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Excellent dementia care in hospitals : a guide to supporting people with dementia and their carers / foreword by Tommy Dunne.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2017Description: 192 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781785921087 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.831 23
  • 616.83
LOC classification:
  • RC521
NLM classification:
  • WY 152
Contents:
The role and importance of carers in hospital / by Julia Jones and Nicci Downs -- Principles underpinning good care -- Sylvia : how should I leave? Discharge and community support -- Sarah : making decisions -- Patrick : communication -- John : physical health needs -- Jaheem : delirium -- Bridget : pain -- Myrtle : eating and drinking -- Geoffrey : getting someone to move (enabling, goal setting, engaging) -- Kenny : different behaviour -- Frank : environment -- Mariam : boredom in hospital -- Nicky and denise : approaching the end of life -- Stan : touch.
Summary: Hospital workers are increasingly expected to have the knowledge and skills to care for people with dementia. This best-practice guide presents key information and strategies for working with people with dementia in hospitals to manage common issues. With a focus on person-centred care, this is an essential resource for healthcare staff.
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4 Week Loan Connolly Hospital Dublin Connolly Hospital Dublin Book 616.85 JAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 253844
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4 Week Loan University Hospital Galway University Hospital Galway Library UCHG Galway 616.85/JAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available RE06913
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The role and importance of carers in hospital / by Julia Jones and Nicci Downs -- Principles underpinning good care -- Sylvia : how should I leave? Discharge and community support -- Sarah : making decisions -- Patrick : communication -- John : physical health needs -- Jaheem : delirium -- Bridget : pain -- Myrtle : eating and drinking -- Geoffrey : getting someone to move (enabling, goal setting, engaging) -- Kenny : different behaviour -- Frank : environment -- Mariam : boredom in hospital -- Nicky and denise : approaching the end of life -- Stan : touch.

Hospital workers are increasingly expected to have the knowledge and skills to care for people with dementia. This best-practice guide presents key information and strategies for working with people with dementia in hospitals to manage common issues. With a focus on person-centred care, this is an essential resource for healthcare staff.

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