MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Journal of Gerontological Nursing' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:54:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627718&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22263554%26dopt%3DAbstract This article suggests several strategies for establishing an internal business case to support the implementation of a comprehensive pain management program in a nursing home setting. PMID: 22263554 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627718 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5627718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607630&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22239216%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22239216 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607630 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607629&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22239217%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22239217 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607629 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607628&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22239218%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22239218 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607628 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607627&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22239219%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22239219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607627 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581907&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22224840%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gill D, Spain M, Edlund BJ Abstract Given the high use and the cost of medications in the current economy, one way older adults may save money on prescription costs is to split some of their medications in half. However, not all oral medications can be split. Splitting inappropriate medications such as extended-release tablets can be harmful and in some instances very dangerous. In addition to splitting medications, older adults who have difficulty swallowing pills may resort to crushing the medication for ease of administration. This option is also problematic and potentially harmful if the medication is not intended to be crushed. Clinicians managing the care of older adults need to discuss medication administration, clarify the dosing schedule, and clearly indicate the ... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581907 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5581907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581906&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22224841%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hawk M, Cataldo J, Puntillo K, Miaskowski C Abstract Blunt thoracic injury (BTI) in older adults can lead to grave illness, permanent disability, and even death. Using Haddon's phase-factor matrix model, this article examines the phenomenon of BTI in older adults. Preventive, diagnostic, and treatment interventions are discussed from the perspective of the pre-event, event, and post-event phases. Relevant physiological and pathophysiological changes regarding senescence and injury are reviewed, as are the common mechanisms of blunt trauma and anatomic injury patterns seen in older adults. Considerations for clinical interventions and future research are also presented. PMID: 22224841 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581906 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5581906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519407&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22148356%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ferrari M, Harrison B, Rawashdeh O, Rawashdeh M, Hammond R, Maddens M Abstract Interventions to prevent hospital-based falls in older adults are critically important to reduce morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. The purpose of this pilot study was to test the accuracy and acceptability of a wireless five-sensor motion detection system (5S-MDS) for detecting falls. Wearable motion sensors, which measure and integrate movement in space, may identify human movement patterns that immediately precede falls, thus allowing prevention. However, sensors must be accurate, and older adults must find wearable sensors acceptable. This descriptive feasibility study recruited 5 healthy older adults (mean age = 69.6) who wore the 5S-MDS while performing 35 movement scenarios. All... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519407 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519406&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22148357%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Skemp L, Butcher HK PMID: 22148357 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519406 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519405&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22148358%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dibartolo MC PMID: 22148358 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519405 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519404&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22148844%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22148844 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519404 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519403&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22148845%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Popejoy LL, Holland DE PMID: 22148845 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519403 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519402&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22148846%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22148846 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519402 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429213&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084959%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Balas MC, Chaperon C, Sisson JH, Bonasera S, Hertzog M, Potter J, Peterson D, McVay W, Gorman J, Burke WJ Abstract The transition from hospital to home is complicated for older adults who experience a serious or life-threatening illness. The specific aims of this prospective, observational cohort study were to determine the number of older adults who experience a change in their functional ability and residence after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay and to explore risk factors for functional decline and new institutionalization at hospital discharge. We found high rates of unrecognized preexisting cognitive impairment, delirium, complications, functional decline, and new institutionalization in this sample (N = 43). A number of variables were associated with functional de... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429213 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429212&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084960%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dolansky MA, Zullo MD, Boxer RS, Moore SM Abstract The purpose of this pilot study was to test the initial efficacy, feasibility, and safety of a specially designed postacute care transitional rehabilitation intervention for cardiac patients. Cardiac Transitional Rehabilitation Using Self-Management Techniques (Cardiac TRUST) is a family-focused intervention that includes progressive low-intensity walking and education in self-management skills to facilitate recovery following a cardiac event. Using a randomized two-group design, exercise self-efficacy, steps walked, and participation in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program were compared in a sample of 38 older adults (17 Cardiac TRUST, 21 usual care). At discharge from postacute care, the intervention group t... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429212 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429211&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084961%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dierich MT, Mueller C, Westra BL Abstract Medication regimens in older patients have been strongly associated with adverse events leading to hospitalization in ambulatory care settings. Despite a 29% hospitalization rate, to date, no research regarding medication regimens and readmission to the hospital has been completed in the home care setting. As part of a larger study evaluating predictors of readmission to the hospital from home care, descriptive analyses, chi-square tests, and t tests for independent samples were used in this secondary analysis to evaluate the Outcome and Assessment Information Set and medication records from 911 older patients admitted from the hospital to 15 home care agencies. Patients readmitted back to the hospital were older, sicker, and more ... