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| dementia assessment tools nhs: Fragility Fracture Nursing Karen Hertz, Julie Santy-Tomlinson, 2018-06-15 This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amounts to 25 000 fractures per day or 9 million per year. The financial costs are reported to be: 32 billion EUR per year in Europe and 20 billon USD in the United States. As the population of China ages, the cost of hip fracture care there is likely to reach 1.25 billion USD by 2020 and 265 billion by 2050 (International Osteoporosis Foundation 2016). Consequently, the need for nursing for patients with fragility fracture across the world is immense. Fragility fracture is one of the foremost challenges for health care providers, and the impact of each one of those expected 9 million hip fractures is significant pain, disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and decreased life expectancy. There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention based on the increasing evidence that such models make a difference. There is also a need to promote and facilitate high quality, evidence-based effective care to those who suffer a fragility fracture with a focus on the best outcomes for recovery, rehabilitation and secondary prevention of further fracture. The care community has to understand better the experience of fragility fracture from the perspective of the patient so that direct improvements in care can be based on the perspectives of the users. This book supports these needs by providing a comprehensive approach to nursing practice in fragility fracture care. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Severe Dementia Alistair Burns, Bengt Winblad, 2006-05-12 The later stages of dementia are as important, if not more so, as the earlier stages, since they harbour unique characteristics and events, which profoundly affect the lives of patients and their carers. Severe dementia has not had a high profile in the clinical literature as until recently prognosis was poor and there were few beneficial interventions. With the recent licensing of memantine, clinicians finally have a drug option that will delay disease progression. Severe Dementia is the first book to focus exclusively on severe dementia. It addresses both the clinical features of the disease and the social aspects of care. Introductory chapters on the differential diagnosis, neurochemistry and molecular pathology of severe dementia set the scene for the clinical discussion. Detailed clinical chapters on cognitive function, depression, physical effects, staging and function follow. All therapeutic interventions are then discussed, including memantine, anticholinesterases, neuroleptics and non-pharmacological treatment. The final chapters review the social and economic aspects of dementia care, including family involvement, person-centered care, palliative care, ethics and health economics. Written and edited by experts in geriatric psychiatry and geriatrics, Severe Dementia is of value to all clinicians involved in the management of this complex and vulnerable group of patients. It is also of interest to general practitioners and carers in nursing homes. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Language in Dementia Louise Cummings, 2020-10 Using linguistic data, this book examines language and communication in dementias and their clinical treatment by language pathologists. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Casebook of Dementia Gloria HY Wong, Bosco HM Ma, Maggie NY Lee, David LK Dai, 2024-05-31 Provides practical advice on effective identification and management of people with dementia in a primary care setting using 99 cases. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population Ribeiro, Luis Vieira, Ribeiro, Anabela Magalhães, 2023-04-03 Today’s society recognizes that the last decades of an individual’s life are usually those in which health tends to deteriorate and chronic pathologies increase. Action at this level is verified through the increased concern of government officials with the elderly population motivated by the socio-economic impact of costs associated with the provision of healthcare in this group. Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of health assessments for an aging population. Covering topics such as ambulatory wellbeing, gerontology, and neuropsychological assessment, this premier reference source is a valuable resource for gerontological healthcare professionals, gerontological social workers, psychologists, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Screening Instrument for Diagnosis of Dementia in People with Learning Disabilities Heleen Evenhuis, Margeen M. F. Kengen, Harry A. L. Eurlings, 2007 |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Dementia Care Grahame Smith, 2016-06-30 Dementia is both a personal and a societal challenge. The goal of Dementia Care: A Practical Approach is to focus on how practitioners can meet this challenge with hope and compassion, thereby enabling those with dementia to live well. The book takes a ‘strengths approach’ with an emphasis on exploring sustainable strategies. Its content is underpinned by relevant policies and strategies and explicitly links to research evidence while always valuing the voices of those living with dementia. Covering various dementia strategies, the book provides a clear vision of dementia care delivery and is mapped to the Curriculum for UK Dementia Education. For health care students, the content is also mapped to the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The book includes experiences of people living with dementia, practical examples, self-assessment questions, and key point summaries. It is a valuable resource to practitioners, informal caregivers, families, individuals with dementia or those wanting to know more about the subject. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: What You Really Want to Know About Working with Dementia Karen Harrison Dening, Hilda Hayo, Amy Pepper, 2024-12-19 Dementia can add a layer of complexity to health and social care, as problems with communication and understanding can make it more difficult to diagnose and treat other conditions and illnesses. For many people living with dementia, generalist clinicians in primary care will be their first port of call. This FAQ guide examines issues experienced by these clinicians during their daily practice, and offers expert advice on how to support people living with dementia. Each section includes a case study to illustrate a common concern, followed by analysis of the underlying issues and suggested approaches or solutions from an experienced Admiral Nurse. Topics include distressed behaviours at home and in clinical settings, managing fall risk, supporting older carers or those with disabilities, and advance care planning. This evidence-based guide sets out skills and approaches for all health professionals to provide excellent person-centred care for people living with dementia. