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Jo James - Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals: A Guide to Supporting People with Dementia and Their Carers - 9781785921087 - V9781785921087
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Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals: A Guide to Supporting People with Dementia and Their Carers

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Description for Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals: A Guide to Supporting People with Dementia and Their Carers Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 192 pages, Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJND; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
People with dementia increasingly find themselves staying in hospitals for extended periods, often due to separate health issues. This best-practice guide presents healthcare staff with the information and tools needed to provide excellent person-centred care to people with dementia in hospital settings. This useful handbook includes information and innovative strategies on how to manage common issues, including communication, physical health needs, pain, eating and nutrition, working with carers and relatives, understanding behaviour and approaching the end of life. It also highlights ethical considerations such as human rights and dementia, making decisions and the Mental Capacity Act. Each ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785921087
SKU
V9781785921087
Shipping Time
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About Jo James
Jo James, Jules Knight, Bethany Cotton, Rita Freyne, Josh Pettit and Lucy Gilby comprise the Dementia Care Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The team provides support and expert advice for staff in the trust as well as patients, families and carers using the services. Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones are authors and founders of John's ... Read more

Reviews for Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals: A Guide to Supporting People with Dementia and Their Carers
This is essential reading for acute hospital healthcare professionals caring for people with dementia. Insightful case studies link evidence based frameworks to practical ways of improving care for people with dementia in hospital. Its accessible format means you can quickly dip into the issues relevant for you.
Michelle Parker RN MSc BN (Hons), Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of ... Read more

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