With the number of people living with long term conditions set to increase, ensuring nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to care for this group of people is essential. This book assists adult nursing students in understanding and applying the principles and practice of managing care for those with a long term condition. It covers essential knowledge and skills including the impact of long term conditions across the lifespan, the therapeutic relationship, health promotion and empowerment, self management, symptom management, case management and advance care planning.
