In the new edition of this unique book, French and Sim apply their theoretical expertise in psychology and sociology to physiotherapy practice. Informative, analytical and stimulating, this text is well referenced and continues to be invaluable to p ...view more
In the new edition of this unique book, French and Sim apply their theoretical expertise in psychology and sociology to physiotherapy practice. Informative, analytical and stimulating, this text is well referenced and continues to be invaluable to physiotherapy students and practitioners.
In the new edition of this unique book, French and Sim apply their theoretical expertise in psychology and sociology to physiotherapy practice. Informative, analytical and stimulating, this text is well referenced and continues to be invaluable to physiotherapy students and practitioners.
New to this edition
Contributions from a new editor offer the reader an even greater amount of experience from the perspective of both a lecturer and researcher.
New chapters including Professions and Professional Work and Participatory Research cover important topics for practitioners.
The important topic of pain has been considerably expanded, including more content that it both up-to-date and thorough.
Key Features
The text offers a comprehensive exploration of the psychological and sociological factors as they apply to health, illness, impairment, and disability.
Wide range of topics covered includes material on the details of interpersonal communication and the impact of political factors on health status.
The issues covered in this volume are relevant to readers from all countries.
Author Information
By Sally French, MCSP, DipTP, BSc, MSc(Psych), MSc(Soc), PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Management and Social Sciences, King Alfred's College of Higher Education, Winchester, UK and Julius Sim, BA, MSc(Soc), MSc(Stat), PhD, FSS, FRSA, Professor of Health Care Research School of Health and Rehabilitation, Keele University, Keele, UK
Professor of Health Care Research
Part 1: The nature of health and illness1. Introduction2. Change, diversity and influences on patterns of health and ill-health3. Health, health education and physiotherapy practice 4. Coping with illness5. Ageing in a social context: implications for health and social carePart 2: The psychosocial context of health and illness6. Sex gender and health care7. Health care for people from ethnic minority groups 8. The psychology of pain9. The sociology of pain10. Recent perspectives on child development in relation to physiotherapy practice11. The subjective experience of illness12. Loss, bereavement and griefPart 3: Patients and practitioners13. Professions and professional work14. Interpersonal communication15. Moral decision–making in specific contextsPart 4: Psychosocial aspects of physiotherapy practice16. Defining disability: implications for physiotherapy practice17. Psychological interventions in chronic illness18. Counseling and enabling relationships19. Researching together: a participatory approach
"this book represents a potentially significant contribution to the profession s development"Physiotherapy Theory and Practicetreasure trove, well researched and well worth reading"Therapy Weeklygood value in price and in the quantity and quality of the content . . . It deserves to be placed on the book list of all physiotherapy undergraduate courses. It is also recommended to all practicing physiotherapists."Physiotherapy
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