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Clinical Topics in Old Age Psychiatry Julian C. Hughes, Philippa Lilford, 2020-09-17 An overview of important current subjects in old age psychiatry, demonstrating the depth and breadth of the speciality. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Designing Environments for People with Dementia Alison Bowes, Alison Dawson, 2019-02-08 The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and is freely available to read online. This book systematically explores and assesses the quality of the evidence base for effective and supportive design of living environments for people living with Dementia. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: NHS Continuing Care Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Health Committee, 2005-05-03 NHS Continuing Care |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes Lee Martin, 2019-01-21 Presenting simple and cost-effective solutions for maintaining and improving mealtime abilities, this book discusses the practical aspects of eating and drinking as part of person-centred dementia care. Due to cognitive decline, changes in mealtime abilities can lead to malnutrition and related issues for people with dementia, alongside feelings of powerlessness and isolation. This research-informed book explains how to make the most of mealtimes for increased nutritional intake, socialising, and food enjoyment, in a range of care settings. The book covers topics such as the physical act of eating and drinking, creating a comfortable and friendly dining environment, using appropriate tableware, and dealing with common issues such as problems with swallowing and choking. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: A Family Guide to Living Well with Dementia Liz Leach Murphy, Jayna Patel, 2023-03-20 Gain the knowledge and insight you need to support your loved one with dementia to live life as they wish. When a family member is diagnosed with dementia it’s difficult to know what to do. Do you worry you don’t have the skills and knowledge to support them? And what about looking after your own mental health? A Family Guide to Living Well with Dementia is here to help. Written by someone with lots of experience in this field, it gives you the knowledge and insight to be able to support the person with dementia to live life as they wish. This easy-to-follow and accessible guide contains information that is intended to support people to plan for how they want to live their life, receive their care, and for end-of-life planning. In this book you will find: Details of the different types of dementia and the dementia journey Explanations of the various Person Centred approaches to dementia care Information about people's rights within the health and social care legislation Insights into behaviour and methods of communication Support options available to you and your loved one, paid and community-based. Often people who have been diagnosed with dementia and their families report feeling lost and not sure what to do apart from learning to adapt and find a way to do their best in what can often be difficult circumstances. This book provides easy, engaging, and practical content for things to consider and conversations to have so as to be able to provide the best care and support on a basis of sound understanding from everyone involved. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Palliative Nursing Elaine Stevens, Susan Jackson, Stuart Milligan, 2009-11-16 Palliative Nursing is an evidence-based practical guide fornurses working in areas of practice where general palliative careis provided. This may be in hospitals, nursing homes, dementiaunits, the community and any other clinical areas which are notclassified as specialist palliative care. This book first explores the history and ethos of palliativecare, and then looks at palliative nursing across various caresettings. It then looks at palliative nursing care for peoplewith specific illnesses, including heart failure, dementia, chronicobstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and neurological conditions.Palliative care for children and young people is discussed, andthen the book finally looks at education and research in palliativenursing. Palliative Nursing will be essential readingfor all nurses working with palliative care patients in a nonspecialist role, i.e. in hospitals, primary care and nursing homes,as well as nursing students. SPECIAL FEATURES Explores the palliative nursing issues related to specificdiseases groups Written in the context of the new national tools, i.e. the endof life initiative, preferred place of care, Liverpool care pathwayand Gold standards framework. Each chapter includes practice points and cases to allow thepractitioner to undertake guided reflection to improvepractice Written by nurses for nurses Provides guidance for nurses working in all four countries ofthe UK |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology Joel E. Morgan, Joseph H. Ricker, 2016-02-26 Containing 50 chapters by some of the most prominent clinical neuropsychologists, the Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology sets a new standard in the field in its scope, breadth, and scholarship. Unlike most other books in neuropsychology, the Textbook is organized primarily around syndromes, disorders, and related clinical phenomena. Written for the clinician at all levels of training, from the beginner to the journeyman, the Textbook presents contemporary clinical neuropsychology in a comprehensive volume. Chapters are rich with reviews of the literature and clinical case material spanning a range from pediatric to adult and geriatric disorders. Chapter authors are among the most respected in their field, leaders of American Neuropsychology, known for their scholarship and professional leadership. Rarely have so many distinguished members of one discipline been in one volume. This is essential reading for students of neuropsychology, and all others preparing for careers in the field. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: ABC of Dementia Bernard Coope, Felicity A. Richards, 2020-05-29 ABC of Dementia is a practical guide, written with the needs of professionals in training in mind. Its aim is to enable readers to explore attitudes towards dementia, and find the knowledge and skills required in the important task of supporting the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This new edition is designed to assist students and practitioners working within both primary and secondary care settings with the diagnosis, treatment and provision of care. It covers the causes of dementia, diagnostic assessment, early intervention, pharmacological treatment, person-centred care, legal and ethical issues, and more. This resource has been thoroughly revised to reflect the most recent research and evidence-based practice. New and expanded content addresses dementia and frailty in care homes, explores the role of technology in the treatment of dementia, discusses working with minority groups, and examines case studies. Aids healthcare professionals in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for those with dementia Highlights the importance of person-centred care and the effects of dementia on families and carers Describes the cognitive changes and neurological disorders central to dementia Addresses the needs of younger people developing dementia Provides guidance on managing dementia in primary care, the acute hospital and end-of-life care settings Covers the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia (NPSD) Features numerous full-colour photographs and illustrations ABC of Dementia is a must-have for healthcare students, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals caring for people with dementia. It will also be of interest to members of the general public who wish to know more about dementia. