Download or read book 20 Common Problems in Geriatrics written by Alan M. Adelman and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical guidance on how to manage the most common conditions seen in ambulatory geriatrics--required reading for students, residents, and practitioners who care for the elderly. Addresses controversies and uncertainties in the diagnosis and management of each problem, patient education, emerging therapeutic approaches (and cost analyses), and behavioral/family/holistic approaches.
Download or read book 20 Common Problems in Urology written by Joel M. H. Teichman and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents focused guidelines on diagnosing and managing the 2 0 most common urologic conditions seen in the primary care setting. Th e user-friendly format features lists of key actions, approach to the patient, clinical pearls, differential diagnosis, treatment algorithms and patient instructions. The coverage included in this book enables the primary care practitioner to manage these conditions successfully and confidently.
Download or read book Retooling for an Aging America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-08-27 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.
Download or read book Care of Gastrointestinal Problems in the Older Adult written by Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC, GNP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004-04-15 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides nurses with practical information on the most frequently encountered gastrointestinal disorders and problems found in the elderly ó from constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis to cancers of the GI tract. It was developed to provide greater depth of information than can be found in general nursing textbooks, and to tailor this information to the special needs of the elderly. Each chapter includes a definition of the condition, followed by its cause, normal and abnormal physiology, nursing care with attention to nursing diagnoses, interventions, medications, and alternative therapies (where appropriate). Health promotion, nutrition, and quality of life issues are included as an essential part of any plan of care for older adults.
Download or read book 20 Common Problems in Primary Care written by Barry D. Weiss and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses pathophysiology, patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, patient education, family dynamics and emerging controversies about each of the 20 conditions covered. Also included is a colour atlas of skin conditions, and discussion of alternative medicine for most of the conditions.
Download or read book Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice written by Mathy Doval Mezey and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The protocols in this thoroughly updated edition address key clinical conditions and circumstances likely to be encountered by a hospital nurse caring for older adults. They represent "best practices" for acute care of the elderly as developed by nursing experts around the country as part of the Hartford Foundation's Nurses Improving Care to the Hospitalized Elderly project (NICHE). New to this edition are chapters on evaluating practice guidelines and measuring quality and outcome of care. Although the protocols were developed for acute care, they can be easily modified to work in other practice settings, such as the nursing home or home care.
Download or read book Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology written by Abimbola Farinde, PhD, PharmD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Underscores the complexity of prescribing drugs for older adults while providing state-of-the-art guidelines for safe patient care An evidence-based, quick-access reference for adult gerontology nurse practitioners and related healthcare providers, this text describes a holistic, patient-centered approach to prescribing drugs to older adults. Comprehensive yet concise writing distills timely guidance on the complexities of safely prescribing to this unique population. This book opens with physiologic changes and assessment considerations for older adults, followed by a discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, then a final section on guidelines for drug selection, drug interactions, and multimorbidities. Each chapter presents information in a consistent, easy-to-read template. Patient Care Pearls alert readers to crucial information and relevant case studies with examples of inappropriate medical prescribing provide context for drug delivery. Key points and chapter summaries help reinforce information. Additional features include the provision of guidelines for psychotropic medications in LTC facilities, special considerations for frail older adults, and the role of pharmacists as a resource for other practitioners. Key Features: Decision-making guidance on prescribing practices in varied settings Discusses in depth physiological considerations including multimorbidity and polypharmacy Presents Beer’s Criteria and its implications Guidelines for psychotropic medications in LTC facilities Special considerations for frail older adults Patient Care Pearls, case studies, key points, and chapter summaries
Download or read book Geriatrics Review Syllabus written by Elizabeth L. Cobbs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Geriatric Nursing written by Patricia A. Williams, RN, MSN, CCRN and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for a successful career in caring for geriatric populations with Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing, 6th Edition. This easy-to-read bestseller includes the latest information on health care policy and insurance practices, and presents the theories and concepts of aging and appropriate nursing interventions with an emphasis on health promotion. Part of the popular LPN/LVN Threads series, it provides opportunities for enhanced learning with additional figures, an interactive new Study Guide on Evolve, and real-world clinical scenarios that help you apply concepts to practice. Complete coverage of key topics includes baby boomers and the impact of their aging on the health care system, therapeutic communication, cultural considerations, spiritual influences, evidence-based practice in geriatric nursing, and elder abuse, restraints, and ethical and legal issues in end-of-life care. Updated discussion of issues and trends includes demographic factors and economic, social, cultural, and family influences. Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter includes key points along with new Review Questions for the NCLEX examination and critical thinking which may be used for individual, small group, or classroom review. UNIQUE! Streamlined coverage of nutrition and fluid balance integrates these essential topics. Delegation, leadership, and management content integrated throughout. Nursing Process sections provide a framework for the discussion of the nursing care of the elderly patient as related to specific disorders. Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions help in understanding how a care plan is developed, how to evaluate care of a patient, and how to apply knowledge to clinical scenarios. LPN/LVN Threads make learning easier, featuring an appropriate reading level, key terms with phonetic pronunciations and text page references, chapter objectives, special features boxes, and full-color art, photographs, and design. UNIQUE! Complementary and Alternative Therapies boxes address specific therapies commonly used by the geriatric population for health promotion and pain relief. Health Promotion boxes highlight health promotion, disease prevention, and age-specific interventions. Home Health Considerations boxes provide information on home health care for the older adult. Coordinated Care boxes address such topics as restraints, elder abuse, and end-of-life care as related to responsibilities of nursing assistants and other health care workers who are supervised by LPN/LVNs. Clinical Situation boxes present patient scenarios with lessons for appropriate nursing care and patient sensitivity. Critical Thinking boxes help you to assimilate and synthesize information. 10th grade reading level makes learning easier. NEW! QSEN competencies briefly introduced in the text to help you provide safe, quality care. NEW and UNIQUE! A FREE Study Guide, presented in a comprehensive PDF format on Evolve, reinforces understanding and features an interactive grading functionality for instructors' convenience.
