Acute Geriatric Care: from Hospital to Territorial Charge

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Author(s): Nicola Vargas, Andrea Fabbo, Antonio M Esquinas
PDF: 3.5 MB

Acute Geriatric Care: From Hospital to Territorial Charge is a specialized guide that focuses on the management and care of elderly patients who experience acute health crises. The book emphasizes a continuum of care, from initial treatment in a hospital setting to ongoing management at home or in community settings. It’s designed for healthcare professionals who work with older adults across various settings, such as hospitals, nursing facilities, and home care and addresses the complex needs of the aging population during acute illness episodes and their recovery.

Key Features:

1. Comprehensive Continuum of Care: The book provides a detailed approach to managing geriatric care across multiple settings—beginning in the hospital and extending into community and home-based care. This model ensures a seamless transition and continuity of care for elderly patients.
2. Focus on Acute Geriatric Syndromes: Offers in-depth discussions on conditions frequently seen in older adults, such as delirium, dehydration, infections, heart failure, and mobility issues. The guide emphasizes recognizing and managing these conditions effectively during acute phases.
3. Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourages collaboration among various healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and physical therapists, to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to older adults.
4. Territorial and Community-Based Care: Highlights strategies for extending care beyond the hospital setting, supporting elderly patients in their communities, and promoting their independence and quality of life through community resources and follow-up care.
5. Evidence-Based Practices and Protocols: Incorporates the latest research and guidelines to inform best practices in acute geriatric care, with protocols that can be implemented across different healthcare systems and adapted for various local needs.
6. Patient-Centered Care Models: Stresses the importance of individualized, patient-centered care that considers the specific needs, preferences, and limitations of elderly patients and their families.
7. Guidelines for Care Transitions: Includes tools and checklists for effectively managing the discharge and transition of geriatric patients from hospitals to other settings, minimizing the risk of readmissions and complications.
8. Case Studies and Real-Life Scenarios: Provides practical case studies and real-life examples that illustrate common challenges and solutions in the management of acute geriatric patients.

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