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The Care and Wellbeing of Older People is aimed at all those training and taking courses relating to the healthcare of older people. This could mean pre- and post-registration students in universities and colleges as well as practitioners in hospitals and care homes. The book will relate to UK standards and competencies (e.g. Skills for Health and Skills for Care competencies) relating to the care and wellbeing of Older People. The book will be suitable for students in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Student learning is supported by case studies, activities, a glossary, references and further reading.
Covering a wide range of topics in primary and secondary care, this contributed volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the current issues and challenges involved in the care of older people. With a focus on the user’s experience of care and the implications for joint working, the textbook includes chapters on subjects like:
Values;
Communication;
Advocacy and rights;
Interprofessional working;
Protecting vulnerable adults;
Promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing;
Life in care;
Palliative care;
Social networks.
Foreword by Priscilla Ebersole, RN, PhD, FAAN, Professor Emerita, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, USA.
This is the core undergraduate textbook in a new series of resources on the Care and Wellbeing of Older People. Titles in the series will cover theory and practice, knowledge and skills development, reflection and professional development. The series will include books for both undergraduate pre-registration students and for postgraduate students.
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| Key
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Comprehensive core textbook for undergraduate students
Focus on current issues, the service user’s experience and implications for joint working
Contributions from leading experts in the field
Student learning is supported by case studies, exercises, a glossary, references and further reading
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| Author
Biographies |
Angela Kydd is Nursing Lecturer, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland
Tim Duffy is Lecturer and Director of Distance Learning, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland
Raymond Duffy is Nursing Lecturer, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland
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| Reviews |
‘Excellent textbook which covers a wide range of issues related to the care of the older person. Important text aimed at multi-health professionals and one that allows the ‘voice’ of the older person to be heard. Informative chapters with activities related to actual case studies.’ (Lecturer, University of Derby.)
‘A very useful book with some thought-provoking and rarely considered chapters (e.g. homelessness) which should open the minds of readers.’ (Lecturer, London South Bank University.)
'This is an excellent evidence-based book covering essential contemporary topics for the care of the older adult. The text is easy to read, offers good explanation of key issues and discusses a wide range of sensitive issues for health care professionals. It is a book that is written in a style which can either be read from cover to cover, or simply readily thumbed for a speedy explanation on specific items. The chapter authors offer not just knowledge of caring for the elderly, but also help younger readers to challenge their own beliefs, attitudes and behaviours when viewing patients from an older generation.' (Lecturer, University of Plymouth)
'The authors of the book have appropriate experience and have the ability to put forward the discussion in an easily understood and comprehensive manner. The chapters are appropriate and offer the reader a sound appreciation of the subject. Direction to further reading is welcomed. The text is divided between case studies and activities which should encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking by students. This is a good text for pre-registration students.' (Lecturer, Swansea University)
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| Contents
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PART ONE
1. Values - what older people have told us
2. Policy and politics (disadvantaged)
3. Sociology (disadvantaged)
4. Person-centred care
PART TWO
5. Communication
6. Promoting dignity and compassionate care for older people in hospital
7. Assessment and care planning
8. Involving relatives and carers
9. Advocacy and rights
10. Protecting older vulnerable adults
11. Inter-professional working
PART THREE
12. Lifestyle (major physical and mental health risks)
13. Promoting mental health and wellbeing
14. Promoting physical health
15. Transitions
16. Palliative care, death and bereavement
17. Medicines, concordance
18. The homeless
19. Life in care
20. Social networks
Conclusion
Glossary
References
Index
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1 |
| Price: |
£18.00 |
| Pub. Date: |
9 March 2009 |
| ISBN: |
978 1 906052 15 7 |
| No. of Pages: |
440 |
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Published and Available to Buy
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