LeadingAge Members Contribute to Nursing Case Studies Publication
Earlier this month, I received a copy of Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advance Practice Nurse, a new publication featuring contributions from Eileen O’Connor Smith and Kelly Papa of the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut.
The duo co-authored 2 chapters:
- “A Place Called Home.”
- “Understanding Distress.”
The book presents readers with a range of both typical and atypical cases from real clinical scenarios, and is organized into 6 units covering a variety of aging issues including:
- Ageism.
- Common health challenges.
- Health promotion.
- Environments of care.
- Cognitive and psychological issues.
- Issues relating to aging and independence.
Each case follows a similar format including the patient's presentation, critical thinking questions, and a thorough discussion of the case resolution through which students and clinicians can enhance their clinical reasoning skills.
Eileen and Kelly’s work is a testament to the great contributions made by LeadingAge members. The book can be purchased via Wiley-Blackwell.