Matteson & McConnell's gerontological nursing : concepts and practice /
Gerontological nursing : concepts and practice
Adrianne Dill Linton, Helen W. Lach.
- 3rd ed.
- Philadelphia : Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, c2007.
- xxxiii, 1006 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1: Introduction to practice in gerontological nursing:- 1. Gerontological nursing: issues and trends in practice --2. Assessment: Focus on Function--3. Tools for screening and Assessment--4. Application of Nursing Theory--5. Evidence-Based practice--Section 2: Foundations of Gerontological Nursing Practice:- 6. Gerontology: the study of aging--7. Pharmacological considerations--8. Nutritional considerations --9. Ethical considerations--Section 3:- Aging changes and health deviations:- 10. Integument system--11. Musculoskeletal system--12. Cardiovascular system --13. Respiratory system --14. Neurological system--15. Gastrointestinal system--16. Genitourinary system--17. Endocrine system--18. Immune system --19. Age-related changes in the special senses--Section 4:- Psychosocial aging:- 20. Age-related psychological changes --21. Age-related sociological changes--22. End of life care of the older adult--Section 5: Competencies and roles in gerontological nursing:- 23. Leadership skills--24. Therapeutic groups for older adults--25. Team work: interdisciplinary geriatric care --26. Case management --27. Health promotion and health education for older adults--28. Quality improvement--Section 6: Gerontological nursing in the context of care:- 29. The geriatric continuum of care--30. Community care--31. Assisted living care--32. Acute care--33. Subacute care--34. Long-term care.
Matteson & McConnell's Gerontological Nursing, 3rd Edition provides comprehensive, research-based information on nursing care of older adults. Beginning with the basics, the text uses a systems approach to describe the aging process from wellness to illness. It also describes physiological and psychological aspects of aging in detail, as well as assessment and practice. in all settings using the nursing process.