Geriatric Engineering:
Nursing and Design Principles of Intelligent Assisted Living Environments Lubliner, David |
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ISBN 13: 9781138035294 ISBN 10: 1138035297 Category: Health Administration Edition: 1 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication Date: 02/2025 Format: Cloth Status: Not Yet Published Imprint: Auerbach Publications Affiliation: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, USA Pages: 416 Weight: 2 Retail Price: 99.95 (Tentative Price May Change) Quantity On Hand: 0 Quantity On Order: 0 |
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Synopsis: Geriatric Engineering is the science of applying engineering concepts to solve mechanical and control systems deficiencies that arise as people age and aplying these to assistive living environments extending independent living. The textbook starts with an introduction to the field of human aging. It examines how human aging is viewed and how society responds to the issues of aging. This is followed by an introduction to system design techniques of assistive technologies to foster independent living. Additional sections include primers on microprocessor and sensors interfacing to facilitate these deigns, as well as wound care and ostomy maintenance issues to ensure independent living. |
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