{"product_id":"resolving-distress-in-dementia-a-person-centred-approach-for-clinical-settings-paperback","title":"Resolving Distress in Dementia: A Person-Centred Approach for Clinical Settings - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJo James\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuby Fitzhenry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRachel Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGP surgeries, outpatient clinics, and hospitals can be difficult for people with dementia, as physical and emotional discomfort can build up and become overwhelming. This book invites healthcare workers to examine the root causes of distress for people with dementia in clinical settings, and offers ways to resolve incidents without the need for restraint or sedation. It also suggests strategies for reflection after incidents and forward planning, to support patients and staff and reduce the frequency of difficult interactions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter includes illustrative case studies to bring key concepts and dilemmas to life, and is supported by analysis and practical advice rooted in the authors' extensive experience in dementia care. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis guide helps healthcare professionals to understand why people with dementia may become distressed in a clinical setting, and gives them the tools to not only resolve incidents, but create a person-centred, supportive environment to reduce future distress.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJo James (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Jo James\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered nurse with over 35 years' experience in acute hospital care and currently works as a consultant nurse for dementia and delirium at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuby Fitzhenry (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Ruby Fitzhenry\u003c\/b\u003e is an RMN with a background working in inpatient dementia services, mental health forensic services and Parkinson's disease and dementia research. Ruby currently works as a dementia clinical nurse specialist supporting inpatients in acute hospitals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Thompson (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the time of writing, \u003cb\u003eRachel Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e was a Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist with a background in intensive care. Prior to nursing, she worked as a dementia adviser in the community. She is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding long-term conditions and helping people live well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMel Tumongha (Contributor)\u003cbr\u003eMel Tumongha\u003c\/b\u003e worked as a registered nurse in the Philippines for 12 years before moving to the UK where she has worked as a staff nurse on a medicine for the elderly ward and as a dementia clinical nurse specialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.9 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783600701728,"sku":"9781805010234","price":64.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1b5d33f7c610ae0cabc894ee08c5bf85.webp?v=1780590611","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/resolving-distress-in-dementia-a-person-centred-approach-for-clinical-settings-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}