Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs: An Interprofessional Approach

by Jill R. Beavers-Kirby DNP, MS, ACNP-BC (Editor), Freddi I. Segal-Gidan (Editor)

Overview

Written by NPs and PAs who have a wealth of experience in the care of older adults across all practice settings, Gerontology and Geriatrics for NPs and PAs takes an evidence-based approach to both gerontology and geriatrics, incorporating the latest national and international guidelines and standards of care. This first-of-its-kind text takes an interprofessional, teamwork-based approach that reflects Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies, as well as the unique perspectives that NPs and PAs each bring to the collaborative care of older adults.

• Covers both primary care and acute care of older adults and fully addresses both graduate-level and practitioner core competencies necessary for optimal care of older adults. 

• Places a strong emphasis on wellness (including nutrition and the Healthy People 2030 targets), normal aging, common syndromes of aging, disease management, patient safety (particularly in acute care settings), and a patient-centered care approach. 

• Features vibrant, full-color illustrations, a full-color design for ease of navigation, and graduate-level learning features that include Key Points at the end of each chapter for quick reference and exam preparation. 

• Addresses a wide range of topics specifically focused on the common medical problems of older adults, with chapters logically organized for efficient study and quick clinical reference. 

• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. 

Evolve Instructor site with an image collection and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323608459
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	05/31/2023
Pages:	720
Sales rank:	1,110,566
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.00(d)

Table of Contents

Section I AGING
1 Biological and Physiological Change Theories
2 Normal Aging
3 Principles of Care
4 Ethical Issues in Care
5 Sexuality in Older Adults
Section II HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
6 Preventive Screenings and Immunizations
7 Promotion of Healthy Aging
8 Medication Use in Older Adults
9 Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Older Adults
Section III ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH PROBLEMS COMMON TO OLDER ADULTS
10 Clinical Assessment: Cognitive, Psychological, Social, Functional, and Medications
11 Common Geriatric Syndromes
12 Sensory Changes
13 Chronic Conditions
14 Infectious Diseases
15 Acute, Emergent, and Urgent Conditions
16 Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Conditions in the Older Adult
17 Cancer
18 Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Section IV CARE SYSTEMS FOR PROBLEMS OF OLDER ADULTS
19 Home Care
20 Acute Care
21 Long-Term Care
22 Palliative Care and Hospice
Appendix 1: Tools
Appendix 2: IPEC Competencies
Index

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From the Publisher

Written by NPs and PAs, for NPs and PAs

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Crystal L Plank, RN, BSN, RAC-CTA, IP (University of Missouri)
Description: This book covers requirements for NPs and PAs who practice with different segments of the geriatric population. It includes graphs, bullet points, photographs, and a variety of visual images to assist readers in obtaining the most information. The book includes multiple assessments and tests to help care for the geriatric population. An ebook is also available and easily accessible.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to offer an interdisciplinary approach to the care of the geriatric population. Owing to the vast, increasing responsibilities of NPs and PAs, the book aims to assist in recognizing the need for a team approach in the care of geriatric patients. It synthesizes what NPs and PAs have learned in school and assembles evidence-based practice and humanity to care for patients holistically. The print material is colorful and easy to navigate and read.
Audience: The book is intended for NPs and PAs who care for geriatric patients. It will also be beneficial for nurses at any level of education who care for this special population. The book offers an abundance of resources, tools, and assessments to ensure that the quality of assessments and resulting care are optimal. The authors and contributors are all experts in their specialties.
Features: The book covers not only physical assessments and the care of geriatric patients, but also common problems related to this population. It speaks to aging generally, preventive needs of the aging population, and post-acute care needs of geriatric patients. The book offers a holistic approach that focuses on the team as a whole to care for geriatric patients. A significant aspect of this book is the tools it contains. Practitioners often need tools to properly diagnose or care for patients, and this book provides tools for different aspects of caring for the geriatric population. All the tools within this book are evidence-based and used in their respective fields. The book provides both the name of the tools and the actual tools in the appendix.
Assessment: This book is a great resource that every NP, PA, or nurse should own. The quality is outstanding, and the ebook is user-friendly and easy to access once registered on the website. The book meets the needs of clinicians who care for the geriatric population in a holistic manner and contains the best resources all in one location.

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