Gerontology nursing case studies : 100 narratives for learning [E-Book]

By:

Bowles, Donna

Publication details: New York : Springer Pub. Co., 2011.Description: 1 online resource (xix, 228 pages)Content type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780826108340
0826108342
1283137135
9781283137133

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

2011 E-378
WY 152

Online resources:

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults -- Loss and end-of-life issues -- Mistreatment of older adults -- Depression, addiction, and suicide -- Individual and family dynamics -- Sexuality -- The aging sensory system -- Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological 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.

Summary: "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 Aging. Co-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

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	URL	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Stenhouse Library		Link to resource	Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

"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 Aging. Co-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

English.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650

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