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Enfermería y envejecimiento

  • 1st Edition
  • June 12, 2012
  • Misericordia García Hernández + 1 more
  • Spanish
En esta obra, los estudiantes de másteres de Enfermería y todos los profesionales implicados en el cuidado de las personas ancianas, encontrarán reunidos los conocimientos de esta especialidad, que cada vez cobra más importancia debido al aumento de la esperanza de vida. Destaca en ella la importancia del papel activo del propio paciente desde su autonomía y la prevención para mejorar la calidad de su salud. Continúa con la enfermedad, centrándose en los síndrome, el dolor, los procesos oncológicos, las enfermedades crónicas, las alteraciones cognitivas, la alteración de los órganos de los sentidos, y la cirugía y las situaciones de urgencia, tratados todos ellos desde el prisma geriátrico. Para terminar, cierra con unos capítulos dedicados a la sexualidad, el cuidador no profesional y los aspectos bioéticos y legales relacionados con el cuidado de las personas ancianas, y con cuatro casos clínicos que llevan al lector de la teoría a la práctica.

Community Mental Health for Older People

  • 1st Edition
  • October 29, 2009
  • Gerard J. Byrne + 1 more
  • English
Community Mental Health for Older People is the perfect resource for mental health workers as it discuses the ageing population, within the context of community mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the important issues and clinical practices that influence mental health care for older people. Written from a multidisciplinary perspective it is suitable for all health workers in community mental health teams (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, clinical psychologists, consumer representatives, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, registered nurses, social workers, etc) as it incorporates the use of case studies to aid in the application of evidence-based practice.

Older People

  • 3rd Edition
  • June 30, 2009
  • Rhonda Nay + 1 more
  • English
This edition captures the underlying new approach in patient centred care and thinking from a multidisciplinary perspective. It highlights the most recent ideas and experiences of policy analysts, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and the consumer experience from both Australia and Internationally. Contemporary research compliments the vignettes of practice and in conjunction with accompanying ‘video’ clips serve to capture the realities of caring for older people in our society.

Kurzlehrbuch Altenpflege Gesamtpaket

  • 1st Edition
  • February 16, 2009
  • Christine Maria Brendebach + 3 more
  • German
Die Kurzlehrbücher Altenpflege (Bd. 1 + 2) decken anhand der Lernfeldstrukturierung alle prüfungsrelevanten Themen dieser Bereiche ab und bereiten den Auszubildenden so heute schon auf die Anforderungen von morgen vor. Fallbeispiele, Lernaufgaben, Merkekästen, Tabellen und Skizzen machen es Pflegeschülern leicht, sich die Inhalte und Kompetenzen anzueignen. Dieser Band vermittelt berufliches Verständnis, Rahmenbedingungen und Konzepte der Altenpflege. An vielen Fallbeispielen wird Ihr Einfluss auf das tägliche altenpflegerische Handeln verdeutlicht. Themenschwerpunkte des 1. Bandes: Theoretische Grundlagen in das altenpflegerische Handeln einbeziehen Unterstützung alter Menschen bei der Lebensgestaltung Rechtliche und institutionelle Rahmenbedingungen Altenpflege als Beruf Die Anwendung von Wissen im Sinne von Handlungskompetenzen wird hier groß geschrieben! Mit Buch und Internet sicher durch die Prüfung - besser geht's nicht! Sie finden auf dem PflegeHeute-Portal*: Fallbeschreibungen aus der Praxis mit Reflexionsfragen und Lösungen zur optimalen Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung Weiterführende Literatur zur Vertiefung des Gelernten Die Angebote auf dem PflegeHeute-Portal werden aktualisiert und erweitert.* *Stand Dezember 2008, Angebot freibleibend.

Dementia Care

  • 1st Edition
  • January 13, 1999
  • Trevor Adams + 1 more
  • English
This book provides a comprehensive research-based source of material, which focuses on the important issue of dementia and family care. It critically examines how dementia is defined, diagnosed and 'treated' and provides a new environmentally focused approach to this challenging and growing issue for nurses and other care givers.

Promoting Positive Practice in Nursing Older People

  • 1st Edition
  • June 29, 1998
  • Sharon Pickering + 1 more
  • English
Demographically, the care of older people is a growing area of concern. The growth in nursing care in this area has been tremendous both within and without the NHS. Nursing texts have tended to be limited to medical aspects of ill-health, but nursing older people as a specialty is developing a much more positive, holistic focus. This book provides a practice-based text concentrating on how nursing should focus on positive aspects of care and developing quality of life.Growing older is often regarded purely in negative terms and this has a profound influence on the practice of caring for older people. This innovative text focuses on promoting a positive approach to practice and the value of older people in our society. Unlike other books in this field, it avoids a medical approach and instead focuses on health, individuality and relationships in caring--the quality of life which should be the aim of care.Section 1--Values, Attitudes and Beliefs: cultural perspectives, choice and autonomy, risk managementSection 2--Optimum Health: positive approaches to health, sexuality, spirituality, social networksSection 3: Therapeutic Interventions: communication, touch, sensory environments, relaxationSection 4: Future Issues: outcome measures, resource issues, policy dimensions.Drawing on a range of contributors from the fields of learning disabilities and mental health as well as adult health, the editors have recognised that many different disciplines can contribute to developing new partnerships in approaches to care. Practice-focused, the text features case studies and activities extensively to encourage readers to reflect on their own values and experiences and the experiences of older people.This practice-based text will inspire both students and practitioners working with older people to reflect upon their practice, think differently and discover new approaches to care.

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