Open Textbooks @ UQ Catalogue

Early clinical placements in dentistry occur in year 3 for BDSc hons students at the University of Queensland. Currently these are all in a Queensland Health facility. The students have traditionally found the initial weeks confronting as they are often managing complex medically compromised patients. Whilst ideally the students should manage medically fit patients for simple examinations and routine dental work, the reality of clinical placements is that often the public health setting will mean the inexperienced early clinical student will be managing routine dental work for complex patients. This resource is an introduction to communication essentials for novice student dental practitioners experiencing, initial clinical placements involving medically complex patients. It covers the basics of communication, elements of effective patient dentist interactions, tips for building rapport and fostering relationships to elicit detailed medical information, introduction to consent and record keeping, communicating with dental and inter professional teams, the principles of prescription writing, and an overview of specific medical conditions that routinely affect dental management of the patient. The learning material is complimented by case studies that explore the interactions expected, dental implications and a brief introduction to clinical management of these patients.

"Quality in Healthcare: Assessing What We Do" is an open educational resource specifically designed to enhance the knowledge of undergraduate nursing and midwifery students in research, clinical improvement, and clinical audit processes. Recognising the pivotal role nurses and midwives play in elevating the quality of care provided to patients, women, and families, this textbook offers a foundational understanding that bridges theory with practical application.

This book equips students with the skills to apply research to clinical practice, comprehend the ethical principles associated with research, and develop frameworks for formulating research questions. Additionally, it guides students in quality care enhancement and the analysis of findings from quality improvement activities.

Serving as a comprehensive companion, "Quality in Healthcare: Assessing What We Do" supports students in completing quality improvement and clinical audit processes. The inclusion of interactive learning activities fosters an appreciation for the significant contributions nurses and midwives can make to advancing healthcare quality.

Key Features:

• Foundational Knowledge: Build a solid understanding of research and its application to clinical practice.
• Ethical Principles: Learn the ethical considerations essential to conducting research.Practical Frameworks: Develop research questions and improve quality care through practical frameworks.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with interactive activities that reinforce learning and practical application.
• Quality Improvement: Analyse findings from quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice.

“The Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy” is an open-source textbook designed to introduce mental health professions to the practice of counselling and psychotherapy. The book covers a breadth of topics from the nature of the self, neurobiology, theories of psychotherapy, ethics of practice, integration, and case formulation, to name a few. However, the unique contribution of this book is its focus on the counselling process and the experience of persons engaged in the therapeutic encounter. While theoretical knowledge is provided in the pages of this book, its primary focus is on the how and when of therapy. Therapy, at its heart, is about a deep personal encounter with self and other. For the therapist, it is about attending carefully and respectfully to the needs of the client within the minute moments of therapy. It is about journeying with the other to facilitate a drawing to life that which has been confused, blocked or restricted. In reading this book you will be introduced to what is involved in the deep processes of therapy and through it have the potential to discover how to be with another.

Write, Cite, Submit will help you plan assignments, look at what plagiarism is, get some guidance on referencing assignments and understand how to submit assignments.

Complete this module to understand the importance of online accessibility and to build your skills to create accessible content.

“Artificial Intelligence” provides an overview of AI, including its types and applications. The module discusses the use of AI at UQ, including guidelines for students and staff, delves into the legal, ethical, and social implications of AI, and offers practical examples of AI applications. The module also guides readers on how to prompt AI tools, evaluate AI-generated content, and properly cite and publish with AI.

+JUNTXS is an open access educational resource which can be used in conjunction with a variety of approaches to support intermediate learners of Spanish. This media-rich learning resource is designed to guide learners in their Spanish language learning journey through a critical and intercultural lens and to provide regular opportunities to explore, practice and improve their ability to read, speak, and understand this language as it is used across the Spanish-speaking world.

JUNTXS is an open access educational resource which can be used in conjunction with a variety of approaches to support beginning learners of Spanish. This media-rich learning resource is designed to guide learners in their Spanish language learning journey through a critical and intercultural lens and to provide regular opportunities to explore, practise and improve their ability to read, speak, and understand this language as it is used across the Spanish-speaking world.

This book has been written to provide a friendly introduction to data analysis and statistical modelling. It covers all the material in a standard introductory course at university, as well as more advanced topics such as multiple and logistic regression. It is also intended to be a useful guide for secondary teachers in science and mathematics, showing the role that experimental design and data analysis play in a range of scientific areas.

“Introduction to Financial Management: A Contemporary Approach” is a comprehensive open-source textbook designed to provide students and professionals with a solid foundation in financial management. This textbook is structured into four key parts, each addressing essential aspects of financial management and modern practices.

What sets this textbook apart from traditional finance texts are two key innovations. First, it embraces a broader perspective beyond the traditional shareholder primacy view, acknowledging the significance of non-financial factors in decision-making. Second, it is designed to be accessible, engaging, and practical, featuring interactive activities and video content.

These features make “Introduction to Financial Management: A Contemporary Approach” an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of financial management in today’s dynamic economic environment.

Part 1: Foundations

• Chapter 1: What is Financial Management – Introduces the fundamental concepts and objectives of financial management in today’s world, laying the groundwork for the entire textbook.
• Chapter 2: Five Principles of Finance – Explores the core principles guiding financial decision-making, including the time value of money, risk-return trade-off, and market efficiency.

Part 2: Valuation and Capital Budgeting

• Chapter 3: Time Value of Money (Part 1) – Covers the essential concept of the time value of money, focusing on calculations related to single cash flows.
• Chapter 4: Time Value of Money (Part 2) – Covers the essential concept of the time value of money, focusing on calculations related to multiple cash flows.
• Chapter 5: Valuing Debt – Examines methods for assessing the value of bonds and other debt instruments.
• Chapter 6: Valuing Shares – Provides insights into equity valuation, including dividend discount models and price/earnings ratios.
• Chapter 7: Capital Budgeting Methods – Reviews various capital budgeting techniques such as Net Present Value, payback period, and internal rate of return (IRR)
• Chapter 8: NPV – Relevant Cash Flows – Focuses on identifying and estimating the relevant cash flows for Net Present Value (NPV) calculations.
• Chapter 9: NPV – Modelling and Analysis – Covers advanced NPV modelling techniques to evaluate investment projects more accurately.

Part 3: Risk and Return

• Chapter 10: Risk and Return – Explains the relationship between risk and return, including portfolio theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
• Chapter 11: Cost of Capital – Explores methods to determine a company’s cost of capital, incorporating both debt and equity financing.

Part 4: Sustainable Finance

• Chapter 12: Corporate Sustainability & Sustainable Finance – Investigates the growing field of sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and how businesses can integrate sustainability into their financial strategies.

By blending theoretical foundations with practical applications, this textbook offers a well-rounded approach to financial management, making it an essential tool for learning and teaching in today’s ever-evolving financial landscape.