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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. End of chapter practice scenarios with questions Tips for best practice Focus on contemporary models of care and clinical governance Inclusion of most common chronic diseases affecting older adults including dementia, depression and delirium Dedicated chapter on Safety and Security Expert contributors from multiple Australian and New Zealand universities Aligned to the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards as well as international standards and guidelines An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: PowerPoints MCQs Chapter worksheets

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Author:   Caroline Vafeas, PhD, MA, BSc (Hons), RN (Director Undergraduate Nursing Studies<br>School of Nursing and Midwifery<br>Western Australia, Australia) ,  Susan Slatyer, PhD, BNurs (Hons.), RN (Associate Professor of Nursing<br>College of Science Health Engineering and Education<br>Murdoch University<br>Western Australia, Australia)
Publisher:   Elsevier Australia
Imprint:   Elsevier Australia
ISBN:  

9780729543675

ISBN 10:   0729543676
Pages:   460
Publication Date:   06 April 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780729545167
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

1. Gerontological Nursing in Australia 2. Contemporary Ageing 3. Cross-Cultural Ageing 4. Promoting Healthy Ageing 5. Navigating the Health Care System 6. Gerontological Nursing across the Continuum of Care 7. Communication and Shared Decision Making 8. Comprehensive Health Assessment 9. Living with Chronic Conditions 10. Infection Prevention and Control 11. Safe Use of Medications 12. Nutrition and Hydration 13. Elimination 14. Sleep and Rest 15. Promoting Healthy Skin 16. Falls and Falls Prevention 17. A Palliative Approach 18. Safety and Security 19. Pain Assessment and Management 20. Hearing 21. Vision 22. Musculoskeletal Health 23. Cardiovascular Health 24. Respiratory Health 25. Mental Health in Older Age 26. Neurocognitive Disorders 27. Relationships in Later Life 28. The Caregiver 29. Loss, Grief and Bereavement

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