Reflecting the variety and diversity of children's nursing practice, Glasper and Richardson's Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing, 4th Edition, provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people's nursing in the UK and further afield. This innovative textbook has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice across all settings, using a child- and family-centred approach that recognises the voices of children and young people as central to their care. Written by a wide range of international contributors, including allied health experts and multidisciplinary teams who reflect the collaborative nature of CYP nursing practice, this concise, full-colour text is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care.
Newly streamlined, sequential chapters have a more accessible layout and a careful use of colour and boxes, along with key points, summary boxes, conversation boxes, patient scenarios, resources lists, and more
New chapters on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion when Caring for Children and Young People; Cognitive Growth of the Typically Developing Child and Young Person; The Use of Clinical Holding and Restrictive Practice for Children and Young People; and Gender Identity
Coverage of key topics, including common CYP conditions and injuries, a wide range of interventions including perioperative care, child health policy and legal issues, caring for children with special needs, history of children's nursing, and transition of CYP to adult services
Clear explanations of how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people
Chapters are aligned to pre-registration undergraduate and postgraduate UK nursing curricula, making it an ideal core text to support teaching and learning, including for those students undertaking a dual registration (such as general nursing and children's nursing)
Section 1. Context of Children's Nursing Theories and Practices
1. Historical Perspectives of Children's Nursing Introduction The Changing Concepts of Childhood Dr Charles West - Father of Children's Nursing The Origins of Foundling Hospitals and Dispensaries The Establishment of Children's Hospitals The Growth of Children's Hospitals The Origins of Education and Registration Of Children's Nurses Education of Children's Nurses Contemporary Children's Nursing in the UK Summary
2. Nursing, Children and Their Childhoods Introduction Theory and Nursing Theory: From Silent Knowing to Critical Thinking Family Centred Care Challenges to Family Centred Care Nursing Theory: Something Borrowed? Pragmatic Children's Nursing The Process of Learning/Growing in Pragmatic Children's Nursing Negotiating Care: A Tripartite Discussion Negotiation of Care: Establishing Objectives Outcome Measures: How do we Know if Children's Nursing Care is of Good Quality? Conclusions
3. Contemporary Child Health Policy: The Implications for Children's Nurses Introduction The Role of Health Policy Health Inequalities How do Governments Respond to Policy Reviews? UK Policy Variations The Welfare of Children in Hospital (1959) Other Historic Polices and Reports Polices for Transition of Young People From Children's to Adult Services Polices to Promote Good Public Health for Children and Young People Policies to Improve the Way in Which Children's and Young People's Services in Hospitals are Inspected by the Health Care Regulator Polices That are Concerned With Staffing and Workforce in Child Health Areas Facing the Future - Standards for Acute General Paediatric Services (Rcpch 2013) Polices That Promote Child and Family Involvement in Care Policies for Enhancing the Mental Health of Children and Young People Getting it Right - Dealing With Accolades and Complaints Dealing With Complaints Conclusion
4. Contemporary Childhoods and Health Introduction Theories of Childhood Psychological Theories of Childhood Language Development Personality Development Moral Development Children's Conceptualisation of Health, Illness and Their Internal Bodies Summary
5. Physical Growth and Development in Children Introduction Factors Affecting Growth and Development Physical Growth and Development Assessment of Growth Transition From Intrauterine to Extrauterine Life The Newborn Baby 1 Month to 2 Years General Trends in Height and Weight Gain During Childhood Physical Growth From 5 Years to Adolescence Adolescence Suggested Areas for Observation of Children
6. Death and Dying in Childhood Introduction Children's Concepts of Death Theories of Grief in Child Loss Summary
7. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Child Health Care Introduction The un Convention on the Rights of the Child And the Human Rights Act (1998) The Four Principles of Health Care Ethics The Legal System and Key Legal Principles Refusal Of Treatment End-of-Life Issues Consent To Non-Therapeutic, Controversial or Experimental Treatment Negligence Criminal Liability Summary
Section 2. Promote, Restore and Stabilise Health Status in Children: A Systems Approach to Childhood Conditions, Disease and Disability
8. Inherited Conditions and the Family Introduction: The Revolution in Genetics and Genomics Genetics and Genomics: The Paradigm Shift The Impact of Genetic Disease on Family Life It Runs In The Family: The Role Of Genetic Factors In Disease Genetics Referral and the Family Journey: the Role of the Children's Nurse Nurse Education And Standards In Genetics/ Genomic Ethical Issues For Children's Nurses Summary
9. Contemporary Issues in Genomics and Other 'Omic' Technologies for Children's Nursing: An Introduction Introduction: Genomics - What is all the Fuss About? Mainstreaming Genomics in Paediatric Care. What Are the Implications for Children's Nursing? Making it Possible - Genomic Technologies Pharmacogenomics Other 'Omic' Technologies Epigenomics Ethical Issues and Challenges to Delivering Genomic Health Care So What Does All This Mean for Children's Nurses?
