Excellent dementia care in hospitals : a guide to supporting people with dementia and their carers
Dementia Geriatric Nursing Caregivers Inpatients Nurse-Patient Relations Patient-Centered Care e-böcker
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2017
EISBN 9781784503727
Foreword.
Introduction.
1. The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital.
2. Principles Underpinning Good Care.
3. Sylvia: The Importance of Community Support and Discharge.
4. Sarah: Making Decisions.
5. Patrick: Communication.
6. John: Physical Health Needs.
7. Jaheem: Delirium.
8. Bridget: Pain.
9.
Myrtle: Eating and Drinking.
10. Geoffrey: Getting Someone to Move (Enabling, Goal Setting and Engaging).
11. Kenny: Different Behaviour.
12. Frank: Environment.
13. Miriam: Boredom in Hospital.
14. Nicky and Denise: Approaching the End of Life.
15. Stan: Touch.
List of Tables and Figures.
Bibliography.
Useful Websites.
Subject Index.
Author Index.
Hospital workers are increasingly expected to have the knowledge and skills to care for people with dementia. This best-practice guide presents key information and strategies for working with people with dementia in hospitals to manage common issues. With a focus on person-centred care, this is an essential resource for healthcare staff.
Introduction.
1. The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital.
2. Principles Underpinning Good Care.
3. Sylvia: The Importance of Community Support and Discharge.
4. Sarah: Making Decisions.
5. Patrick: Communication.
6. John: Physical Health Needs.
7. Jaheem: Delirium.
8. Bridget: Pain.
9.
Myrtle: Eating and Drinking.
10. Geoffrey: Getting Someone to Move (Enabling, Goal Setting and Engaging).
11. Kenny: Different Behaviour.
12. Frank: Environment.
13. Miriam: Boredom in Hospital.
14. Nicky and Denise: Approaching the End of Life.
15. Stan: Touch.
List of Tables and Figures.
Bibliography.
Useful Websites.
Subject Index.
Author Index.
Hospital workers are increasingly expected to have the knowledge and skills to care for people with dementia. This best-practice guide presents key information and strategies for working with people with dementia in hospitals to manage common issues. With a focus on person-centred care, this is an essential resource for healthcare staff.
