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Callista Roy, one of nursing's leading theorists and creator of the widely used Roy Adaptation Model of Nursing, presents a unique pathway for developing knowledge for nursing practice. Her book distils the most relevant information from 200 published research studies to provide a roadmap for progressing from nursing research to middle-range ......
Rapidly changing research has led to numerous advances in genetic testing, diagnosis, and treatments. This quick reference delivers complex information in an easy-to-read, step-by-step format with bitesize info boxes and bulleted information to provide the tools necessary to understand genetics/genomics and identify "red flags" that can appear in ......
While it is often easy to identify who is a genius in hindsight, it is significantly more difficult to explain their existence or predict when the next one will emerge. This book explores what it means to be a 'genius'. It provides a theoretical and historical overview of 'genius', with analyses of the very first genius theorists.
Provides an overview of the essential information that those working, or hoping to work in the field of aging, should know about disasters, emergencies, and their effects on the mental health of older adults. The book also includes evidence-based approaches for identifying and classifying mental health problems.
It is estimated that by the year 2030, there will be over 70 million people 65 or older, representing 20 per cent of the population. This book provides a decision-making model that practitioners can use when confronted with different types of ethical challenges. It illustrates ethical decision making with realistic cases.
Covers assessment and treatment of a multitude of rehabilitation issues as they affect older adults and the elderly. This title deals with complicating factors such as the presence of multiple medical conditions, dementia and other neurologic/psychiatric problems, medication differences in the elderly, and more.
Understanding Patient Rights and Professional Responsibilities, Third Edition
Significant changes in the law are affecting patients' rights and professionals' responsibilities in providing clinical services to the elderly. This edition of Kapp's successful text continues to inform and sensitize health care professionals about the legal issues, and offers practical advice and guidance to practitioners in a variety of ......
Principles and Practices of Surgical Care for the Older Adult
This timely volume introduces gerioperative care, a new model of surgical care for the elderly designed to improve surgical outcomes and prevent complications through a focus on communication and relationship-centered care. It is the only book to specifically address the care of older adults undergoing surgery, providing practitioners with ......
Research, Practice, and Principles in the Field of Technology and Aging
Gerotechnology is the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This title features current and future applications in crucial areas such as mobility and transportation, assistive devices, senior citizen housing, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, research and development (especially design).
