Transforming Long-Term Care: Expanded Roles for Mental Health Professionals

ISBN-13: 9781433823664 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 264 str.

American Psychological Association; Kelly O'Shea Carney; Margaret P. Norris

Opis

Most people fear the idea of living in a long-term care facility. Yet, there is potential for joy and meaning in these settings. This book highlights expanded roles and services that mental health professionals can provide in long-term care for older adults, offering the potential to improve the quality of care for residents.

Spis treści

• Preface
• Introduction
• I. The Current State of Long-Term Care and Mental Health Services Within Long-Term Care
• A Snapshot of the Long-Term Care Environment
• Providing Traditional Mental Health Services in Long-Term Care
• Medicare Policy and Reimbursement for Direct Mental Health Services
• II. A Vision for Long-Term Care and the Role of Mental Health Professionals
• Emerging Best Practices and Envisioned Change in Long-Term Care
• Expanded Opportunities for Mental Health Care in Long-Term Care Settings
• Innovative Professional Practice: The Eldercare Method as an Illustration
• Conclusion: A Call for Partnership and Action
• Appendix: Resources for Clinical Care, Applied Research, Advocacy, and Professional Development
• References
• Index