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"As a gerontological clinical educator/research nurse, I will often use this as a reference. The format and the content are good, and the explanations of how to best use the evidence simplify the process of sifting through mountains of information to figure the best practice." Score: 97, 5 stars
--Doody's
| About the Editors | |
| Contributors | |
| Foreword | |
| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| Dedication and Acknowledgments | |
| Developing and Evaluating Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic Approach | p. 1 |
| Measuring Performance, Improving Quality | p. 9 |
| Assessment of Function | p. 23 |
| Assessing Cognitive Function | p. 41 |
| Depression | p. 57 |
| Dementia | p. 83 |
| Delirium: Prevention, Early Recognition, and Treatment | p. 111 |
| Family Caregiving | p. 127 |
| Preventing Falls in Acute Care | p. 161 |
| Pain Management | p. 199 |
| Iatrogenesis: The Nurse's Role in Preventing Patient Harm | p. 223 |
| Reducing Adverse Drug Events | p. 257 |
| Urinary Incontinence | p. 309 |
| Mealtime Difficulties | p. 337 |
| Nutrition | p. 353 |
| Managing Oral Hydration | p. 369 |
| Oral Health Care | p. 391 |
| Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears | p. 403 |
| Age-Related Changes in Health | p. 431 |
| Excessive Sleepiness | p. 459 |
| Sensory Changes | p. 477 |
| Physical Restraints and Side Rails in Acute and Critical Care Settings: Legal, Ethical, and Practice Issues | p. 503 |
| Health Care Decision Making | p. 521 |
| Advance Directives | p. 539 |
| Comprehensive Assessment and Management of the Critically Ill | p. 565 |
| Fluid Overload: Identifying and Managing Heart Failure Patients at Risk for Hospital Readmission | p. 595 |
| Cancer Assessment and Intervention Strategies | p. 615 |
| Issues Regarding Sexuality | p. 629 |
| Substance Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorders | p. 649 |
| Appendix | p. 677 |
| Index | p. 681 |
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