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Excellent dementia care in hospitals : a guide to supporting people with dementia and their carers /

James, Jo (Lead nurse),

Excellent dementia care in hospitals : a guide to supporting people with dementia and their carers / Jo James, Beth Cotton, Jules Knight, Rita Freyne, Josh Pettit and Lucy Gilby with contributions by Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones ; foreword by Tommy Dunne. - 1 online resource (194 pages) - University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides . - Bradford Dementia Group good practice guides. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital / Principles Underpinning Good Care -- Sylvia: The Importance of Community Support and Discharge -- Sarah: Making Decisions -- Patrick: Communication -- John: Physical Health Needs -- Jaheem: Delirium -- Bridget: Pain -- Geoffrey: Getting Someone to Move (Enabling, Goal Setting and Engaging) -- Kenny: Different Behaviour -- Frank: Environment -- Miriam: Boredom in Hospital -- Nicky and Denise: Approaching the End of Life -- Stan: Touch -- Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 -- Myrtle: Eating and Drinking -- 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. List of Tables and Figures -- Bibliography -- Useful Websites -- Subject Index -- Author Index.

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.

9781784503727 178450372X

18D759CC-1EAD-4932-B241-5E55646389DD OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com

2016041522

GBB730486 bnb

018241164 Uk


Dementia--Nursing.
Nurse and patient.

RC521

616.8/30231

WY 152
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