Transcultural Geriatrics
eBook - ePub

Transcultural Geriatrics

Caring for the Elderly of Indo-Asian Origin

  1. 384 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Transcultural Geriatrics

Caring for the Elderly of Indo-Asian Origin

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Includes colour illustrations This practical reference draws together the combined expertise of a wide range of health professionals in managing this condition. Their work is soundly based on recent research into its pathology manifestations and treatment to develop appropriate management strategies. Part of the value in this book lies in its reference to patient perspectives and how they can contribute to the most effective care.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2018
ISBN
9781315345772
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Medical Theory, Practice & Reference

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. About the authors
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. 1 Transcultural geriatrics and the Indo-Asians: an international perspective
  10. 2 Historical perspective of immigration: the Indo-Asians abroad
  11. 3 Ethnicity and ethnic elders: the sociocultural background
  12. 4 Indo-Asians: ethnicity and clinical practice
  13. 5 Diabetes mellitus and the Indo-Asians
  14. 6 Hypertension in Indo-Asians
  15. 7 Cardiovascular disease
  16. 8 Stroke and the Indo-Asians
  17. 9 Travellers’ illnesses in Indo-Asian elders
  18. 10 Psychiatrie problems in Indo-Asians
  19. 11 Death and bereavement among Indo-Asians
  20. 12 Alternative medicine and Indo-Asian elders
  21. 13 Commonly encountered medical problems
  22. 14 The Indian subcontinent
  23. 15 Useful organisations and contacts
  24. Index