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429211 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429210&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084962%26dopt%3DAbstract This article presents a general study description while focusing on the development and implementation of the CGMI. PMID: 22084962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429210 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429209&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vogelsmeier AA, Scott-Cawiezell JR, Pepper GA Abstract The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to describe medication reconciliation practices in nursing homes with a specific focus on nursing staff involvement in the process. The study was conducted in eight Midwestern nursing homes and included 46 onsite observations of resident transfers to the nursing home. Informal interviews of nursing staff performing medication reconciliation were conducted during each observation. Findings suggest nursing home nursing staff, including both RN and licensed practical nurse (LPN) staff, were primarily responsible for performing medication reconciliation; however, these staff often varied in how they processed resident transfer information to identify medication order di... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429209 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429208&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084964%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gage S, Melillo KD Abstract By 2020, it is projected that the number of older adults needing treatment for drug and alcohol addictions will increase dramatically. Although Medicare covers treatment for mental health issues, copayments can be prohibitive for those with lower incomes. The Positive Aging Act, an amendment to the Public Health Service Act, is a policy alternative that could address substance abuse in the older adult population by (a) demonstrating ways of integrating mental health services for older adults into primary care settings, and (b) supporting the establishment and maintenance of interdisciplinary geriatric mental health outreach teams in community settings where older adults reside or receive social services. Increasing funding to states to emphasize... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429208 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429207&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22084965%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jang H, Anderson PG, Mentes JC Abstract With individuals either living longer with the disease or contracting it at a later stage in life, HIV/AIDS can no longer be regarded as just a young person's disease. In fact, people older than 50 will represent 50% of HIV/AIDS cases by 2015. The intersection of aging and HIV/AIDS is explored in this article through the use of an individual example highlighting typical age-related issues encountered in living with a chronic HIV infection and two of the more common comorbid conditions. Nursing implications for managing these conditions-depression and dyslipidemia-as well as other considerations for providing care to older adults with HIV/AIDS are addressed. PMID: 22084965 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Ge... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429207 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384293&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22044523%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22044523 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384293 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384292&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22044524%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22044524 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384292 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384291&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22044525%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22044525 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384291 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384290&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22044526%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22044526 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384290 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384289&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22044527%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Daly JM PMID: 22044527 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384289 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384288&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22044528%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22044528 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384288 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334375&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22007617%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lane AM, Hirst SP Abstract Despite its serious health consequences, apathy in older adults is often underrecognized by gerontological nurses and other health care professionals. Within this article, we discuss what apathy is and present a review of the literature and research. Two frameworks emerging from the literature search-one regarding rehabilitation and the other illness-are introduced as ways in which apathy may be conceptualized and addressed. Using these frameworks, implications for gerontological nurses are outlined. PMID: 22007617 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334375 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334374&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22007618%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ziminski CE, Phillips LR Abstract Elder abuse is a serious national problem with potential for significant physical, emotional, and financial harm. In some situations, elder abuse may lead to death. Nurses are mandated reporters for suspected elder abuse to help prevent and curtail these serious outcomes and thus are responsible for recognizing the types of elder abuse and ways it can manifest. However, the variety of settings, perpetrators, and types of elder abuse may make it difficult for nurses to recognize when elder abuse is present and to understand the proper course of action. In addition, it is necessary for nurses to be aware that elder abuse is not just a public problem but can occur in clinical settings and everyday practice. The purpose of this article is to p... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334374 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334373&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22007619%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Legg TJ, Adelman DS Abstract After reviewing an all-too-common scenario that occurs in long-term care facilities specific to residents with problematic behaviors, we will examine the nurse's role in facilitating appropriate care and treatment of residents with problematic behaviors stemming from dementia while protecting the organization from deficient practices. PMID: 22007619 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334373 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285299&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634314%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zamora H, Clingerman EM Abstract The purpose of this systematic literature review was to describe the empirical findings on health literacy in adults 65 and older. A systematic search for research studies from 1999 to early 2010 was conducted in MEDLINE and CINAHL databases. Articles were analyzed using the following foci: skills and health knowledge, functional health literacy, and health behaviors and health outcomes. Findings indicated that advancing age resulted in a significant increase in prevalence of inadequate health literacy. Further research is needed to develop evidence-based, culturally congruent interventions to improve health literacy among older adults. PMID: 21634314 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285299 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5285299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285298&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21955282%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21955282 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285298 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5285298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285297&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21955283%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21955283 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285297 