Evidence-based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice

by Capezuti, Elizabeth, Ph.D.; Zwicker, Deanne; Mezey, Mathy; Fulmer, Terry; Gray-Miceli, Deanna

• ISBN13: 9780826111036
• ISBN10: 0826111033
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-16
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

"As a gerontological clinical educator/research nurse, I will often use this as a reference. The format and the content are good, and the explanations of how to best use the evidence simplify the process of sifting through mountains of information to figure the best practice." Score: 97, 5 stars --"Doody's"

Table of Contents

About the Editors
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Dedication and Acknowledgments
Developing and Evaluating Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic Approach	p. 1
Measuring Performance, Improving Quality	p. 9
Assessment of Function	p. 23
Assessing Cognitive Function	p. 41
Depression	p. 57
Dementia	p. 83
Delirium: Prevention, Early Recognition, and Treatment	p. 111
Family Caregiving	p. 127
Preventing Falls in Acute Care	p. 161
Pain Management	p. 199
Iatrogenesis: The Nurse's Role in Preventing Patient Harm	p. 223
Reducing Adverse Drug Events	p. 257
Urinary Incontinence	p. 309
Mealtime Difficulties	p. 337
Nutrition	p. 353
Managing Oral Hydration	p. 369
Oral Health Care	p. 391
Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears	p. 403
Age-Related Changes in Health	p. 431
Excessive Sleepiness	p. 459
Sensory Changes	p. 477
Physical Restraints and Side Rails in Acute and Critical Care Settings: Legal, Ethical, and Practice Issues	p. 503
Health Care Decision Making	p. 521
Advance Directives	p. 539
Comprehensive Assessment and Management of the Critically Ill	p. 565
Fluid Overload: Identifying and Managing Heart Failure Patients at Risk for Hospital Readmission	p. 595
Cancer Assessment and Intervention Strategies	p. 615
Issues Regarding Sexuality	p. 629
Substance Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorders	p. 649
Appendix	p. 677
Index	p. 681
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