NURS 452 Welcome
Welcome to your research guide for NURS 452.
Here you will find quick links out to the books, websites, videos, and databases that you need for this class.
Please let me know if you need any assistance as you navigate the resources, and develop competency in serving the geriatric population.
Health Literacy
- National Institute on AgingThe NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research.
- CDC: Health LiteracyTools and resources to help you communicate with older adults by focusing on health literacy issues.
- National Council on AgingHelps people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging. NCOA partners with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to provide innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy.
Books
Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice by
Award winner - 3rd place - AJN Book of the Year (Gerontologic Nursing)! The newest edition of this distinguished reference in geriatric nursing delivers updated guidelines, new illustrative case studies, and the latest evidence-based protocols developed by leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in each topic area. The sixth edition includes new approaches devoted to supporting LGBTQ elders, persons living with dementia and their families, and older adults living with HIV. New operational strategies provide guidance in using the electronic health record, implementing improved person-centered care approaches, and maintaining age-friendly atmospheres.Using evidence derived from all levels of care, this text offers developed guidelines for improving both quality and outcomes when caring for older adults in multiple disciplines, including interprofessional team members, long-term care and other staff educators, social workers, dietitians, and physicians. Chapters provide assessment and management principles, clinical interventions, specialty practice, and models of care. They consistently feature chapter objectives, annotated references, evidence ratings for each protocol, and resources for further investigation. Each protocol is embedded within the chapter content to provide context and detailed evidence. The protocols consistently include an overview, evidence-based assessment, intervention strategies, and a supporting case study with discussion. PowerPoint presentations and a test bank are available as instructors resources. New Chapters: Informational Technology: Embedding CPGs Organizational Approaches to Promote Person-centered Care Environmental approaches to support aging friendly care HIV and the Older Adult LGBTQ Perspectives Key Features: Evidence-based geriatric protocols for best practices for in-patient, in-home, and long-term care settings Case studies with discussions in each chapter to illustrate application of clinical practice and related Nursing Standard of Practice Protocol Guidelines that are developed by experts on the topics of each chapter and are based on the best available evidence The AGREE systematic method was used to evaluate each protocol and validate this books content Instructors resources including PowerPoints and a Test Bank
ISBN: 9780826188144Publication Date: 2020-03-28
Members of the Disability & Aging Collaborative
- Leading AgeResources to prevent ageism.
- Alzheimer's AssociationAlzheimer's Association works to end dementia.
- American Association of People with DisabilitiesThe American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
- American Association on Health and DisabilityIntegrates public health and disability into the overall public health agenda.
- Association of University Centers on DisabilitiesA network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.
- Balezon Center for Mental Health LawResources concerning civil rights, full inclusion and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities.
- Center for Medicare AdvocacyWorks to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage and quality health care for older people and people with disabilities by providing exceptional legal analysis, education, and advocacy.
