Mental Health In The Nursing Home

Author : Terry L. Brink
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1560240105

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Mental Health in the Nursing Home by Terry L. Brink Pdf

Here is a practical book designed to help mental health practitioners working in institutional, extended care environments provide better care for their elderly patients. Geriatric patients in long-term care situations may suffer from many disabilities ranging from acute physical problems, to social isolation and economic privation, to dementia, depression, hypochondriasis, and paranoia. These are significant problems for the patient, other residents, their families, and the caretakers. Mental Health in the Nursing Home provides invaluable research and information for mental health practitioners. Through such diverse topics as the transition of care to nursing homes, the use of special treatment units for severely disabled patients, evaluation of daily functions, the organization of group programs, and guides for managing a group therapy program with geriatric patients, the book is extremely beneficial to every mental health practitioner working with elderly patients. The major theme of this important book--improving the quality of life of institutionalized elderly through proactive mental health approaches--is effectively presented and makes this an excellent resource.

Author : Karen Devereaux Melillo,Melillo,Susan Crocker Houde
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449618780

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Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing by Karen Devereaux Melillo,Melillo,Susan Crocker Houde Pdf

Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Second Edition addresses the knowledge and skills necessary in the assessment and nursing care of older adults experiencing common late life mental health and psychiatric problems. This text features experts in gerontological nursing and geropsychiatric fields and provides essential information for advanced practice and professional nurses, as well as graduate and undergraduate nursing students.The Second Edition has been completely revised and updated to include crucial areas like assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and behavioral management strategies in nursing care of older adults. New to this edition are case studies in each chapter in addition to discussion questions. This new edition also presents the work of the Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative (GPNC) in its entirety. The focus of the GPNC is to improve the education of nurses who care for elders suffering from depression, dementia, and other mental health disorders. The collaborative effort enhances extant competencies for all levels of nursing education, focusing on older adults with mental health/illness concerns. Shared in the Appendix are the competency statements developed for basic, graduate, post-graduate, and continuing education nursing programs.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Human Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Aged
ISBN : LOC:00187069336

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Mental Health in Nursing Homes by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Human Services Pdf

Author : National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Consumer satisfaction
ISBN : UOM:39015078635631

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Make Each Person Count by National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Michael A. Smyer,Diane Brannon,Margaret D. Cohn
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0814779115

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Mental Health Consultation in Nursing Homes by Michael A. Smyer,Diane Brannon,Margaret D. Cohn Pdf

"The most complete book to date concerning the institutionalized care of the mentally ill elderly. A compassionate, comprehensive portrayal of the problems of caring for older persons by family members and nursing home staff. Essential reading for all those working with the elderly." --Bertram J. Cohler, Committee on Human Development, University of Chicago "The real strength of this book lies in its initial conceptualization of the nursing home as a community with a community's complexity of forces working both for and counter to the best interests of its members...contrasting the traditional view that the institution is the enemy of its residents." --M. Powell Lawton, Director of Research, Philadelphia Geriatric Center "This eminently readable book meets a long-standing need in the field of mental health, reflected in the fact that many nursing home residents suffer mental and emotional problems not infrequently the cause of their placement. Rooted solidly in theory, research, and clinical evidence, yet with a clear eye to practical applications, this excellent book will appeal to scholars, educators, students, administers, consultants, and practitioners." --Barbara Silverstone, Executive Director, The Lighthouse "This book come out at the right time in our return to a national discussion of the mental health needs of older adults. Scholarly in breadth and thoroughness, the authors draw on their wealth of practical experience to edify topics on the nursing home industry and its community of caregivers, families, and residents, and on strategies for mental health consultation, assessment, and intervention. It is thoughtfully written." --Carrell Wendland, Ph.D., President Beverly Foundation

Author : Boston Society for Gerontologic Psychiatry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Geriatric psychiatry
ISBN : CHI:17533627

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Mental Health in the Nursing Home by Boston Society for Gerontologic Psychiatry Pdf

Author : Mary S. Harper,Barry Lebowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112006747353

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Mental Illness in Nursing Homes by Mary S. Harper,Barry Lebowitz Pdf

Author : D. Peter Birkett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781135187477

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Psychiatry in the Nursing Home by D. Peter Birkett Pdf

Get the vital clinical information you need with this comprehensive handbook! In the decade since the first edition of this book, dramatic changes have taken place in the field of geriatric psychiatry. Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, presents timely information on the newest trends in law, culture, and medications, while still offering essential advice on the fundamental concerns of caring for elderly patients with mental illnesses. The new edition of this essential handbook presents up-to-date information on psychiatric issues involving nursing home patients. Featuring helpful case histories and diagnostic criteria, Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, helps you effectively treat such difficult problems as noisy patients, sexual acting out, and incontinence. In addition, it offers help with such administrative concerns as financial issues, absent or warring families, and staffing problems. Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, presents incisive discussions of the changes in the field since the publication of the first edition, including: the effects of the new Prospective Payment System the use of newly released psychotropic medications the altered nomenclature of the DSM-IV the rise in assisted-living facilities the rapid development of the specialty of geriatric psychiatry With its comprehensive scope and practical advice, Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, is a must-have for nursing-home administrators and staff. Policymakers, mental health professionals, and geriatricians will be fascinated by the book’s wider considerations of the problems of housing and caring for the mentally ill and its provocative suggestions for future policy.

Author : Soo Borson
Publisher : Association
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000017615792

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Nursing Homes and the Mentally Ill Elderly by Soo Borson Pdf

Author : Tom Dening,Alisoun Milne
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199593637

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Mental Health and Care Homes by Tom Dening,Alisoun Milne Pdf

The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, meaning that their care poses particular challenges. This book offers a coherent and evidence-based text exploring these issues.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Care Services,Committee on Improving Quality in Long-Term Care
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309132749

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Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care by Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Care Services,Committee on Improving Quality in Long-Term Care Pdf

Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.

Author : Manisha Sengupta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Dementia
ISBN : UCR:31210022626434

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Prevalence and Management of Pain, by Race and Dementia Among Nursing Home Residents by Manisha Sengupta Pdf

Author : Hans S. Falck,Mary K. Kane,National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Institutional care
ISBN : UOM:39015007135950

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It Can't be Home by Hans S. Falck,Mary K. Kane,National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : IOWA:31858055672798

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Patient Safety and Quality by Ronda Hughes Pdf

"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Author : Tamra J. Lair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Long-term care facilities
ISBN : UCSD:31822015910169

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Mental Health and Functional Status of Residents of Nursing and Personal Care Homes by Tamra J. Lair Pdf