Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Presents an individualized, problem-solving approach to bathing and personal care of individuals with dementia. Topics include prevalence of behavioral symptoms during bathing and general bathing guidelines. For nurses. Previous edition: c2001. Softcover. DNLM: Geriatric Nursing-methods.
Understanding the Battle
p. 3
Temperatures of the Times: Fluctuations in Bathing Through the Ages
p. 11
General Guidelines for Bathing Persons With Dementia
p. 17
Assessing Behaviors
p. 22
Selecting Person-Directed Solutions That Work
p. 35
Person-Directed Care: Sustaining Interactions Through Offering the Needed Level of Assistance
p. 65
Managing Pain
p. 75
Care of the Skin
p. 86
Transfer Techniques
p. 92
The Physical Environment of the Bathing Room
p. 105
Equipment and Supplies
p. 112
Bathing as a Vehicle for Change
p. 125
Interactive Approaches to Teach Person-Directed Bathing
p. 142
Taking Care of Yourself: Strategies for Caregivers
p. 161
Measuring Success: A Quality Improvement Program for Person-Directed Bathing
p. 169
Behavior Rating Checklist
p. 173
Caregiver Behavior Checklist
p. 175
Index
p. 177
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