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Perspectives on Quality of Life
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By
Sharon Pickering, MSc, BSc(Hons), BA(Hons), RGN, DipN(Lond), PGDip(HSSM), Project Manager, NHSE, Trent, UK
Jeannette Thompson, MA, BSc(Hons), RNMH, DipN(Lond), CertEd ITEC, PGDip(HSSM), DipMan, Lecturer, Learning Disabilities Nursing, University of York, York, UK
Description
This innovative text focuses on promoting a positive approach to practice and the value of older people in our society. Multi-disciplinary
contributors provide a practice-focused text that integrates theory and practice from several diverse disciplines. Features case studies
and activities to encourage reflection.
Audience
Primary: Nurses working with older people in any setting, in any field of nursing. Post-registration courses (degrees, masters) involved
in elderly care. Secondary: Pre-registration adult branch students.
Contents
Part I: Values, Attitudes and Beliefs. Cutural Perspectives. Choices and Autonomy. Risk Management. Part II: Optimum Health. Positive
Approaches to Health. Sexuality. Spirituality. Social Networks. Part III: Therapeutic Interventions. Communication. Touch. Sensory Environments.
Relaxation. Part IV: Future Issues. Outcome Measures. Resource Issues. Policy Dimensions.
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Paperback, 352 pages, publication date: JUN-1998
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-2080-3
ISBN-10: 0-7020-2080-X
Imprint: BAILLIÈRE TINDALL
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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