Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults: Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Aging
Awarded first place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Gerontologic Nursing Category and receiving a 4-star rating from Doody’s Review Service, Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults is a definitive resource for evidence-based gerontological nursing. This Ninth North American Edition is designed to foster a deep understanding of the physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, helping students and practitioners navigate the complexities of modern healthcare to provide superior care for older populations.
The text is uniquely structured around the author’s Functional Consequences Theory for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults. This theoretical framework provides a proactive approach to care, focusing on how nurses can mitigate risk factors that interfere with health and functioning. By emphasizing wellness and quality of life, the book equips readers with the tools to support older adults in maintaining high levels of independence and vitality, even when faced with the limitations of chronic disease or age-related changes.
Extensively updated to reflect the most current issues in gerontological practice, this guide offers practical insights into clinical assessments, nursing interventions, and the promotion of healthy aging. It serves as an essential foundation for those dedicated to improving outcomes for older adults across diverse clinical settings.
Book Details & Metadata:
- Author: Carol A. Miller
- Edition: Ninth, North American Edition
- Publisher: LWW
- Publication Date: September 9, 2022
- ISBN-10: 1975179137
- ISBN-13: 978-1975179137
Key Highlights:
- Winner of the 2022 AJN Book of the Year (Gerontologic Nursing).
- Centered on the Functional Consequences Theory for Promoting Wellness.
- Comprehensive coverage of both psychosocial and physiological aging factors.
- Evidence-based strategies to improve functional health and quality of life.