Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs : An Interprofessional Approach / edited by JILL BEAVERS-KIRBY , FREDDI SEGAL-GIDAN

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618.97 23

Contents:

Section I. Aging -- 1. Biological and Physiological Change Theories -- 2. Normal Aging -- 3. Principles of Care -- 4. Ethical Issues in Care -- 5. Sexuality in Older Adults --

Section II. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention -- 6. Preventive Screenings and Immunizations -- 7. Promotion of Healthy Aging -- 8. Medication Use in Older Adults -- 9. Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Older Adults

Section III. Assessment and Management of Health Problems Common to Older Adults -- 10. Clinical Assessment: Cognitive, Psychological, Social, Functional, and Medications -- 11. Common Geriatric Syndromes -- 12. Sensory Changes -- 13. Chronic Conditions -- 14. Infectious Diseases -- 15. Acute, Emergent, and Urgent Conditions -- 16. Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions in the Older Adult -- 17. Cancer -- 18. Mental Health/Behavioral Health

Section IV. Care Systems for Problems of Older Adults -- 19. Home Care -- 20. Acute Care -- 21. Long-Term Care -- 22. Palliative Care and Hospice -- Appendix 1. Tools -- Appendix 2. IPEC Competencies

Summary: "Written by NPs and PAs who have a wealth of experience in the care of older adults across all practice settings, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs takes an evidence-based approach to both gerontology and geriatrics, incorporating the latest national and international guidelines and standards of care. This first-of-its-kind text takes an interprofessional, teamwork-based approach that reflects Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, as well as the unique perspectives that NPs and PAs each bring to the collaborative care of older adults."-- Publisher website

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I. Aging -- 1. Biological and Physiological Change Theories -- 2. Normal Aging -- 3. Principles of Care -- 4. Ethical Issues in Care -- 5. Sexuality in Older Adults --

Section IV. Care Systems for Problems of Older Adults -- 19. Home Care -- 20. Acute Care -- 21. Long-Term Care -- 22. Palliative Care and Hospice -- Appendix 1. Tools -- Appendix 2. IPEC Competencies

"Written by NPs and PAs who have a wealth of experience in the care of older adults across all practice settings, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs takes an evidence-based approach to both gerontology and geriatrics, incorporating the latest national and international guidelines and standards of care. This first-of-its-kind text takes an interprofessional, teamwork-based approach that reflects Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, as well as the unique perspectives that NPs and PAs each bring to the collaborative care of older adults."-- Publisher website

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