Applied Psychology for Nurses by Mary F. Porter
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"Applied Psychology for Nurses" by Mary F. Porter is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work addresses the intersection of psychology and nursing, aiming to provide nurses with insights into the mental aspects of patient care and health. The text emphasizes the critical relationship between the mind and body, suggesting that addressing psychological attitudes is as vital as treating physical ailments for promoting overall health. At the start
of the book, the author lays a foundational understanding of psychology as a discipline and its relevance to nursing. Porter discusses the nature of consciousness and the unconscious mind, highlighting how the responses of the mind significantly impact physical health. She advocates that nurses should not only focus on physical recovery but also work to instill a positive mental attitude in their patients. This holistic view suggests that nurses play a pivotal role in fostering both recovery and mental well-being, blending their care strategies to address the needs of the whole person. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Porter, Mary F. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21016904 |
| Title | Applied Psychology for Nurses |
| Credits |
Produced by Alicia Williams, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RT: Medicine: Nursing |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Subject | Nurses |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18843 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 2, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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