Assessing Older Persons Measures, Meaning, and Practical Applications

by Kane, Robert L.; Kane, Rosalie A.

• ISBN13: 9780195129151
• ISBN10: 0195129156
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-09-21
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This book describes the multidimensional assessment of older persons, offering unique insights into the state of this art. It combines comprehensive reviews of the most widely used instruments for measuring a variety of domains (such as physiological status, cognition, affect, social function, quality of life, physical environment, and caregiver burden) with an exploration of the viriety of uses to which these assessments have been put. It shows how assessment is used in various aspects of practice, including comprehensive geriatric assessment, care planning, case management, and mandated assessments. It also contains a chapter on how to collect data from persons who cannot communicate. The aim throughout is to combine information on specific measures with insight into how and when each measure should be used. The book is designed to serve as both a resource for those working actively in the field and an introduction for those who are not familiar with assessment in a given area.

Table of Contents

Contributors	ix
Choosing and Using an Assessment Tool	1	(16)
Robert L. Kane
PART I ASSESSMENT CONTENT
Assessment of Function in Older Adults	17	(32)
Valinda I. Pearson
Physiological Well-being and Health	49	(16)
Robert L. Kane
Cognitive Assessment of Older Adults	65	(64)
Linda K. Langley
Assessment of Emotions in Older Adults: Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Psychological Well-being, and Hope	129	(41)
Jeffrey D. Grann
Social Functioning	170	(30)
Carrie Levin
Assessment of Quality of Life in Older Adults	200	(37)
Jennifer R. Frytak
Values and Preferences	237	(24)
Rosalie A. Kane
Satisfaction	261	(39)
Maureen A. Smith
Spiritual Assessment	300	(20)
Douglas M. Olson
Rosalie A. Kane
Assessment of Family Caregivers of Older Adults	320	(40)
Joseph E. Gaugler
Rosalie A. Kane
Joan Langlois
Assessment of Physical Environments of Older Adults	360	(23)
Lois J. Cutler
PART II APPLICATIONS OF ASSESSMENT
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Management	383	(23)
Cristina F. Urdangarin
Care Planning for Older Adults in Health Care Settings	406	(32)
Patricia Finch-Guthrie
Long-Term Case Management for Older Adults	438	(20)
Rosalie A. Kane
Mandated Assessments	458	(25)
Robert L. Kane
Assessing Older Adults Who Cannot Communicate	483	(36)
Gillian J. Harper
PART III CONCLUSION
Accomplishments, Problems, Trends, and Future Challenges	519	(12)
Rosalie A. Kane
Index	531