Handbook of Geropsychiatry for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1st Edition By Leigh Powers, Marie Smith-East
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The Handbook of Geropsychiatry for the Advanced Practice Nurse (1st Edition) by Leigh Powers and Marie Smith-East is an evidence-based clinical resource that outlines the core competencies needed to assess, examine, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders in the geriatric population. [1, 2]
The textbook, available from Springer Publishing Company, breaks its coverage down into several fundamental themes: [1]
Foundations & Clinical Assessments
- Basic Foundations of Aging: Explores the biological, physiological, and psychological changes associated with the natural aging process. [1, 2]
- The Psychiatric Exam: Step-by-step methodologies for conducting a holistic psychiatric examination tailored specifically to older patients. [1, 2]
- Diagnostic Criteria: Application of DSM-5 diagnoses and standards to ensure accurate psychiatric assessment in late life. [1]
Clinical Disorders & Management
- Depressive Disorders: Assessment and specific intervention strategies for late-life depression.
- Bipolar and Related Disorders: Management of mood disorders within the geriatric demographic.
- Common Geropsychiatric Conditions: General clinical guidelines for managing the most frequently encountered mental health struggles in older adults.
- Geriatric Psychopharmacology: Evidence-based prescribing practices, dosing adjustments, drug interactions, and safety standards for older bodies. [1, 2]
Holistic & Systems-Level Approaches
- Systems-Level Care: Navigating the broader healthcare systems to provide comprehensive treatment. [1]
- Relational Factors: Managing the dynamics between the geriatric patient, family caregivers, the community, and other healthcare professionals. [1]
- Crisis and Pandemic Needs: Addresses unique stressors and distinct operational adjustments needed for geriatric patients during public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. [1]
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