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Paramedic Case Studies Richard Pilbery, 2021-12-01 A fun and informative approach to learning, this book brings together a range of case studies from within prehospital care covering various conditions and situations which you may face working in an ambulance setting. Paramedic Case Studies will guide you through a number of detailed and descriptive scenarios, putting you at the centre of the action, each accompanied by full-colour illustrations to help set the scene and aid your understanding. Readers are encouraged to think critically through ‘what would you do next?’ questions, highlighting appropriate actions for each situation and how to achieve the best outcomes for your patient. Originally published as monthly instalments in Standby CPD, each case study has been brought up to date with the latest guidance and research. It also features brand new content, not published anywhere else before. Evidence-based throughout, each chapter provides up-to-date discussions on treatment and management as well as in-depth information on anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include: Airway and breathing Circulation Disability Exposure Medical emergencies Trauma Obstetrics and gynaecology Paediatrics Mental health Older people This unique book is an essential resource for anyone working in the ambulance service who wants to test their knowledge of current and frequently encountered areas of paramedic practice, as well as those who are not yet qualified. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Cognitive Screening Instruments A. J. Larner, 2016-11-30 This revised and updated second edition provides a practical and structured overview of some of the most commonly used and easily available cognitive screening instruments applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside setting. It now includes additional chapters on AD8 and also methodological aspects of systematic cognitive screening instrument assessment from the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group. Expert authors from around the world equip the reader with clear instructions on the usage of each screening instrument, its strengths and weaknesses, and the time required for administration. Rules on scoring are also provided, such as how to correct for variations in the patient’s age or education, and suggested cut-off scores. Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Approach, Second Edition is aimed at both clinicians and professionals in disciplines allied to medicine who are called upon to assess patients with possible cognitive disorders, including neurologists, old age psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, primary care physicians, dementia support workers, and members of memory assessment teams. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Practical Guide to Visualizing Medicine Kenneth Wong, Shernaz Walton, Simi Sudhakaran, John Cookson, 2023-07-25 This book provides a practically orientated resource that details the use a range of imaging techniques across major specialties plus those that are less well represented in standard textbooks (e.g. cardiothoracic surgery, palliative care, geriatric medicine, skin conditions from diverse ethnic groups). Emphasis is placed on enabling the reader to interpret images and clinical data, while avoiding mistakes and pitfalls in their day-to-day practice. Detailed question and answer sections along with insightful videos reinforce key messages (e.g. visualizing heart murmurs). Grading of questions aids navigation, with more difficult questions to benefit the high-flying students/junior doctors preparing for postgraduate exams/physician associates and advanced nurse practitioners working in a specialist area. Practical Guide to Visualizing Medicine: A Self-Assessment Manual concisely covers how to use imaging techniques in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. It emphasizes the value of being able to accurately visualize signs and symptoms to make accurate diagnoses and provide patient-centered care. The added insight given from experienced medical educators on how to select an appropriate medical specialty makes this work critical for all trainee and early-career medical practitioners and allied healthcare professionals. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling Jackie Pool, 2011-10-15 The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument is widely used as the framework for providing activity-based care for people with cognitive impairments, including dementia. The Instrument is recommended for daily living skills training and activity planning in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence Clinical Guidelines for Dementia (NICE 2006), and has been proven valid and reliable by a recent research study. It is an essential resource for any practitioner or carer wanting to provide fulfilling occupation for clients with cognitive impairments. This fourth edition of The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling includes a new section on using the PAL Checklist to carry out sensory interventions, together with the photocopiable Instrument itself in a new easy-to-use format, and plans that help to match users' abilities to activities. It includes the latest research on the use of the PAL Instrument in a range of settings, and new case studies, as well as information about how a new online PAL tool complements and supports the book. The book also contains suggestions for activities, together with information on obtaining the necessary resources and guidance for carrying out the activities with individuals of different ability levels, as revealed by the PAL Checklist. