by Ian J. Norman BA MSc PhD DipAppSocStud CQSW R (Author), Sally J. Redfern BSc PhD RGN (Author)
To date this field has been dominated by US texts. This is a British textbook for students of nursing, sociology and gerontology. It is a multi-authored, multi-disciplinary text which applies theory and research to the practical care of elderly people with mental health problems. It adopts a client-centred and research-orientated approach. The multi-disciplinary approach is important because care of the elderly is shared among so many professionals. The book is divided into 4 sections: mental health, old age and society; understanding mental health problems in later life; therapeutic interventions; and organisation of care. The market for this book is growing as the ageing population expands.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 584
Edition: Annotated
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 11 Nov 1996
ISBN 10: 0443051739
ISBN 13: 9780443051739