Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs, 1st Edition
by Jill R. Beavers-Kirby, DNP, MS, ACNP-BC and Freddi I. Segal-Gidan
Paperback
ISBN:
9780323608459
Copyright:
2024
Publication Date:
05-31-2023
Page Count:
720
Imprint:
Elsevier
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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
Index
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Jill R. Beavers-Kirby, DNP, MS, ACNP-BC, Associate Professor, Coordinator of NP Programs, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio; Visiting Professor, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downer's Grove, Illinois and Freddi I. Segal-Gidan