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Caring for older people : a shared approach / Christine Brown Wilson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2013.Description: xiv, 151 pages ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781446240977 (pbk.) :
  • 9781446240977 (pbk.) :
  • 1446240975 (pbk.) :
  • 9781446240960 (hbk.) :
  • 1446240967 (hbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 618.970231 WIL
LOC classification:
  • RC954
Contents:
Part 1:Underpinning principles -- 1.Defining the continuum of care for older people -- 2.Focusing on the task -- 3.Focusing on the person -- 4.Focusing on relationships -- 5.Consequences of care: integrating the perspective of older people and families into the quality debate -- Part 2.Developing practice -- 6.Using biography to plan care that matters to older people: practical strategies -- 7.Understanding interactions between the person and the environment -- 8.Understanding how older people maintain connections with those around them -- 9.Managing transitions using a biographical approach -- 10.Valuing the contribution of older people, families and staff: implications for practice.
Summary: This timely and practical book addresses a core topic in adult nursing where there are few textbooks available. Chapters include practice scenarios, case studies and activities to equip students with the skills they need to challenge poor practice and implement strategies to improve the care of older people.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 618.970231 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 216318

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1:Underpinning principles -- 1.Defining the continuum of care for older people -- 2.Focusing on the task -- 3.Focusing on the person -- 4.Focusing on relationships -- 5.Consequences of care: integrating the perspective of older people and families into the quality debate -- Part 2.Developing practice -- 6.Using biography to plan care that matters to older people: practical strategies -- 7.Understanding interactions between the person and the environment -- 8.Understanding how older people maintain connections with those around them -- 9.Managing transitions using a biographical approach -- 10.Valuing the contribution of older people, families and staff: implications for practice.

This timely and practical book addresses a core topic in adult nursing where there are few textbooks available. Chapters include practice scenarios, case studies and activities to equip students with the skills they need to challenge poor practice and implement strategies to improve the care of older people.

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