Gerontological nursing : a holistic approach to the care of older people /

Vafeas, Caroline,

Gerontological nursing : a holistic approach to the care of older people / Holistic approach to the care of older people Caroline Vafeas (Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia), Susan Slatyer (Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia). - xv, 392 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Gerontological Nursing in Australia and New Zealand -- Contemporary Ageing -- Cross-Cultural Ageing -- Promoting Healthy Ageing -- Navigating the Health Care System -- Gerontological Nursing across the Continuum of Care -- Communication and Shared Decision Making -- Comprehensive Health Assessment -- Living with Chronic Conditions -- Infection Prevention and Control -- Safe Use of Medications -- Nutrition and Hydration -- Elimination -- Sleep -- Promoting Healthy Skin -- Falls and Falls Prevention -- Palliative Care -- Safety and Security -- Pain Assessment and Management -- Hearing -- Vision -- Musculoskeletal Health -- Cardiovascular Health -- Respiratory Health -- Mental Health in Older Age -- Neurocognitive Disorders -- Relationships in Later Life -- The Caregiver -- Loss, Grief and Bereavement in Later Life. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.

"Written by leading academics and clinicians, Gerontological Nursing: A holistic approach to the care of older people covers the essential skills of gerontological care with a focus on chronic diseases, neurocognitive disorders, mental health, quality of life and healthy ageing, palliative care and bereavement, safety issues, and the role of the caregiver."--Publisher's website.

0729543676 9780729543675


Geriatric nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.

RC954 / .V34 2021

618.970231

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