Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)

AJN Book of the Year 2016 First-Place Winner in Gerontological Nursing! The newest edition of this distinguished reference in geriatric nursing delivers updated guidelines, new illustrative case studies, and the latest evidence-based protocols developed by leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in each topic area. The sixth edition includes new approaches devoted to supporting LGBTQ elders, persons living with dementia and their families, and older adults living with HIV. New operational strategies provide guidance in using the electronic health record, implementing improved person-centered care approaches, and maintaining age-friendly atmospheres.Using evidence derived from all levels of care, this text offers developed guidelines for improving both quality and outcomes when caring for older adults in multiple disciplines, including interprofessional team members, long-term care and other staff educators, social workers, dietitians, and physicians. Chapters provide assessment and management principles, clinical interventions, specialty practice, and models of care. They consistently feature chapter objectives, annotated references, evidence ratings for each protocol, and resources for further investigation. Each protocol is embedded within the chapter content to provide context and detailed evidence. The protocols consistently include an overview, evidence-based assessment, intervention strategies, and a supporting case study with discussion. PowerPoint presentations and a test bank are available as instructor's resources. New Chapters: Informational Technology: Embedding CPGs Organizational Approaches to Promote Person-centered Care Environmental approaches to support aging friendly care HIV and the Older Adult LGBTQ Perspectives Key Features: Evidence-based geriatric protocols for best practices for in-patient, in-home, and long-term care settings Case studies with discussions in each chapter to illustrate application of clinical practice and related Nursing Standard of Practice Protocol Guidelines that are developed by experts on the topics of each chapter and are based on the best available evidence The AGREE systematic method was used to evaluate each protocol and validate this book's content Instructor's resources including PowerPoints and a Test Bank

General

Imprint:	Springer Publishing Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2020
Editors:	Marie Boltz • Elizabeth A. Capezuti • Deanne Zwicker • Terry T. Fulmer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	840
Edition:	6th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8261-8814-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Geriatric medicine Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > Geriatric nursing Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > Psychiatric nursing Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > Community nursing Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing Promotions
LSN:	0-8261-8814-1
Barcode:	9780826188144

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