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5285297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285296&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21955284%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21955284 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285296 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5285296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285295&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21955285%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21955285 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285295 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5285295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235960&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21919421%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reports the development of a readiness assessment tool to allow LTC facilities to measure their capacity for successful EHR implementation. The LTC Readiness Assessment Tool for EHR Implementation was developed through a literature review and qualitative study to establish content validity, followed by the current study to assess the tool's internal reliability. The tool was mailed to administrators or directors of nursing at 600 LTC facilities in Texas with instructions for survey completion. Ninety-three surveys were returned. Item means ranged from 2.72 to 5.07 on a 7-point scale (1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree), with the category of state regulatory support receiving the lowest mean and physical plant requirements receiving the highest. Internal reliability wa... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235960 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235959&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21919422%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Walling J, Spain M, Edlund BJ Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common chronic arrhythmia and the most serious heart rhythm irregularity in individuals older than 70. It is usually not life threatening in and of itself, but it can lead to serious medical problems, including stroke, additional heart rhythm problems, and heart failure. Symptoms of AF vary considerably. Some patients are asymptomatic and have a self-limiting arrhythmia of short duration that converts to normal sinus without any intervention. Symptomatic patients may experience minor palpitations, severe palpitations, or even more vague symptoms such as lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or fatigue. More serious symptoms, such as syncope, new or worsening heart failure, or a cerebral vascular ac... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235959 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235958&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21919423%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Koch JA Abstract Health care systems and policy changes have been critical in increasing pneumococcal vaccination rates to current levels. Still, numerous barriers to immunization persist. To assist clinicians caring for older adults, an integrative review of the literature was performed to examine interventions demonstrating efficacy in office settings. Within the 11 studies reviewed, immunization rates increased consistently when health care systems supported organizational changes in clinical procedures and staffing. Data supporting the use of provider reminders were inconsistent, but the availability of information technology to generate reminders and access clinical guidelines modestly increased vaccination rates. Patient reminders (telephone or mail) demonstrated eff... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235958 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235957&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21919424%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hess S Abstract The incidence of abuse cases in older adults is on the rise. Health care providers play an important role in recognizing and reporting abuse, the first step of which is to prepare themselves with knowledge regarding abuse. This consists of knowing the risk factors and signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report it. Of equal importance is knowledge of ethical implications, legalities, and ways to prevent elder abuse. Health care providers must take advantage of their unique roles to assess for mistreatment as well as to spread knowledge on recognizing, reporting, and preventing elder abuse. PMID: 21919424 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235957 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235956&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21919425%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the partnership formed between long-term care (LTC) staff nurses and clinical nursing faculty to provide students with excellent clinical experiences in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The nurses, called Clinical Education Liaisons, contributed to faculty understanding about LTC and served as resources for students. Faculty provided ongoing mentorship about current trends in clinical education. An in-person interactive training program prepared the nurses and faculty for their new partnership roles. Evaluation results indicate the Enriching Clinical Learning Environments through Partnerships program was successful, with all LTC nurses indicating they would participate in the program again. They also reported that the students had contributed to their or... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235956 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5235956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180626&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877664%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Plawecki HM PMID: 21877664 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180626 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180625&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877665%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21877665 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180625 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180624&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877666%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21877666 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180624 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180623&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877667%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21877667 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180623 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180622&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877668%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21877668 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180622 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5180622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5145161&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21846071%26dopt%3DAbstract This article briefly summarizes findings and key recommendations with an emphasis on areas most relevant to the future of gerontological nursing. In addition, various implementation actions promoted through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Future of Nursing Campaign and the AARP Center to Champion Nursing are discussed to encourage gerontological nurses to participate in current and future debates. PMID: 21846071 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5145161 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5145161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119470&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800791%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fick D, Semla T PMID: 21800791 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119470 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119469&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800792%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21800792 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119469 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119468&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800793%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21800793 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119468 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119467&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800794%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21800794 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119467 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119466&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21800795%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21800795 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119466 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071509&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21761813%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Curtin AJ The increasing incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has created an enormous challenge to nurses. Nonpharmacological interventions that promote functional independence at home are vital to improving quality of life for individuals with AD and their caregivers. