Readings in Gerontological Nursing
Published on 1. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-7817-9201-1 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive collection of journal articles, providing an overview for all aspects of gerontological nursing. Featuring a wellness focus, the text is divided into eight units, and includes six to nine articles per unit. Each unit begins with an introduction to a vital aspect of gerontological nursing, and each article begins with a brief review of material. It discusses areas from public policy and sociocultural issues to assessment and treatment of specific disorders.
A comprehensive collection of journal articles, providing an overview for all aspects of gerontological nursing. Featuring a wellness focus, the text is divided into eight units, and includes six to nine articles per unit. Each unit begins with an introduction to a vital aspect of gerontological nursing, and each article begins with a brief review of material. It discusses areas from public policy and sociocultural issues to assessment and treatment of specific disorders.
A comprehensive collection of journal articles, providing an overview for all aspects of gerontological nursing. Featuring a wellness focus, the text is divided into eight units, and includes six to nine articles per unit. Each unit begins with an introduction to a vital aspect of gerontological nursing, and each article begins with a brief review of material. It discusses areas from public policy and sociocultural issues to assessment and treatment of specific disorders.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
26 illustrations, 38 tables
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
840 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-9201-1 (9780781792011)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Social policy issues and ageing; promoting quality of longevity; sociocultural issues in an ageing America; innovative programmes in gerontological nursing; theory development and research with older adults; from malnutrition to sleep problems - assessing older adults; managing elders with selective health care issues; older adults and caregivers - changing need and settings.