Podiatry: A Psychosocial Approach

Description

Podiatry: Case Based Psychology provides a problem and case-based approach to understanding psychological and social difficulties commonly experienced by clients and presented to practitioners.
This book is designed to be an introduction to important applied psychology in clinical practice. The main chapters are organized as individual patient case studies with relevant psychological theory attached. Attention is also given to social-psychological issues pertinent to both newly qualified and experienced podiatric practitioners.

Table of Contents

About the authors.
Preface.
Introduction: Using case-based learning.

1 The sociology of podiatry as a profession.
2 Issues faced by newly qualified podiatrists.
3 The effects of culture on behavioural change.
4 Autonomy in private practice and the need to undertake continuous professional development.
5 Psychological and physical problems faced by middle-aged pre-menopausal women.
6 Symptoms of a work-related injury.
7 Health decision-making based on the theory of reasoned action.
8 The psychology of personality, addiction and aggression.
9 Communication through an interpreter.
10 The psychological effects of bereavement.
11 The relationship between socio-economic status and health.
12 Working with patients who have a dual diagnosis.
13 Complex interactions illustrating the need for good interpersonal and communication skills.
14 The importance of confidentiality and negotiating informed consent.
15 Safety and independence: considerations when dealing with early-stage dementia.
16 Professional boundaries.
17 Homelessness and people with complex needs.
18 Social factors versusmedical needs.
19 The importance of positivity.
20 Adolescence: the development and exploration of the self, self-esteem and social identity.
21 Behavioural change.
22 The influence of religion and spirituality on health.
23 The effect of the death of a patient.
24 Challenging the current practice in podiatry.
25 Coda.

References.
Index.

Author Information

• Dr Anne Mandy is a Reader at the Clinical Research Centre, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.
• Dr Kevin Lucas is Senior Lecturer in Psychology Applied to Healthcare, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK.
• Jodie Lucas is a podiatrist working for the Seaview Project, Southwater Centre, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.
• Janet McInnes is Head of Podiatry, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, UK, and Chair of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, UK.