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a skills training program for individuals with mild AD in the home setting. Although none of the participants achieved total independence in performing the meal task, all decreased their need for task prompting. The goal for this population may be to preserve and encourage a more functional state rather than to achieve total independence. PMID: 21761813 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071509 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071508&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21761814%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choi J Current forms of written text-based discharge instructions are not suitable for presenting lengthy, complex discharge home care actions, and are difficult for low-literate patients to follow precisely at home. The aims of this study were to develop and validate pictograph-based discharge instructions for older adults after hip replacement surgery. Once low-literacy text and pictographs were created, their appropriateness, accuracy, and relevance were reviewed and validated by five experts. The findings show that pictographs (i.e., simple line drawings showing explicit discharge care actions) using stick figures are well suited for presenting action-based discharge instructions. The experts perceived the pictographs as engaging and easy to understand. The pictograph-base... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071508 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071507&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21761815%26dopt%3DAbstract This study sought accurate patient perspectives about both benefits and challenges of the Veterans Health Administration's rapidly expanding care coordination/home telehealth program. Patients who completed the standard 8-item satisfaction survey were subsequently interviewed, and the transcripts were content analyzed to identify program functions most salient to patients and program components most challenging for patients. Interviews generally supported patients' high survey ratings but also revealed some challenges that the survey did not capture. Program functions most salient to patients were providing access, educating or instructing, and monitoring or tracking. However, patients were frustrated by equipment problems as well as care coordinator inaccessibility and slow response. Gath... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071507 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071506&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21761816%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined 128 days of documentation to describe what nurses document when caring for patients with dementia who experience delirium. Nurses did not document that they recognized delirium. Common descriptive terms included words and phrases indicating fluctuating mental status, lethargy, confusion, negative behavior, delusions, and restlessness. Delirium is a medical emergency. Nurses are in need of education coupled with clinical and decisional support to facilitate recognition and treatment of underlying causes of delirium in individuals with dementia. PMID: 21761816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071506 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071505&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21761817%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ibitayo K PMID: 21761817 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071505 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025347&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717967%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this study was to describe the experiences of older women diagnosed with breast cancer while experiencing intimate partner abuse (IPA), determined by scores on the Women's Experience With Battering (WEB) Scale. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 11 women ages 51 to 84 (mean age = 64.8). Data were analyzed using hermeneutic phenomenological analysis. Themes that emerged were Cancer and Control, Negative Relationship Changes, Changes in Intimacy, and Moving On. Older women simultaneously experiencing IPA and breast cancer have unique needs due to the complex interplay among three factors: age, IPA, and breast cancer. Gerontological nurses should be aware of issues surrounding older women with breast cancer and older women exper... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025347 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025346&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717968%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21717968 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025346 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025345&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717977%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jett K PMID: 21717977 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025345 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025344&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717978%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21717978 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025344 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025343&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717979%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fitzsimmons S PMID: 21717979 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025343 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025342&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717980%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21717980 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025342 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025341&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717981%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21717981 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025341 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976642&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667887%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alford DM The Elder Justice Act (a part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010) focuses on the development of a comprehensive mechanism to "prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation." Elements of the Act that offer opportunities for nurses to demonstrate their advocacy role on behalf of older adults include (a) participating in the training of ombudsmen and/or becoming an ombudsman; (b) serving on the Elder Justice Act's Advisory Board on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation; (c) working in either a stationary or mobile forensic center dedicated to addressing elder abuse; (d) having an active role in the curriculum design and implementation of degree and certificate programs to build competency in gerontolog... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976642 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976641&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667888%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Feldt KS, Bond GE, Jacobson D, Clymin J The Washington Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) allows competent, terminally ill adults to request a lethal dose of medication from a physician. The purpose of this study was to explore knowledge of Directors of Nursing (DONs) in long-term care (LTC) and assisted living facilities regarding the DWDA. Findings of the survey provide insight into DONs' understanding of the law and whether they have provided staff education regarding how to respond to resident requests. This survey, although limited by sample size, may provide guidance for policy development in LTC settings regarding similar laws. PMID: 21667888 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976641 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976640&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667889%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bergevin RC PMID: 21667889 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976640 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976639&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667890%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Flanagan NM Driving is considered an instrumental activity of daily living and, for many older adults, is also associated with the ability to maintain independence. The diagnosis of dementia, distressing on its own, paired with the threat to driving independence, makes this a difficult issue for patients, families, and clinicians. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of the current research regarding driving safety and dementia, guidelines that can be used to assess driving risk, and counseling tips for patients and families regarding driving safety. PMID: 21667890 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976639 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976638&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667891%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ragucci KR, Shrader SP Osteoporosis is a disease that results in decreased bone mass and quality of bone, which may lead to fracture. Clinicians need to counsel individuals on appropriate intake of calcium and vitamin D, increasing weight-bearing exercise, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and avoiding smoking. A variety of nonhormonal pharmacological options are available for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, including bisphosphonates, calcitonin (Miacalcin®), raloxifene (Evista®), teriparatide (Forteo®), and denosumab (Prolia®). The National Osteoporosis Foundation and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists have recently published new guidelines, and it is important for clinicians to be familiar with the evidence behind each of these treatment modalit... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976638 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976637&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21667892%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alexander GL, Alwan M, Batshon L, Bloom SM, Brennan RD, Derr JF, Dougherty M, Gruhn P, Kirby A, Manard B, Raiford R, Serio IJ The LTPAC (Long Term Post Acute Care) Health Information Technology (HIT) Collaborative consists of an alliance of long-term services and post-acute care stakeholders. Members of the collaborative are actively promoting HIT innovations in long-term care settings because IT adoption for health care institutions in the United States has become a high priority. One method used to actively promote HIT is providing expert comments on important documents addressing HIT adoption. Recently, the Office of the National Coordinator for HIT released a draft of the Federal Health Information Technology Strategic Plan 2011-2015 for public comment. The following brief... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976637 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927791&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634311%26dopt%3DAbstract This report describes the outcomes of 17 long-term care residents who were participating in a nursing intervention study. The residents were evacuated for 5 days due to a severe summer storm that caused widespread power outages. These residents were seen the day of the storm and three times per week for 2 weeks following their return to the nursing home. More than half of the participants had significant changes in their NEECHAM Confusion Scale scores (n = 11) and modified Confusion Assessment Method scores (n = 9) scores, suggesting the onset of delirium. Two participants were hospitalized within the 2 weeks of the evacuation. One participant died unexpectedly. This report provides a rare look into the negative effects of a short-term evacuation due to a natural disaster. PMID: 216343... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927791 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927790&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634312%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cadogan MP Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is becoming more frequent as the population ages and is now the most common spinal diagnosis for individuals older than 65. Because LSS is a common source of pain and disability among older adults, understanding the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and clinical management of this condition is important. An individual example is used to highlight classic signs and symptoms. Nursing strategies for LSS-associated pain and symptom management to improve physical function and quality of life are discussed. PMID: 21634312 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927790 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927785&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634317%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shellman J, Granara C, Rosengarten G Late-life depression is a public health problem in the United States. Untreated, depression contributes to poorer health outcomes and increased mortality among older adults. Specifically, Black older adults are at higher risk for misdiagnosis, undertreatment, and more severe depressive symptomatology than other groups. Barriers to identification and treatment of depression in Black older adults include lack of access to quality mental health care, the stigma of mental illness, mistrust of mental health providers, and poor provider-client communication. Recommendations for gerontological nursing practice, education, and research to improve the care of depressed Black older adults are discussed. Implications for policy development are present... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927785 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927784&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634318%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rose KM, Williams IC PMID: 21634318 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927784 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927783&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634319%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21634319 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927783 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927782&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634320%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21634320 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927782 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927781&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21634321 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927781 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927789&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634313%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reports a study that replicates and extends Castle's 2007 study by examining factors related to satisfaction of nurse aides at Carillon House, a 120-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Lubbock, Texas. The Nursing Home Nurse Aide Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was adapted to allow for the collection of qualitative responses and administered to the nursing staff. The results suggest that satisfaction among nurse aides is related to rewards, workload, and the team environment created among coworkers. These findings differ from what is generally found in the literature and may be related to the higher-than-average satisfaction rating of nurse aides at this facility. The study provides evidence that large-scale surveys may have ignored a stratified effect where higher satisfa... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927789 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927788&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634314%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zamora H, Clingerman EM The purpose of this systematic literature review was to describe the empirical findings on health literacy in adults 65 and older. A systematic search for research studies from 1999 to early 2010 was conducted in MEDLINE and CINAHL databases. Articles were analyzed using the following foci: skills and health knowledge, functional health literacy, and health behaviors and health outcomes. Findings indicated that advancing age resulted in a significant increase in prevalence of inadequate health literacy. Further research is needed to develop evidence-based, culturally congruent interventions to improve health literacy among older adults. PMID: 21634314 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927788 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927787&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634315%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for nonfallers versus fallers (1+ falls) and nonfallers/one-time fallers versus recurrent fallers (2+ falls) using the Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care (RAI-HC(©)). Community-dwelling Koreans 65 and older (N = 411) comprised the sample. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the factors predictive of fallers and recurrent fallers. Eight predictive factors were statistically significant with regard to recurrent falls: unsteady gait, low scores related to performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs), high pain scores, number of housing environmental hazards, use of an assistive device, fear of falling, and reduced vision. Based on the findings, it is important to assess the risk ... