Introduction to Psychology For Health Carers

Provides an accessible introduction to psychological research and theory, relating these to healthcare experiences and practice. Explains how psychological theories can be used to interpret, explain and actively influence a student's own experience of and practice in, everyday contexts. Written by an experienced author and lecturer in psychology and health care who understands the needs of students across the disciplines.

Julia Russell is Head of Psychology at the Queen's School, Chester, UK.

Preface

viii

Introduction

ix

Communication in the health care setting

1

(45)

Explaining and changing health behaviour

46

(39)

Adherence to treatment

85

(41)

Stress

126

(42)

Pain

168

(39)

Bereavement and grief

207

(17)

References

224

(25)

Appendix Answers to rapid recap questions

249

(3)

Index

252

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Introduction to Psychology For Health Carers

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