Older People

Issues and Innovations in Care

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Paperback, 432 Pages
Published: JUN-2009
ISBN 10: 0-7295-3898-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-7295-3898-5
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


By
Rhonda Nay, RN, PhD, FRCNA FCN(NSW), Professor of Gerontic Nursing, Gerontic Nursing Professional Unit and Clinical School Bundoora Extended Care Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Sally Garratt, RN, CertMidwifery, DipAppSc(NursEd), MScN, FRCNA, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Description
This edition captures the underlying new approach in patient centred care and thinking from a multidisciplinary perspective. It highlights the most recent ideas and experiences of policy analysts, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and the consumer experience from both Australia and Internationally. Contemporary research compliments the vignettes of practice and in conjunction with accompanying ‘video’ clips serve to capture the realities of caring for older people in our society.

Audience:
Undergraduate and Post Graduate Nursing students as well as students of Medicine, Physiotherapy, Public Health and Occupational Therapy.


 
Last update: 12 Nov 2011