| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 194 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Contents |
Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Notes for the Facilitator; 1 Envisioning a Good Death; 2 Recognizing the Final Phase of Life; 3 Grief and Loss: Understanding and Supporting Families; 4 Advance Care Planning; 5 Choices About Eating and Drinking; 6 Pain Management; 7 Emotional and Spiritual Care; 8 Caring for the Caregiver: Taking Care of Yourself Emotionally; References; Appendix A: Prognostic Guidelines; Appendix B: Approaches to Pain Assessment and Treatment; Appendix C: Advance Care Planning Booklet for Nursing Home Residents. |
| Summary |
In eight innovative sessions, Henderson, Hanson, and Reynolds provide sage advice, numerous case studies, a wide variety of assessment tools, intructional guidelines, and practical exercises to educate nursing home staff about care of the dying. A Multidisciplinary focus outlines important roles for all staff members in providing competent and compassionate end-of-life care. ;chapter. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Nursing home residents -- Care -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Nursing home residents -- Care. |
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Nursing home residents. |
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Terminal care -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Terminal care. |
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Older people -- Nursing home care -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Older people. |
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Nursing home care. |
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Nursing Homes. |
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Terminal Care. |
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Aged. |
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Homes for the Aged. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Hanson, Laura C.
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Reynolds, Kimberly S.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Henderson, Martha L., MSN. Improving nursing home care of the dying. New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2003 0826119255 9780826119254 (DLC) 2002036657 (OCoLC)51009243 |
| ISBN |
9780826119261 (electronic book) |
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0826119263 (electronic book) |
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1281806935 |
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9781281806932 |
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0826119255 |
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9780826119254 |
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