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia Lauren A. Yates, Jennifer Yates, Martin Orrell, Aimee Spector, Bob Woods, 2017-09-11 Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) has made a huge global, clinical impact since its inception, and this landmark book is the first to draw all the published research together in one place. Edited by experts in the intervention, including members of the workgroup who initially developed the therapy, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia features contributions from authors across the globe, providing a broad overview of the entire research programme. The book demonstrates how CST can significantly improve cognition and quality of life for people with dementia, and offers insight on the theory and mechanisms of change, as well as discussion of the practical implementation of CST in a range of clinical settings. Drawing from several research studies, the book also includes a section on culturally adapting and translating CST, with case studies from countries such as Japan, New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia will be essential reading for academics, researchers and postgraduate students involved in the study of dementia, gerontology and cognitive rehabilitation. It will also be of interest to health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, nurses and social workers. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: The Health Studies Companion Sophie Smailes, Clare Street, 2017-09-16 A comprehensive introduction that provides essential information and advice on study skills, research and careers for students of Health Studies. Ideal pre-course reading, it covers the core components of the course, reflective activities and stacks of useful resources to makes readers explore further and reflect on their learning. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Social Work Practice with People with Dementia Peter Scourfield, 2022-07-08 Social Work Practice with People with Dementia critically discusses the cultural and discursive contexts in which social work with dementia takes place. This is because how we think about dementia influences how we treat people living with the condition. The book also explains the demographic context that has made dementia a global public health priority in recent years. The different forms of dementia are discussed in a way that is accessible to a non-medical readership. The book discusses the different settings and circumstances in which social work with people with dementia and their carers takes place and examines the chief elements of the social work role. In doing this, it explains the professional knowledge, skills and values that social workers need in order to practice effectively in this area of growing importance. Part of this is appreciating how approaches to dementia care have evolved over time. In this context, the book discusses how the dominant bio-medical model has been challenged by person-centred and rights-based approaches. As a key part of social work is to offer people choices, the book provides information about a wide range of health, social care and other services that are available, whilst also highlighting the gaps that exist for different groups and in different areas. Case studies and activities help the reader apply theory to practice. Social Work Practice with People with Dementia will be of particular interest to social work students and early career social workers, primarily in a UK context. However, it contains much relevant information about dementia and dementia practice for anyone involved with adult health and social care both in the UK and around the world. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Neuropalliative Care , 2023-01-03 Neuropalliative Care, Part Two, Volume 191 covers a type of care that is given when there is no cure for the neurological disorder and the patient is in distress. It provides a scholarly background of neuropalliative care, from historic underpinnings to its practice in various geographical regions, along with best practices for specific neurological disorders. It covers the work of multi or interdisciplinary teams whose care is intended to make the patient as comfortable as possible and includes partners and families in treatment plans. - Summarizes research in neuropalliative care - Identifies current practices in different geographic regions - Provides best practices for specific neurological disorders and patient populations - Includes advanced care planning |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Caring for Older People in Nursing Sue Barker, 2013-11-12 This book is part of the Transforming Nursing Practice series, written specifically to support nursing students on the new degree programme. As medical advances become more sophisticated, average life expectancies continue to grow. This presents significant challenges to the healthcare system, and caring for older people is now the concern of every nurse. This book aims to help you understand how to care for older people in any care setting. It uniquely focuses on person-centred, humanised care in addition to physical care, helping you to examine attitudes towards older people in healthcare and combat negative stereotypes. The book takes a positive stance on ageing, celebrating the fact that in the Western world we live longer and healthier with a focus on the wellbeing of the individual. Key features: · Easy-to-read introduction written specifically for nursing students, with a chapter on making the most of your placements with older people · Theory is linked to practice through case studies and scenarios, and shows the lived experiences of the older person · Linked to the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters for degree-level education · Plenty of activities help you to build critical thinking and graduate skills. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: International Handbook of Positive Aging Rachael E. Docking, Jennifer Stock, 2017-07-14 As our global demographic shifts towards an increasingly aging population, we have an opportunity to transform how we experience and think about getting older and embrace the diversity and contribution that this population can bring to society. The International Handbook of Positive Aging showcases the latest research and theory into aging, examining the various challenges faced by older adults and the ways in which we can bring a much-needed positive focus towards dealing with these. The handbook brings together disparate research from medical, academic, economic and social community fields, with contributions from NHS partners, service users, universities across the United Kingdom and collaborations with international research leaders in the field of aging. Divided into sections, the first part of the book focuses on introducing the concept of positive aging before going on to cover the body over the life course, well-being and care delivery. All contributors recognise the fact that we are living longer, which is providing us with a tremendous opportunity to enjoy and flourish in healthy and fulfilling later lives, and this focus on the importance of patient empowerment is integral to the book. This is a valuable reference source for those working in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, mental health, health sciences, medicine, neuropsychological rehabilitation, sociology, anthropology, social policy and social work. It will help encourage researchers, professionals and policymakers to make the most of opportunities and innovations to promote a person’s sense of independence, dignity, well-being, good health and participation in society as they get older. