Unlock the Secrets of Gerontological Nursing with Ebersole & Hess

Ebersole & Hess’ Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging is the ultimate resource for healthcare professionals seeking to provide holistic, patient-centered care to older adults. This comprehensive textbook adopts a wellness-based approach, focusing on promoting healthy aging regardless of the situation or disease process.

A Holistic Approach to Gerontological Care

Going beyond mere treatment plans, Ebersole & Hess’ Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging delves into the complexities of older adult care, addressing complications, alleviating discomfort, and empowering individuals to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Key Features and Benefits

• Evidence-Based Practice Boxes: Stay updated on the latest research findings, confirming effective practices or highlighting those with unknown, ineffective, or harmful effects.
• Safety Alerts: Ensure safe practices and quality of care with QSEN competencies, integrated throughout the text.
• Healthy People 2020 Boxes: Learn how to integrate healthy aging principles into your practice, aligning with national health objectives.
• Cultural, Age, and Gender Differences: Develop a nuanced understanding of the importance of individual differences in caring for older adults.
• Expanded Tables, Boxes, and Forms: Easily access and utilize the latest scales and guidelines for proper health assessment.
• Activities and Discussion Questions: Reinforce your learning with engaging chapter-end activities and discussion prompts.
• AACN and Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing Core Competencies: Confidently address the knowledge and skills required for gerontological nursing practice.
• NEW Chapter on Neurologic Compromise: Expand your knowledge on stroke and Parkinson’s disease, ensuring comprehensive care for older adults.

Product Details

Get your copy of Ebersole & Hess’ Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging today! This 456-page paperback is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, educators, and students alike.

ISBN-10: 0323096069 | ISBN-13: 978-0323096065 | eText ISBN: 9780323096041 | eText ISBN: 9781926648248

Language: English | Publisher: Mosby | 4th edition | Published: March 25, 2013