10. Homeostasis and the Deteriorating Child Introduction Regulation of Homeostasis Recognition and Care of the Deteriorating Child
11. Respiratory Illness in Children Introduction Respiratory Assessment and Examination of the Chest Management of Respiratory Illness in Children Respiratory Infection Asthma Discussion of the Scenarios
12. Caring for Children and Young People With Cardiovascular Problems Introduction The Origins and Development of the Embryonic and Fetal Heart Fetal Circulation and Changes Occurring at Birth Congenital, Inherited and Acquired Cardiac Problems in Children and Young People Summary
13. Children's Liver Disease Introduction Development, Structure and Functions of the Liver Signs and Symptoms of Liver Disease Childhood liver diseases Liver Transplantation Summary
14. Renal Conditions in Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis Wilms Tumour (Nephroblastoma) Acute Kidney Injury Chronic Kidney Disease Transplant Summary
15. Caring for Children With Non-Malignant Haematological Disorders of Childhood Introduction Anatomy and Physiology of the Haematological System Interpretation of Blood Results Non-Malignant Haematological Conditions Management of Children with Haematological Disorders Haemoglobinopathy Thalassaemia Bleeding Disorders Bone Marrow Transplantation Discussion of the Scenarios
16. Caring for a Child With a Neurological Disorder Introduction The Role, Structure and Function of the Nervous System Neurological Disorders in Children Summary
17. Children and Young People With Complex Motor Disability Introduction Definitions, Numbers, Needs and Services Sources Of Information on Children With Complex Motor Disability Families' Experiences of Services Nursing Assessment and Interventions Summary
18. Caring for Children and Young People With Orthopaedic Disorders Bone Biology Fractures Traction Polytrauma Osteogenesis Imperfecta Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Nursing Care of a Child With a Hip Spica Cast Talipes (Clubfoot) Perthes Disease Discharge Planning
19. Caring for Children With Infection and Altered Immune Responses Introduction The Immune System and Defence Against Infection Inflammation The Adaptive Immune System Conclusion
20. Caring for Children With Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders Endocrine System Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes TYPE 2 DIABETES Discussion of the Scenarios Summary
21. Caring for Children With Gastrointestinal Problems Vomiting Diarrhoea: Acute and Chronic Malabsorption and Food Allergies Summary
22. Caring for Children With Genitourinary Problems Urinary Tract Infections Vesicoureteric Reflux Hypospadias Cryptorchidism Phimosis and Circumcision Summary
23. Skin Disease in Children and Young People Introduction Biology of the Skin Common Skin Infections Fungal Infections Viral Infections Infestations Eczema Psoriasis Acne Vulgaris Infantile Haemangiomas Epidermolysis Bullosa The Ichthyoses Psychological Effects of Skin Disease on Children and Their Families Section 3. Negotiation of Care
24. Recognising and Responding to Child Maltreatment: The Role of the Children's Nurse Introduction Defining Child Maltreatment and the Interlinking Categories of Abuse The Changing Landscape of Child Protection Conclusion
25. Cultural Aspects of Children's Nursing What is culture? Summary
26. Empowering Children and Young People and Families in Health Care Introduction Empowerment Section One Section 2 Section 3 Conclusion
27. Assessing, Planning, Evaluating and Recording Nursing Care for Children and Young People in Partnership Introduction The Nature of Assessment Assessment and Planning in Context Conclusion
28. The Management of Pain in Children and Young People Introduction Why Assessing and Managing Pain in Children and Young People is Important The Anatomy and Physiology of Pain Assessing Pain in Children and Young People Managing Procedural Pain in Children And Young People Managing Acute Pain in Children and Young People Managing Chronic Pain in Children and Young People Summary
29. Transition to Young Adulthood - A Particular Challenge for Developing Young People With Long-Term or Life-Limiting Conditions and Disabilities Introduction Key Concepts: Transition and Trajectory Transition in the Health and Social Care Context Long-Term Conditions Mental Health Transitions - A Global Concern? Priorities for Families Examples of Tools to Support the Transition Process
30. Play for Children and Young People in Hospital and Healthcare Settings The Role of Play for Children and Young People Principles of Play Therapy The Development of Play in The Healthcare Environment The role of the Health Play Specialist Professional Boundaries and Play The Role of Play in Children's Nursing Practice Play and the Children and Young People with Disability and Complex Healthcare Needs (CHCN) Reducing the Effects of Hospitalisation Through Play Pre and Post Procedural Play The Role of Play in Distraction and Diversional Therapy Desensitisation Through Play Summary
