Nursing Practice: Advanced Concepts and Clinical Perspectives

Nursing is a diverse healthcare profession. It has applications in the areas of pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, women's health and mental health, among others. It is concerned with the promotion and optimization of health, disease prevention and alleviation of pain. It also includes the maintenance of a quality of life for patients and their family. Nursing can be further divided into focused branches such as cardiac nursing, perioperative nursing, palliative nursing, obstetrical nursing, telenursing, etc. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to nursing have been included in this book. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this discipline. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.