Description
Special Features:
- Explores current theories of ageing
- Makes use of reflective points and points of practice
- Looks at key topics of maintaining a safe environment and communication
- Discusses error theory, free radical theory and the immune theory
- A highly accessible text which encourages holistic patient-centred care
About the Author
ALISTAIR FARLEY, MSc, BSc, DipN, RGN, RMN
Lecturer in Nursing, University of Dundee
Develop/Teach into pre (CFP and adult branch) and post registration programmes of nursing.
ELLA McLAFFERTY PhD, BSc, DipN, RGN, SCM, RNT
Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee
Senior Lecturer with the strategic responsibility of developing Inter-professional Education.
CARLES HENDRY PhD, BA(Hons), DipN, RGN, RMN, RCT, RNT
Senior Lecturer in Nursing, University of Dundee
Also currently working with the Research Dean in the role of Research Development Facilitator.
Reviews
"In order to provide quality and effective care, it is important that we are knowledgeable about the needs of this group and this book provides a good grounding in this area." (International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 1 November 2011)
"The value of this book lies in the skilful way in which the authors have meshed normal and disordered physiology of ageing with Roper's models of living and nursing." (Nursing Older People, 1 May 2011)
Book Information
ISBN 9781405180733
Author Alistair Farley
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 417g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 173mm * 13mm