Notes on Nursing: A Guide for Today's Caregivers - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0702034231 ISBN 13: 9780702034237

Casa editrice: Bailliere-Tindale, 2009

Riassunto

Florence Nightingale wrote 'Notes on Nursing' for caregivers in the home and it is remarkable how much of the original remains relevant today. This modern edition aims to complement the work of Florence Nightingale, extending her reach to new generations committed to caring for the people they love. The International Council of Nurses and the Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF) have prepared this modern edition of the Notes 150 years after its original publication, to mark FNIF's 75th anniversary.

• Practical advice on what a caregiver needs to do and know in order to deliver the best care to loved ones, including how to organise the home environment, preparing and serving food, bedding and preventive measures against infection and other complications which put loved ones at risk..
• Clear guidance, with illustrations, lists and planning tools to help caregivers organize and provide an effective program of care.
• Advice for caregivers on how to work with nurses, physicians and other health professionals to ensure their prescriptions and advice are well understood and implemented.
• Advice which anticipates and addresses the needs of all caregivers, whether they live in a modern community or in remote regions with less access to safe water, medications and health professionals.
• Adds new information and advice based on current medical knowledge, while retaining segments of the original work that remain relevant today
• Provides common-sense guidance on good hygiene and organization for caregivers worldwide, whatever their material circumstances
• Endorsed by the IAPO (International Alliance of Patients' Organizations

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Recensione:

"The content follows that of the 1859 edition, with additional information to include current practices and knowledge. The book provides guidance of a practical nature, intended for use by family members and others who act as caregivers. The language will be accessible to the widest possible readership." International Nursing Review, Volume 56, Number 2. June 2009

"Reviewing this 'modern version of Florence Nightingale's original best-seller' must be considered a privilege for anyone involved in nursing practice...This worthy addition to any library has been updated without removing the key themes close to Miss Nightingale's heart...I recommend this book to nurses as a salient reminder of why many of us joined the ranks of nursing in the first place."

Nursing Standard, 16 December 2009

"I am finding it a really fascinating read...and it gives some great tips regarding care at home..." Bev Hurst, IAPO Representatative for National Concern for Healthcare Infections, UK.

Contenuti:

Introduction
1. The background to Florence Nightingale's 'Notes on Nursing'
2. Health of houses
3. Petty management
4. Food
5. Bed and Bedding
6. Cleanliness
7. Chattering hopes and advices
8. Observation of the sick
9. Caring for the carer
10. Health literacy for caregivers

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Bailliere-Tindale
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0702034231
• ISBN 13: 9780702034237
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 182
• Redattore: International Council Of Nurses