Book contents
- Using Polyvagal Theory to Optimize Healthcare Excellence
- Using Polyvagal Theory to Optimize Healthcare Excellence
- Copyright page
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1The Polyvagal Theory 101
- Chapter 2Developing ANS-Focused Clinical Interventions
- Chapter 3Polyvagal-Informed HRM Policies and Procedures
- Chapter 4Leadership and Management in Healthcare
- Chapter 5Measuring Outcomes to Improve Healthcare Success
- Chapter 6Designing Healthcare Environments That Promote Well-Being
- Chapter 7Interfacing with External Stakeholders
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
Introduction
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Book contents
- Using Polyvagal Theory to Optimize Healthcare Excellence
- Using Polyvagal Theory to Optimize Healthcare Excellence
- Copyright page
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1The Polyvagal Theory 101
- Chapter 2Developing ANS-Focused Clinical Interventions
- Chapter 3Polyvagal-Informed HRM Policies and Procedures
- Chapter 4Leadership and Management in Healthcare
- Chapter 5Measuring Outcomes to Improve Healthcare Success
- Chapter 6Designing Healthcare Environments That Promote Well-Being
- Chapter 7Interfacing with External Stakeholders
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
Summary
The pursuit of wellness often feels like an elusive quest. The uncharted territories of the human mind and the intricate web of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), specifically the function of the vagus nerve, have left many healthcare professionals grappling in the dark. Some seek answers to improve their patients’ health and well-being, while others seek knowledge to strengthen their proficiency in delivering care to patients. This book is relevant to both types of seeker.
Using Polyvagal Theory to Optimize Healthcare Excellence aims to impress upon healthcare professionals the necessity of applying the polyvagal theory (PVT) to their practice to positively affect the autonomic states of the individuals they encounter as well as their own. The journey begins with an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of the PVT in clinical settings and then gradually narrows down the implications of the theory’s application in human resource management and leadership.
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