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For information on becoming an A.S.K. author for Computer Assisted Instruction, please return to home page and click on "Call for Authors". PASTORAL CARE The last half of the twentieth century has seen an increased interest in and acceptance of pastoral caregivers in various medical settings. These changes have coincided with an increased emphasis on psycho-social and spiritual issues by healthcare providers. However, the area of spirituality has largely been left to the "chaplain," with health providers unsure about their part in this area of patients' lives. The Computer Assisted Instructional System: This system is designed for professional healthcare providers in addition to students currently in pre-professional programs. The course content will address the continuing education needs of allied health professionals, but will also prove useful to students at the undergraduate or graduate levels of other professional health programs. This program will offer basic, general information concerning pastoral care. This information will include a definition of pastoral care, along with definitions of key terms. There will also be an overview of the establishment and development of the field. Since pastoral care is based on a spiritual foundation, there will be a discussion of the biblical and theological basis of this discipline, including inter-faith perspectives. Also, there will be an introduction of current research directions to include the role of spirituality in overall health-mental & physical health (integrating current literature in the field of Psychology, Theology, Spirituality). The remainder of the lesson topics will address various issues related to the practice of pastoral care to include: Cross-Cultural and International Implications; Professional Issues/Role of Professional Societies; Ethical Issues; Art & Science of Pastoral Care; and there will be a section on Taking Care of the Caregiver. Production scheduled for 2010. Sneak Preview Pastoral Care
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND NURSING The purpose of this course is to integrate data from the natural and behavioral sciences into the planning of patient care. The focus will be on molecular and cellular function aimed at exploring regulatory and compensatory mechanisms used to restore homeostasis during alteration of normal physiological functioning. Emphasis will be placed on utilization of knowledge of pathophysiology to facilitate development of nursing care during periods of health restoration. Author: Mildred D. Fennel, Ph.D., RN PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH SERIES This topic covers three distinct courses targeted to begin during 2010 and added to for each succeeding year. The first course introduces basic principles and concepts of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing in a variety of settings. Included are cultural considerations and special populations. Specific disorders and interventions are included, with emphasis on the nurse's therapeutic response. The second course includes psychosocial assessment and therapeutic communication. This course can be used in conjunction with the basic program or alone. The third course includes theories and approaches to individual, group, and family therapy. It may be used as part of the total system of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing or as a graduate level stand-alone course. Sneak Preview Psych-Mental
Author: Mary J. Roehrig, RN, Ph.D SUICIDEOLOGY This in depth instructional system deals with suicide from the first warning signals, our ability to offer support, and to assist the family or caregiver. This system is appropriate for multiple disciplines psychology, sociology, and all allied health professionals. This CAI is also designed for use as an in-service educational tool for home health agencies, hospice, and geriatric facilities. Author: Maude Alston, RN, PhD |
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