Dementia in Nursing Homes

Written by leading international experts, this book discusses the latest advances in the field of dementia in nursing homes. The topics and findings covered are based on their survey and on a scientific literature review. Dementia is spreading worldwide, placing a growing burden on healthcare system...

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Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Schüssler, Sandra (Editor), Lohrmann, Christa (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Geriatrics.
Nursing.
Pain medicine.
Psychiatry.
Behavioral therapy.
Medical research.
Quality of life.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319498324
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-49832-4
Physical DescriptionVI, 248 p. 13 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Psychosocial interventions
  • Chapter 2. Behavioral symptoms/problems
  • Chapter 3. Meaningful activities
  • Chapter 4. Quality of life
  • Chapter 5. Patient-/person centered care
  • Chapter 6. Staff training and education
  • Chapter 7. Inclusion and support of family members
  • Chapter 8. Pain, pain management
  • Chapter 9. End of life, hospice, palliative care, advanced care planning
  • Chapter 10. Communication
  • Chapter 11. Polypharmacy
  • Chapter 12. Depression (and other mental disorders)
  • Chapter 13. Delirium and dementia
  • Chapter 14. Teamwork, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary
  • Chapter 15. Care dependency
  • Chapter 16. Restraints.

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