Description |
xvi, 294 pages ; 25 cm |
Contents |
1. Introduction to diabetes in older people / Trisha Dunning -- 2. Managing diabetes in older people / Trisha Dunning -- 3. Developing care systems for older people / Angus Forbes -- 4. Short-term complications of diabetes / Michelle Robins -- 5. Long-term complications of diabetes / Trisha Dunning -- 6. Educating and communicating with older people / Trisha Dunning -- 7. Rehabilitation, respite and palliative care / Trisha Dunning -- 8. Mental health, depression, dementia and diabetes / Trisha Dunning and Michelle Robins -- 9. Effective medication management in older people / Sue Hunt -- 10. Sexuality and older people with diabetes / Trisha Dunning -- 11. Using complementary therapies wisely in older people / Trisha Dunning -- 12. Resources / Trisha Dunning and Michelle Robins |
Summary |
"This book is an easy-to-follow essential guide to providing skilled and effective care for older people with diabetes in community, acute and residential care settings. It aims to provide nurses and other health professionals with the knowledge needed to accurately diagnose, treat and care for older people with diabetes. It draws upon guidance from the National Service Frameworks for Diabetes and Care of Older People (UK) and the Department of Human Service Standards (Australia) and provides an ideal companion to Care of People with Diabetes."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Diabetes in old age -- Nursing.
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Diabetes Mellitus.
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Aged.
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Diabetes Mellitus -- nursing.
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Diabetes Complications.
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Author |
Dunning, Trisha.
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LC no. |
2004028171 |
ISBN |
1405123648 |
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9781405123648 |
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9781405123648 : |
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