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927787 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4927786&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21634316%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hadjistavropoulos T, Janzen Claude JA, Hadjistavropoulos H, Marchildon GP, Kaasalainen S, Gallagher R, Beattie BL Pain in older adults with dementia who reside in long-term care (LTC) facilities tends to be undertreated, despite important guidelines designed to ameliorate this problem. A group of public policy and geriatric pain experts recently concluded that existing guidelines are not being implemented because they fail to take into account policy and resource realities. The group published a set of more feasible guidelines that confront these realities (e.g., a recommendation for very brief pain assessments that can be conducted by nursing staff at least weekly). We asked stakeholders to provide opinions on the possibility of implementation of these guidelines within their... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4927786 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4927786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828587&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21553747%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tsai PF PMID: 21553747 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828587 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828586&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21553748%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21553748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828586 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828585&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21553749%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21553749 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828585 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828584&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21553750%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21553750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828584 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828583&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21553751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21553751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828583 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724666&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485982%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gittler J Older adults have a legally recognized right to determine and control the health care they receive and are legally presumed to possess the capacity necessary to make health care decisions. However, older adults are at major risk for life-threatening and serious health problems leading to a loss of their capacity to make end-of-life and other health care decisions. Advance care planning is a process that enables older adults to specify who they want to act as a surrogate decision maker and what decisions they want made for them in the event of incapacitation. Geriatric nurses can play a significant role in promoting advance care planning and the use of legal tools for such planning. PMID: 21485982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontologi... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724666 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724665&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485983%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ibitayo K PMID: 21485983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724665 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724664&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485984%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McGinley M PMID: 21485984 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724664 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724663&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485985%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the differences between animal visitation programs and goal-directed therapy. We also address credentials of human-animal teams and provide an overview of possible therapeutic outcomes for older adults with dementia. Step-by-step methods are outlined for nurses to advocate for clients with dementia to receive these services. PMID: 21485985 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724663 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724662&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485986%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Greco SM, Vincent C The idealized image of successful aging as living independently and autonomously does not convey reality for many adults in the United States and globally who are living with a disability. There have been inconsistencies throughout the literature in defining disability and aging. A concept analysis using Rodgers' method was undertaken to define the concept of disability and aging, understand its antecedents and consequences, and determine the implications for nursing practice and research. Four attributes were defined: limitation in physical, sensory, and/or mental function; universal human experience; difficulties in activities of daily living (ADLs)/instrumental ADLs; and social construction. Exemplars were identified to provide a representation of the at... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724662 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724661&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485987%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hawkins K, Musich S, Ozminkowski RJ, Bai M, Migliori RJ, Yeh CS To study the impact of falling or risk of falling on quality of life (QOL) outcomes, a survey was mailed to a random sample of 15,000 adults with an AARP® Medicare Supplement plan insured by UnitedHealthcare from 10 states in 2008. Approximately 21% had fallen in the past year; 17% did not fall but reported balance or walking problems (i.e., at high risk of falling); and 62% were in the low-risk, no-falls comparison group. Multiple regression analyses showed the strongest predictors of falling or being at high risk of falling were advancing age, female gender, heart conditions, stroke, digestive disorders, arthritis, sciatica, diabetes, and hearing problems. Average physical and mental component scores were signi... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724661 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724660&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485988%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taylor J, Sims J, Haines TP This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of staff manual handling practices and physical training interventions on nursing home residents' ability to transfer on and off furniture. Key words and subject headings were used to search databases for English language studies published after 1994. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies of physical activity interventions indicated that physical activity training will benefit residents' transfer ability. One study examined the effect of a safe manual handling program on resident quality care outcomes. Further research is required into the nature and impact of the assistance provided by staff to residents during transfers. Innovative and sustainable approaches to safe manual handling t... