Written by NPs and PAs who have a wealth of experience in the care of older adults across all practice settings, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs takes an evidence-based approach to both gerontology and geriatrics, incorporating the latest national and international guidelines and standards of care. This first-of-its-kind text takes an interprofessional, teamwork-based approach that reflects Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, as well as the unique perspectives that NPs and PAs each bring to the collaborative care of older adults.
Covers both primary care and acute care of older adults and fully addresses both graduate-level and practitioner core competencies necessary for optimal care of older adults.
Places a strong emphasis on wellness (including nutrition and the Healthy People 2020 targets), normal aging, common syndromes of aging, disease management, patient safety (particularly in acute care settings), and a patient-centered care approach.
Features vibrant, full-color illustrations, a full-color design for ease of navigation, and graduate-level learning features that include Key Points at the end of each chapter for quick reference and exam preparation.
Addresses a wide range of topics specifically focused on the common medical problems of older adults, with chapters logically organized for efficient study and quick clinical reference.
Evolve Instructor site with an image collection and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Any screen, Any time, Anywhere - p. iii 5. Title page - p. IFC1 6. Copyright - p. IFC1 7. Dedication - p. iv 8. Reviewers - p. v 9. Contributors - p. vii 10. Preface - p. vii 11. Contents - p. xii 12. Appendix 1:Tools Contents - p. xii 13. List of Illustrations - p. xiv 14. List of Tables - p. xiv 15. Section I: Aging - p. xiv 16. Chapter 1: Biological and Physiological Change Theories - p. xiv 17. Chapter 2: Normal Aging - p. 18 18. Chapter 3: Principles of Care - p. 49 19. Chapter 4: Ethical Issues in Care - p. 76 20. Chapter 5: Sexuality in Older Adults - p. 98 21. Section II: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - p. 116 22. Chapter 6: Preventive Screenings and Immunizations - p. 116 23. Chapter 7: Promotion of Healthy Aging - p. 145 24. Chapter 8: Medication Use in Older Adults - p. 161 25. Chapter 9: Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Older Adults - p. 184 26. Section III: Assessment and Management of Health Problems Common to Older Adults - p. 201 27. Chapter 10: Clinical Assessment: Cognitive, Psychological, Social, Functional, and Medications - p. 201 28. Chapter 11: Common Geriatric Syndromes - p. 218 29. Chapter 12: Sensory Changes - p. 242 30. Chapter 13: Chronic Conditions - p. 261 31. Chapter 14: Infectious Diseases - p. 294 32. Chapter 15: Acute, Emergent, and Urgent Conditions - p. 352 33. Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions in the Older Adult - p. 386 34. Chapter 17: Cancer - p. 433 35. Chapter 18: Mental Health/Behavioral Health - p. 476 36. Section IV: Care Systems for Problems of Older Adults - p. 499 37. Chapter 19: Home Care - p. 499 38. Chapter 20: Acute Care - p. 515 39. Chapter 21: Long-Term Care - p. 544 40. Chapter 22: Palliative Care and Hospice - p. 566 41. Appendix 1: Tools - p. 599 42. Appendix 2: IPEC Competencies - p. 676 43. Index - p. 683
Written by NPs and PAs who have a wealth of experience in the care of older adults across all practice settings, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs takes an evidence-based approach to both gerontology and geriatrics, incorporating the latest national and international guidelines and standards of care. This first-of-its-kind text takes an interprofessional, teamwork-based approach that reflects Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, as well as the unique perspectives that NPs and PAs each bring to the collaborative care of older adults.
Covers both primary care and acute care of older adults and fully addresses both graduate-level and practitioner core competencies necessary for optimal care of older adults.
Places a strong emphasis on wellness (including nutrition and the Healthy People 2020 targets), normal aging, common syndromes of aging, disease management, patient safety (particularly in acute care settings), and a patient-centered care approach.
Features vibrant, full-color illustrations, a full-color design for ease of navigation, and graduate-level learning features that include Key Points at the end of each chapter for quick reference and exam preparation.
Addresses a wide range of topics specifically focused on the common medical problems of older adults, with chapters logically organized for efficient study and quick clinical reference.
Evolve Instructor site with an image collection and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Any screen, Any time, Anywhere - p. iii 5. Title page - p. IFC1 6. Copyright - p. IFC1 7. Dedication - p. iv 8. Reviewers - p. v 9. Contributors - p. vii 10. Preface - p. vii 11. Contents - p. xii 12. Appendix 1:Tools Contents - p. xii 13. List of Illustrations - p. xiv 14. List of Tables - p. xiv 15. Section I: Aging - p. xiv 16. Chapter 1: Biological and Physiological Change Theories - p. xiv 17. Chapter 2: Normal Aging - p. 18 18. Chapter 3: Principles of Care - p. 49 19. Chapter 4: Ethical Issues in Care - p. 76 20. Chapter 5: Sexuality in Older Adults - p. 98 21. Section II: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - p. 116 22. Chapter 6: Preventive Screenings and Immunizations - p. 116 23. Chapter 7: Promotion of Healthy Aging - p. 145 24. Chapter 8: Medication Use in Older Adults - p. 161 25. Chapter 9: Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Older Adults - p. 184 26. Section III: Assessment and Management of Health Problems Common to Older Adults - p. 201 27. Chapter 10: Clinical Assessment: Cognitive, Psychological, Social, Functional, and Medications - p. 201 28. Chapter 11: Common Geriatric Syndromes - p. 218 29. Chapter 12: Sensory Changes - p. 242 30. Chapter 13: Chronic Conditions - p. 261 31. Chapter 14: Infectious Diseases - p. 294 32. Chapter 15: Acute, Emergent, and Urgent Conditions - p. 352 33. Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions in the Older Adult - p. 386 34. Chapter 17: Cancer - p. 433 35. Chapter 18: Mental Health/Behavioral Health - p. 476 36. Section IV: Care Systems for Problems of Older Adults - p. 499 37. Chapter 19: Home Care - p. 499 38. Chapter 20: Acute Care - p. 515 39. Chapter 21: Long-Term Care - p. 544 40. Chapter 22: Palliative Care and Hospice - p. 566 41. Appendix 1: Tools - p. 599 42. Appendix 2: IPEC Competencies - p. 676 43. Index - p. 683