Download or read book The Washington Manual Geriatrics Subspecialty Consult written by Kyle Moylan and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is a practical guide for medical students, residents, and fellows treating older adults. It was prepared by residents and fellows in internal medicine, geriatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, and urology, with faculty advisors from the Division of Nutrition and Aging. The authors provide a framework for approaching the important issues that arise in geriatrics and focus on key aspects of the evaluation and treatment of common geriatric disorders and consultations. Tables and appendices provide rapid point-of-care access to information such as cognitive and functional assessment tests and important drug interactions.
Download or read book Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
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Download or read book 20 Common Problems in Preventive Health Care written by Douglas Campos-Outcalt and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author approaches preventive medicine from a primary care and evidence-based perspective. Topics addressed include children's issues such as immunizations, vision and hearing problems, and dental decay; prenatal care and sexually transmitted diseases among young adults; and key issues such as substance abuse, cancer, and infectious disease in preventive health care for adults.
Download or read book Geriatrics An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America E Book written by Danelle Cayea and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Danelle Cayea, is devoted to Geriatrics. Articles in this important issue include: Thoughtful prescribing and deprescribing, Identifying goals of care, Overview of brief, high yield geriatrics assessment for clinic and hospital, Fall prevention, evaluation, and treatment, Cognitive impairment evaluation and management, Urinary and bowel symptoms, Sadness and worry in older adults, Chronic pain syndromes in older adults, Osteoporosis, Evaluation and management of difficult symptoms of older adults primary care, Perioperative assessment and management, Challenges related to safety and independence, and much more.
Download or read book Basic Geriatric Nursing E Book written by Patricia A. Williams and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! QSEN boxes provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of care of the older adult. - NEW! Nurse Alert feature emphasizes important safety and health promotion content specific to the elderly patient. - NEW! Updated and expanded art program makes learning the material easier through clear and timely photographs and illustrations.
Download or read book Technology for Adaptive Aging written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-04-25 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging and currently available technologies offer great promise for helping older adults, even those without serious disabilities, to live healthy, comfortable, and productive lives. What technologies offer the most potential benefit? What challenges must be overcome, what problems must be solved, for this promise to be fulfilled? How can federal agencies like the National Institute on Aging best use their resources to support the translation from laboratory findings to useful, marketable products and services? Technology for Adaptive Aging is the product of a workshop that brought together distinguished experts in aging research and in technology to discuss applications of technology to communication, education and learning, employment, health, living environments, and transportation for older adults. It includes all of the workshop papers and the report of the committee that organized the workshop. The committee report synthesizes and evaluates the points made in the workshop papers and recommends priorities for federal support of translational research in technology for older adults.
Download or read book Geriatric Emergency Medicine written by Christian Nickel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses all important aspects of emergency medicine in older people, identifying the particular care needs of this population, which all too often remain unmet. The up-to-date and in-depth coverage will assist emergency physicians in identifying patients at risk for adverse outcomes, in conducting appropriate assessment,and in providing timely and adequate care. Particular attention is paid to the commonpitfalls in emergency management andmeans of avoiding them. Between 1980 and 2013, the number of older patients in emergency departmentsworldwide doubled. Compared with younger patients, older people suffer from more comorbidities, a higher mortality rate, require more complex assessment and diagnostic testing, and tend to stay longer in the emergency department. This book, written by internationally recognized experts in emergency medicine and geriatrics, not only presents the state of the art in the care of this population but also underlines the increasing need for adequate training and development in the field.
