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Whole Person Care - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Whole Person Care - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

A ground-breaking new volume and the first of its kind to concisely outline and explicate the emerging field of whole person care process, Whole Person Care: A New Paradigm for the 21st Century organizes the disparate strains of literature on the topic. It does so by clarifying the concept of ''whole person'' and also by outlining the challenges and opportunities that death anxiety poses to the practice of whole person care. Whole person care seeks to study, understand and promote the role of health care in relieving suffering and promoting healing in acute and chronic illness as a complement to the disease focus of biomedicine. The focus is on the whole person -- physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Using concise, easy-to-read language, the early chapters offer practitioners a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and tools necessary for the practice of whole person care from a clinician-patient interaction standpoint, while the last two chapters review the myriad implications of whole person care for medical practice. An invaluable resource for all areas of medical practice and for practitioners at all stages of development, from medical students to physicians and allied health providers with many years of experience, Whole Person Care: A New Paradigm for the 21st Century will have a profound impact on western medical practice in North America and elsewhere.

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Helping Couples Cope with Women's Cancers - Jennifer L. Scott - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Helping Couples Cope with Women's Cancers - Jennifer L. Scott - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

At last, here is a comprehensive guide for practitioners who work with breast cancer patients and their families. It includes a series of psychosocial interventions to be used with couples during early stage breast cancer. There is extensive evidence that emotional and social support positively influences women’s abilities to cope to breast cancer. The first person that a woman with breast cancer turns to for support is her husband or intimate partner. However, as partners of breast cancer patients are struggling with their emotional distress, they often feel inadequate about their ability to help their wives and partners cope. It is important for practitioners to understand this concept of twofold stress.

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Treatment of Chronic Pain by Integrative Approaches - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Treatment of Chronic Pain by Integrative Approaches - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

From reviews of Deer, eds., Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional, and Integrative Approaches:"Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional, and Integrative Approaches is a major textbook... [I]t should be a part of all departmental libraries and in the reference collection of pain fellows and pain practitioners. In fact, this text could be to pain as Miller is to general anesthesia." Journal of Neurosurgical AnesthesiologyEdited by master clinician-experts appointed by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, this is a soft cover version of the Integrative section of the acclaimed Deer, eds., Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional, and Integrative Approaches. It is intended as a primary reference for busy clinicians who seek up-to-date and authoritative information about integrative approaches to treating chronic pain. Behavioral dimensions of the experience and management of painIntegrative approaches for treating the "whole person"Legal issues, such as failure to treat painFirst-hand patient accounts"Key Points" preview contents of each chapter

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Introduction to Biometrics - Arun A. Ross - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Introduction to Biometrics - Arun A. Ross - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Biometric recognition, or simply biometrics, is the science of establishing the identity of a person based on physical or behavioral attributes. It is a rapidly evolving field with applications ranging from securely accessing one’s computer to gaining entry into a country. While the deployment of large-scale biometric systems in both commercial and government applications has increased the public awareness of this technology, "Introduction to Biometrics" is the first textbook to introduce the fundamentals of Biometrics to undergraduate/graduate students. The three commonly used modalities in the biometrics field, namely, fingerprint, face, and iris are covered in detail in this book. Few other modalities like hand geometry, ear, and gait are also discussed briefly along with advanced topics such as multibiometric systems and security of biometric systems. Exercises for each chapter will be available on the book website to help students gain a better understanding of the topics and obtain practical experience in designing computer programs for biometric applications. These can be found at: http://www.csee.wvu.edu/~ross/BiometricsTextBook/. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and electrical engineering, "Introduction to Biometrics" is also suitable for researchers and biometric and computer security professionals.

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Principles of Seed Science and Technology - Miller F. Mcdonald - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Principles of Seed Science and Technology - Miller F. Mcdonald - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This Fourth Edition of Principles of Seed Science and Technology, like the fIrst three editions, is written for the advanced undergraduate student or lay person who desires an introduction to the science and technology of seeds. The fIrst nine chapters present the seed as a biological system and cover its origin, development, composition, function (and sometimes nonfunction), performance and ultimate deterioration. The last nine chapters present the fundamentals of how seeds are produced, conditioned, evaluated and distributed in our modern agricultural society. Two new chapters have been added in this fourth edition, one on seed ecology and the second on seed drying. Finally, revisions have been made throughout to reflect changes that have occurred in the seed industry since publication of the Third Edition. Because of the fundamental importance of seeds to both agriculture and to all of society, we have taken great care to present the science and technology of seeds with the respect and feeling this study deserves. We hope that this feeling will be communicated to our readers. Furthermore, we have attempted to present information in a straight-forward, easy-ta-read manner that will be easily understood by students and lay persons alike. Special care has been taken to address both current state-of-the-art as well as future trends in seed technology.

