than 280 disorder protocols includes definition, incidence/prevalence, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, common findings, other signs and symptoms, subjective data, physical examination, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, plan, follow-up, consultation/referral, and individual considerations. Also included are numerous Client Teaching Guides in PDF format for customization and downloading. Abundant references are specific to the Canadian health care system. Key Features: - Presents over 280 guidelines in consistent outline format - Provides Canadian routine health maintenance guidelines, vaccinations, and screenings for HIV and HepC - Covers individual care considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients - Offers numerous Client Teaching Guides in digital format for clients to take home - Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers

DKK 750.00

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Biostatistics for Oncologists - Kara Lynne Leonard - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Biostatistics for Oncologists is the first practical guide providing the essential biostatistical concepts, oncology-specific examples, and applicable problem sets for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. In addition, it serves as a review for medical oncology and radiation oncology residents or fellows preparing for in-service and board exams. All examples are relevant to oncology and demonstrate how to apply core conceptual knowledge and applicable methods related to hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, categorical data analysis and survival analysis to the field of oncology. The book also provides guidance on the fundamentals of study design and analysis. Written for oncologists by oncologists, this practical text demystifies challenging statistical concepts and provides concise direction on how to interpret, analyze, and critique data in oncology publications, as well as how to apply statistical knowledge to understanding, designing, and analyzing clinical trials. With practical problem sets and twenty-five multiple choice practice questions with answers, the book is an indispensable review for anyone preparing for in-service exams, boards, MOC, or looking to hone a lifelong skill. Key Features: - Practically explains biostatistics concepts important for passing the hematology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology boards and MOC exams - Provides guidance on how to read, understand, and critique data in oncology publications - Gives relevant examples that are important for analyzing data in oncology, including the design and analysis of clinical trials - Tests your comprehension of key biostatistical concepts with problem sets at the end of each section and a final section devoted to board-style multiple choice questions and answers - - Includes digital access to the eBook

DKK 504.00

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The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration - Michael Mileski - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

"This book is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for the long-term care administrator exam." --Doody''s Review Service, 3 stars Includes 6 months'' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Now in its 8th edition, The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration remains the most comprehensive question and answer review for anyone seeking nursing home administration licensure in the United States. With more than 1100 questions, including two online practice exams for both the Core of Knowledge Examination (CORE) and the Line of Service Examination for Nursing Home Administration (NHA), the book tests your knowledge of the important concepts and topics related to the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) domains of practice– Care, Services and Supports; Operations; Environment and Quality; and Leadership and Strategy. Key Features: - Contains more than 1100 multiple choice questions with answers and rationales - - Reflects the style and format of the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) licensure exam - - Includes test-taking strategies for success - - Covers important updates and revisions in the field - - Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect ExamPrepConnect Features: - Review all the high-quality content from the book - Get organized by using the personalized study plan based on your exam date - - Study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses - - Strengthen your knowledge with over 1100 questions and detailed answer rationales - - Prepare for exam day with 2 timed practice exams each of the Core of Knowledge Examination (CORE) and the Line of Service Examination for Nursing Home Administration (NHA) - - Connect and chat with fellow future nursing home administrators using the discussion board

DKK 666.00

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Palliative and Hospice Nursing Care Guidelines - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Supports clinicians in providing the best possible care to patients with serious illness The first comprehensive clinical guide for practicing palliative care and hospice clinicians, this evidence-based reference is designed to promote best practices in the delivery of safe, compassionate patient care. With a dual focus on evaluation and intervention, the book covers all aspects of providing palliative and hospice care for vulnerable and diverse populations. It provides an overview of common disease manifestations, typical trajectories of illness, symptom management, and recommendations for nursing care. Written in easy-to-access outline format, the resource is organized by body system and includes common diagnoses encountered in palliative and hospice care. Individual diagnoses include a definition, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, predisposing factors, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, complications, disease-modifying treatments, palliative interventions/symptom management, prognosis, and nursing interventions. The text provides referral guidelines for serious illness as well as general and disease-specific hospice care admission guidelines. Also included are comprehensive tables of diagnostic testing, disease-specific palliative and symptom management interventions, prognostic and screening tools, patient teaching and clinician resources, and guides to pain management and wound care. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: - Delivers current guidelines for management of symptoms associated with serious illness - Provides an in-depth review of common conditions seen in palliative and hospice care - Organized by body system for quick information retrieval - Delivers in-depth, evidence-based, and consistently organized disease-specific guidelines - Presents hospice and palliative care management guidelines - Contains reproducible patient/family education handouts - Reviews procedures commonly used in hospice and palliative practice

