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Gerontological nursing : competencies for care

Mauk, Kristen L., (editor of compilation.).

Summary: Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, 3rd edition, is a comprehensive text that offers a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to caring for the elderly. Readers will gain the skills and understand the theory needed to provide outstanding care for the growing elderly population. The text follows the framework of the core competencies of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. This framework allows readers to learn and develop all aspects of nursing care in a familiar and structured learning platform. This 3rd edition contains 16 new chapters, including a unit on the management of geriatric syndromes. The book features ancillary tools and exercises designed to help students process and retain course concepts more efficiently and effectively.

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ISBN: 9781449694630 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1449694632 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781284027198 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1284027198 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xlii, 1061 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:	New August 2014. Supporting nursing program.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	UNIT I Foundations for Gerontological Nursing -- (Competen 1, 9, 19) -- ch. 1 Introduction to Gerontological Nursing / Jeanne St. Pierre -- (Competen 1, 19) -- History of Gerontological Nursing -- Landmarks in the Development of Gerontological Nursing -- Attitudes Toward Aging and Older Adults -- Definitions -- Roles of the Gerontological Nurse -- Certification -- Scope and Standards of Practice -- Core Competencies -- Research in Gerontological Nursing -- Summary -- References -- ch. 2 Aging Population / Andrea Wirt -- (Competency 19) -- Numbers -- Mortality and Morbidity -- History of Aging in the United States -- Summary -- References -- ch. 3 Theories of Aging / Sheila Grossman -- (Competency 19) -- Psychosocial Theories of Aging -- Biological Theories of Aging -- Implications for Nursing -- Summary -- References -- UNIT II Communication and Assessment -- (Competen 2-6, 13, 15) -- ch. 4 Therapeutic Communication with Older Adults, Families, and Caregivers / Kerry Mees -- (Competen 2, 5, 15) -- Communication Basics -- Communication and Older Adults -- Strategies to Aid Communication with Individuals with Communication Impairments -- Summary -- References -- ch. 5 Teaching Older Adults and Their Families / Nora Bollinger -- (Competen 2, 15) -- Changing Demographics -- Health Promotion and Illness/Injury Prevention -- Principles of Adult Learning -- Older Adults and Lifelong Learning -- Barriers to Older Adults' Learning -- Technology for Older Adults' Lifelong Learning -- Cultural Diversity and Health Disparities Among Older Adults -- Implications for Gerontological Educators -- Strategies for Teaching Older Adults and Their Caregivers -- Summary -- References -- ch. 6 Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult / Lorna Guse -- (Competen 3, 4, 6) -- Functional Assessment -- Physical Assessment -- Cognitive Assessment -- Psychological Assessment -- Social Assessment -- Spiritual Assessment -- Other Assessment: Obesity -- Developing an Individualized Plan of Care -- Summary -- References -- UNIT III Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Disease Prevention -- (Competen 3-5, 9, 17, 18) -- ch. 7 Promoting Healthy Aging / David Haber -- (Competen 4, 5, 9, 17, 18) -- Healthy People Initiatives -- Medicare Prevention -- Health Behavior Change -- Nutrition -- Mental Health -- Model Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults -- Re-Engagement Instead of Retirement -- Green House -- Summary -- References -- ch. 8 Identifying and Preventing Common Risk Factors in the Elderly / Joan M. Nelson -- (Competen 3, 4, 9, 17) -- Introduction -- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Definitions -- Screening -- Focus of Health Promotion Efforts -- Self-Management -- Physical Activity -- Nutrition -- Tobacco Use -- Safety -- Polypharmacy and Medication Errors -- Immunizations -- Mental Health Screening -- Alcohol Abuse -- Elder Abuse and Neglect -- Heart and Vascular Disease -- Stroke -- Thyroid Disease -- Osteoporosis -- Vision and Hearing -- Prostate Cancer -- Breast Cancer -- Colorectal Cancer Screening -- Summary -- References -- UNIT IV Illness and Disease Management -- (Competen 9, 15-18) -- ch. 9 Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, and Health Conditions / Debra Hain -- (Competen 9, 5, 17, 18) -- Cardiovascular Problems -- Respiratory Problems -- Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Genitourinary Problems -- Neurological Disorders -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Sensory Impairments -- Integumentary Problems -- Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders -- Summary -- References -- ch. 10 Nursing Management of Dementia / Prudence Twigg -- (Competen 9, 15) -- Dementia -- Delirium -- Depression -- Caring for the Person with Dementia -- Settings for Care: Focus on Adult Day Services -- Hospice/Palliative Care -- Legislative Action -- Summary -- References -- UNIT V Management of Geriatric Syndromes -- (Competen 3, 7, 12, 17) -- ch. 11 Polypharmacy / Dennis J. Cheek -- (Competen 7, 17) -- Background -- Significance of the Problem -- Risk Factors -- Summary -- References -- ch. 12 Falls in Older Adults / DeAnne Zwicker -- (Competen 3, 7, 12, 17) -- Introduction -- Falls in the Hospital Setting -- Falls in the Community Setting -- Summary -- References -- ch. 13 Delirium / Susan Saboe Rose -- (Competen 7, 17) -- Definition and Etiology -- Background -- Significance of the Problem -- Risk Factors -- Warning Signs -- Assessment -- Standardized Tests for Delirium -- Diagnosis -- Interventions -- Summary -- References -- ch. 14 Anxiety & Depression in the Older Adult / Lisa Byrd -- (Competen 7, 17) -- Behavioral Changes Associated with Aging -- Anxiety -- Depression -- Summary -- References -- ch. 15 Urinary Incontinence / Audrey Cochran -- (Competen 7, 17) -- Prevalence -- Implications of Urinary Incontinence -- Assessment -- Summary -- References -- ch. 16 Sleep Disorders / Lisa Hutchins -- (Competen 7, 17) -- Introduction -- Sleep and Quality of Life -- Common Sources of Geriatric Sleep Disturbance -- Summary -- References -- ch. 17 Dysphagia and Malnutrition / Neva L. Crogan -- Dysphagia -- Malnutrition -- Summary -- References -- ch. 18 Pressure Ulcers / Sandra Higelin -- (Competen 7, 17) -- Introduction -- Etiology -- Implications/Prelevance of Pressure Ulcers -- Pressure Ulcer Prevention -- Pressure Ulcer Management -- Summary -- References -- UNIT VI Leadership and Responsibility -- (Competen 1, 11, 12, 13) -- ch. 19 Gerontological Nurse as Manager and Leader / Marilyn Ter Maat -- (Competen 1, 11, 13) -- Nurse Manager -- Nurse Leader -- Leadership Qualities and Theories -- Effective Communication -- Nursing Leadership Roles in Caring for Older Adults -- Multigenerational Workforce Issues -- Professional Associations -- Summary -- References -- ch. 20 Ethical/Legal Principles and Issues / Janice Edelstein -- (Competen 1, 11, 12) -- Conflict and Dilemma -- Moral Principles -- Patient Rights -- Ethics in Practice -- Summary -- References -- UNIT VII Gerontological Care Issues -- (Competen 3-6, 8-11, 13-16, 18) -- ch. 21 Culture and Spirituality / Linda J. Hassler -- (Competen 8, 10, 13, 18) -- Culture and Cultural Awareness -- Spirituality and Religiosity -- Summary -- References -- ch. 22 Sexuality / LaShonda Barnett -- (Competen 8, 18) -- Enhancing Sexual Intimacy -- Summary -- References -- ch. 23 Abuse and Mistreatment of Older Adults / Kathleen Urban -- (Competen 3, 4, 6, 15) -- Background -- Types of Elder Abuse -- Case Studies -- Characteristics of Victims -- Characteristics of Perpetrators of Elder Abuse -- Prevention of Abuse or Mistreatment -- Assessment and Screening -- Summary -- References -- ch. 24 Alternative Health Modalities / Carole A. Pepa -- (Competen 8, 9, 18) -- What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? -- Classifications of Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Reasons for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use -- Nursing Interventions -- Summary -- References -- ch. 25 Caring Across the Continuum / Raeann G. LeBlanc -- (Competen 4, 5, 8, 10, 14) -- Continuum of Care -- Managing Long-Term Need -- Maintaining Independence: Living Options for Older Adults -- Shift in Living Arrangements -- End-of-Life Care Options -- Nursing Responsibility in Transitioning Care -- Caring for the Caregiver -- Summary -- References -- ch. 26 End-of-Life Care / Luana S. Krieger-Blake -- (Competen 11, 16) -- Historical Attitudes Toward Death and Dying -- Communication About End of Life -- Options for End-of-Life Care -- End-of-Life Hospice Care -- Focus on Symptoms -- Components of Peaceful Dying -- Postmortem Care -- Summary -- References -- ch. 27 Global Models of Health Care / Carole A. Pepa -- (Competen 8, 13) -- International Models of Health Care -- U.S. Health Care System and Policies -- Summary -- References -- ch. 28 Using Current System Models to Guide Care / Deborah Strickland -- (Competen 4, 5, 8, 10, 14) -- Acute Care Models and Programs -- Transitional Care Models and Programs -- Transitional Care Electronic Resources -- Care Coordination -- Community Care Models and Programs -- Nursing Home Care Models -- Summary -- References -- Glossary -- Index -- UNIT VIII eChapters Use the access code at the front of your book to view these additional chapters online -- eChapter 29 Review of the Aging of Physiological Systems / Beth Scaglione Sewell -- (Competen 9, 19) -- eChapter 30 Care of the Older Adult with Cancer / Stephanie Lucas -- (Competen 9, 16) -- eChapter 31 Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Teams / Teresa L. Cervantez Thompson -- (Competency 13) -- eChapter 32 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing / Mary Alice Kothe -- (Competen 1, 11, 13) -- eChapter 33 Technology and Care of Older Adults / Victoria Steiner -- (Competen 5, 18) -- eChapter 34 Pain Management / Kathy Stevens -- (Competen 8, 9) -- eChapter 35 Emergent Care of the Older Adult / David John Cheesebrow -- (Competen 10, 11, 14) -- eChapter 36 Health Policy / Patrick Luib.
Language Note:	Text in English.