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Old Age Psychiatry Bart Sheehan, Salman Karim, Alistair Burns, 2009-01-29 Psychiatric disorders like dementia and depression are very common among older people. Written by experts in clinical practice, this handbook provides an easy to use and comprehensive account of what is known about these conditions, how clinicians can respond to given situations, and how services can be best organised. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Challenging Behaviour in Dementia Graham Stokes, 2017-07-05 Understanding socially disruptive behavior in dementia is never easy. Most explanations offer neither solace nor solutions for families and carers, and treatment is often characterized by policies of control and containment. The result of Graham Stokes' 15 years of clinical work with people who are challenging, this book: disputes the traditional medical model of dementia and asserts that if we reach behind the barrier of cognitive devastation and decipher the cryptic messages, it can be shown that much behavior is not meaningless but meaningful. It contrasts the medical interpretation that sees anti-social behavior as mere symptoms of disease with a person-centered interpretation that resonates change and resolution. It offers a radical and innovative interpretation of challenging behavior consistent with the new culture of dementia care, focusing on needs to be met rather than problems to be managed. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: I Had a Black Dog Matthew Johnstone, 2012-03-01 'I Had a Black Dog says with wit, insight, economy and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say. Brilliant and indispensable.' - Stephen Fry 'Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual. Johnston's deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.' Sunday Times There are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life. The Black Dog is an equal opportunity mongrel. It was Winston Churchill who popularized the phrase Black Dog to describe the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life. Matthew Johnstone, a sufferer himself, has written and illustrated this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion and how he learned to tame it and bring it to heel. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry Tom Dening, Alan Thomas, 2013-09-26 Broad in scope and with global appeal The Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry, second edition is the definitive resource on old age psychiatry. It comprehensively provides the latest knowledge on the science and practice of treating later life mental disorders, focusing on the health and social issues that arise around ageing, dementia, co-morbidity, dependency, and the end of life in progressively ageing societies across the world. Published in previous incarnations as the much loved Psychiatry in the Elderly, this core resource for all old age psychiatrists, trainees, and other clinical professionals treating older people's mental health, has been fully revised, updated, and significantly expanded. Twelve months inclusive access to the online version, including the full text (which can be browsed by the contents list, index, or searched), links from references to external sources (via PubMed, ISI, and CrossRef), and the ability to download all figures and illustrations into PowerPoint ensures that it remains the leading text on old age psychiatry in the field. Maintaining the classic combination of comprehensive coverage, clear writing style, and the provision of authoritative and up-to-date information from earlier editions, this highly respected volume covers the underpinning basic science, both the neurobiological and social varieties, clinical practice, and specific disorders, as well as providing information on psychiatric services for older people, and medico-legal and ethical issues that often present hard challenges for those treating older patients. Taking a global approach by highlighting both the common burdens and the differences in management from country to country and with a much expanded cast of contributors providing a truly international perspective, The Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry, second edition includes information on all the latest improvements and changes in the field. New chapters are included to reflect the development of old age care; covering palliative care, the ethics of caring, and living and dying with dementia. Existing chapters have also been revised and updated throughout and additional information is included on brain stimulation therapies, memory clinics and services, and capacity, which now includes all mental capacity and decision making. Providing extensive coverage and written by experts the field, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry is an essential resource; no old age psychiatrist, trainee, or anyone working in the field of mental health care for older people should be without a copy on their bookshelf. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Intellectual Disability in Health and Social Care Stacey Atkinson, Joanne Lay, Su McAnelly, Malcolm Richardson, 2014-09-16 Many practitioners within health and social care come into contact with people with intellectual disabilities and want to work in ways that are beneficial to them by making reasonable adjustments in order to meet clients’ needs and expectations. Yet the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities continues to be a neglected area, where unnecessary suffering and premature deaths continue to prevail. This text provides a comprehensive insight into intellectual disability healthcare. It is aimed at those who are training in the field of intellectual disability nursing and also untrained practitioners who work in both health and social care settings. Divided into five sections, it explores how a wide range of biological, health, psychological and social barriers impact upon people with learning disability, and includes: Six guiding principles used to adjust, plan and develop meaningful and accessible health and social services Assessment, screening and diagnosis of intellectual disability across the life course Addressing lifelong health needs Psychological and psychotherapeutic issues, including sexuality, behavioural and mental health needs, bereavement, and ethical concerns. The changing professional roles and models of meeting the needs of people with intellectual and learning disabilities. Intellectual Disability in Health and Social Care provides a wide-ranging overview of what learning disability professionals’ roles are and provides insight into what health and social care practitioners might do to assist someone with intellectual disabilities when specific needs arise. