Nursing Older Adults, J. Reed, C. Clarke, A. MacFarlane (Eds.), Open University Press, McGraw Hill Education, Maidenhead (2012), 28.99, ISBN-10: 0335240844, ISBN-13: 978-0335240845.This paper offers a personal view of some of the developments and events that occurred in the 1980s - ...
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In the past decade, the number of long-term care (LTC) services for older adults in China has grown annually by an average of 10%. Older adults, their family members, and policymakers in China are concerned about patient outcomes in different care settin
A bar graph was used as a measurement tool for nursing care needs as a function of self care behavior and functional profile level. No functional problems were expected among people under the age of 74 years, while mild functionality problems were expected among people older than 74 years. ...
Aging Population:Focus on geriatric care, chronic disease management, and improving quality of life for older adults. Cutting-edge Technologies and Innovations Telehealth and Telemedicine:Remote patient monitoring and virtual consultations improve access to care. ...
education program in restorative care for caregivers, many suggestions for suitable activities, and practical strategies for motivating both older adults and caregivers to engage in restorative care. In addition, the book provides an overview of the requirements for restorative care across all settings,...
screen for age-related health concerns, and implement interventions that address the specific needs of older adults. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including geriatricians, social workers, and physical therapists, to develop comprehensive care plans. By specializing in geriatric nursing, pr...
nursing’s versatility is important to note for the simple reason that nursing has evolved faster than public policies affecting the profession. As per the growing evidence, it suggests that the shortage of nurses with a BSN and higher education is adversely affecting a number of dimensions ofheal...
Despite the growing interest in healthcare robots in gerontology, an integrative review focusing on nursing, human-computer interaction, and older adults has not been accomplished. This review aims to occupy the gaps by examining the scientific literature on healthcare robots designed for older people...
Two instruments were considered for data collection: (1) the Elderly Nursing Core Set (ENCS); and (2) the WHOQOL-BREF. The ENCS was the instrument employed to assess older adults' functional capacity. It was developed initially by Fonseca et al.and administered to a sample of institutionalized...