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Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)

Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives By Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)

Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives by Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)

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Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives by Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)

This important new book provides the first comprehensive compilation of strategies for promoting physical and mental wellbeing, specifically for nurses and midwives. Written by experts on workforce health and wellbeing in conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Foundation, the book emphasises the importance supporting the wellbeing of self and others, even during times of extreme stress such during winter or when dealing with COVID-19. It covers multiple aspects of self-care, including how to tackle shift work, prevent dehydration and cope with moral injury and guilt - all illustrated with real-life case studies from nurses and midwives working at the coalface. Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives is suitable for students right through to Chief Nursing Officers and is applicable to readers from all countries. It is sure to stand the test of time as a trusted guide to this crucial aspect of the professional lives of nurses and midwives. Authentic case studies bring concepts to life Written in a conversational and accessible style - suitable for readers of all levels Contributions from across the nursing and midwifery workforce speak directly to the nursing/midwifery experience Key recommendations for translating theory to practice Reflective exercises used throughout to allow readers to engage deeply with the strategies and ideas Edited by experts in their fields and based on evidence

About Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)

Holly Blake is a chartered health psychologist, health educator, and an international leader in workplace health and wellbeing, a reputation that builds on highly cited and impactful research and scholarship. Over almost 30 years, she has driven local, national, and international changes in policy, strategy, and practice relating to staff and student wellbeing in healthcare and higher education settings. She has published extensively on health and wellbeing for nurses and midwives, and is Editor of the IJERPH 'Workplace Health and Wellbeing During and After Covid-19'. She has responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic by spearheading numerous initiatives focused on healthcare education, and research on the psychological wellbeing of health and care professionals and the development and implementation of supportive interventions. This includes a digital support package identified as the most influential in the sector. Gemma has over 20 years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse and Academic. Her research and practice has focused on creating psychologically safe learning environments for staff and students. Gemma has made a significant contribution to international evidence and policy informing nursing and midwifery education and research. This is recognised by her accreditation as Principle Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Visiting Professor at The University of Derby. Gemma joined Florence Nightingale Foundation in 2020 to establish and lead the Academy. She is committed to expanding access to FNF leadership development for nurses and midwives at all stages of their careers. This is with the view to increasing the influence and presence of the nursing and midwifery voice in local, regional, national and international decision-making forums.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 The Case for Health and WellBeing at Work 1 Why Health Care Employers Should Promote Health: The Costs of Ill Health at Work 2 Caring for Yourself, To Care for Others: Prioritising Self-Care 3 How Staff WellBeing Relates to Patient Experiences of Care 4 How Stress and Anxiety Affect the Body 5 Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout SECTION 2 Managing Emotions in Difficult Times 6 Untangling Difficult Emotions on the Job 7 Starting Conversations About Your Mental Health 8 Dealing With Anxiety and Low Mood SECTION 3 Wellbeing Needs at Different Times 9 Shiftwork, Sleep, and Managing Fatigue 10 WellBeing Needs During Periods of Fasting 11 Mental WellBeing in Nursing and Midwifery Students 12 WellBeing and Late Career Nurses and Midwives SECTION 4 Enhancing Wellbeing at Work 13 Psychologically Safe Working Environments 14 Clinical Supervision and WellBeing 15 Developing Teamwork and Social Support Across Occupational Boundaries 16 Enhancing Health and WellBeing Through Shared Governance 17 Acknowledging the Emotional and Social Challenges of Nursing and Midwifery Through Schwartz Rounds 18 Supporting Distressed Colleagues Using Psychological First Aid 19 Being Physically Active 20 Healthy Eating, Diet, and Obesity 21 The Impacts of Dehydration and Staying Hydrated at Work 22 The Challenge of Health and WellBeing in a Crisis 23 The Future of Health and WellBeing at Work INDEX

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NGR9780323880534
9780323880534
0323880533
Health and Wellbeing at Work for Nurses and Midwives by Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)
Holly Blake, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PGCHE, BA (Hons), SFHEA (Professor of Behavioural Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2022-11-23
188
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