GERIATRIC UPDATE
THE GERIATRIC BOOKWORM: RESOURCES THOSE INTERESTED IN THE GERIATRIC POPULATION
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Authors: Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, and Nancy Stephens Donatelli, MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, St. Paul, MN, New Wilmington, PA Section Editors: Nancy Stephens Donatelli, MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, and Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
n the July 2014 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing, the editors of this column reviewed a selection of books pertaining to nursing care of the geriatric patient and promised to repeat this service in the future. For the current column, members of the 2014 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) geriatric committee looked to their bookshelves for resources they have found to be valuable. The reader may recall the goals of the book reviews are to provide insight into possible resources and help identify useful references for our work and personal libraries. Each review briefly describes content, format, whether the book is evidence based, and how useful the book may be for practice. As a disclaimer, there was no financial compensation to review the selected books, and books printed in one format, with a specific focus, may be useful for one practitioner but not another. The editors welcome readers to share with us reviews of their favorite books.
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Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice
Authors/editors: Marie Boltz, Elizabeth Capezuti, Terry Fulmer, and Deanna Zwicker Publisher: Springer Publishing, New York, NY Publication date: 2012 (fourth edition) No. of pages: 699, also available as E-book
Joan Somes, Member, Greater Twin Cities Chapter, is Educator, Regions Hospital EMS, St. Paul, MN. Nancy Stephens Donatelli, Member, CODE Chapter, is Project Coordinator, Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare, New Wilmington, PA. For correspondence, write: Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, 5718 Upper 136 St Ct, Apple Valley, MN 55124; E-mail: [email protected]. J Emerg Nurs 2015;41:249-51. 0099-1767 Copyright © 2015 Emergency Nurses Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2015.01.021
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This resource has over 60 contributors. The editors have many years of experience teaching and providing older adult care in a university setting. Dr Boltz is director of NICHE (Nurses Improving Care of Adults and Elders), and Dr Capezuti is co-director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Each protocol reflects assessment and intervention strategies for acute care recommended by experts who have reviewed the evidence. Each chapter describes the level of qualitative evidence used in the development of protocols. Chapters contain sample protocols and case studies that assist the reader in applying the information to real-life scenarios. The book is concise and to the point yet covers most issues related to the care of the older adult patient. Topics include developing and evaluating clinical practice guidelines, measuring performance, and improving quality. The book also has excellent chapters on age-related changes in health, sensory changes, excessive sleepiness, depression, dementia, delirium, pain management, hydration, nutrition, substance misuse and alcohol use, and the nurse’s role in preventing harm. Use: This book is not only a good reference manual but also an asset when reviewing, updating, or developing evidence-based protocols for emergency and trauma departments.
Geriatric Trauma and Critical Care
Authors/editors: Jay Yelon and Fred Luchette Publisher: Springer Publishing, New York, NY Publication date: 2014 No. of pages: 380 This book is intended to be used by a multidisciplinary team that provides care to the older adult with surgical pathology. It consists of 37 chapters divided into 4 parts: the impact of aging on health, surgical emergencies in the elderly, traumatic injury in the elderly, and critical care management of the elderly patient. Information related to pre-existing medical problems, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, end-of-life issues, ethics, and the impact of aging on the health care system is included. The chapter titles accurately describe their content, the material covers information that would be expected, and there is a summary
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of the discussion at each chapter’s conclusion. The book contains evidence-based algorithms, diagrams, color photographs, and case studies that enhance the subject matter. The contributors, who cover care of the patient from presentation through critical care management, are well-known for their knowledge in the field of trauma care. Use: This book can be used as a resource for emergency nurses but also is intended for critical care nurses, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and physicians. It is probably better suited for practitioners who already have a strong base knowledge of anatomy and physiology because these are not covered in the book.
Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging
Authors: Theris Touhy and Kathleen Jett Publisher: Mosby Elsevier, St. Louis, MO Publication date: 2014 (fourth edition) No. of pages: 436 This book is intended to teach basic holistic care for the geriatric patient. An accompanying instructor manual and bank of test questions were found when searching for this resource online. The book is peer reviewed and evidence based, and Evolve online study resources (Elsevier, St. Louis, MO) are used as an adjunct to the textbook. The book is divided into 4 sections: foundations of healthy aging, foundations of caring, coping with chronic disorders in late life, and caring for elders and their caregivers. It provides a basic but comprehensive overview of nursing care of the aging population with a focus on health, wellness, and cultural considerations. A difference noted in this reference book from many other reference books is the inclusion of how Maslow’s hierarchy is affected by aging. Because this book is intended to be used as a textbook, there are also learning objectives, competencies, a glossary, and study questions/activities that can be assigned. There are evidencebased practice “boxes” summarizing research findings that discuss care practices. Use: This book is not for the experienced geriatric practitioner but is good for the person who is starting to learn about the care and assessment of the older adult.