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Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality - James M. Nelson - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality - James M. Nelson - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Over a century ago, psychologists who were fascinated with religion began to study and write about it. Theologians and religious practitioners have responded to this literature, producing a fascinating dialogue that deals with our fundamental und- standings about the human person and our place in the world. This book provides an introduction to the important conversations that have developed out of these interchanges. The dialogue between psychology and religion is difficult to study for a number of reasons. First, it requires knowledge of both psychology and religion. People with a background in psychology often lack a solid understanding of the religious traditions they wish to study, and theologians may not be up to date on the latest developments in psychology. Second, it requires conceptual tools to organize the material and understand the basic problems involved in any attempt to connect the science of psychology with religion. These concepts can be found in many places, for instance in the writings of philosophers of science, but they are complex and often hard to follow for those without a proper theological and philosophical ba- ground. Finally, authors who write on the topic come to the study of psychology and religion from a variety of academic and personal backgrounds. This makes for wonderful diversity in conversations, but it makes understanding and mastery of the material quite difficult.

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Luna Cognita - Robert A. Garfinkle - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Luna Cognita - Robert A. Garfinkle - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Luna Cognita takes the readers on a journey of the Moon, from first learning about the Moon’s place in mankind’s history, mythology and lore, to gravitating closer to the Moon itself. Earth-Moon system, lunar motions and cycles are discussed, as well how to purchase, use and care for lunar observing equipment. Techniques for observing the Moon (both with the naked-eye and optical instruments) are detailed as the reader approaches the Moon’s surface on this visual tour-de-force. A close-up exploration of the Moon is the result, and “crater-hop” chapters discuss the physical aspects of the Moon’s named features, offering brief biographical information on the person for whom the feature is named, as well as where these lunar honorees have been involved in the invention and improvements in the areas of optical and photographic equipment, as well as just about every other field of science and philosophy from ancient to modern times. Robert A. Garfinkle’s Luna Cognita goes far beyond any recent work in breadth and depth of coverage on how to observe and study our closest celestial neighbor. Mysteries of the Moon are uncovered, and this handbook is an invaluable resource for all who look up at the glowing sphere in the night sky and want to learn more about the “Known Moon.”

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Trauma Informatics - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Trauma Informatics - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Information and the technology to rapidly transmit, analyze, document, and disperse this information are increasing arithmetically, if not logarithmi­ cally. Arguably, no discipline better exemplifies this trend than medicine. It can be further argued that care of the trauma patient is one of the better examples of informatics and the potential benefit to the health profession­ als who care for these patients. Maull and Augenstein have provided us with a primer on informatics and its use in trauma care. The subject matter is timely and covers the gamut of trauma care from prehospital to rehabilitation. Who will benefit from trauma informatics? A simple answer would be anyone who takes care of trauma patients. From a broader perspective, however, at least three examples illustrate how trauma informatics can be used today to exert a positive effect on patient outcome. The first example is care of combat casualties, including battlefield resuscitation, evacuation, acute care, and ultimate return to the continental United States. Current technology is such that via global positioning satellite, a corpsman could transmit to a remote area the vital signs and pertinent physical findings of a combat casualty. Furthermore, the location of the corpsman and the casu­ alty would be precisely known, and consultation and destination disposition would be possible. The injured person, when admitted to a combat support hospital, could be continuously monitored and additional remote consulta­ tion obtained.

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Advances in Flow Research - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Advances in Flow Research - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

The concept of Flow was first explained by Csikszentmihalyi (1975), described as an "optimal experience," he noted that artists were entirely caught up in their projects, working feverishly to finish them and then lose all interest in their work after completion. The incentive lies in the act of creativity itself. The person feels optimally challenged while totally immersed in the activity. At the heart of flow research is the motivational aspect of this experience. Flow motivates people to carry out certain activities repeatedly, seeking a challenge in the act and looking to improve their skills and abilities. In this book, this motivational aspect will be imbedded in and related to other theories of (intrinsic) motivation and empirical work on flow and performance. The book provides a review of the current flow research, with a focus on rigorous analysis on methodology. The author takes the time to present methodological aspects in flow research to qualify empirical work. In addition, this volume presents neuropsychological considerations and empirical correlates of flow experiences. The work also describes various theoretical integrations of the different paths being taken within the field of flow research. It presents what has been learned since the beginning of flow research, what is still open, and how the mission to understand and foster flow experience research should continue.

