Case Studies in Geriatric Primary Care & Multimorbidity Management

This book is about geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management, using case studies to teach students how to think like experts. It emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration and reflects the diversity of today's older adults.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

"Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Gerontologic Nursing category, second place in the Advanced Practice Nursing category. Gain expert primary care of older adults with a case-based approach to geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management. Written by two leading academic and clinical experts in geriatric primary care, Case Studies in Geriatric Primary Care and Multimorbidity Management, 1st Edition, uses detailed Exemplar Case Studies and Practice case studies to teach you how to think like an expert geriatric clinician. Because most older adults have more than one condition when seeking care, both Exemplar and Practice Case Studies place a strong emphasis on multimorbidity management (the management of patients with a host of complex, interacting conditions). To provide extensive practice in learning how to think like an expert, case studies reflect the reality that care does not necessarily begin or end in the primary care setting; cases move fluidly from primary care to acute care to inpatient rehabilitation to assisted living to long-term care. Building on foundational introductory chapters, cases also call on you to develop interprofessional collaboration skills and reflect the diversity of today's older adults, in terms of age (young-old to old-old), gender, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and more! As you work through both basic-level and advanced Practice Case Studies, you can make extensive notes in the printed book and then go online to submit answers for grading and receive expert feedback for self-reflection. NEW! Introductory unit on the core principles of caring for older adults gives you a strong foundation in the principles of geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management. NEW! and UNIQUE! Exceptional content on the impact of social determinants of health on older adults provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to health disparities and how to address them. "
Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Gerontologic Nursing category, second place in the Advanced Practice Nursing category. Gain expert primary care of older adults with a case-based approach to geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management. Written by two leading academic and clinical experts in geriatric primary care, Case Studies in Geriatric Primary Care and Multimorbidity Management, 1st Edition, uses detailed Exemplar Case Studies and Practice case studies to teach you how to think like an expert geriatric clinician. Because most older adults have more than one condition when seeking care, both Exemplar and Practice Case Studies place a strong emphasis on multimorbidity management (the management of patients with a host of complex, interacting conditions). To provide extensive practice in learning how to think like an expert, case studies reflect the reality that care does not necessarily begin or end in the primary care setting; cases move fluidly from primary care to acute care to inpatient rehabilitation to assisted living to long-term care. Building on foundational introductory chapters, cases also call on you to develop interprofessional collaboration skills and reflect the diversity of today's older adults, in terms of age (young-old to old-old), gender, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and more! As you work through both basic-level and advanced Practice Case Studies, you can make extensive notes in the printed book and then go online to submit answers for grading and receive expert feedback for self-reflection. NEW! Introductory unit on the core principles of caring for older adults gives you a strong foundation in the principles of geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management. NEW! and UNIQUE! Exceptional content on the impact of social determinants of health on older adults provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to health disparities and how to address them.

The book, Case Studies in Geriatric Primary Care and Multimorbidity Management, 1st Edition, is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals seeking to provide expert primary care to older adults. Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Gerontologic Nursing category and second place in the Advanced Practice Nursing category, it offers a case-based approach to geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management. Written by two leading academic and clinical experts in geriatric primary care, the book employs detailed Exemplar Case Studies and Practice case studies to teach readers how to think like expert geriatric clinicians.

Because most older adults have more than one condition when seeking care, both Exemplar and Practice Case Studies place a strong emphasis on multimorbidity management. This involves the management of patients with a host of complex, interacting conditions, which requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. To provide extensive practice in learning how to think like an expert, case studies reflect the reality that care does not necessarily begin or end in the primary care setting. Cases move fluidly from primary care to acute care to inpatient rehabilitation to assisted living to long-term care, reflecting the complex healthcare needs of older adults.

Building on foundational introductory chapters, cases also call on readers to develop interprofessional collaboration skills and reflect the diversity of today's older adults. In terms of age, gender, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and more, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by this population.

As readers work through both basic-level and advanced Practice Case Studies, they can make extensive notes in the printed book and then go online to submit answers for grading and receive expert feedback for self-reflection. The book also includes an introductory unit on the core principles of caring for older adults, which gives readers a strong foundation in the principles of geriatric primary care and multimorbidity management.

In addition, the book offers exceptional content on the impact of social determinants of health on older adults. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to health disparities and how to address them. By recognizing the social determinants of health, healthcare professionals can better understand the root causes of health problems and develop targeted interventions to improve the health outcomes of older adults.

Overall, Case Studies in Geriatric Primary Care and Multimorbidity Management, 1st Edition, is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to provide expert primary care to older adults. With its case-based approach, emphasis on multimorbidity management, and comprehensive coverage of social determinants of health, it equips readers with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality care to this vulnerable population.

Weight: 802g
Dimension: 230 x 162 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323479981