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Caring for older people : a shared approach / Christine Brown Wilson

Author
Wilson, Christine Brown
Published
Los Angeles : SAGE, 2013.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 151 pages)
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Contents
Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Underpinning principles -- 1.Defining the continuum of care for older people -- 2.Focusing on the task -- 3.Focusing on the person -- 4.Focusing on relationships -- 5.Consequences of care: integrating the perspective of older people and families into the quality debate -- pt. 2 Developing practice -- 6.Using biography to plan care that matters to older people: practical strategies -- 7.Understanding interactions between the person and the environment -- 8.Understanding how older people maintain connections with those around them -- 9.Managing transitions using a biographical approach -- 10.Valuing the contribution of older people, families and staff: implications for practice.
Summary
This timely and practical book addresses a core topic in adult nursing where there are few textbooks available. Chapters include practice scenarios, case studies and activities to equip students with the skills they need to challenge poor practice and implement strategies to improve the care of older people.
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ISBN
9781473915091 (ebook)
Audience Notes
Specialized.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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