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Trauma Informatics - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Trauma Informatics - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Information and the technology to rapidly transmit, analyze, document, and disperse this information are increasing arithmetically, if not logarithmi­ cally. Arguably, no discipline better exemplifies this trend than medicine. It can be further argued that care of the trauma patient is one of the better examples of informatics and the potential benefit to the health profession­ als who care for these patients. Maull and Augenstein have provided us with a primer on informatics and its use in trauma care. The subject matter is timely and covers the gamut of trauma care from prehospital to rehabilitation. Who will benefit from trauma informatics? A simple answer would be anyone who takes care of trauma patients. From a broader perspective, however, at least three examples illustrate how trauma informatics can be used today to exert a positive effect on patient outcome. The first example is care of combat casualties, including battlefield resuscitation, evacuation, acute care, and ultimate return to the continental United States. Current technology is such that via global positioning satellite, a corpsman could transmit to a remote area the vital signs and pertinent physical findings of a combat casualty. Furthermore, the location of the corpsman and the casu­ alty would be precisely known, and consultation and destination disposition would be possible. The injured person, when admitted to a combat support hospital, could be continuously monitored and additional remote consulta­ tion obtained.

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The PACE System - Steven Evans - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

The PACE System - Steven Evans - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

In this volume, Steven Evans reports on a quarter century of work-work that resulted in a commercial product known as the PACE System. An advanced clinical management system, PACE links all care delivery set­ tings and reaches across multiple episodes. It offers capabilities critical to managed care, including care planning and clinical pathways, the critical pathway analyzer and clinical repository central to outcomes-based care, and more. The pages that follow describe the PACE project, focusing on its knowl­ edge base and semantic network. They offer insights into system implemen­ tation and address the synthesis of principles within the PACE System. From this project in nursing informatics, Steven Evans relates both suc­ cesses and failures, sharing the strategies and techniques to adopt and pitfalls to avoid in a project that followed five years of preliminary theo­ retical work. With clarity and candor, he gives us the benefit of two decades of project development, first in academia and then in the commercial sector. Over the course of the project, many tens of millions of dollars and close to 500 person-years of effort were invested. Building on the strong conceptual base developed at Creigton University''s School of Nursing, the project has seen exponential growth in its clinical capabilities since entering the commercial sector in 1989.

DKK 434.00
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Child and Family Advocacy - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Child and Family Advocacy - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Current statistics on child abuse, neglect, poverty, and hunger shock the conscience-doubly so as societal structures set up to assist families are failing them. More than ever, the responsibility of the helping professions extends from aiding individuals and families to securing social justice for the larger community. With this duty in clear sight, the contributors to Child and Family Advocacy assert that advocacy is neither a dying art nor a lost cause but a vital platform for improving children''s lives beyond the scope of clinical practice. This uniquely practical reference builds an ethical foundation that defines advocacy as a professional competency and identifies skills that clinicians and researchers can use in advocating at the local, state and federal levels. Models of the advocacy process coupled with first-person narratives demonstrate how professionals across disciplines can lobby for change. Among the topics discussed: - Promoting children''s mental health: collaboration and public understanding. - Health reform as a bridge to health equity. - Preventing child maltreatment: early intervention and public education - Changing juvenile justice practice and policy. - A multi-level framework for local policy development and implementation. - When evidence and values collide: preventing sexually transmitted infections. - Lessons from the legislative history of federal special education law. Child and Family Advocacy is an essential resource for researchers, professionals and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, family studies, public health, developmental psychology, social work and social policy.

