Book[edited by] Kristen L. Mauk.
Summary: "Gerontological Nursing takes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, arming pre-licensure nursing students with the essential competencies required to provide quality patient care for the older adult. As the older adult population grows, gerontological nursing remains a critical specialty area for nursing, and this text prepares students to effectively care for this population. Following the framework laid out by the AACN's Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guidelines for the Nursing Care of Older Adults, the current edition leads nursing students through the core foundations of gerontological nursing as a specialty and emphasizes essential competencies alongside management of geriatric syndromes - such as falls, sleep disorders and depression/anxiety - and various issues affecting gerontological care, ranging from cultural to spiritual to elder abuse. Research highlights, critical thinking/personal reflection exercises and case studies introduce real-world examples that help students fully grasp the material"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
The Aging Population
Theories of Aging
Review of the Aging of Physiological Systems
Therapeutic Communication with Older Adults, Families and Caregivers
Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult
Promoting Healthy Aging, Independence and Quality of Life
Identifying and Preventing Common Risk Factors
Review of the Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, or Health Conditions
Nursing Management of Dementia
Polypharmacy
Falls in Older Adults
Delirium
Anxiety and Depression in the Older Adult
Urinary Incontinence
Sleep Disorders
Dysphagia and Malnutrition
Pressure Ulcers
The Interdisciplinary Team
Culture and Spirituality
Sexuality
Elder Abuse and Mistreatment
Pain Management and Alterative Health Modalities
Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery
End-of-Life Care
Care Transitions, System Models, and Health Policy in Aging.