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Postnatal Care

  • 2 Edición - 19 de agosto de 2008
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Debra Bick, Christine MacArthur, Heather Winter
  • Idioma: Inglés

This title is now out of print. A new edition with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702041174.This practical handbook presents evidence-based guidelines for the identific… Leer más

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This title is now out of print. A new edition with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702041174.

This practical handbook presents evidence-based guidelines for the identification and management of postnatal health needs. It reviews the evidence on the physical and psychological postpartum health problems experienced by women, and the primary management of these, and facilitates individualised care. The ten guidelines were developed by experts in postpartum health as part of a large randomised controlled trial and were peer reviewed by nationally acknowledged experts in each subject area. The guidelines were designed for use by midwives and incorporate criteria for referral, but will also be useful for other health professionals and for women. Leaflets presenting a summary of recommended management are held in a pocket inside the back cover, for ease of regular use.

Puntos claves

  • Evidence-based, individualised postpartum care: Practical guidelines for identifying and managing physical and psychological postpartum health needs
  • Developed and validated through robust research: Created by experts via a large randomised controlled trial and peer reviewed by national subject experts, with referral criteria included
  • Designed for point-of-care use: Pocket-held summary leaflets (“What to do”) and lift-out “What to Do” guides, organized by symptom area with definitions, prevalence, risk factors, management, and when to refer

De interès para

Midwives and other health professionals involved with the care of women after childbirth

Índice

Preface; Background to the IMPACT study; Development of the guidelines; How to use the guidelines; Endometritis and abnormal blood loss; Perineal pain and dyspareunia; Caesarean section wound care and pain relief; Breastfeeding issues; Urinary problems; Bowel problems; Depression and other psychological morbidity; Fatigue; Backache; Headache; Appendix 1: search strategy; Appendix 2: Use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; Appendix 3: Symptom checklist; Index: Summary Guideline leaflets.

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 2
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 22 de agosto de 2008
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

Debra Bick

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Midwifery and Women's Health, Editor in Chief Midwifery (an International Journal), Thames Valley University, London, UK

Christine MacArthur

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Material and Child Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK

Heather Winter

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Senior Clinical Lecturer in Public Health and Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK