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Gastrointestinal Nursing

A Lifespan Approach
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Gastrointestinal Nursing offers a thorough introduction to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. Designed for nurses and allied health professionals, it explains how disorders affect development and function across all ages. The practical, evidence-based chapters are complemented by full colour illustrations to support learning.
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Recommended for nursing students and healthcare professionals beginning work in gastrointestinal care seeking a clear, accessible resource.

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This essential guide to the gastrointestinal system will enable nurses and allied health professionals to apply principles of anatomy and physiology to clinical practice. Taking a practical and evidence-based approach, each chapter explores associated anatomy, function, abnormalities and diseases.

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Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract make up some of the most common illnesses experienced across the lifespan, affecting individuals in infancy, childhood, and adulthood.

This essential guide to the gastrointestinal system will enable nurses and allied health professionals to apply principles of anatomy and physiology to clinical practice. Taking a practical and evidence-based approach, each chapter explores associated anatomy, function, and abnormalities.

Chapters use selected pathology and associated pathophysiology, from across the lifespan, to support understanding of how disorders can disrupt the development and function of the gastrointestinal tract.

The accessible writing style and full colour illustrations make this an ideal introduction for students and professionals new to gastrointestinal care.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138627178

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 17 Tables, black and white; 83 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 198

About the Author

Paul Ong is a Senior Lecturer on the adult nursing undergraduate programme at Oxford Brookes University. Paul started his nursing career in Neurosurgery at the Radcliffe Infirmary. He then spent six years in Gastrointestinal Surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Rachel Skittrall is Principal Lecturer and Programme Lead for the adult nursing undergraduate programme at Oxford Brookes University. Since practicing as a podiatrist and lecturer at the London Foot Hospital, Rachel has been teaching anatomy and physiology to pre-registration nursing students at Oxford Brookes University.

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