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Record Nr.

UNINA9910824917603321

Autore

Brown Wilson Christine

Titolo

Caring for older people : a shared approach  / / Christine Brown Wilson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, [England] ; ; Thousand Oaks, California : , : SAGE Publications, , 2013

©2013

ISBN

1-4462-7146-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiv, 151 pages)

Disciplina

618.970231

Soggetti

Geriatric nursing

Evidence-based nursing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Defining the Continuum of Care for Older People Focusing on the Task Focusing on the Person Focusing on Relationships Consequences of Care: Integrating the Perspective of Older People and Families into the Quality Debate PART TWO: INTRODUCTION Using Biography to Plan Care That Matters to Older People: Practical Strategies Understanding Interactions between the Person and the Environment Understanding How Older People Maintain Connections with Those around Them Managing Transitions Using a Biological Approach Valuing the Contribution of Older People, Families and Staff: Implications for Practice References

Sommario/riassunto

This timely and practical book addresses a core topic in adult nursing where there are few textbooks available. Chapters include practice scenarios, case studies and activities to equip students with the skills they need to challenge poor practice and implement strategies to improve the care of older people.