Overview

Nursing care of older people provides a new, contemporary, evidence based and practical guide to meeting the holistic health needs of older patients. With a clear and engaging style, the authors outline a rigorous and robust account of underlying principles and evidence with tools and tips for best nursing practice. This comprehensive textbook examines the changes brought about by the ageing process to both physical and mental health as well as learning disabilities. Providing essential insights necessary to deliver high quality nursing in primary and hospital care, this text covers a wide range of issues and clinical topics. Learning is aided by case studies, nursing insights, activities, and reflection enabling readers to apply theory to practice. This text is particularly useful for pre and post registration student nurses, qualified nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals working alongside nurses to deliver care to older people. The online resource centre to accompany Nursing care of older people features:For students and lecturers· Additional interactive case studies.· National policy links. · Website links to national older people organizations, charities and support groups and links to journals on older patients in health care.· Audio podcasts on the nursing care of older people.

Full Product Details

Author:   Andrew Hindle (Strategic Commissioning Lead for Older People and Long Term Conditions, Dudley Primary Care Trust, UK) ,  Alison Coates (Lead for Teaching and Learning (Nursing) in the School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 26.20cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9780199563111

ISBN 10:   019956311
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   10 February 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Communication and dignity 1: Introduction 2: Values, attitudes and dignity- person centred care 3: Hearing and sight loss 4: Law and ethics 5: Family, carers and single households in the community Part 2: Patient Safety 6: Mobility and falls 7: Medication management Part 3: Care settings 8: Primary and community care 9: Hospital care Part 4: Changes in the ageing process 10: Key health conditions and the older adult 11: Dementia, mental health and the older adult 12: Learning disability and the older adult 13: Nutrition and fluids 14: Elimination and continence 15: Hygiene and infection control 16: Pain management 17: Sleep and rest 18: End of life care

Reviews

A refreshing read... from a readers point of view it both informs them of the theory and policy context but also empowers them by suggesting and including practical examples and tools Danny Walsh, Lecturer, Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, The University of Nottingham By reading this book I think students will be challenged to consider how they should develop their practice to meet the needs of this group. I feel they would find the practical approach offered to be particularly helpful. Lisa Poynor, Community Learning Disability Nurse, Community Team for People with Learning disabilities, Surrey and Boarders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Written in a way that would be ideal for a 1st or 2nd year nursing students. Graham MacIntosh, University of Glasgow Relevant, contemporary and easy to read... an excellent overview which would be a good starting point for new readers in the subject. Gary Blatch, Dementia Strategy Manager, South Essex Partnership Foundation Trust

Author Information

Andrew Hindle is the Strategic Commissioning Lead for Older People and Long Term Conditions at Dudley NHS, England. A Registered and District Nurse, Andrew has worked in strategy and commissioning since 2004, including the regional 'Champions for Older People' programme to ensure quality care for this client group. Alison Coates is Lead for Teaching and Learning (Nursing) in the School of Health and Population Sciences (Nursing and Physiotherapy) at the University of Birmingham, England. She has extensive experience of nursing older people with both physical and mental health needs and teaching on this area of care.

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