DKK 1149.00
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Industry’s Voice in Health Policy - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Industry’s Voice in Health Policy - - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

It is a pleasure to introduce this special volume of the Industry and Health Care Series. It is special for the best of reasons: it is primarily written by industry representatives. Using the Washing­ ton Business Group on Health 1978 Annual Meeting as its starting point, this volume captures the feelings, concerns, and experience of many who are leading industry''s increasingly significant presence in health policy and economics. While many of the largest companies achieve more sophisticated levels of involvement, the fact remains that most companies of all sizes and especially the smaller businesses either will not or cannot devote the time or resources to become active participants. We hope this volume will help demonstrate the value of even one person''s commit­ ment. Although our organizational focus is Washington, the WBGH rec­ ognizes that, in the long run, the quality and cost of the health care most Americans receive will be-and should be-determined at the local level. To let this happen without industry involvement would represent an abdication of both responsibility and opportunity. Fortunately, we see a growth of industry involvement, growth not just in terms of numbers but also in terms of the scope of activities. • Recognizing that the key to changing provider behavior is to change the economic incentives, emanating from the major payers, em- vi Preface ployers are subjecting their employee benefit plans to the most com­ plete scrutiny in many years.

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Coronary Heart Disease - Zeev Vlodaver - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Coronary Heart Disease - Zeev Vlodaver - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

a comprehensive and real picture of the complexities of ischemic heart disease, both to the person who deals in day to day practice with its problems, as well as to the This book presents a comprehensive picture of is­ chemic heart disease to those who, either as practition­ student and resident who tries to develop firm concepts ers or students, deal with the varied facets of this com­ regarding the varied states observed in this common plex subject. It has meaning to the fields of clinical condition. cardiology, radiology, thoracic surgery, and pathology. After an introductory chapter on the anatomy of the coronary blood vessels, there follows a chapter on coro­ nary arteriography. The latter considers techniques, in­ dications, examples of normal and abnormal patterns, and complications of this procedure. Specific chapters deal with variations in the sites of origin and distribution of coronary arteries, both as seen angiographically and anatomically. Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries which may engender states of ischemic heart disease are presented. The principal thrust of the work concerns the main arena of ischemic heart disease, namely, coronary ath­ erosclerosis. The pathology of coronary atherosclerosis is presented in conjunction with the results of anatomic and angiographic studies. Major chapters discuss the subjects of angina pecto­ ris, acute myocardial infarction, healed myocardial in­ farction, surgical "revascularization" with indications and the postoperative states, and the surgical treatment of myocardial infarction and its sequelae.

DKK 663.00
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Geometry - Israel M. Gelfand - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

Geometry - Israel M. Gelfand - Bog - Springer-Verlag New York Inc. - Plusbog.dk

This text is the fifth and final in the series of educational books written by Israel Gelfand with his colleagues for high school students. These books cover the basics of mathematics in a clear and simple format - the style Gelfand was known for internationally. Gelfand prepared these materials so as to be suitable for independent studies, thus allowing students to learn and practice the material at their own pace without a class. Geometry takes a different approach to presenting basic geometry for high-school students and others new to the subject. Rather than following the traditional axiomatic method that emphasizes formulae and logical deduction, it focuses on geometric constructions. Illustrations and problems are abundant throughout, and readers are encouraged to draw figures and "move" them in the plane, allowing them to develop and enhance their geometrical vision, imagination, and creativity. Chapters are structured so that only certain operations and the instruments to perform these operations are available for drawing objects and figures on the plane. This structure corresponds to presenting, sequentially, projective, affine, symplectic, and Euclidean geometries, all the while ensuring students have the necessary tools to follow along. Geometry is suitable for a large audience, which includes not only high school geometry students, but also teachers and anyone else interested in improving their geometrical vision and intuition, skills useful in many professions. Similarly, experienced mathematicians can appreciate the book''s unique way of presenting plane geometry in a simple form while adhering to its depth and rigor. "Gelfand was a great mathematician and also a great teacher. The book provides an atypical view of geometry. Gelfand gets to the intuitive core of geometry, to the phenomena of shapes and how they move in the plane, leading us to a better understanding of what coordinate geometry and axiomatic geometry seek to describe." - Mark Saul, PhD, Executive Director, Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival "The subject matter is presented as intuitive, interesting and fun. No previous knowledge of the subject is required. Starting from the simplest concepts and by inculcating in the reader the use of visualization skills, [and] after reading the explanations and working through the examples, you will be able to confidently tackle the interesting problems posed. I highly recommend the book to any person interested in this fascinating branch of mathematics." - Ricardo Gorrin, a student of the Extended Gelfand Correspondence Program in Mathematics (EGCPM)

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