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724660 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724659&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Joosse LL Noise in nursing homes remains problematic despite attempts to create homelike environments. The purpose of this study was to examine nursing home sound levels. Eight nursing units in four not-for-profit nursing homes were studied. The findings of this study show sound levels ranged from 24 to 89.6 dBA, with averages of 52.91 to 59.46 dBA. Twenty-six percent of the sound was created by staff talking, while only 3% was directed at or included the residents. Findings suggest mealtime has the potential to create louder sounds, and staff talking may contribute significantly to overall sound levels. PMID: 21485989 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724659 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724672&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21462910%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miller A PMID: 21462910 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724672 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724671&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21462911%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Simmons PJ PMID: 21462911 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724671 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724670&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21462912%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schauff J PMID: 21462912 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724670 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724669&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21462913%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21462913 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724669 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724668&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21462914%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21462914 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724668 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724667&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21462915%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21462915 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724667 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670406&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21446640%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this study was to describe the experiences of older women diagnosed with breast cancer while experiencing intimate partner abuse (IPA), determined by scores on the Women's Experience With Battering (WEB) Scale. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 11 women ages 51 to 84 (mean age = 64.8). Data were analyzed using hermeneutic phenomenological analysis. Themes that emerged were Cancer and Control, Negative Relationship Changes, Changes in Intimacy, and Moving On. Older women simultaneously experiencing IPA and breast cancer have unique needs due to the complex interplay among three factors: age, IPA, and breast cancer. Gerontological nurses should be aware of issues surrounding older women with breast cancer and older women exper... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670406 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4670406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670412&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21417193%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes how journal writing was used in the gerontology rotation of an associate degree nursing program to engage students in the content, encourage examination of personal beliefs, recognize biases, and reflect on perceptions about older adults. PMID: 21417193 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670412 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4670412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670411&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21417194%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wakefield BJ, Holman JE, Ray A, Scherubel M Use of telecommunications technology to provide remote monitoring for people with chronic disease is becoming increasingly accepted as a means to improve patient outcomes and reduce resource use. The purpose of this project was to evaluate patient perceptions of a nurse-managed remote monitoring intervention to improve outcomes in veterans with comorbid diabetes and hypertension. Postintervention evaluation data were collected using a 12-item questionnaire and an open-ended question. Participants rated the program as generally positive on the questionnaire, but responses to the open-ended question revealed criticisms and suggestions for improvement not captured on the questionnaire. Interviewing participants in these programs may off... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670411 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4670411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670410&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21417195%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jones CS Many long-term care facilities are making the transition from an institutional medical model to a person-centered care model and becoming culture change facilities. The heart of person-centered care is the relationship between the resident and the frontline staff who care for the resident daily. The life of the resident is enriched when his or her desires are honored each and every day. Several different culture change models that embrace person-centered care are available. The transformation of each facility can be accomplished using the Holistic Approach to Transformational Change (HATCh) model. PMID: 21417195 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670410 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4670410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670409&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21417196%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Resick LK, Leonardo ME, McGinnis KA, Stewart J, Goss C, Ellison TM The purpose of this study was to describe the trends, themes, and outcomes of interventions over time within and between two academic nurse-managed wellness center (NMWC) sites. Documentation of wellness interventions and outcomes of these interventions presented ongoing challenges. The Omaha System was used as a documentation system to capture both interventions and client outcomes. A retrospective chart analysis revealed that the most commonly reported problems were circulation and nutrition. Interventions focused on teaching, guidance, and counseling; subsequently, the outcomes of knowledge, behavior, and status increased modestly with time for the older adult clients who attended these NMWC sites. PMID:... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670409 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4670409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670408&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21417197%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Harahan MF, Sanders A, Stone RI, Bowers BJ, Nolet KA, Krause MR, Gilmore AL Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LVNs) play an important role in U.S. nursing homes, with primary responsibility for supervising unlicensed nursing home staff. Research has shown that the relationship between charge nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) has a significant impact on CNA job satisfaction and turnover as well as quality of care, yet nurses rarely receive supervisory training. The purpose of this project was to develop, pilot, and evaluate a leadership/supervisory training program for LVNs. Upon completion of the training program, many LVNs expressed and demonstrated a new understanding of their supervisory leadership and supervisory responsibilities. Directors of staff develo... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670408 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4670408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670407&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21442795%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kydd A PMID: 21442795 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670407 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4670407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4551957&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21366162%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yumori JW, Cadogan MP Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy that is usually associated with an elevated intraocular pressure. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common type of glaucoma and is progressive and bilateral but typically asymmetric in patients. Studies have shown that reducing intraocular pressure reduces the risk of vision loss. In the United States, medical intervention by means of prescription eye drops is the initial line of treatment. Nurses play an important role in educating individuals, particularly older adults, about the importance of routine eye care to earlier diagnose, treat, and adequately manage eye diseases such as POAG. PMID: 21366162 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4551957 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4551957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4551956&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21366189%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Touhy TA, Kydd A, Fagerberg I, Engstrom G PMID: 21366189 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4551956 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4551956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4551955&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21366190%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Steis MR, Shaughnessy M PMID: 21366190 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4551955 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4551955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4551954&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21366191%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21366191 