Self-neglect in older adults : a global, evidence-based resource for nurses and other health care providers / Mary Rose Day, Geraldine McCarthy, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Day, Mary Rose, author.

McCarthy, Geraldine, author.

Fitzpatrick, Joyce J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-injurious behavior.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (399 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2018.

Summary:

An unequalled compendium of cutting-edge information on self neglect This authoritative resource in provides nurses and healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview and analysis of self-neglect in older adults.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Share Self-Neglect in Older Adults: A Global, Evidence-Based Resource for Nurses and Other Health Care Providers

Section I: Practical and Theoretical Perspectives

Chapter 1: My Mother's Life and Self-Neglect

Mother's Early Years

Married Years

Mother's Self-Neglecting Behaviors

Daughter's Perspective

Mother as a Collector

Impact of Behavior on Family

Interventions

Need for Health and Social Care Intervention

Conclusion

Chapter 2: Self-Neglect: Toward Conceptual Clarity

Definitions of Self-Neglect

Conceptualizing Self-Neglect

Self-Neglect Theory and Frameworks

References

Section II: Issues Concerning the Self-Neglecting Individual

Chapter 3: Mental Health Issues and Self-Neglect

Responses to Mental Illness

Chapter 4: Delirium and Self-Neglect

Background Literature

Self-Neglect Among Older Adults

Chapter 5: Hoarding: Features, Assessment, and Intervention Strategies

Features and Complications of Hoarding

Assessment of Hoarding

Interventions to Address Hoarding

Treatment Challenges and Future Directions

Chapter 6: Animal Hoarding

Epidemiology of Animal Hoarding

Characteristics of Animal Hoarders

Assessment

Types of Animal Hoarding and Possible Approaches to Treatment

Risks

Chapter 7: Farm Animals and Farmers: Neglect Issues

Emergence of Farm Animal Welfare

Defining Farm Animal Neglect

Farm Animal Welfare in Ireland-From Acts of Commission to Acts of Omission

The Human-Animal Bond and Its Implications for Farm Animal Neglect

Link Between Self-Neglect and Animal Neglect

References.

Chapter 8: Environmental Neglect

Definitions

Differentiating Environmental Neglect from Neglect of Self-Care

Differing Views Concerning Domains of Self-Neglect

Taking Care of One's Home

Prevalence of Environmental Neglect

Causative or Associated Factors

Management Issues in Environmental Neglect

Chapter 9: Self-Neglect and Decision Making

Decision-Making Capacity

Section III: The Service Responds

Chapter 10: Self-Neglect: An Issue in Acute Care

Self-Neglecting Behavior and the Burden on Acute Hospital Care

Acute Care Presentations Associated With Self-Neglect

The Hospital Physician's Role in Management of Self-Neglect

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Interventions in Acute Care for Self-Neglect

Assessing Decision-Making Capacity

Chapter 11: Medical Perspectives of Self-Neglect: An Issue for Health and Social Care

Background Literature: Defining Self-Neglect

Etiology of Self-Neglect

Community Impact

Identification and Assessment

Intervention and Prevention

Chapter 12: Home Care Nurses and Self-Neglect

Purpose of the Study

Design and Sample

Methods

Findings

Discussion

Limitations

Chapter 13: Health and Social Care Professionals' Perspectives of Self-Neglect

Chapter 14: Adult Safeguarding and Self-Neglect: Emergent Lessons From England

Literature Review

Chapter 15: Practice Wisdom: Professional Responses to Self-Neglect in Israel

Findings.

Limitations

Chapter 16: How the City of Chicago Addresses the Issue of Self-Neglect Among Seniors

History and Program Overview

Major ICAS Goals

Designing for Success: Key Features of the ICAS Program

Determining Success in ICAS Self-Neglect Work

Discussion: Thinking About Success

Section IV: Research Evidence

Chapter 17: Self-Neglect: A Statewide Assessment in Vermont

Chapter 18: Medication Use and Polypharmacy in Older Adults With Substantiated Self-Neglect: A Case Study

Self-Neglect

Defining Polypharmacy

Aging and Pharmacology

Medication Use and Self-Neglect

Medication Reconciliation

The Interprofessional Team

Chapter 19: Self-Neglect in Ireland: A Pilot Study

Section V: Assessment and Measurement of Self-Neglect

Chapter 20: Short-Form Elder Self-Neglect Assessment

The ESN Assessment Instrument

The Short-Form ESNA Instrument

Demographics from the Alternatives Sample

Validation of the Theoretical Model

Considerations of Financial Status When Assessing ESN

Appendix 20.1

Chapter 21: Making and Executing Decisions for Safe and Independent Living (MEDSAIL): A Screening Tool for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

The MEDSAIL Screening Tool

Applications of MEDSAIL in Hospital and Long-Term Care Settings

Chapter 22: Self-Neglect: Development and Evaluation of a Self-Neglect (SN-37) Measurement Instrument

Design and Methods

Field Testing

Participants and Data Collection

Data Analysis

Exploratory Factor Analysis

Section VI: Ethical and Educational Issues

Chapter 23: Self-Neglect Among Older Adults: Professional Education and Preparation for Practice

Background Literature: Educating for the Professional Terrain

Knowledge, Values, and Skills

Pedagogy Based on Reflection

Chapter 24: A Self-Neglecting Case Dilemma: Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Tool

Ethical Issues

An Ethical Decision-Making Tool

Using the Tool

Chapter 25: Summary and Conclusion

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

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ISBN:

0-8261-4083-1

OCLC:

999665276