31. Sexual Health in Childhood and Young Adulthood Introduction Sexual Health Age-Appropriate Sexual Behaviour Adolescence and Sexuality Trends in Young People's Sexual Activity The Consequences of Poor Sexual Health Public Sexual Health Issues Disorders Of Sexual Development The Nurse's Role
Section 4. Organisation of Children's Nursing
32. Health Problems of the Neonate Introduction The Developing Brain Parents Common Neonatal Diseases and Conditions Neonatal Hypothermia Neonatal Hypoglycaemia Neonatal Nutrition Infection in the Neonate Pain in the Neonate Neonatal Respiratory Problems Summary
33. The Role of the Community Children's Nurse (CCN): Managing Care at 'Home' Part 1: The Development of the Role of The CCN Part 2: Putting the Child at the Centre: The Importance of Childhood and 'Home' Part 3: Managing Risk: Negotiating Roles and Care Responsibilities of the Nurse, Child, and/or CarerPart 4: Evaluating Care With the Child and Family
34. Leading Innovation and Improvements in Children's and Young People's Nursing Through Best Evidence Practical Reflections Seminar Discusion Topic Professional Conversations Summary
35. Caring for Children With Critical Illness Introduction What is Critical Illness? Organisation of Pic Services Identifying Levels of Paediatric Critical Care Family-Centred Critical Care - Exploring The Evidence Summary
36. Emergency Care, Out of Hospital Care, Emergency Department Assessment and Inpatient Care The Evolution of Emergency Care for Children and Young People Transforming Urgent and Emergency Care Urgent Care Services Major Trauma, Trauma Team and Emergency Care Teams Children's Nurses in Emergency Departments Family-Centred Care in the Emergency Department Summary
37. Pharmacological Interventions, Calculations, Administration and Evaluation Introduction Calculating to Promote Safe Administration of Medicines Interventions to Promote The Safe Administration of Medicines to Chldren and Young People Pharmacological Knowledge Needed to Support Safe Administration of Medicines to Cyp The Prescription - Why Cyp are Different and Need Special Consideration? Working in Partnership With Children And Families - Evaluating Care and Promoting Adherence to Medication Regimens
38. Children and Surgery Why Children Need Surgery Ethics and the Law in Paediatric Perioperative Settings Pre-Admission Programmes Purpose and Role of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist Flow Through the Operating Rooms Parents In Post-Operative Recovemry Common Paediatric Surgeries
39. Caring for Children and Young People With Cancer Introduction What is Cancer? Cancer Treatments Models of Care Delivery Psychological Well-Being Teenagers And Young Adults Living Beyond A Cancer Diagnosis Palliative and end-of-Life Care and Death Summary
40. Children Living With Long-Term Conditions Introduction Defining Long-Term Conditions Living with a Long-Term Condition: Health-Related Quality of Life Continuity, Relationships and Multi-Disciplinary/Agency Team Working Children Doing It for Themselves! Self-Care in Childhood Long-Term Conditions In A Digital Age Summary
41. Children Living With Long-Term Conditions: Child and Adolescent Mental Health: The Nursing Response Introduction - A Call to Action Understanding the Policy Framework and Legal Context of Caring for Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs Promoting Emotional Health and Well-Being and the Role of Schools Understanding the Link Between Physical and Psychological Health Needs in Children and Young People The Developmental and Social Determinants of Mental Health Issues in Children and Young People The Continuum of Mental Health and Illness and the Factors That Promote Health and Increase Risk Factors The Role of Children's Nurses in Helping Specific Groups of Young People Using Core Interpersonal Nursing Skills to Support Children and Young People Experiencing Mental Distress The Therapeutic Relationship Summary
42. Children With a Learning Disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions Introduction Context of Care The Prevalence of People With a Learning Disability And/Or an Autistic Spectrum Condition Terminology Diagnosis Definitions and Causes of Learning Disability Definitions and Causes of Autism The Health Needs of Children with Learning Disabilities and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions The Impact of Learning Disabilities and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions for the Child and the Family Working Together Jenny Simon Summary
43. Care of the Child and Young Person Requiring Palliative and End-of-Life Care Introduction Palliative Care for Children End-of-Life Care Spiritual Care Care of the Child Following Death Bereavement Care The Needs of The Health Care Professional Summary Index