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of the Elderly: CAMDEX Martin Roth, F. A. Huppert, E. Tym, C. Q. Mountjoy, A. Diffident-Brown, D. J. Shoesmith, 1988-10-27 |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology John Charles Brocklehurst, 1978 |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: The Rational Clinical Examination: Evidence-Based Clinical Diagnosis David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie, 2008-04-30 The ultimate guide to the evidence-based clinical encounter This book is an excellent source of supported evidence that provides useful and clinically relevant information for the busy practitioner, student, resident, or educator who wants to hone skills of physical diagnosis. It provides a tool to improve patient care by using the history and physical examination items that have the most reliability and efficiency.--Annals of Internal Medicine The evidence-based examination techniques put forth by Rational Clinical Examination is the sort that can be brought to bear on a daily basis – to save time, increase confidence in medical decisions, and help decrease unnecessary testing for conditions that do not require absolute diagnostic certainty. In the end, the whole of this book is greater than its parts and can serve as a worthy companion to a traditional manual of physical examination.--Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC)Proceedings 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! Physical diagnosis has been taught to every medical student but this evidence-based approach now shows us why, presenting one of medicine's most basic tenets in a new and challenging light. The format is extraordinary, taking previously published material and updating the pertinent evidence since the initial publication, affirming or questioning or refining the conclusions drawn from the data. This is a book for everyone who has studied medicine and found themselves doubting what they have been taught over the years, not that they have been deluded, but that medical traditions have been unquestionably believed because there was no evidence to believe otherwise. The authors have uncovered the truth. This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind book is a valuable addition to every medical library.--Doody's Review Service Completely updated with new literature analyses, here is a uniquely practical, clinically relevant approach to the use of evidence in the content of physical examination. Going far beyond the scope of traditional physical examination texts, this invaluable resource compiles and presents the evidence-based meanings of signs, symptoms, and results from physical examination maneuvers and other diagnostic studies. Page after page, you'll find a focus on actual clinical questions and presentations, making it an incomparably practical resource that you'll turn to again and again. Importantly, the high-yield content of The Rational Clinical Examination is significantly expanded and updated from the original JAMA articles, much of it published here for the first time. It all adds up to a definitive, ready-to-use clinical exam sourcebook that no student or clinician should be without. FEATURES Packed with updated, new, and previously unpublished information from the original JAMA articles Standardized template for every issue covered, including: Case Presentation; Why the Issue Is Clinically Important; Research and Statistical Methods Used to Find the Evidence Presented; The Sensitivity and Specificity of Each Key Result; Resolution of the Case Presentation; and the Clinical Bottom Line Completely updated with all-new literature searches and appraisals supplementing each chapter Full-color format with dynamic clinical illustrations and images Real-world focus on a specific clinical question in each chapter, reflecting the way clinicians approach the practice of evidence-based medicine More than 50 complete chapters on common and challenging clinical questions and patient presentations Also available: JAMAevidence.com, a new interactive database for the best practice of evidence based medicine |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Intelligent Kindness John Ballatt, Penelope Campling, Chris Maloney, 2020-02-20 A powerful examination of intelligently applied kindness in rehabilitating the welfare state, particularly health and social care. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Geriatric Gastroenterology C. S. Pitchumoni, T. Dharmarajan, 2012-07-26 As aging trends in the United States and Europe in particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly older society, it would be prudent for health care providers to better prepare for such changes. By including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacology, pathology, radiology and other relevant associated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void in the literature for a volume devoted specifically to gastrointestinal illness in the elderly. This unique volume includes provision of training for current and future generations of physicians to deal with the health problems of older adults. It will also serve as a comprehensive guide to practicing physicians for ease of reference. Relevant to the geriatric age group, the volume covers epidemiology, physiology of aging, gastrointestinal physiology, pharmacology, radiology, pathology, motility disorders, luminal disorders, hepato-biliary disease, systemic manifestations, neoplastic disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and medication related interactions and adverse events, all extremely common in older adults; these are often hard to evaluate and judge, especially considering the complex aging physiology. All have become important components of modern medicine. Special emphasis is be given to nutrition and related disorders. Capsule endoscopy and its utility in the geriatric population is also covered. Presented in simple, easy to read style, the volume includes numerous tables, figures and key points enabling ease of understanding. Chapters on imaging and pathology are profusely illustrated. All chapters are written by specialists and include up to date scientific information. Geriatric Gastroenterology is of great utility to residents in internal medicine, fellows in gastroenterology and geriatric medicine as well as gastroenterologists, geriatricians and practicing physicians including primary care physicians caring for older adults. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Oxford Handbook of Primary Care and Community Nursing Judy Brook, Caroline McGraw, Val Thurtle, 2021-02-01 Fully updated for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Primary Care and Community Nursing is the essential guide to caring for patients in primary care and in community settings. Concise and comprehensive, the book provides the reader with both evidence-based clinical knowledge as well as the organizational structure of community health services. Chapters range from common adult and paediatric health problems, to more specific targeted advice for service users with extra needs and people with long-term conditions. The handbook includes information on how health and social care services are organised and funded, from common technical care procedures to complex situations, alongside detailed aspects of health promotion in adults, children, and adolescents. With new topics on consultation frameworks and models, supporting young people in their transition to the adult services, and female genital mutilation, all clinical guidelines, epidemiology, and statistics have been revised to reflect developments since the previous edition. Providing an accessible and instant resource for everyday nursing, and a benchmark of good practice, the Oxford Handbook of Primary Care and Community Nursing is a unique and invaluable companion for all health care professionals working in the primary care and community setting. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Assistive Technology: From Research to Practice P. Encarnação, L. Azevedo, G.J. Gelderblom, 2013-09-09 Assistive Technology (AT) is an umbrella term indicating any product or technology-based service that enables people of all ages with activity limitations in their daily life, education, work or leisure. It is a highly interdisciplinary field, encompassing research, development, manufacture, supply, provision and policy. This book presents the proceedings of the 12th biennial European conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, AAATE 2013, held in Vilamoura, Portugal, in September 2013. The full papers included here cover a diverse range of subjects, including: ageing, disability and technology; accessibility in Europe; ambient assisted living; AT and Cloud computing; communication access for all; monitoring and telecare; and user perspective, to name but a few. The aim of the AAATE conference is to promote a more effective dialogue between manufacturers, researchers, developers, professionals and end users, and this book will be of interest to all those directly or indirectly involved in the field of AT. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Essentials of Geriatric Neuroanesthesia Hemanshu Prabhakar, Charu Mahajan, Indu Kapoor, 2019-06-13 The book covers topics ranging from basic sciences (developmental changes in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and effects of neuropharmacology) to special situations such as brain death, ethical issues and palliative care. It discusses various neurological surgical problems and their challenges along with common problems such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. A section on Pain covers all possible modalities for relieving pain in this patient population followed by the important issue of palliative care. The book addresses the issue of cognition decline, common in this group. The fact that basic sciences are included along with clinical sciences makes it a unique read for the audience. |
| dementia assessment tools nhs: Handbook for Registered Nurses - E-Book Major Chris Carter, Joy Notter, 2023-03-23 This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence. The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview of the core components of care and the basics of key procedures. Written by nurse educators and clinicians to reflect current nursing standards and competence, this book is an ideal reference guide for student nurses, newly qualified nurses and those who teach staff in practice. - Provides a firm basis for clinical competence - Aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Competencies for Nurses - Designed to support continuing professional development and education - Can be used both for clinical practice and teaching |
Dementia Diagnosis Toolkit
Cognitive testing NHS England supports the use of the 6CIT and the MOCA for the diagnosis of dementia in primary care settings. There are other standardised reliable tests available which …
Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool: Full implementation …
The Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool is a set of 100 criteria across six pillars which collectively describe best practice standards for dementia services, from commissioning …
Pathway for the Assessment and Management of Behavioural …
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) are symptoms of disturbed perception, thought content, mood, or behaviour, that frequently occur in patients with dementia.
Dementia assessment and improvement framework
The evidence-based dementia assessment and improvement framework is designed to support and enable directors of nursing and medical directors to achieve ‘outstanding’ care standards …
Neuropsychological Assessment in - NHS England
• Neuropsychological assessment is a useful tool to support the early and accurate diagnosis of dementia, particularly for those with inconclusive results from brief screening tests.
DiADeM Tool - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
People with advanced dementia, their families and staff caring for them, still benefit from a formal diagnosis. It enables access to appropriate care to meet individual needs and prompts staff to …
DEMENTIA - NHS North Yorkshire CCG
rages using DeAR—GP and DiADeM side by side to compliment each other. Co-designed by the Health Innovation Network in South London, the Dementia Assessment Referral to GP tool …
Is your care home dementia friendly? EHE Environmental …
nvironmental assessment tools for use across health and care settings. This 2020 version of the tool has been produced by the Association for Dementia Studes, How to use the care home …
Pain Assessment Tool for People with Dementia or …
Pain Assessment Tool for People with Dementia or Communication Dificulties In-Patient Pain Team July 2015 Purpose • This pain tool is to aid the correct assessment of pain in patients …
Implementation guide and resource pack for dementia care
People with dementia have an assessment and an ongoing personalised care plan, agreed across health and social care, that identifes a named coordinator of care and addresses their …
Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool
Apr 28, 2025 · What is the Dementia 100? The assessment tool is completed at Place. Table courtesy of Dr Sebastian Walsh Matthews et al., 2013. The Lancet. Comparison of dementia …
Dementia Assessment Tools Nhs (2024)
Dementia Assessment Tools Nhs: Quality and Excellence in Specialist Dementia Care (QESDC) ,2015 Cognitive Screening Instruments A. J. Larner,2012-07-27 Cognitive Screening …
DiADeM Tool - best.barnsleyccg.nhs.uk
A diagnosis of dementia can be made with a high degree of certainty if all five criteria listed above are met. If dementia is confirmed, please add this patient to your GP practice dementia register …
Guidance for NHS continuing healthcare assessors
Check whether specific assessment scales (eg to assess depression or anxiety) have been completed, such as the Geriatric depression scale or Cornell scale for depression in dementia.
