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UNISA996205527503316 |
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Titolo |
Nursing care of older people with diabetes [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Trisha Dunning |
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Oxford, UK ; ; Malden, MA, USA, : Blackwell Pub., 2005 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-74805-2 |
9786610748051 |
0-470-76058-3 |
0-470-77499-1 |
1-4051-7286-X |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (314 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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610.7369 |
618.97/6462 |
618.976462 |
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Soggetti |
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Diabetes in old age - Nursing |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction to diabetes in older people -- Managing diabetes in older people -- Developing care systems for older people -- Short-term complications of diabetes -- Long-term complications of diabetes -- Educating and communicating with older people -- Rehabilitation, respite, and palliative care -- Mental health, depression, dementia, and diabetes -- Effective medication management in older people -- Sexuality and older people with diabetes -- Using complementary therapies wisely in older people. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Diabetes presents differently in older people and normal ageing processes, predisposition to specific complications, and other co-morbid conditions complicate its management. The underlying philosophy of this book is that there are opportunities for prevention, health maintenance and rehabilitation for older people with diabetes, which can realistically improve their quality of life.This book is an easy to follow essential guide to providing skilled and effective care for older people with diabetes in community, acute and residential care settings. It aims to provide nurses and other h |
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