Nursing for wellness in older adults : theory and practice / Carol A. Miller.
By: Miller, Carol A
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BookPublisher: Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004Edition: 4th ed.Description: xx, 666 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0781738083; 9780781738088.Other title: Nursing care of older adults : theory and practice.Subject(s): Geriatric nursing | Health and Wellbeing | Maturation & ageing | Geriatric nursingDDC classification: 610.7365 MIL Summary: This comprehensive text emphasises the concept that 'older adulthood' does not necessarily have to be associated with infirmity. The normal physiologic and psychosocial consequences of aging are described, and interventions to promote maximum function, comfort, and independence are covered.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults emphasizes health promotion in relation to the physiological and psychosocial aspects of aging. The functional consequences theory, which looks at how normal age-related changes and risk factors intersect to impact functioning in older adults, forms the framework for the book. Assessment boxes summarize questions and techniques used to assess various aspects of the older adult's functioning. Intervention boxes contain practical suggestions for maximizing function and promoting health. Other features include progressive case studies; lists of organizations to contact for additional information and for patient/client teaching tools; culture boxes and diversity notes, which highlight culture, race, and gender differences; and critical thinking exercises. Additional resources are available at the Connection Website, connection.LWW.com/go/miller .
Previous ed.: Nursing care of older adults: theory and practice, 1999.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This comprehensive text emphasises the concept that 'older adulthood' does not necessarily have to be associated with infirmity. The normal physiologic and psychosocial consequences of aging are described, and interventions to promote maximum function, comfort, and independence are covered.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Part 1 Older Adults: An Introduction
- 1 The Continuum of Older Adulthood (p. 3)
- 2 Older Adults in Families, Communities, and the World (p. 19)
- 3 The Phenomenon of Aging (p. 39)
- Part 2 Gerontological Nursing
- 4 Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion (p. 71)
- 5 Gerontological Nursing and the Continuum of Care for Older Adults (p. 91)
- 6 Legal and Ethical Concerns (p. 109)
- Part 3 Psychosocial Aspects of Function
- 7 Cognitive Function (p. 123)
- 8 Psychosocial Function (p. 139)
- 9 Communication and Transcultural Nursing Care (p. 165)
- 10 Psychosocial Assessment (p. 179)
- Part 4 Physiologic Aspects of Function
- 11 Overall Functional Assessment (p. 213)
- 12 Hearing (p. 227)
- 13 Vision (p. 251)
- 14 Digestion and Nutrition (p. 279)
- 15 Urinary Function (p. 309)
- 16 Cardiovascular Function (p. 337)
- 17 Respiratory Function (p. 363)
- 18 Mobility and Safety (p. 381)
- 19 Skin (p. 415)
- 20 Sleep and Rest (p. 437)
- 21 Thermoregulation (p. 457)
- 22 Sexual Function (p. 473)
- Part 5 Medication Management
- 23 Medications and the Older Adult (p. 503)
- Part 6 Impaired Psychosocial Function in Older Adults
- 24 Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia (p. 541)
- 25 Impaired Affective Function: Depression (p. 581)
- 26 Elder Abuse and Neglect (p. 607)
- Appendix Review of Physiologic Aspects of Function (p. 637)
- Index (p. 645)