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Building resilience in challenging healthcare situations
Foster, Kim Andrew, Estefan
Foster, Kim
Andrew, Estefan
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Abstract
[Extract] A holistic or ecological view of health and well-being requires that nurses appreciate not only what may be affecting a person physically, but also psychologically, socially, environmentally, and politically. People with healthcare problems are social beings and are living with many strengths as well as vulnerabilities. In the contemporary world of nursing practice, nurses need to relate with their patients in a spirit of cooperation and collaborative partnership. This chapter draws upon two stories to explore resilient, collaborative actions, and practices nurses can use with patients who have complex health and social needs. Each story is discussed in respect to resilience and salutogenic theory (focusing on what supports health and well-being, rather than what causes illness and disease) and the application of resilient practices.
Keywords
resilience, healthcare, well-being, nursing practice, collaboration
Date
2020
Type
Book chapter
Journal
Book
Empowerment strategies for nurses : Developing resilience in practice
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Page Range
123-146
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ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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All rights reserved
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