Gerontology nursing case studies : 100+ narratives for learning / / Donna J. Bowles, MSN, EdD, RN, CNE

• Autore: Bowles Donna
• Pubblicazione: New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: Second edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xvii, 272 pages) : illustrations, tables
• Disciplina: 618.97/0231
• Soggetto topico: Geriatric nursing; Older people - Medical care
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Political, Ethical, and Legal Issues of Older Adults -- Loss and End-of-Life Issues -- istreatment of Older Adults -- Depression, Addiction, and Suicide -- Assessment and Management of Individual Issues -- Sexuality -- The Aging Sensory System -- Integumentary Disorders and Infectious Diseases of the Elderly -- The Aging Musculoskeletal System -- The Aging Neurologic System -- The Aging Cardiovascular System -- The Aging Pulmonary System -- The Aging Endocrine System -- The Aging Genitourinary System -- Nutrition and the Aging Gastrointestinal System -- Cancer in the Older Adult -- Cognitive Impairment in the Older Adult -- Cultural Diversity -- Pain Management in the Older Adult -- Sleep Disturbances in the Older Adult -- Aging Issues Affecting the Family
• Sommario/riassunto: The case narrative approach of this book promotes active learning that is more meaningful to students (and practicing nurses) and more likely to increase the transfer of evidence into practice. An excellent resource for faculty (staff educators) to facilitate critical learning skills. Liz Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN Dr. John W. Rowe Professor in Successful AgingCo-Director, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing New York University College of Nursing This is a terrific text that provides nurses and other health care providers [with] good basic information about clinical problems and challenges we face in providing care to older adults. It should be considered required reading in all undergraduate programs. At the heart of this unique volume are 100 case studies of older adults that address nearly every issue-physical, mental, and psychosocial-that may confront health care providers who work with the aging population. These case studies, culled from contributors with several centuries' worth of combined nursing expertise, are designed to guide nursing students in the development of interventions that encompass both complementary and alternative health strategies. Exercises interspersed throughout each case study are designed to foster critical thinking and decision-making skills. These case narratives provide a holistic approach to problem solving in regard to political, ethical, and legal issues; loss and end-of-life issues; elder abuse; depression, addiction and suicide; self-esteem and family relationships; sexuality; age-related health issues; cognitive impairment; cultural diversity as it relates to aging; pain management; and sleep disturbances. The volume also addresses such contemporary psychosocial issues as gambling addiction, hoarding behavior, emergency preparedness, the aging driver, and long-distance caregiving. Designed for use across the gerontology nursing curriculum. Geared for AACN and NLN Accreditation. Organized according to the needs of actual clinical settings. -- Publisher
• Titolo autorizzato: Gerontology nursing case studies
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910821809803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II