Gerontologic Nursing - E-Book


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Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters. - NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice. - NEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices. - UPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse. - Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function. - Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information. - Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter. - Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text. - Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills. - Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including: - Nursing Care Plan - Patient/Family Teaching - Health Promotion/Illness Prevention - Nutritional Considerations - Evidence-Based Practice - Emergency Treatment - Home Care - Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information. - One Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter - Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter - Expanded content on Pressure InjuriesExpanded content on Infection & Inflammation




Life Care Planning and Case Management Across the Lifespan


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Celebrating 25 years since its first publication, the fifth edition of this best-selling text is the most up-to-date and complete resource available on what a life care planner does, how the life care planner does it, and issues that affect the day-to-day role of a life care planner. Now featuring new material on pediatric life care planning and case management, including brachial plexus injuries and neurodevelopmental disorders, this new edition provides guidance and planning for cases across the lifespan. It begins with a series of chapters examining ten different professional specializations that often contribute to a life care plan, before providing critical information for developing life care plans for individuals with different physical, mental, and cognitive conditions including spinal cord injury, brain injury, and chronic pain. Uniquely comprehensive, the book also includes chapters on the forensic and legal context of life care planning, as well as equipment/technology, evidence-based literature/resources, and special education/special needs planning relevant to pediatric life care planning. Also including chapters dedicated to life care planning methodology and life care planning research, this is an essential resource for anyone practicing or studying life care planning or managing the needs of those requiring chronic medical care over the lifespan.




Psychology of Aging


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This multidimensional text on the psychology of aging prepares future professionals with unparalleled depth, fresh insights, and comprehensive coverage Crafted to equip students across disciplines with a comprehensive understanding of the psychology of aging, this text delves into the multidimensional facets of aging, spanning psychological, biological, and social dimensions. From neuroplasticity to health theories, readers are primed for careers intersecting with the older adult demographic, whether in research or healthcare. With updated content reflecting recent events and research—including the impact of COVID-19 and new chapters on the social context of aging—this edition provides fresh perspectives and insights. Written with the advanced level student in mind, this textbook stands out notably with its targeted focus on older adults. While others offer broad coverage across adult age ranges, this book delves exclusively into the complexities of aging, offering unparalleled depth and insight. With extensive coverage of critical topics such as changes to the brain, neuroimaging research methods, neurocognitive disorders, cultural nuances, and legal and ethical considerations, the text ensures a comprehensive understanding of aging psychology. What truly distinguishes the book is the expertise behind it—helmed by two editors deeply immersed in clinical practice, teaching, and research in aging, and bolstered by diverse perspectives from over 20 contributors. New to the Second Edition: Learning objectives at the start of each chapter guide student understanding. Updated case studies and content reflect recent research and events, including the latest DSM and the impact of COVID-19. New chapters on the social context of aging, models of aging, the aging body, and age-related illnesses offer fresh perspectives and insights. Key Features: Explores current issues in aging psychology comprehensively, from neuroimaging to intersectionality. Designed for interdisciplinary use, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Stimulates critical thinking with discussion questions at the end of every chapter. Enhanced instructor resources include an Instructor Manual, Sample Syllabi, chapter PowerPoints, and a Transition Guide from the first to second edition.





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The Devil Makes Three


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When Tess and Eliot stumble upon an ancient book hidden in a secret tunnel beneath the school library, they accidentally release a devil from his book-bound prison, and he’ll stop at nothing to stay free. He’ll manipulate all the ink in the library books to do his bidding, he’ll murder in the stacks, and he’ll bleed into every inch of Tess’s life until his freedom is permanent. Forced to work together, Tess and Eliot have to find a way to re-trap the devil before he kills everyone they know and love, including, increasingly, each other. And compared to what the devil has in store for them, school stress suddenly doesn’t seem so bad after all.




Functional Performance in Older Adults


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Support the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults! Here’s the ideal resource for students who are preparing to work with older adults. This text discusses the complexity of the aging experience, the science that contributes to positive aging, and the specific considerations that occupational therapy practitioners must bring to their efforts to support older adults. You’ll find descriptions of the normal aging process, discussions of how health and social factors can impact your clients’ ability to participate in valued occupations, and guidance on how to develop occupation-based strategies for maximizing their well-being.




