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Clinical Reflexology

Clinical Reflexology A Guide for Health Professionals

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is a unique textbook of reflexology for students undertaking a full or short course (either at diploma or degree level) in reflexology.

The book will:

  • critically review the origins and theories of reflexology,
  • examine the therapeutic relationship and a model of working with patients using reflexology, in a health care setting
  • explore the therapeutic value of reflexology in terms of its diagnostic, treatment claims and contraindications
  • critically analyze the role of the reflexologist in relationship to the concepts of healing and holism
  • identify and discuss key ethical, professional & legal issues related to safeguarding the interest of patients receiving reflexology
  • review the educational issues related to student programmes, and examine the value and methods of support and supervision for clinical practice.
  • review recent research and audit activity and discuss methodological issues in asking questions about the efficacy and safety of reflexology
  • examine the key issues in the integration of reflexology practice and how to best meet the challenges of working with patients and their families in a healthcare context
  • consider the key areas identified above in reflecting on providing reflexology within specified areas of clinical practice. These will be maternity, palliative care, acute and continuing care, learning difficulties and mental health.

    • Book information

    ISBN: 9780443071201
    Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
    Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
    Pub date:
    DEWEY: 615.8224
    DEWEY edition: 22
    Number of pages: 200
    Weight: 430g
    Height: 234mm
    Width: 156mm
    Spine width: 15mm

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