Evidence-Based Practice in Dementia for Nurses and Nursing Students

This essential textbook presents the wide range of issues faced by nurses and students working in dementia care. Grounded in high quality, up-to-date evidence, the book includes handy summaries and case studies to demonstrate the application of the evidence to practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2019
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This comprehensive textbook on dementia care provides nurses with the essential knowledge they require, encompassing the evidence base for practice and the guidance to effectively translate this newly acquired knowledge into everyday clinical practice. Comprising a total of 25 chapters, each authored by esteemed experts in the field of dementia care, these chapters are grounded in thorough, up-to-date research and evidence, directly relevant to nursing practice, and illustrated through compelling case studies. The book begins by delving into dementia as a diagnosis, a syndrome, and a complex set of diseases, signs, and symptoms. It then explores various principles that underpin dementia care, such as person-centered care, managing challenging behaviors, risk assessment, and understanding the impact of dementia on relationships. Finally, the book assesses dementia care across a diverse range of care settings, including primary care, care homes, domiciliary care, acute hospitals, and hospice services. By providing a comprehensive and evidence-based approach, this textbook equips nurses with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals living with dementia and their families.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785924293