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.

By:

James, Jo (Lead nurse) [author.]

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Material type: Text

TextSeries: Bradford Dementia Group good practice guidesPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017Description: 1 online resource (194 pages)Content type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781784503727
178450372X

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DDC classification:

616.8/30231 23

LOC classification:

RC521

NLM classification:

WY 152

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EBSCOhost (requires login)

Contents:

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

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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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.