CCG Dementia Assessment 2017/18 - NHS England
Level 1 offers general support to all CCGs, including benchmarking tools and advice from clinical and policy experts. Level 2 is aimed at those CCGs needing to improve and offers further …
Dementia: assessment, management and support for people …
Jun 20, 2018 · Overview This guideline covers diagnosing and managing dementia (including Alzheimer's disease). It aims to improve care by making recommendations on training staff and …
Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool. Summary Guidance
The Dementia 100 extracts and combines pertinent information from multiple sources into a single, consolidated tool for self-assessment. Completed at Place level, it provides a holistic …
Dementia diagnosis and management - NHS England
Describe the role of cognitive testing in the diagnosis and management of dementia and produce a plan for their own practice which incorporates appropriate tools; Explain how and when anti …
What Primary Care Needs to Know - NHS England
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRST EDITION agnosing and treating dementia. I is not a protocol or a policy. Primary care is critically placed to take a greater role in assessing and treating …
Dementia: assessment, management and support for people …
Consider using a structured observational pain assessment tool alongside self-reported pain and standard clinical assessment for people living with moderate to severe dementia.
Dementia Diagnosis Toolkit
Cognitive testing NHS England supports the use of the 6CIT and the MOCA for the diagnosis of dementia in primary care settings. There are other standardised reliable tests available which …
Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool: Full …
The Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool is a set of 100 criteria across six pillars which collectively describe best practice standards for dementia services, from commissioning …
Pathway for the Assessment and Management of Behavioural …
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) are symptoms of disturbed perception, thought content, mood, or behaviour, that frequently occur in patients with dementia.
Dementia assessment and improvement framework
The evidence-based dementia assessment and improvement framework is designed to support and enable directors of nursing and medical directors to achieve ‘outstanding’ care standards …
Neuropsychological Assessment in - NHS England
• Neuropsychological assessment is a useful tool to support the early and accurate diagnosis of dementia, particularly for those with inconclusive results from brief screening tests.
DiADeM Tool - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
People with advanced dementia, their families and staff caring for them, still benefit from a formal diagnosis. It enables access to appropriate care to meet individual needs and prompts staff to …
DEMENTIA - NHS North Yorkshire CCG
rages using DeAR—GP and DiADeM side by side to compliment each other. Co-designed by the Health Innovation Network in South London, the Dementia Assessment Referral to GP tool …
Is your care home dementia friendly? EHE Environmental …
nvironmental assessment tools for use across health and care settings. This 2020 version of the tool has been produced by the Association for Dementia Studes, How to use the care home …
Pain Assessment Tool for People with Dementia or …
Pain Assessment Tool for People with Dementia or Communication Dificulties In-Patient Pain Team July 2015 Purpose • This pain tool is to aid the correct assessment of pain in patients …
Implementation guide and resource pack for dementia …
People with dementia have an assessment and an ongoing personalised care plan, agreed across health and social care, that identifes a named coordinator of care and addresses their …
Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool
Apr 28, 2025 · What is the Dementia 100? The assessment tool is completed at Place. Table courtesy of Dr Sebastian Walsh Matthews et al., 2013. The Lancet. Comparison of dementia …
Dementia Assessment Tools Nhs (2024)
Dementia Assessment Tools Nhs: Quality and Excellence in Specialist Dementia Care (QESDC) ,2015 Cognitive Screening Instruments A. J. Larner,2012-07-27 Cognitive Screening …
DiADeM Tool - best.barnsleyccg.nhs.uk
A diagnosis of dementia can be made with a high degree of certainty if all five criteria listed above are met. If dementia is confirmed, please add this patient to your GP practice dementia …
Guidance for NHS continuing healthcare assessors
Check whether specific assessment scales (eg to assess depression or anxiety) have been completed, such as the Geriatric depression scale or Cornell scale for depression in dementia.
CCG Dementia Assessment 2017/18 - NHS England
Level 1 offers general support to all CCGs, including benchmarking tools and advice from clinical and policy experts. Level 2 is aimed at those CCGs needing to improve and offers further …
Dementia: assessment, management and support for people …
Jun 20, 2018 · Overview This guideline covers diagnosing and managing dementia (including Alzheimer's disease). It aims to improve care by making recommendations on training staff …
Dementia 100: Pathway Assessment Tool. Summary Guidance
The Dementia 100 extracts and combines pertinent information from multiple sources into a single, consolidated tool for self-assessment. Completed at Place level, it provides a holistic …
Dementia diagnosis and management - NHS England
Describe the role of cognitive testing in the diagnosis and management of dementia and produce a plan for their own practice which incorporates appropriate tools; Explain how and when anti …
What Primary Care Needs to Know - NHS England
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRST EDITION agnosing and treating dementia. I is not a protocol or a policy. Primary care is critically placed to take a greater role in assessing and treating …
Dementia: assessment, management and support for people …
Consider using a structured observational pain assessment tool alongside self-reported pain and standard clinical assessment for people living with moderate to severe dementia.
