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OverviewThe authors of this book share decades of geriatric perioperative nursing care experience with readers in a thorough, systematic manner....[This book] would be an excellent addition to the library of any health care professional, especially a perioperative nurse, who provides care to older adults.""--AORN Journal, the official publication of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses This is a solid, well thought out book. The text has a clarity and focus which enhances understanding of the topics presented. It is particularly notable for crisp reading and uncomplicated, meaningful illustrations. Kudos to the authors for presenting such a medically solid book without losing the art of nursing care or the vision of a well tended patient.""--Nursing News This timely volume introduces gerioperative care, a new model of surgical care for the elderly designed to improve surgical outcomes and prevent complications through a focus on communication and relationship-centered care. It is the only book to specifically address the care of older adults undergoing surgery, providing practitioners with critical, practical, and theoretical information from the initial decision to have surgery through the first follow-up visit post-discharge. The text includes the anatomy and physiology of aging, preoperative care, intraoperative and post-anesthesia care, postoperative care, returning home, risk appraisal, education, prevention, early intervention, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and effective communication across all systems of care. Gerioperative Nursing Care is an essential resource for students and practitioners of surgical, critical/acute care, and geriatric nursing, along with clinical and case managers. The tools presented help to sustain and enhance quality nursing care for older adults considering surgery, undergoing surgery, and during post-surgery visits. Key Features Presents a comprehensive new gerioperative care model for older adults undergoing surgery Follows patient from primary to follow up care, including hospital care, ambulatory care, emergency and elective surgery, and perioperative care Applies primary, secondary, and tertiary care concepts to surgery Presents innovative focus on case management, with new care guidelines Provides new applications in preoperative training, family coaching, and post-operative cognitive dysfunction prevention Describes how to make quality improvements in current surgical care practices Identifies and discusses major health problems of older adults through EBP Includes case studies with discussion questions Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raelene V. Shippee-Rice , Susan Fetzer , Jennifer V. Long , Alexandra ArmitagePublisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.084kg ISBN: 9780826104700ISBN 10: 0826104703 Pages: 640 Publication Date: 14 November 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRaelene V. Shippee-Rice, PhD, RN, is Associate Professor, and former chair, University of New Hampshire, Department of Nursing. Susan Fetzer, PhD, RN, MBA, is Associate Professor (with tenure), Associate Chair (Academic Affairs), and Director of the RN Baccalaureate Program, University of New Hampshire, Department of Nursing. Jennifer V. Long, CRNA, CRNP, MS, MAH, presents a 15-year health care career culminating as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, with a focus on elder care. Alexandra Armitage, MS, APRN, CNL, is a clinical nurse leader and board certified nurse practitioner who has worked and taught in numerous clinical and educational neurological and neurosurgical settings. She is currently working as a provider at the Plummer Movement Disorders Center, at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |