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Citation
(2007), "Women's Health: A Resource Guide for Nurses", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 20 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2007.06220bae.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Women's Health: A Resource Guide for Nurses
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Women's Health: A Resource Guide for Nurses
Pamela S. Dikerson (Editor)Oncology Nursing SocietyJuly 2006ISBN 189 050 4610,
The Oncology Nursing Society’s latest publication provides a comprehensive tool for nurses to provide focused care for women.
Women’s Health: A Resource Guide for Nurses covers the concerns most commonly expressed among female patients, including:
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heart health;
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osteoporosis;
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fertility;
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depression;
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health screening;
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nutrition; and
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dealing with ageing parents.
Many patients with cancer are not cared for in “cancer hospitals” or even in oncology units. General staff nurses will find information that will help them address the needs of female patients, regardless of the diagnosis.
“Pam Dickerson, working with a multi-disciplined team of nurse leaders, has compiled a peer-reviewed, valuable, usable resource that will enable nurses to address commonly-asked questions on women’s health in clear understandable terms”, says Barbara Sigler, Oncology Nursing Society director of commercial publications.
“Female oncology patients have more things going on in their lives than having cancer. It is important for oncology nurses to have a quick reference resource to access information about key issues affecting their female patients”, adds Pamela Dickerson, PhD, RN, who edited the newly released publication.
A nursing entrepreneur for over 20 years, Dickerson possesses an extensive background in nursing practice, education and leadership. Her practice has focused on women’s health. She is a strong advocate of nurses caring for themselves as well as others.