BOOK
Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals
Jo James | Jules Knight | Bethany Cotton | Rita Freyne | Josh Pettit | Lucy Gilby | Nicci Gerard | Julia Jones | Tommy Dunne
(2017)
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Abstract
Hospital workers are increasingly expected to have the knowledge and skills to care for people with dementia. This best-practice guide presents key information and strategies for working with people with dementia in hospitals to manage common issues. With a focus on person-centred care, this is an essential resource for healthcare staff.
Jo James, Jules Knight, Bethany Cotton, Rita Freyne, Josh Pettit and Lucy Gilby comprise the Dementia Care Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The team provides support and expert advice for staff in the trust as well as patients, families and carers using the services.
Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones are authors and founders of John's Campaign which advocates for the right to stay with people with dementia in hospital.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent Dementia Care in Hospitals: A Guide to Supporting People with Dementia and their Carers by Jo James, Beth Cotton, Jules Knight, Rita Freyne, Josh Pettit and Lucy Gilby, with contributions by Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones | 3 | ||
| Foreword - Tommy Dunne | 9 | ||
| Introduction | 11 | ||
| 1. The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital - Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones | 15 | ||
| 2. Principles Underpinning Good Care | 23 | ||
| 3. Sylvia – The Importance of Community Support and Discharge | 36 | ||
| 4. Sarah – Making Decisions | 44 | ||
| 5. Patrick – Communication | 58 | ||
| 6. John – Physical Health Needs | 69 | ||
| 7. Jaheem – Delirium | 80 | ||
| 8. Bridget – Pain | 90 | ||
| 9. Myrtle – Eating and Drinking | 101 | ||
| 10. Geoffrey – Getting Someone to Move (Enabling, Goal Setting and Engaging) | 112 | ||
| 11. Kenny – Different Behaviour | 122 | ||
| 12. Frank – Environment | 133 | ||
| 13. Miriam – Boredom in Hospital | 143 | ||
| 14. Nicky and Denise – Approaching the End of Life | 150 | ||
| 15. Stan – Touch | 162 | ||
| List of Tables and Figures | 173 | ||
| Bibliography | 175 | ||
| Useful Websites | 185 | ||
| Subject Index | 186 | ||
| Author Index | 191 | ||
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