Caring for the Older Patient, Part I: The Relationship of Theory to Practice

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Ann M. Steves¹  Debra Durick¹  Steven B. Dowd¹ 

[1] Division of Medical Imaging and Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham; Department of Radiologic Science, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Division of Medical Imaging and Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham; Department of Radiologic Science, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Division of Medical Imaging and Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham; Department of Radiologic Science, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama

关键词: aged;    aging;    geriatrics;    gerontology;    theories;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Society of Nuclear Medicine

【 摘 要 】

This is the first article of a four-part series on gerontology and its applications to the care of elderly patients in nuclear medicine. The series includes discussions about the theories of aging, approaches to meeting the special needs of the elderly and ethical dilemmas in caring for the elderly. It also reviews anatomical and physiological changes associated with aging and the role of nuclear medicine studies in caring for the elderly. Upon completion of this article, the reader should be able to; (a) describe the aging U.S. population by citing demographic data; (b) identify the theories of aging and distinguish their major characteristics; (c) differentiate a gerontologic approach from a geriatric approach in caring for the elderly; and (d) recognize factors important to the delivery of effective care for the elderly.

【 授权许可】

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