This first edition Australian text aligns nursing care principles and practice to the unique requirements of older people.
Written by leading academics and clinicians, Gerontological Nursing: A holistic approach to the care of older people covers the essential skills of gerontological care with a focus on chronic diseases, neurocognitive disorders, mental health, quality of life and healthy ageing, palliative care and bereavement, safety issues, and the role of the caregiver.
As nurses play an ever more critical role in supporting the needs of an ageing population, this essential text will enable nursing students to navigate the complexities of older people’s healthcare, promote healthy ageing, and help people to live well.
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1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. About the Authors - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iii 7. List of Illustrations - p. ix 8. List of Tables - p. ix 9. Chapter 1: Gerontological Nursing in Australia and New Zealand - p. ix 10. Chapter 2: Contemporary Ageing - p. 9 11. Chapter 3: Cross-Cultural Ageing - p. 21 12. Chapter 4: Promoting Healthy Ageing - p. 32 13. Chapter 5: Navigating the Healthcare System - p. 44 14. Chapter 6: Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care - p. 53 15. Chapter 7: Communication and Shared Decision-Making - p. 62 16. Chapter 8: Comprehensive Health Assessment - p. 70 17. Chapter 9: Living with Chronic Conditions - p. 82 18. Chapter 10: Infection Prevention and Control - p. 88 19. Chapter 11: Safe Use of Medications - p. 99 20. Chapter 12: Nutrition and Hydration - p. 122 21. Chapter 13: Elimination - p. 135 22. Chapter 14: Sleep - p. 154 23. Chapter 15: Promoting Healthy Skin - p. 165 24. Chapter 16: Falls and Falls Prevention - p. 181 25. Chapter 17: Palliative Care - p. 194 26. Chapter 18: Safety and Security - p. 209 27. Chapter 19: Pain Assessment and Management - p. 221 28. Chapter 20: Hearing - p. 240 29. Chapter 21: Vision - p. 252 30. Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal Health - p. 265 31. Chapter 23: Cardiovascular Health - p. 279 32. Chapter 24: Respiratory Health - p. 288 33. Chapter 25: Mental Health in Older Age - p. 295 34. Chapter 26: Neurocognitive Disorders - p. 317 35. Chapter 27: Relationships in Later Life - p. 338 36. Chapter 28: The Caregiver - p. 348 37. Chapter 29: Loss, Grief and Bereavement in Later Life - p. 361 38. Practice Scenario Multiple Choice Answers - p. 377 39. Index - p. 381
This first edition Australian text aligns nursing care principles and practice to the unique requirements of older people.
Written by leading academics and clinicians, Gerontological Nursing: A holistic approach to the care of older people covers the essential skills of gerontological care with a focus on chronic diseases, neurocognitive disorders, mental health, quality of life and healthy ageing, palliative care and bereavement, safety issues, and the role of the caregiver.
As nurses play an ever more critical role in supporting the needs of an ageing population, this essential text will enable nursing students to navigate the complexities of older people’s healthcare, promote healthy ageing, and help people to live well.
Additional resources on Evolve
Instructor resources:
Chapter worksheets
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. About the Authors - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iii 7. List of Illustrations - p. ix 8. List of Tables - p. ix 9. Chapter 1: Gerontological Nursing in Australia and New Zealand - p. ix 10. Chapter 2: Contemporary Ageing - p. 9 11. Chapter 3: Cross-Cultural Ageing - p. 21 12. Chapter 4: Promoting Healthy Ageing - p. 32 13. Chapter 5: Navigating the Healthcare System - p. 44 14. Chapter 6: Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care - p. 53 15. Chapter 7: Communication and Shared Decision-Making - p. 62 16. Chapter 8: Comprehensive Health Assessment - p. 70 17. Chapter 9: Living with Chronic Conditions - p. 82 18. Chapter 10: Infection Prevention and Control - p. 88 19. Chapter 11: Safe Use of Medications - p. 99 20. Chapter 12: Nutrition and Hydration - p. 122 21. Chapter 13: Elimination - p. 135 22. Chapter 14: Sleep - p. 154 23. Chapter 15: Promoting Healthy Skin - p. 165 24. Chapter 16: Falls and Falls Prevention - p. 181 25. Chapter 17: Palliative Care - p. 194 26. Chapter 18: Safety and Security - p. 209 27. Chapter 19: Pain Assessment and Management - p. 221 28. Chapter 20: Hearing - p. 240 29. Chapter 21: Vision - p. 252 30. Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal Health - p. 265 31. Chapter 23: Cardiovascular Health - p. 279 32. Chapter 24: Respiratory Health - p. 288 33. Chapter 25: Mental Health in Older Age - p. 295 34. Chapter 26: Neurocognitive Disorders - p. 317 35. Chapter 27: Relationships in Later Life - p. 338 36. Chapter 28: The Caregiver - p. 348 37. Chapter 29: Loss, Grief and Bereavement in Later Life - p. 361 38. Practice Scenario Multiple Choice Answers - p. 377 39. Index - p. 381
