Understanding Care Homes
A Research and Development Perspective
Edited by Katherine Froggatt, Sue Davies and Julienne Meyer
Paperback: £19.99 / $34.95
2008, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-553-4, BIC 2: JKSG
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'The book shows how a commitment ot improve the care-home experience for residents, relatives, professional carers and providers can lead to innovative and exploratory projects, which in themselves could feed into policy and practice.'
- The Journal of Ageing & Society
'From wider community involvement to concerns of residents and staff managers alike, Understanding Care Homes ties care home routines and perspectives into a bigger picture, making this a "must" for any health library.'
- The Midwest Book Review
'This book is a useful resource, featuring essays and research outcomes on improving the quality of care in care homes. It looks at the impact of care provision at organisational level on individuals and carers, and how care homes relate to the wider community.'
- Nursing Standard
'An excellent and stimulating collection of papers which will be available as part of a debate about the future of care homes which is so very much needed in the U.K and beyond today.'
- Leveson Centre Newsletter
'This is a very interesting book of varied research into care homes, most of it carried out by people who researched with staff and residents, and thereby aimed to effect practical change. Most care home managers will find this book has plenty of ideas and insights to offer.'
- Caring Times
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