Alzheimer's special care units

Meridean Maas; Elizabeth A. Swanson; Janet K. Specht; Kathleen C. Buckwalter

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Alzheimer's special care units

Meridean Maas, Elizabeth A. Swanson, Janet K. Specht and Kathleen C. Buckwalter

Nursing Clinics of North America, Vol.29(1), pp.173-194

03/01/1994

PMID: 08121819

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Abstract

An overview of Alzheimer's special care units is provided, including the several models that have been used to guide their development. Philosophy and programming, physical and social environments, staff selection and training, admission and discharge criteria, family programming, and quality and cost features are described. Evaluation and research of special units and interventions for residents with Alzheimer's, their family members and staff caregivers are discussed.

Nursing

Public Policy

Alzheimer's Disease

Health Facility Environment

Health Facilities

Patient Admission

Patient Discharge

Personnel Staffing and Scheduling

Quality Assurance

Costs and Cost Analysis

Research

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Title: Subtitle: Alzheimer's special care units
Creators: Meridean Maas - University of Iowa
Elizabeth A. Swanson - University of Iowa
Janet K. Specht - University of Iowa
Kathleen C. Buckwalter - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Nursing Clinics of North America, Vol.29(1), pp.173-194
PMID: 08121819
ISSN: 0029-6465
Language: English
Date published: 03/01/1994
Academic Unit: Nursing
Record Identifier: 9983557669602771

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