| Description |
1 online resource (194 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides
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Bradford Dementia Group good practice guides.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital -- 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Dementia -- Nursing.
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Dementia -- Nursing. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Knight, Jules, author.
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Cotton, Bethany, author.
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Freyne, Rita, author.
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Pettit, Josh, author.
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Gilby, Lucy, author.
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Gerard, Nicci, contributor.
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Jones, Julia, contributor.
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Dunne, Tommy, writer of foreword.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: James, Jo. Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals : A Guide to Supporting People with Dementia and their Carers. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2017 9781785921087 |
| ISBN |
9781784503727 (electronic book) |
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178450372X (electronic book) |
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9781785921087 |
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