| Description |
xii, 155 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Research and theory -- An ethnography of older people's nursing -- Theory development in nursing -- Building professional knowledge in older people's care -- pt 2. Research and practice -- The context and culture of the care setting -- A framework for the delivery of care -- Focusing on the practice of caring for older people -- Future trends: standards and quality in care |
| Summary |
"Nursing older people is often considered the 'Cinderella' service. This ground-breaking new book seeks to rectify that, bringing discussion of elderly care to the forefront of research and critical practice." "Based on the author's own ethnographic research, it explores the gap between theory (what nurses know) and practice (what nurses actually do), including: key theories of older people's nursing ; day-to-day practices on an elderly care ward ; the essential skills of caring, nurturing and supporting ; the importance of critical reflective practice."--Back cover |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Geriatric nursing.
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Nurses -- Training of.
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Older people -- Medical care.
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Geriatric Nursing -- methods.
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| ISBN |
0230516475 (paperback) |
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9780230516472 (paperback) |
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