The Physiological Effects of AgeingISBN: 978-1-4051-8073-3
Paperback
232 pages
January 2011, Wiley-Blackwell
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The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive
resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to
apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and,
in doing so, enhance care delivery. This book emphasizes the normal
ageing changes before considering possible effects of ageing on
body systems, using as its framework Roper, Logan and
Tierney’s activities of living. Although problems associated
with ageing are identified, nursing assessment and interventions
are considered which can help reduce the impact these changes have
on a person’s functional ability.
Special Features:
- Explores current theories of ageing
- Makes use of reflective points and points of practice
- Looks at key topics of maintaining a safe environment and communication
- Discusses error theory, free radical theory and the immune theory
- A highly accessible text which encourages holistic patient-centred care