Gerontology Nursing Case Studies: 100 Narratives for Learning - Softcover

Donna J. Bowles (editor)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826108334 ISBN 13: 9780826108333

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2011

Synopsis

"[This book] provides a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities for all of us working with vulnerable populations to develop thoughtful, workable programs. The topics presented are not limited to the severely mentally ill, but it is an encyclopedia of resources and creative options for service to veterans, the homeless, the elderly. This book challenges us to think creatively and develop programs and services for the people in our society who are most often overlooked and forgotten."

Alan E. Siegel, Ed.D.
Chief, Mental Health Service, MIT
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology,
Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

"[This book is] the perfect primer for anyone seeking to understand the latest trends in psychiatric care for vulnerable people today."

Ted Houghton
Supportive Housing Network of New York

"It is rare for a single book to discuss innovative practices that affect such a broad array of vulnerable groups, including children and families, older people and people with severe mental illness. Together, these essays allow readers to identify similarities and differences with regard to the needs of these populations, the conditions that may exacerbate their problems, and the adequacy of the programs and services designed to address their needs. It also may help readers identify lessons from innovations targeted at one group that may be helpful in another policy arena."

Michael K. Gusmano, PhD
Research Scholar
The Hastings Center

Vulnerable populations typically present with multiple overlapping issues, such as poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, or other health issues that require varying services and treatments. This book provides students and professionals in health care and service delivery with innovative programs and models to address the needs of these vulnerable populations.

This essential text offers new approaches to program design, service delivery, evaluation, and funding. Strategies for introducing these innovations-such as cross-system coordination and blended funding-are described in detail, using real, evidence-based programs from around the country as examples. Experts from across program delivery systems, as well as from academia and government, share their practice experience.

Key features:

• Addresses innovative services for children and youth with multiple mental health and/or substance abuse needs
• Describes health care needs for LGBTQ youth and adults
• Examines housing issues for persons with psychiatric disabilities, veterans, and older adults
• Offers innovative program approaches for refugees, older adults, and the disabled
• Discusses the impact of new media, health literacy, and the consumer/survivor movement on service delivery

About this title

About the Author

Donna J. Bowles, EdD, RN, CNE, is associate professor of Nursing (tenured) at Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Indiana, and an instructor/item writer of NCLEX-RN Review Courses for Kaplan Education, Inc. Dr. Bowles team-teaches the didactic courses in Alterations in Health I & II, with the corresponding Practicum , along with the Comprehensive Health Assessment and Science and Technology Practicums. Dr. Bowles has written three chapters for the Cengage Learning Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd edition textbook edited by Daniels and Nicoll (2010) and The Adult Client chapter in Daniels's, Nursing Fundamentals: Caring and Decision-Making, 2nd edition (Cengage, 2008). She was coeditor with M. Hogan for Nursing Fundamentals: Review and Rationales (P-H, 2002). She has published several peer-reviewed articles, including Active Learning Strategies...not for the birds! (International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 2006), and The Wizard of Oz: A metaphor for teaching excellence (The Teaching Professor, 2005), among others. Dr. Bowles is an active peer reviewer for LWW, P-H, the International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, Nursing Spectrum and the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning . She is the recipient of many teaching awards and fellowships and is a member of the following professional societies: STT, Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses, Delta Epsilon Honor Society, Church Health Ministries of Kentuckiana, NLN, and National Gerontology Nurses Association.

From the Back Cover

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Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826108334
• ISBN 13: 9780826108333
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300