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Bathing Without a Battle: Person-Directed Care of Individuals with Dementia
Contributor(s): Barrick, Ann Louise (Editor), Rader, Joanne (Editor), Hoeffer, Beverly (Editor)
ISBN: 0826101240     ISBN-13: 9780826101242
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $68.40  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: March 2008
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Annotation: This book provides a practical approach to providing person-centered, problem-focused solutions to reduce anxiety about and improve comfort during bathing. It contains specific suggestions on assessment, interventions, care products and equipment, training, and organizational changes required to implement person-directed care. Key features: Evidence-based practice Simple, practical approach Techniques for reducing agitation, aggression, and discomfort Specific exercise for training staff Outcome measures for bathing Changes in the new edition: Line drawings replaced with photographs A chapter on the history of bathing by Mary Lavelle Updated chapter on equipment and supplies An interactive training chapter Revised organizational chapter to include concepts related to adoption of evidence-based bathing practices in long-term care
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Nursing Home Care
- Medical | Nursing - Gerontology
- Medical | Caregiving
Dewey: 362.196
LCCN: 2007051940
Series: Springer Series on Geriatric Nursing
Physical Information: 0.43" H x 8.4" W x 10.95" (1.10 lbs) 208 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

2008 AJN Book of the Year Winner

Like its popular predecessor, the new edition of Bathing Without a Battle presents an individualized, problem-solving approach to bathing and personal care of individuals with dementia. On the basis of extensive original research and clinical experience, the editors have developed strategies and techniques that work in both institution and home settings. Their approach is also appropriate for caregiving activities other than bathing, such as morning and evening care, and for frail elders not suffering from dementia.

    For this second edition, the authors have included historical material on bathing and substantially updated the section on special concerns, including:

  • Pain
  • Skin care
  • Determining the appropriate level of assistance
  • Transfers
  • The environment

    An enhanced final section addresses ways to support caregivers by increasing their understanding of the care recipient's needs and their knowledge of interventions to improve care and comfort. It also emphasizes self-care and system-level changes to promote person-directed care. Several chapters include specific insights and wisdom from direct caregivers.