Evidence informed nursing with older people / edited by Debbie Tolson, Joanne Booth, and Irene Schofield. - x, 251 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principles of gerontological nursing -- Applying the evidence to practice -- Understanding relationships within care -- Truth-telling and the evidence -- Delirium -- Palliative care with older people -- Promoting urinary continence -- Promoting physical activity with older people -- Age related hearing problems -- Preventing depression and low mood -- Promoting nutrition with frail older people -- Pain and older people -- Protecting older people from healthcare associated infections -- Pressure ulcers -- Achieving evidence informed nursing with older people.

This text presents an evidence-based case study approach to the care of older people. It provides an up-to-date treatment of the nursing contribution to key geriatric syndromes.



9781444331134 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2010041335


Geriatric nursing.
Evidence-based nursing.
Evidence-Based Nursing--methods.
Nursing Care--methods.
Aged.
Nurse-Patient Relations.

RC954 / .E95 2011

618.970231/Ev32

WY 152