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Chapter-11 Geriatric Nursing Process

BOOK TITLE: Application of Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis (A Textbook for Nurses)

Author
1. Rajinikanth AM
ISBN
9788184487626
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10052_11
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
15
Author Affiliations
1. Vergemount Area 2, Dublin 6, Ireland; Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bengaluru, India, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bengaluru, India, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, India
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Abstract

Among the clinical specialization, Geriatric nursing is a tangible area where the role of nurse is accepted and approved. The growing elderly population places extra demand on gerontological nurses. There are number of assessment tools available to assess the quality of life of geriatric people. Role of geriatric nurse practitioners and rehabilitation nurses are given in detail. Some of the geriatric nursing interventions are listed.

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