Physiological Effects of Ageing by Ella McLafferty, Charles Hendry and Alistair Farley (2011, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101405180730
ISBN-139781405180733
eBay Product ID (ePID)102919947

Product Key Features

Number of Pages232 Pages
Publication NamePhysiological Effects of Ageing
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGerontology, Nursing / Gerontology
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorElla Mclafferty, Charles Hendry, Alistair Farley
Subject AreaSocial Science, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Reviews"In order to provide quality and effective care, it is important that we are knowledgeable about the needs of this group and this book provides a good grounding in this area." (International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 1 November 2011) "The value of this book lies in the skilful way in which the authors have meshed normal and disordered physiology of ageing with Roper's models of living and nursing." (Nursing Older People, 1 May 2011)
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal618.970231
SynopsisThe Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery., The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery. This book emphasizes the normal ageing changes before considering possible effects of ageing on body systems, using as its framework Roper, Logan and Tierney's activities of living. Although problems associated with ageing are identified, nursing assessment and interventions are considered which can help reduce the impact these changes have on a person's functional ability. Special Features: Explores current theories of ageing Makes use of reflective points and points of practice Looks at key topics of maintaining a safe environment and communication Discusses error theory, free radical theory and the immune theory A highly accessible text which encourages holistic patient-centred care, The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for student nurses, qualified nurses and allied professionals working with older people in a variety of contexts, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process and in doing so enhance care delivery. This book emphasizes the normal ageing changes before considering possible effects of ageing on body systems. Although problems associated with ageing are identified, nursing assessment and interventions are considered which can help reduce the impact these changes have on a person s functional ability. This is a highly accessible text which encourages holistic patient-centred care. Special Features Explores current theories of ageing Makes use of reflection points and points of practice Looks at key topics of maintaining a safe environment and communication Discusses error theory, free radical theory and the immune theory
LC Classification NumberQP86
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