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Informationen zum Autor ALISTAIR FARLEY , MSc, BSc, DipN, RGN, RMN Lecturer in Nursing, University of Dundee Develop/Teach into pre (CFP and adult branch) and post registration programmes of nursing. ELLA McLAFFERTY PhD, BSc, DipN, RGN, SCM, RNT Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee Senior Lecturer with the strategic responsibility of developing Inter-professional Education. CARLES HENDRY PhD, BA(Hons), DipN, RGN, RMN, RCT, RNT Senior Lecturer in Nursing, University of Dundee Also currently working with the Research Dean in the role of Research Development Facilitator. Klappentext The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for student nurses, qualified nurses and allied professionals working with older people in a variety of contexts, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process and in doing so enhance care delivery. This book emphasizes the normal ageing changes before considering possible effects of ageing on body systems. Although problems associated with ageing are identified, nursing assessment and interventions are considered which can help reduce the impact these changes have on a person's functional ability. This is a highly accessible text which encourages holistic patient-centred care. Special Features Explores current theories of ageing Makes use of reflection points and points of practice Looks at key topics of maintaining a safe environment and communication Discusses error theory, free radical theory and the immune theory The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery. Inhaltsverzeichnis Author profi les xiii Preface xv 1 Growing Older 1 Introduction 1 Drivers in the care of older adults 2 Activities of living 3 Overall aims 4 References 5 2 Theories of Ageing 7 Aims 7 Learning Outcomes 7 Introduction 7 Ageing theories 7 Error theory 8 Free radical theory 8 Immune theory 9 Programmed theory of ageing: changes in cell replication 10 Neuroendocrine theory 11 Effects of ageing on homeostasis and body function 11 Summary 12 References and further reading 13 3 Maintaining a Safe Environment 14 Aims 14 Learning Outcomes 14 Introduction 14 Immune system 15 Physical/mechanical and chemical barriers 15 Phagocytosis 15 Acute infl ammatory response 16 Typical immune response to the presence of pathogenic microorganisms 17 Relationship between innate (non-specifi c) and acquired (specifi c) immunity 17 Wound healing 18 Ageing changes in the immune system 19 Changes in the thymus 20 T cell function 20 B cell function 20 Natural killer cells 21 Infl ammatory process 21 Nutrition 22 Changes to the skin and mucous membranes 23 HIV/AIDS 24 Assessment of the immune system 24 HIV/AIDS 26 Stages of HIV infection 26 Modes of transmission related to older adults 26 Issues relating to older people and HIV/AIDS 27 Summary 29 References and further reading 30 Useful websites 31 4 Communicating 32 Aims 32 Learning Outcomes 32 Introduction 32 Normal structure and function 33 The nervous system 33 Ageing changes in the nervous system 39 Brain 39 Neuronal loss 39 Neuronal networks 40 Neurotransmitters 40 Lipofuscin and neurofi brillary tangles 41 Movement 41 Changes in the spinal cord 41 The eye 42 Structures of the eye 42 Aqu...