This textbook is based on a document produced by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing entitled “Older Adults: Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guideline for the Nursing Care of Older Adults.” The intended audiences are baccalaureate- or graduate-level nurses. The book includes learning objectives, case studies, critical-thinking exercises, and personal reflection areas. There are 19 chapters that cover various gerontological competencies, including an introduction to gerontological nursing; the aging population; theories of aging; therapeutic communication with older adults, families, and caregivers; teaching older adults and their families; comprehensive assessment; promoting healthy aging; identifying and preventing common risk factors in the elderly; management of common illnesses, diseases, and health conditions; nursing management of dementia; polypharmacy; falls; delirium; anxiety and depression; urinary incontinence; sleep disorders; dysphagia and nutrition; pressure ulcers, ethical/legal principles and issues; culture and spirituality; sexuality; abuse and mistreatment, alternative health modalities; care across the continuum; end-of-life care; and models of care. There are also 8 E-chapters that cover aging of physiological systems, older adults with cancer, interdisciplinary collaboration, legal aspects, technology, pain management, emergent care, and health policy. There is a companion Website, as well as interactive flashcards, an interactive glossary, and crossword puzzles. For instructors, there is a test bank of questions, slide presentations, sample syllabi, and a separate instructor manual. Use: This book is not only a good resource for those teaching gerontological nursing but also a great resource for any practitioner providing care for the geriatric population. The content is not specific to the emergency nurse, but with the increasing number of aging adults in our country and some hospitals developing units specific to this population, this book would be an invaluable tool for the nursing staff’s use in fully understanding how to appropriately care for this population. The only potential problem with this book is the amount of information lost if someone does not have access to the Internet. This book would be useful for the nurse who is not in school but simply wants to learn more about providing care for the older adult, as well as promoting change in a department.
Gerontological Nursing Gerontological Nursing Competencies for Care
Author/editor: Kristen Mauk Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA Publication date: 2014 No. of pages: 968
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Author: Charlotte Eliopoulos Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA Publication date: 2014 (eighth edition) No. of pages: 520
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Lippincott’s Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care
have “grown up” with Lippincott being our nursing guide, we decided to include it in this review. There were 12 contributing authors—all of whom are nursing scholars, faculty, or nurse practitioners. The sections are short, concise, and easy to understand. There are 10 chapters that cover the graying of America, promoting a healthy life, assessing the older adult, nutrition, medication, common disorders, sexuality, care giving, abuse, and end of life. There are time lines covering 1900 to 2000 in each chapter that describe content in terms of the years of occurrence. There are many useful charts, tables, assessment tools, and lists of information related to the geriatric patient. Aspects related to healthy living, including maintaining and improving health, culture, physical activities, exercises, and fall risk, are highlighted. Use: This book is generic in nature and has no information specific to emergency nursing or the care of the geriatric patient in an emergency situation. It is also noted to have minimal citations. We would like to thank the 2014 ENA geriatric committee for sharing their book reviews with us, with special thanks to Linda Yee, Deb Clark, and Anna May. We hope you find this information useful. I know I plan to buy another book or two for my library based on what the committee members have shared with us.
Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publisher: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA Publication date: 2010 No. of pages: 424 This book barely met our rule of including only books published within the past 5 years, but because many of us
Submissions to this column are encouraged and may be sent to Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN [email protected] or Nancy Stephens Donatelli, MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN [email protected]
There are 39 chapters in this book, which is well organized and colorful. It contains multiple colored diagrams and pictures to enhance the evidence-based text. Chapter topics include the aging population, theories of aging, diversity, life transitions and story, the specialty of gerontological nursing, a holistic model for gerontological nursing, legal aspects, ethical aspects, continuum of care, self-care for the gerontological nurse, sexuality and intimacy, spirituality, nutrition and hydration, rest and sleep, comfort and pain management, safety, safe medication use, each of the body systems, the endocrine system, infections and immunity, cancer, mental health, delirium, living in harmony with chronic conditions, rehabilitative care, acute care, long-term care, and end-of-life care. There is comprehensive coverage of dementia, family care issues that accompany an aging family member, and diversity issues related to care. Each chapter includes key concepts, points to ponder, and critical-thinking exercises that help to enhance learning. Use: This book has minimal information specific to emergency care, but the extensive information on long-term care and options available would help the emergency nurse evaluate and potentially better meet the needs of the older ED patient who is being discharged.
