Comprehensive geriatric assessment
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment
McGraw-Hill, Medical Publishing Division, c2000
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Leading geriatricians and researchers present this highly practical guide to assessing older adults-contains essential insights required for multidimensional assessments on seniors in a variety of settings: home, ambulatory care centers, nursing homes, office visits. The book emphasizes how to perform the assessment and when to use specific assessment tools in particular circumstances. It also presents detailed guidelines on how to administer and score the assessment tools.
Table of Contents
SECTION I:GENERAL ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR USE OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS General Issues Health Status and Physical Capacity Cognitive Function, Mood, and Behavior Assessments Social Support Networks Assessment in Rehabilitation SECTION II: A: ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS Multidimensional Assessment in the Community Multidimensional Assessment in the Ambulatory Clinic In-Home Assessment Comprehensive Assessment in an Institutional Setting SECTION II: B: COMMON PROBLEMS Hearing Loss Vision Nutritional Assessment Pressure Ulcers Preoperative Assessment Pain Assessment Sleep Constipation, Diarrhea, and Fecal Incontinence Older Driver Assessment SECTION II: C: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES Depression Delirium Dementia Urinary Incontinence Falls and Gait Disorders SECTION III: ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND CARE PLANNING Decision Making Advance Directives Family and Community-Based Care: The Supports for Care Plan Implementation Communicating Assessment Recommendations SECTION IV: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Chapter 28: Assessment, Documentation, and Regulation Appendices Index Color Plate Insert
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