Older People, Nursing & Mental Health
- 1st Edition - November 10, 1998
- Authors: Alan Crump, Jim Marr, Maria Scurfield, Stuart Darby
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 2 4 4 0 - 4
A much needed practical nursing text addressing the complex problems posed by the growing number of elderly people with mental health problems. The book can be used as an everyday… Read more
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A much needed practical nursing text addressing the complex problems posed by the growing number of elderly people with mental health problems. The book can be used as an everyday companion for qualified nurses or for teaching health care assistants and students about practical interventions, therapeutic approaches and for developing knowledge and attitudes. Wider issues are considered, including the care continuum through acute to continuing care, and different care environments.
* Practical advice for dealing with every-day problems
* Examines common mental health problems in depth, to develop nurses' understanding of clients' needs
* Positive approach, challenging stereotypical views and giving guidance for good care practices
* Examines common mental health problems in depth, to develop nurses' understanding of clients' needs
* Positive approach, challenging stereotypical views and giving guidance for good care practices
Degree students, qualified nurses, social workers, residential care workers, health care assistants.
Exploring the myths and stereotypes of mental health in old age; Social construction of old age and its impact on mental health; Mental illness in old age; Developing therapeutic nursing relationships with older people; Supporting the carers of older people with mental health needs; Acute confusional states; Depression in old age; Challenging behaviour; Dealing with dilemmas; Quality assurance and standard setting in hospitals
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 10, 1998
- Language: English
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Alan Crump
Affiliations and expertise
RCN FOCUS Group Treasurer; Charge Nurse, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UKJM
Jim Marr
Affiliations and expertise
RCN FOCUS Vice Chair; Mental Health Services Manager, Westminster Healthcare, UKMS
Maria Scurfield
Affiliations and expertise
RCN FOCUS Group; Clinical Nurse Manager, Priority Healthcare, Wearside, Sunderland, UKSD
Stuart Darby
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Head of Nursing Development, Camden and Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust, Chair of RCN Focus on Older People, Nursing and Mental Health