Gerontology : nursing care of the older adult / Mildred O. Hogstel
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TextPublisher: Singapore : Thomson Learning, c2005Description: xxi, 616 pages ; illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: unspecifiedISBN: 9812652744 [newsprint]Subject(s): Older people| Item type | Current location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Contents: Preface -- About the author -- Acknowledgement -- Contributors -- Reviewer -- How to use this book -- Unit 1 An overview of aging issues -- Chapter 1 Aging yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- Chapter 2 Gerontological nursing -- Chapter 3 Changes in health care delivery system affecting older adults -- Unit 2 The process of aging -- Chapter 4 Developmental aspects of aging -- Chapter 5 Biological and physiological aging -- Chapter 6 Psychological aspects of aging -- Chapter 7 Social aging -- Chapter 8 Successful aging -- Unit 3 Holistic health care -- Chapter 9 Geriatric nutrition -- Chapter 10 Informal support systems -- Chapter 11 Wellness and health promotion -- Chapter 12 Health education -- Unit 4 Health needs and care -- Chapter 13 Assessment, diagnosis, and planning -- Chapter 14 Major diseases: An overview -- Chapter 15 Acute care issues -- Chapter 16 Chronic illness -- Chapter 17 Management of medications -- Chapter 18 Mental health issues -- Unit 5 The dilemma of long-term care -- Chapter 19 Nursing facilities -- Chapter 20 Home health care -- Chapter 21 Hospice and palliative care -- Unit 6 Community health care resources -- Chapter 22 Primary care centers -- Chapter 23 Hospital outpatient care and services -- Chapter 24 Community organizations and services -- Unit 7 Ethical, legal, and financial issues -- Chapter 25 Ethical theories and principles -- Chapter 26 End-of-life decisions and choices -- Chapter 27 Legal and financial issues -- Unit 8 The future -- Chapter 28 Trends and future needs -- Glossary -- Index
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