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Stories in Chronic Illness and Disability, 1st Edition

Reflection, Inquiry, Action
Authors :
Esther Chang & Amanda Johnson
Date of Publication: 02/2024
As nurses and health professionals increasingly care for people with chronic diseases and disability, it has never been more important for students to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to provide quality care.Stories in Chronic I ...view more
As nurses and health professionals increasingly care for people with chronic diseases and disability, it has never been more important for students to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to provide quality care.

Stories in Chronic Illness & Disability will help you understand the lived experience of the people you look after. Intended as a companion to the Living with Chronic Illness & Disability textbook, also by Esther Chang and Amanda Johnson, it offers real-life case studies of the most common conditions you are likely to encounter in your work.

The stories are accompanied by concise and engaging videos, with related activities to help you reflect on the everyday experiences of people you are caring and adjusting your approach accordingly. This resource is perfect for undergraduate nursing students on clinical placements, right through to registered nurses wanting to enhance their insights and understanding of chronic disease and disability
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As nurses and health professionals increasingly care for people with chronic diseases and disability, it has never been more important for students to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to provide quality care.

Stories in Chronic Illness & Disability will help you understand the lived experience of the people you look after. Intended as a companion to the Living with Chronic Illness & Disability textbook, also by Esther Chang and Amanda Johnson, it offers real-life case studies of the most common conditions you are likely to encounter in your work.

The stories are accompanied by concise and engaging videos, with related activities to help you reflect on the everyday experiences of people you are caring and adjusting your approach accordingly. This resource is perfect for undergraduate nursing students on clinical placements, right through to registered nurses wanting to enhance their insights and understanding of chronic disease and disability

Key Features
  • Print + interactive eBook with 29 videos embedded to bring case stories to life
  • Transcripts provided for all video interviews
  • Builds on the core theory presented in Living with Chronic Illness & Disability (4e) text which can be used in conjunction with the main textbook or as standalone
  • Scaffolded approach to learning, suitable for students with Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor and Post Graduate degrees across nursing, individual support and disability
  • Reflection, Inquiry and Action framework for teaching and learning around each story

Author Information
Edited by Esther Chang, DNE, BAppSc(AdvNur), MEdAdmin, PhD, FACN, Emeritus Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Amanda Johnson, RN, DipT(Nsg), PhD, MHScEd, Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine NSW/ACT, Australian Catholic University and Adjunct Associate Professor , Western Sydney University, NSW.