DKK 831.00

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Women's Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Replete with vital information, the second edition of this authoritative women’s health text provides graduate nursing students and nurse practitioners with the resources to deliver optimal health to women of all ages. Edited by a team of highly distinguished clinicians, scholars, and educators, chapters retain a distinctive sociocultural lens that gives a view of women’s health as it relates to women’s lives and identities. Eighteen new chapters address clinical primary care topics, genetics, environmental and occupational health promotion, health considerations for female caregivers, transgender care, urologic health concerns, dementia care, and more. An instructor’s toolkit includes multiple resources to enhance critical thinking, and case studies engage critical thinking skills to apply the multidimensional content in context. This uniquely comprehensive resource examines women’s health through a variety of clinical practice and theoretical frameworks such as feminism, feminist theory, and globalization. The second edition retains the important focus on prevention, managing symptoms, and health problems that are unique to women. Chapters address relevant legal issues, health throughout the life span, nutrition and exercise, sleep difficulties, mental health, LGBTQ health, fertility, substance abuse, violence against women, and dozens of specific health disorders. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: - Updated to include the most current evidence-based, primary care management guidelines in women’s health - Includes 18 new chapters addressing health promotion and symptom management - Provides a robust instructor’s toolkit to foster critical thinking - Organized to enhance easy retrieval of numerous clinical topics - Includes theoretical frameworks for women’s health, health promotion and prevention, and women’s health management - Presents brand-new information on genetics, transgender health, endocrine-related problems, health considerations for caregivers, and dementia care KEY FEATURES: - Distills cutting-edge information on women’s health issues through a sociocultural framework - Offers a comprehensive investigation of key topics in women’s health - Edited by renowned scholar/educators for advanced practice nursing students

DKK 831.00

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The Psychology of Eating Disorders - Christine L.b. Selby - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Offers a clear, concise, up-to-date introduction to eating disorders for students in the health professions This is a concise, accessible introduction to eating disorders for undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, as well as those specializing in health education and nutrition. Easy to read and grounded in DSM-5 definitions and the most up-to-date research, the text is designed for students in the health professions as well as health professionals seeking a basic understanding of the challenges associated with their diagnoses and treatment. Written by a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorders specialist, the book describes what eating disorders are and are not, who is likely to develop them, and signs and symptoms of specific disorders. It discusses biological, medical, psychological, interpersonal, and socio-cultural risk factors, and helps the reader to identify those who are at risk for experiencing an eating disorder and how to refer them for evaluation. Scenarios reflect the wide spectrum of people who suffer from eating disorders including young and old, male and female, and athlete and non-athlete. Uniquely, the book also covers the range of reactions someone—including treatment providers—can have to an individual diagnosed with an eating disorder. The text also delivers strategies for treatment and prevention, with overviews of their effectiveness. Print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to its entire contents. Key Features: - Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the full range of eating disorders - Discusses risk factors and warning signs of eating disorders - Discusses evidence-based treatment approaches and prevention - Considers long-term effects of eating disorders - Includes illustrative narratives of diverse individuals with EDs - Authored by a certified eating disorders specialist

DKK 594.00

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Sink Into Sleep - Judith R. Davidson - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Praise for the Second Edition: "[F]or everyone who has insomnia and is motivated to change his/her life - awake time and sleep time - for the better...If you suffer from insomnia, buy this book." © Doody''s Review Service, 2021, Charla Sue Waxman, BS, MBA, EdD (Lake Behavioral Hospital) The CBT-I Program That Gets You Sleeping! Now in its second edition, Sink Into Sleep provides the tools and techniques to reverse insomnia and improve sleep long-term. Insomnia, persistent trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, affects our daytime functioning and wellbeing. This book breaks down the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the sleep program considered first-line treatment in the clinic, into a step-by-step and reader friendly program that can be easily followed at home. Written by a clinical psychologist and researcher who has worked in the sleep field for 40 years, the book uses data from a real patient to illustrate each step of the process. The book is complete with detailed sleep diaries, worksheets, and more, all of which are also available online to download and use on your own journey to sleeping better now and into the future. Guiding readers through this self-directed sleep therapy program, Sink Into Sleep features updated information and new scientific findings on key topics for patients and health care providers including: - Tried-and-true CBT-I methods of sleep management - Successful cognitive therapy methods to deal with racing thoughts at bedtime - Different sleep needs for women and men through life and health conditions - Influence of nutrition, exercise, and sex on sleep in a brand-new chapter - Depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress and how they intersect with sleep - Prescribed and non-prescribed medications, herbal remedies, and cannabis for sleep

DKK 218.00

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Public Health Nutrition - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Eating Behavior and Obesity - Shahram Heshmat - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Psychological Masquerade, Second Edition - Robert L. Taylor - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Clinician's Guide to Psychological Assessment and Testing - John Spores - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Successful Aging Through the Life Span - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing - Kathy Morrison - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Radiation Oncology Question Review - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Gerontology - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Nurses' Guide to Teaching Diabetes Self-Management - Rita Girouard Mertig - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Fast Facts about GI and Liver Diseases for Nurses - Amanda Chaney - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Suicide Assessment and Treatment - Dana Alonzo - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Hale & Hartmann's Textbook of Human Lactation - Thomas W. Hale - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Statistics and Data Interpretation for Social Work - James Rosenthal - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide and Additional Print Practice Test Set - Dawn Apgar - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide and Additional Print Practice Test Set - Dawn Apgar - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

IQ Testing 101 - Alan Kaufman - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Kathy Morrison - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Nursing Research Using Case Studies - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Canadian Family Practice Guidelines - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Biostatistics for Oncologists - Kara Lynne Leonard - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration - Michael Mileski - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Palliative and Hospice Nursing Care Guidelines - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Women's Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Psychology of Eating Disorders - Christine L.b. Selby - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Sink Into Sleep - Judith R. Davidson - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

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