Nursing Older Adults
1st Edition
0335240852
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9780335240852
© 2011 | Published: June 16, 2011
This timely textbook aims to provide adult nurses with the principles and practice insights needed to deliver exceptional care in partnership with older adults. Written by a world renowned author team and includes contributions by older people, ensu…
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Section One - The Fundamentals of Working with Older People
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Nursing Older People
- Chapter 2 Independence and Autonomy: the Foundation of Care
- Chapter 3 The Aims and Goals of Care: A Framework Promoting Partnerships Between Older People, Family Carers and Nurses
- Chapter 4 Demographic Change and Population Ageing
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Chapter 5 Working together: Participating with Older People
Section Two - Key Issues in Nursing Older People
- Chapter 6 Fundamentals of Nursing
- Chapter 7 Mobility
- Chapter 8 Nutrition, Including Food Preparation and Planning
- Chapter 9 Continence Management
- Chapter 10: Communication
- Chapter 11 Spirituality, Religious Practice, Beliefs and Values
- Chapter 12 Sexuality and Intimacy
- Chapter 13 Risk and Safety in Nursing Older People
- Chapter 14 Social Participation and Social Networks
- Chapter 15 Dying
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Chapter 16 Mental Health Issues for Older People
Section Three
- Chapter 17 Reflections and Views from Older People on Health and Social Care