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THE GERIATRIC BOOKWORM: RESOURCES THOSE INTERESTED IN THE GERIATRIC POPULATION
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Authors: Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, and Nancy Stephens Donatelli, MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, St. Paul, MN, New Wilmington, PA Section Editors: Nancy Stephens Donatelli, MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, and Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
n the July 2014 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing, the editors of this column reviewed a selection of books pertaining to nursing care of the geriatric patient and promised to repeat this service in the future. For the current column, members of the 2014 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) geriatric committee looked to their bookshelves for resources they have found to be valuable. The reader may recall the goals of the book reviews are to provide insight into possible resources and help identify useful references for our work and personal libraries. Each review briefly describes content, format, whether the book is evidence based, and how useful the book may be for practice. As a disclaimer, there was no financial compensation to review the selected books, and books printed in one format, with a specific focus, may be useful for one practitioner but not another. The editors welcome readers to share with us reviews of their favorite books.
I
Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice
Authors/editors: Marie Boltz, Elizabeth Capezuti, Terry Fulmer, and Deanna Zwicker Publisher: Springer Publishing, New York, NY Publication date: 2012 (fourth edition) No. of pages: 699, also available as E-book
Joan Somes, Member, Greater Twin Cities Chapter, is Educator, Regions Hospital EMS, St. Paul, MN. Nancy Stephens Donatelli, Member, CODE Chapter, is Project Coordinator, Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare, New Wilmington, PA. For correspondence, write: Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, 5718 Upper 136 St Ct, Apple Valley, MN 55124; E-mail: [email protected]. J Emerg Nurs 2015;41:249-51. 0099-1767 Copyright © 2015 Emergency Nurses Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2015.01.021
May 2015
VOLUME 41 • ISSUE 3
This resource has over 60 contributors. The editors have many years of experience teaching and providing older adult care in a university setting. Dr Boltz is director of NICHE (Nurses Improving Care of Adults and Elders), and Dr Capezuti is co-director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Each protocol reflects assessment and intervention strategies for acute care recommended by experts who have reviewed the evidence. Each chapter describes the level of qualitative evidence used in the development of protocols. Chapters contain sample protocols and case studies that assist the reader in applying the information to real-life scenarios. The book is concise and to the point yet covers most issues related to the care of the older adult patient. Topics include developing and evaluating clinical practice guidelines, measuring performance, and improving quality. The book also has excellent chapters on age-related changes in health, sensory changes, excessive sleepiness, depression, dementia, delirium, pain management, hydration, nutrition, substance misuse and alcohol use, and the nurse’s role in preventing harm. Use: This book is not only a good reference manual but also an asset when reviewing, updating, or developing evidence-based protocols for emergency and trauma departments.
Geriatric Trauma and Critical Care
Authors/editors: Jay Yelon and Fred Luchette Publisher: Springer Publishing, New York, NY Publication date: 2014 No. of pages: 380 This book is intended to be used by a multidisciplinary team that provides care to the older adult with surgical pathology. It consists of 37 chapters divided into 4 parts: the impact of aging on health, surgical emergencies in the elderly, traumatic injury in the elderly, and critical care management of the elderly patient. Information related to pre-existing medical problems, nutrition, pharmacology, rehabilitation, end-of-life issues, ethics, and the impact of aging on the health care system is included. The chapter titles accurately describe their content, the material covers information that would be expected, and there is a summary
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of the discussion at each chapter’s conclusion. The book contains evidence-based algorithms, diagrams, color photographs, and case studies that enhance the subject matter. The contributors, who cover care of the patient from presentation through critical care management, are well-known for their knowledge in the field of trauma care. Use: This book can be used as a resource for emergency nurses but also is intended for critical care nurses, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and physicians. It is probably better suited for practitioners who already have a strong base knowledge of anatomy and physiology because these are not covered in the book.
Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging
Authors: Theris Touhy and Kathleen Jett Publisher: Mosby Elsevier, St. Louis, MO Publication date: 2014 (fourth edition) No. of pages: 436 This book is intended to teach basic holistic care for the geriatric patient. An accompanying instructor manual and bank of test questions were found when searching for this resource online. The book is peer reviewed and evidence based, and Evolve online study resources (Elsevier, St. Louis, MO) are used as an adjunct to the textbook. The book is divided into 4 sections: foundations of healthy aging, foundations of caring, coping with chronic disorders in late life, and caring for elders and their caregivers. It provides a basic but comprehensive overview of nursing care of the aging population with a focus on health, wellness, and cultural considerations. A difference noted in this reference book from many other reference books is the inclusion of how Maslow’s hierarchy is affected by aging. Because this book is intended to be used as a textbook, there are also learning objectives, competencies, a glossary, and study questions/activities that can be assigned. There are evidencebased practice “boxes” summarizing research findings that discuss care practices. Use: This book is not for the experienced geriatric practitioner but is good for the person who is starting to learn about the care and assessment of the older adult.
