Psychosocial Intervention in Long-term Care: An Advanced Guide

Psychosocial Intervention in Long-term Care: An Advanced Guide
ISBN-10
0789001144
ISBN-13
9780789001146
Category
Geriatric psychiatry
Pages
237
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Gary W. Hartz, D. Michael Splain

Description

Explains advanced techniques for assessing and intervening with psychosocial and behavioral problems in long-term care (LTC), for social workers, nurses, other professionals, and graduate students who are familiar with basics of assessment and intervention in LTC. Coverage includes the biopsychosocial model, various assessment instruments, counseling techniques, interventions for specific problems, and uses of psychiatric medications. Also discusses documentation, administrative and legal issues, and staff well-being. Paper edition, 0189-6, $22.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

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