The significant contribution that nurses can make towards improving coronarycare through prevention detection treatment and rehabilitation has beenhighlighted i... » 

The significant contribution that nurses can make towards improving coronarycare through prevention detection treatment and rehabilitation has beenhighlighted in national strategies to reduce CHD deaths. In the health servicemore broadly focus is being placed on evidencebased practice and thedevelopment of modern nursing roles.Contemporary Issues in Coronary Care Nursing takes a truly nursefocused andevidencebased approach to exploring topical developments in coronary care. Thebook integrates the findings of recent nursing research with practical aspectsof the nurses role and aims to bridge the researchpractice gap.The book explores nursing theory and its application providing examples of howconceptual models can be used in practice to improve care. It also examines therole of the nurse in risk factor management and patient education anddescribes advances in nurseled services.Contemporary Issues in Coronary Care Nursing is essential reading forcoronary care nurses pre and postregistration nursing students and alliedhealth practitioners. It allows the reader to critically examine and reflectupon theories and explore their application to coronary care practice. «