Title Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics. Volume 31, Pathways through the transitions of care for older adults / volume editors, Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, Mary H. Palmer

Published New York : Springer, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (xxvi, 270 pages) : illustrations Series Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; v. 31 Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; 2011. Contents Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics; Half Title; Editors; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Table of Contents; About the Volume Editors; Contributors; Previous Volumes in the Series; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1: A Contextual Conceptualization on Transitions of Care for Older Persons; Abstract; Introduction; Older Adults-the Context of Individual Characteristics and Place; Cultural Identity and Context-Beliefs and Values and DecisionsAbout Care; The Context of Place-Health and Health Care for Older Adults; Health Issues and Context-Health Complexities and Care The Context of Adapting To and Addressing Transitions of CareThe Health Care System and Context-Policies and Plans; Conclusions and Implications; References; Chapter 2:The Older Person in Transition; Abstract; Introduction; Older Adults and Care Transitions; Demographic Trends and Older Adults; The Vulnerability of Older Adults and Implications for Suboptimal Transitions of Care; A Fragmented System of Care: Worlds Apart; Shifting the Center of Gravity:When the Transition of Care Focuses on the Older Adult Case Presentation: Bringing Worlds Apart to the Center of Gravity in Transitions of CareWays to Shift the Center of Gravity and Reduce the Fragmentation in Care Transitions for Older Adults; 1. Setting Expectations for Providers; 2. Tailoring Communication Strategies During Care Transitions; Conclusions and Implications; References; Chapter 3:Family Involvement in CareTransitions of Older Adults; Abstract; Introduction; Who is Involved in Care Transitions?; Family Involvement in Physician Visits; Family Involvement in Long-Term Care; Magnitude of Family Involvement in Care Transitions Care Transitions Experienced by FamiliesFamily Roles in Care Transitions; Family Roles in Transitioning Between Care Settings; Family Roles in Care Transitions for Individuals With Cognitive Impairment; Other Complex Health Conditions; Transitions of Families Providing Long-Term Care; Impact of Care Transitions on Family Members; Interventions to Support Families in Care Transitions; Challenges Involving Families in Care Transitions; Future Directions for Intervention Research; New Research Directions; Conclusions and Implications; Acknowledgement; References Chapter 4:Physical Health ProblemsAbstract; Introduction; What is the Ecology of Care Model?; Concepts Shaping Hospital Discharge; Process of Entering Into the Health Care System; Process Hospitals Use to Define Patients; Process of Discharge; Payment System Philosophies; Case Study; Medicare Reimbursement Process; Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program and Reimbursement; Conclusions and Implications; References; Chapter 5:Comorbidities and Their Impacton Transitions of Care; Abstract; Introduction; Case Study; The Impact of Various Comorbidities; Chronic Medical Conditions Summary This unique volume, with its person- and context-centered focus, is the only book to emphasize the need to incorporate social, cultural, and demographics into transitional care protocol for elderly patients. It encompasses the larger context of life experience in order to provide optimal pathways through transitions of care for elderly patients and has broad implications for shaping policy and future research. A consideration of contextual factors for both patients and caregivers is woven throughout the book. Chapters focus on physical and complex health problems shaping transitions of care, l Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Subject Geriatrics. Gerontology. Geriatrics gerontology. MEDICAL -- Geriatrics. MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology. Geriatrics Gerontology Form Electronic book Author Dilworth-Anderson, Peggye Palmer, Mary H ISBN 9780826107947 082610794X 6613341649 9786613341648 1283341646 9781283341646

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