End-of-Life Care Considerations for the Speech-Language Pathologist


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The crucial role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in hospice and palliative settings receives a long-overdue focus in End-of-Life Care Considerations for the Speech-Language Pathologist, the fifth volume in Plural’s Medical Speech-Language Pathology book series. Seasoned clinicians provide a practical guide to the terminology, context, and knowledge needed to employ best practices and address the specific needs of patients nearing the end of life. As a profession, speech-language pathology focuses primarily on rehabilitation, with the expectation that patients’ function will improve with intervention. For patients with life-limiting conditions, SLPs play an important role in supporting patients’ communication, cognition, eating, drinking, and swallowing with an emphasis on quality of living. Clinical professionals require tailored resources to develop their knowledge and skills related to appropriate care and treatment in hospice and palliative care contexts, which have been hard to find until now. Nearly all patients experience difficulties with communication and eating as they near the end of life. Patients, family members, and professionals benefit if the patient can communicate their symptoms, indicate the effectiveness of symptom management strategies, participate in setting care goals, and engage in social-emotional and spiritual conversations with family and members of the care team. This book provides SLP professionals guidance in how to offer meaningful assessments and interventions that meet patients’ needs. The book contains case examples together with the latest research and contributing clinicians’ years of experience. Supported by these effective and thoughtful strategies, SLPs can offer both comfort and care for patients in their final days. Key Features: * An overview of and introduction to the key concepts and benefits of hospice and palliative care * Guidance on terminology and standard models of end-of-life care * Adult and pediatric case studies with frequently encountered scenarios * Chapters authored by a renowned team of contributors * Discussion of legal and ethical considerations * Practical techniques and strategies for assessment and intervention




You, Your Parent, and Your Caregiving Journey


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Are you already on the caregiving journey with aging parents? Or perhaps you are wondering—and worrying about—what care your parents may need as they get older? You are not alone! No matter where you are on your caregiving journey, You, Your Parent, and Your Caregiving Journey: Strategies, Resources, and Inspiration to Guide the Way will provide you with a new, more positive way to think about your parents’ aging process. And it will give you tools, practical strategies, and inspiration that you can use at every stage in the journey. You, Your Parent, and Your Caregiving Journey guides you through five important “Waypoints” of caregiving, offering information, skills, and proven strategies on how to: • Understand aging in a new way, one that enhances the quality of your parent’s latter years; • Have the conversations and do the preparations that will make your journey easier; • Assess and ensure your parent’s safety; • Make decisions with your parent about the best living options; • Deal with the changes associated with dementia; and • Stay healthy and happy throughout your caregiving journey. This book will help you be a more effective, more compassionate, and less stressed caregiver. Even more, it will help you see that your caregiving journey will be worth the taking. “One of the best books on caregiving that I’ve seen” –Teresa DeAnni, MA, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging “A must-read for those who are looking for companionship and support through this journey” –Karen Fingerman, PhD, Research Director, Center on Aging and Population Sciences A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to organizations that support caregivers.




Analyzing Current Digital Healthcare Trends Using Social Networks


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In the world of digital healthcare, a critical issue looms large, demanding the immediate attention of academic scholars. The convergence of developing medical technologies, innovative digital solutions, and intricate healthcare structures has set the stage for a seismic transformation. However, the understanding of this evolving landscape remains inadequate, and the urgency to decipher these intricacies has never been more pressing. As we witness the rapid expansion of mobile-based digital healthcare, a fundamental problem becomes evident – a lack of comprehensive research on the industry's structure and dynamics. This gaping void in knowledge is the challenge that Analyzing Current Digital Healthcare Trends Using Social Networks undertakes with groundbreaking academic rigor. This book is a key resolution to this overarching problem, and it is meticulously designed to serve academic scholars seeking to unravel the intricacies of the digital healthcare ecosystem. By delving deep into the web of stakeholders, industry-specific challenges, and regulatory frameworks, it provides a comprehensive analysis that is long overdue. Extensive use of research articles, case studies, and empirical evidence serves as a compass to navigate the complexities of digital healthcare. The ultimate goal is to empower academic scholars with knowledge, bridging the gap between theory and practice.