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Older People: Issues and Innovations in Care Paperback – 22 October 2013

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This edition captures the underlying new approach in patient centred care and thinking from a multidisciplinary perspective. It highlights the most recent ideas and experiences of policy analysts, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and the consumer experience from both Australia and Internationally. Contemporary research compliments the vignettes of practice and in conjunction with accompanying ‘video’ clips serve to capture the realities of caring for older people in our society.
  • - Editors’ comments precede each chapter, providing a snapshot of the issues addressed.
  • - Dementia care has an increased focus.
  • New chapters include:
  • - Caring for older people: issues for consumers
  • - Younger people in residential aged care facilities
  • - Health and care of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 
  • - Alzheimer’s dementia: neuropsychology, early diagnosis and intervention
  • - Self-esteem, dignity and finding meaning in dementia
  • - My journey of heartbreak:  my parents and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • - Vignettes highlight innovative approaches to care that result in improved health outcomes for older people.
  • - Key points are woven through the text to reiterate vital information relevant to nurses and aged care workers.
  • - Reflective questions encourage critical thinking as an instrument for improving practice.
  • - In-text references are made to video interviews available on the Evolve site.
This text reflects new thinking in care; include the ideas and experiences of policy analysts, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and the consumer experience mainly from Australia but with international contributions and be based on contemporary research. It will also point readers to ‘the evidence’ where it exists, and include vignettes of practice and ‘video’ clips where appropriate.
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  1. Print length
    544 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Churchill Livingstone Australia
  4. Publication date
    22 October 2013
  5. Dimensions
    17.78 x 3.81 x 24.77 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0729541630
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0729541633
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Churchill Livingstone Australia
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 22 October 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0729541630
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0729541633
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 3.81 x 24.77 cm
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