Introducing psychology for nurses and healthcare professionals

What makes someone feel healthy? Why do some people respond differently under stress to others? Why dont people always follow nursing advice? Written in a friendly and engaging style, this second edition of Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals provides an accessible yet robust introduction to the key psychological theories and concepts that underpin nursing and healthcare, and clearly demonstrates how they can be applied in clinical practice.  Using a research-led approach, each chapter guides you through important theories and topics in health psychology, such as lifespan and development, communication, perception and memory, social processes, stress and pain, and enables you to use your understanding to deliver better patient care.  Key features Each chapter contains numerous features to develop your knowledge and consolidate your learning, such as self-testing exercises, Quick check and Think about this activities, highlighted key messages, summaries and workplace examples. Includes two new chapters on mental health and learning disabilities, now covering all branches of nursing New Research in focus feature highlights a recent study relevant to each topic and emphasises the link between research and practice. Contains annotated target reading lists and weblinks to help direct you to the most relevant resources for further study, and a comprehensive glossary of terms to explain tricky terminology.  References have been fully updated throughout, using the latest evidence-based research. This book is an excellent companion for students of all branches of nursing, midwifery and allied health subjects, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. It would also be a valuable reference text for healthcare professionals in practice. Professor Dominic Upton is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Worcester. He is a Chartered Health Psychologist and teaches psychology to nurses and healthcare professionals.