Caring for our Elders
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Caring for our Elders |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
Book Title | Yatdjuligin |
Authors | Fredericks, Bronwyn and Deravin, Linda |
Editors | Best, Odette and Fredericks, B. |
Edition | 3rd |
Page Range | 354-370 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISBN | 9781108794695 |
9781108894166 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108894166.018 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.cambridge.org/highereducation/books/yatdjuligin/633DE28B2F16B3D2CFD0E77E522FFE37/caring-for-our-elders/7F4115BCA4D6B570D1F8531830AD4A53 |
Abstract | This chapter explores the care of Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It discusses the shorter lifespan and earlier prevalence of chronic conditions, including dementia, in Indigenous Australians. The chapter calls for a human rights approach to caring for older Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people and promotes patient-centred care that considers the rights of Indigenous peoples. It explores the current health policies and strategies implemented within Australia, which provide guidance on caring for older Indigenous Australians. The importance of nurses providing culturally safe aged care and palliative care is discussed. |
Keywords | elder; dementia; human rights; palliative care; patient-centred care; cultural determinants of health |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 450420. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing |
420399. Health services and systems not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
Charles Sturt University |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z37zw/caring-for-our-elders
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