Download or read book Geriatric Medicine An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America written by Susan E. Merel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Medical Clinics of North America, edited by Drs. Jeffrey Wallace and Susan Merel, is devoted to Gerontology. Articles in this issue include: Preventative care in geriatrics; Geriatric syndromes and assessment in the outpatient setting; Assessment and management of fall risk; Drug interactions and side effects; Evaluation and management of elderly patients presenting with cognitive complaints; Pain management in the elderly; Diabetes management in the elderly; Hypertension in the elderly; End-of-life care; Urinary incontinence; Nutrition in the elderly; Anti-thrombotic management in the elderly; and Sleep problems in the elderly.
Download or read book The Management of Pain in Older People written by Patricia Schofield, PhD, RGN and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will enable readers to understand the principles underpinning the management of pain which a particular emphasis upon the care of the older adult. The chapters will explore concepts that are recognised to be involved in the pain experience but each author will then add their own unique perspective by applying the principles to their specialist area of practice and the care of the older adult. It is structured to include the aims and outcomes of the chapter at the beginning so that readers can track their progress, and provides chapter outlines and further reading suggestions foir this unique topic area.
Download or read book Geriatric Pain Management An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine written by M. Carrington Reid and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by Dr. M. Carrington Reid, is devoted to Geriatric Pain Management. Articles in this timely issue include: Overview of Pain Management in the Older Adult; Assessment Approaches in Geriatric Pain Management; Pharmacotherapies in Geriatric Pain Management; Psychological Approaches in Geriatric Pain Management; Exercise and Movement-based Therapies in Geriatric Pain Management; Non-surgical Interventional Approaches in Geriatric Pain Management; Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients; Role of Opioid Medications in Geriatric Pain Management; Pain Beliefs and Attitudes in Geriatric Patients; Role of Emerging Technologies in Geriatric Pain Management; Impact of Pain on Family Members and Caregivers of Geriatric Patients; and Pain in the Geriatric Patient with Advanced Chronic Disease.
Download or read book Handbook of Assessment in Clinical Gerontology written by Peter A. Lichtenberg and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New trends in mental healthcare practice and a rapid increase in the aged population are causing an explosion in the fields of clinical gerontology and geropsychology today. This comprehensive second edition handbook offers clinicians and graduate students clear guidelines and reliable tools for assessing general mental health, cognitive functioning, functional age, psychosocial health, comorbidity, behavior deficits, and more. Psychopathology, behavioral disorders, changes in cognition, and changes in everyday functioning are addressed in full, and a wide range of conditions and disorders common to this patient population are covered. Each chapter provides an empirical review of assessment instruments, assessment scales in their totality, a review of how these instruments are used with and adapted for different cultural groups, illustration of assessments through case studies, and information on how to utilize ongoing assessment in treatment and/or treatment planning. This combination of elements will make the volume the definitive assessment source for clinicians working with elderly patients. - The most comprehensive source of up-to-date data on gerontological assessment, with review articles covering: psychopathology, behavioral disorders, changes in cognition, and changes in everyday functioning - Consolidates broadly distributed literature into single source, saving researchers and clinicians time in obtaining and translating information and improving the level of further research and care they can provide - Chapters directly address the range of conditions and disorders most common for this patient population - i.e. driving ability, mental competency, sleep, nutrition, sexual functioning, demntias, elder abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, etc - Fully informs readers regarding conditions most commonly encountered in real world treatment of an elderly patient population - Each chapter cites case studies to illustrate assessment techniques - Exposes reader to real-world application of each assessment discussed
Download or read book Pathy s Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine written by Alan J. Sinclair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 3453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 41 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens. The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 4th edition in 2006. The book includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases, and features a new section on end-of-life care. In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. Praise for the 4th edition: "...an excellent reference for learners at all clinical and preclinical levels and a useful contribution to the geriatric medical literature." —Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2006 5th edition selected for 2012 Edition of Doody's Core TitlesTM
Download or read book Rheumatic Disease in Geriatrics written by Gleb Slobodin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of rheumatic disease in geriatric patients. It details information on the effect of ageing on musculoskeletal and immune systems and specifies impact of a variety of inflammatory and degenerative rheumatic disorders on the elderly. The clinical diagnostic approach to an older individual with musculoskeletal complaints is a cornerstone of this book, which includes also insights into the most important comorbidities for this age and discusses in depth available treatments and rehabilitation tools. The symptoms, imaging features and recommendations on the interpretation of specific laboratory tests for rheumatic diseases in geriatrics are also covered. This book encompasses traditionally associated with older age conditions including temporal arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, osteoarthritis, as well as common systemic autoimmune diseases that can produce atypical manifestations in the elderly. It will enable the readers to develop a thorough understanding of how to deal with these patients in their clinical practice. Rheumatic Disease in Geriatrics: Diagnosis and Management systematically describes how to diagnose and treat geriatric patients with a variety of rheumatic conditions and is a valuable resource for all medical professionals involved.
Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Geriatric Medicine written by Jean-Pierre Michel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 1393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of the definitive international reference book on all aspects of the medical care of older persons will provide every physician involved in the care of older patients with a comprehensive resource on all the clinical problems they are likely to encounter, as well as on related psychological, philosophical, and social issues.
Download or read book Pain in Older Persons written by Stephen J. Gibson and published by International Assoication for the Study of Pain/ I. This book was released on 2005 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights major new accomplishments in such areas as the neurobiology of pain, age-related psychological and cognitive differences in pain perception, and the assessment of pain in cognitively intact and cognitively impaired older persons. Treatments such as oral analgesics, physical therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, complementary and alternative medicine applications, and multidisciplinary pain management clinics are discussed, as are low back pain, neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, and end-of-life issues.
Download or read book Geriatric Emergency Medicine An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine E Book written by Christopher R. Carpenter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine features expert clinical reviews on Geriatric Emergency Medicine which includes current information on topics such as palliative medicine and emergency care, alternative management strategies, transitions of care, the emergency department observation unit and the older patient, generalized weakness, altered mental status, trauma management, acute pain management, acute visual changes, orthopedic emergencies, dizziness, palpitations, acute stroke syndromes, abuse and neglect, and electrolyte and endocrine emergencies.
Download or read book Geriatric Emergency Care An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine E Book written by Maura Kennedy and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-10-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Maura Kennedy and Shan Liu bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Emergency Care. Top experts in the field cover critical topics or concepts in geriatric emergency medicine and topics for which there is new research, including guidance on "geriatricizing the ED and ED observation unit, caring for persons with dementia, and examining the intersection of DEI and care of an aging population. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the aging process: physiologic changes and frailty; elder abuse and neglect: recognition and management in the emergency department; best practices in end of life and palliative care in the ED; falls and other trauma in the older adult; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on geriatric emergency care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Pain Management in Older Adults written by Gisèle Pickering and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses relevant issues to enhance pain management nurses need to advocate for effective pain treatment in the elderly. Significant changes in the evolving nursing and healthcare environment require adequate information on this topic, as pain is a very challenging area. As other care professionals, nurses are daily confronted with issues on pain assessment and management. This volume offers an overview within an evolving health environment, in which nurses dealing with pain play a growing role. It showcases best practices in pain assessment and management, details non pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. It also addresses core issues defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), such as knowledge translation, that are most relevant for clinical nurses, student nurses, nurse researchers as well as other care professionals.
Download or read book Geriatric Emergency Medicine written by Joseph H. Kahn and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume provides a practical framework for evaluation, management and disposition of this growing vulnerable patient population.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry written by Marc E. Agronin and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by noted authorities in geriatric psychiatry, this volume is a clinically oriented guide to the diagnostic workup and treatment of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders in elderly patients. The book describes in detail the neurologic and neuropsychiatric patient assessment and the use of all treatment modalities, both psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic, in elderly patients. Chapters discuss the treatment of disorders in all clinical settings—inpatient, outpatient, emergency, primary care, assisted living, and long-term care. Algorithms for workup and treatment are included, as well as case studies and personal accounts by patients and care providers. Appendices provide drug information and additional resources.
Download or read book Persistent Pain in Older Adults written by Debra K. Weiner and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this book is to increase awareness of the complexities involved in caring for older adults with persistent pain and to provide practitioners with the tools to approach complex management issues.
Download or read book CURRENT Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment written by C. Seth Landefeld and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date source of clinically focused information on the medical care of the increasing elderly population. This text features relevant diagnostic and treatment content needed by every provider of healthcare to older adults. The text covers the major diseases and disorders of the elderly with particular attention to the care of the elderly.
Download or read book Geriatric Palliative Care An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine written by Madeline Leong and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is devoted to Palliative Care. Guest Editors Thomas Smith, MD and Madeline Leong, MD have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Palliative Care in the Era of Healthcare Redesign; Communications to Patients; Communications by Professionals; International Palliative Care; Public Health and Palliative Care; Culturally Relevant Palliative Care; Spirituality, Religion, and Healing in Palliative Care; Alternative, Complementary and Mainstream Therapies in Palliative Care; Symptom Management in the Older Adult; Interaction of Palliative Care and Primary Care; Palliative Care in the Ambulatory Geriatric Practice; Choosing Cancer Therapy Based on Geriatric Assessment; and Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care.
Download or read book Gastroenterology An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine E Book written by Amir E. Soumekh and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. Amir Soumekh and Dr. Philip O. Katz, is devoted to Gastroenterology. Articles in this issue include: Esophageal and Gastric Motility Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus, Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Anticoagulation and Upper GI Bleeding, Managing Gallstone Disease in the Elderly, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Functional Bowel Disease, Nutrition, Malnutrition and Obesity, Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis and Diverticular Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colon Cancer Screening, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more.
