Ethnogeriatrics Healthcare Needs of Diverse Populations

This title is divided into five parts that discuss ethnogeriatric foundations, research issues, clinical care in ethnogeriatrics, education and policy. Expertly written chapters present a systematic approach to recognizing, analyzing and addressing the challenges of meeting the healthcare needs of a...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cummings-Vaughn, Lenise (Editor), Cruz-Oliver, Dulce M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Ethnogeriatric Foundations
  • Why Ethnogeriatrics is Important.- Theoretical Foundations
  • Demographic Trends in Aging for Ethnogeriatrics
  • Impact of Immigration: Disease Exposure and Health Maintenance
  • Part II: Research Issues on Ethnogeriatrics
  • Clinical and Translational Research
  • Trial Participation and inclusion
  • Measurement and Instrumentation
  • Part III: Clinical Care in Ethnogeriatrics
  • Health Disparities: Access and Utilization
  • Epidemiology of Aging: Racial/Ethnic Specific Disease Prevalence
  • Caregivers: Roles in Health Management
  • Hospice/Palliative Care: Concepts of Disease and Dying
  • Geriatric Psychiatry: Perceptions, Presentations and Treatments
  • Part IV: Education in Ethnogeriatrics
  • Incorporating Ethnogeriatrics into Training Competencies
  • Assessments for the Practicing Clinicians: Practical Tools
  • Part V: Policy and Economics
  • Policy: Impact on Delivery and Access
  • The Future of Ethnogeriatrics