This textbook is based on a document produced by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing entitled “Older Adults: Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guideline for the Nursing Care of Older Adults.” The intended audiences are baccalaureate- or graduate-level nurses. The book includes learning objectives, case studies, critical-thinking exercises, and personal reflection areas. There are 19 chapters that cover various gerontological competencies, including an introduction to gerontological nursing; the aging population; theories of aging; therapeutic communication with older adults, families, and caregivers; teaching older adults and their families; comprehensive assessment; promoting healthy aging; identifying and preventing common risk factors in the elderly; management of common illnesses, diseases, and health conditions; nursing management of dementia; polypharmacy; falls; delirium; anxiety and depression; urinary incontinence; sleep disorders; dysphagia and nutrition; pressure ulcers, ethical/legal principles and issues; culture and spirituality; sexuality; abuse and mistreatment, alternative health modalities; care across the continuum; end-of-life care; and models of care. There are also 8 E-chapters that cover aging of physiological systems, older adults with cancer, interdisciplinary collaboration, legal aspects, technology, pain management, emergent care, and health policy. There is a companion Website, as well as interactive flashcards, an interactive glossary, and crossword puzzles. For instructors, there is a test bank of questions, slide presentations, sample syllabi, and a separate instructor manual. Use: This book is not only a good resource for those teaching gerontological nursing but also a great resource for any practitioner providing care for the geriatric population. The content is not specific to the emergency nurse, but with the increasing number of aging adults in our country and some hospitals developing units specific to this population, this book would be an invaluable tool for the nursing staff’s use in fully understanding how to appropriately care for this population. The only potential problem with this book is the amount of information lost if someone does not have access to the Internet. This book would be useful for the nurse who is not in school but simply wants to learn more about providing care for the older adult, as well as promoting change in a department.
Gerontological Nursing Gerontological Nursing Competencies for Care
Author/editor: Kristen Mauk Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA Publication date: 2014 No. of pages: 968
250
JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY NURSING
Author: Charlotte Eliopoulos Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA Publication date: 2014 (eighth edition) No. of pages: 520
VOLUME 41 • ISSUE 3
May 2015
Somes and Donatelli/GERIATRIC UPDATE
Lippincott’s Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care
have “grown up” with Lippincott being our nursing guide, we decided to include it in this review. There were 12 contributing authors—all of whom are nursing scholars, faculty, or nurse practitioners. The sections are short, concise, and easy to understand. There are 10 chapters that cover the graying of America, promoting a healthy life, assessing the older adult, nutrition, medication, common disorders, sexuality, care giving, abuse, and end of life. There are time lines covering 1900 to 2000 in each chapter that describe content in terms of the years of occurrence. There are many useful charts, tables, assessment tools, and lists of information related to the geriatric patient. Aspects related to healthy living, including maintaining and improving health, culture, physical activities, exercises, and fall risk, are highlighted. Use: This book is generic in nature and has no information specific to emergency nursing or the care of the geriatric patient in an emergency situation. It is also noted to have minimal citations. We would like to thank the 2014 ENA geriatric committee for sharing their book reviews with us, with special thanks to Linda Yee, Deb Clark, and Anna May. We hope you find this information useful. I know I plan to buy another book or two for my library based on what the committee members have shared with us.
Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publisher: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA Publication date: 2010 No. of pages: 424 This book barely met our rule of including only books published within the past 5 years, but because many of us
Submissions to this column are encouraged and may be sent to Joan Somes, PhD, RNC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN [email protected] or Nancy Stephens Donatelli, MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN [email protected]
There are 39 chapters in this book, which is well organized and colorful. It contains multiple colored diagrams and pictures to enhance the evidence-based text. Chapter topics include the aging population, theories of aging, diversity, life transitions and story, the specialty of gerontological nursing, a holistic model for gerontological nursing, legal aspects, ethical aspects, continuum of care, self-care for the gerontological nurse, sexuality and intimacy, spirituality, nutrition and hydration, rest and sleep, comfort and pain management, safety, safe medication use, each of the body systems, the endocrine system, infections and immunity, cancer, mental health, delirium, living in harmony with chronic conditions, rehabilitative care, acute care, long-term care, and end-of-life care. There is comprehensive coverage of dementia, family care issues that accompany an aging family member, and diversity issues related to care. Each chapter includes key concepts, points to ponder, and critical-thinking exercises that help to enhance learning. Use: This book has minimal information specific to emergency care, but the extensive information on long-term care and options available would help the emergency nurse evaluate and potentially better meet the needs of the older ED patient who is being discharged.
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