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Author:   Helen Brett
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 20.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   0.482kg
ISBN:  

9781861563040

ISBN 10:   1861563043
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   15 December 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

The Author. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. PART I: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SAFE PRACTICE. Chapter 1. Integrating Complementary Therapies Into The Nursing Care of The older Person. Chapter 2. The Appropriateness of Touch. PART II: AN OVERVIEW OF THE THERAPIES. Chapter 3. Massage. Chapter 4. Aromatherapy. Chapter 5. Reflexology (reflex zone therapy). Chapter 6. Flower Remedies. PART III: APPLICATION TO PRACTICE. Chapter 7. The Mental, Emotional and Neurological State. Chapter 8. Respiratory and Circulatory Conditions. Chapter 9. Alimentary Disorders. Chapter 10. Genitourinary Systems. Chapter 11. Mobility Problems. Chapter 12. Sleeping and Resting. Chapter 13. The Cancer Patient. Chapter 14. Dying. Chapter 15. The Way Forward. Appendix I: Essential Oils. Appendix II: Hazardous Essential Oils. Appendix III: Additional Information. Useful Addresses. Index. 

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Helen Brett MSc, RN, DipN(Lon), Cert Ed, is a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University College. She has a certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC), a Certificate in Reflex Zone Therapy (IEB for IFR), and a diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy (ISPA), and is a Practising Member of the International Society of Professional Aromatherapists and an Associate Member of the British Acupuncture Register.

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