Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Published on 16. October 2000
Book
Hardback
838 pages
978-0-07-134725-9 (ISBN)
Description
Leading geriatricians and researchers present this highly practical guide to assessing older adults-contains essential insights required for multidimensional assessments on seniors in a variety of settings: home, ambulatory care centers, nursing homes, office visits. The book emphasizes how to perform the assessment and when to use specific assessment tools in particular circumstances. It also presents detailed guidelines on how to administer and score the assessment tools.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a wonderful and authoritative book on geriatric assessment. Every medical library should own it." "4 stars" Doody's 20010101More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
109 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 51 mm
Weight
1656 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-134725-9 (9780071347259)
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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Content
SECTION I:GENERAL ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR USE OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS General Issues Health Status and Physical Capacity Cognitive Function, Mood, and Behavior Assessments Social Support Networks Assessment in Rehabilitation SECTION II: A: ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS Multidimensional Assessment in the Community Multidimensional Assessment in the Ambulatory Clinic In-Home Assessment Comprehensive Assessment in an Institutional Setting SECTION II: B: COMMON PROBLEMS Hearing Loss Vision Nutritional Assessment Pressure Ulcers Preoperative Assessment Pain Assessment Sleep Constipation, Diarrhea, and Fecal Incontinence Older Driver Assessment SECTION II: C: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES Depression Delirium Dementia Urinary Incontinence Falls and Gait Disorders SECTION III: ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND CARE PLANNING Decision Making Advance Directives Family and Community-Based Care: The Supports for Care Plan Implementation Communicating Assessment Recommendations SECTION IV: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Chapter 28: Assessment, Documentation, and Regulation Appendices Index Color Plate Insert