ISBN: 9780521436298

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematic], This book examines the concepts of preventive care and health promotion specifically in the context of the elderly.… More...

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematic], This book examines the concepts of preventive care and health promotion specifically in the context of the elderly. It adopts a broad concept of health and defines a number of goals around this theme. Thereafter it provides a succinct, up-to-the-minute critique of the worth, risks and costs of preventive care and health promotional strategies for older people. A broad range of such strategies are considered including cancer prevention, the prevention of non-cancer health problems and strategies aimed at enhancing functional status and strengthening the social support network. Principles for tailoring these strategies to the varied needs and wishes of elderly people are outlined. Likewise, practical measures are discussed for integrating these preventive strategies into the existing health care system. In particular, the role of screening, case-finding and targeting strategies in primary care are reviewed in detail. The book concludes with a wider look at the cost implications of preventive care for the purchasers of health and health care services.Table of contents:1. An overall perspective 2. What is health in old age? 3. The goals of health promotion for elderly people 4. A task for everyone 5. Critique of strategies 6. Cancer prevention 7. The prevention of non-cancer health problems 8. Enhancing functional status 9. Strengthening support systems 10. Summary of problems and strategies 11. Tailoring strategies to individuals 12. Targetting, screening and surveillance in primary care 13. Practical aspects of implementation 14. The cost of preventive care and health promotion.This book examines the concepts of preventive care and health promotion specifically in the context of an elderly population. It adopts a broad concept of health and defines a number of goals around this theme. In particular it reviews the application of preventive care strategies in the primary healthcare setting.A succinct, up-to-the-minute account of the benefit, risks and costs of preventive care measures for the elderly.335 pagesVersandfertig in über 4 Wochen, [SC: 0.00]<

ISBN: 9780521436298

David C. Kennie provides a clear guide to health promotion and preventive medical care for elderly people. Adopting a broad concept of health, he sets goals, and thoroughly reviews strat… More...

David C. Kennie provides a clear guide to health promotion and preventive medical care for elderly people. Adopting a broad concept of health, he sets goals, and thoroughly reviews strategies to meet them. He gives a concise, up-to-date evaluation of the worth, risks, and cost of strategies for preventing disease (both cancer and non-cancer related), enhancing functional status, and strengthening social support networks. He also discusses ways to tailor these strategies to the needs and wishes of the individual, as well as how to integrate preventive care into existing mainstream health care, especially in the primary care setting. The book finally examines the cost implications of preventive care for the patient and the provider. Preventive Care for Elderly People will be an important reference on this increasingly important topic for primary care physicians, geriatric specialists, general physicians, and public health consultants. Books List_Books, [PU: Cambridge University Press]<

ISBN: 9780521436298

Preventive Care For Elderly People Pb editado por Cambridge, [PU: Cambridge University Press]