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4551954 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4551954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4551953&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21366192%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21366192 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4551953 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4551953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497610&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323236%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Knight M Many older adults experience common mental health problems that can have a negative impact on physiological health, functional status, and quality of life. Lack of access to mental health care for community-dwelling older adults is a significant problem. Busy primary care practices, few mental health professionals, inadequate problem recognition, and flaws in the health care system all contribute to restricted access to mental health care. As the population of adults 65 and older continues to grow, the need for mental health care for this group will increase. Strategies to improve access to mental health care must be targeted at the individual level, the provider level, and the system level. PMID: 21323236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Ge... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497610 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497609&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323237%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the impact of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on older adults' immune system and discusses the roles of age and immune status with regard to PUFA supplements. PMID: 21323237 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497609 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497608&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323238%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lewis LM The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how African American older adults use spirituality to adhere to their antihypertensive medications. Data collection included in-depth individual interviews with 21 older African American women. Content analysis revealed five themes: The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves; Staying in the Lord for Guidance; God Is My Rock; Guardian Angels and Saints; and Brings Me Peace, Ease of Burdens, and Ability to Cope. Findings of this study suggest that spirituality is perceived as a positive resource that helps study participants adhere to their antihypertensive medication regimen. Possible faith-based interventions for nurses and other health care professionals to use with their patients are discussed. PMID: 21323238 [P... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497608 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497619&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323216%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kolanowski A PMID: 21323216 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497619 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497618&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323217%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21323217 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497618 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497617&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323218%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21323218 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497617 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497616&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323219%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21323219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497616 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497614&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323220%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Davidson KM PMID: 21323220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497614 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497613&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323221%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21323221 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497613 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428619&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261237%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dyck MJ, Schumacher JR Weight loss is common among nursing home residents. Food intake is often inadequate for elderly residents but is only one of several factors contributing to potential weight loss. Three common issues resulting in weight loss include starvation (or wasting), cachexia, and sarcopenia. Significant weight loss leads to increased mortality, increased morbidity, and decreased quality of life. The purpose of this article is to discuss the geriatric syndrome of weight loss in elderly nursing home residents and provide recommendations to decrease and prevent weight loss. A list of available evidence-based protocols related to weight loss issues is provided. PMID: 21261237 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428619 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428624&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261232%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rantz M PMID: 21261232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428624 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428623&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261233%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses the scope of the problem of UI in individuals with dementia, possible causes, and assessment methods, as well as interventions that can achieve improved outcomes. PMID: 21261233 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428623 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428622&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261234%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ibitayo K PMID: 21261234 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428622 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428621&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261235%26dopt%3DAbstract This study compares families' and nurses' attributions and actions in the period immediately following the functional transitions of nursing home residents with middle-stage dementia. The walking and eating abilities of 120 residents were monitored every 2 weeks for a year. Observed functional losses triggered a total of 72 interviews with family members and nurses. Data were analyzed using quantitative description. Although both groups were more likely to attribute eating disability to dementia and walking disability to something other than dementia, there was less agreement in attributions for individual residents. Differences in attributions for functional losses can lead to disagreements about the appropriate course of action. Nurses working with family members toward a common understa... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428621 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428620&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261236%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dahlke S Scholars have suggested that negative views toward older individuals are prevalent in Western society and that health care practices with older adults are influenced by these beliefs. In this article, a historical lens is used to examine health practices and social ideas about aging to provide a clearer understanding of the current challenges to nursing practice with an aging population. Parallels between nursing practices of the past and present are discussed. It is suggested that negative beliefs about older adults are related to social ideas that originated in antiquity and yet continue to influence social institutions and practices with an older population. PMID: 21261236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428620 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428618&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261238%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mueller C, Goering M, Talley K, Zaccagnini M While the goal of professional nursing programs is to ensure that students have a basic level of competency to care for older adults in a variety of care settings, the greatest challenge is to garner students' enthusiasm about caring for older adults in nursing homes. To increase and strengthen the professional nursing workforce in nursing homes, schools of nursing must ensure that students have appropriately placed, well-designed, and innovative clinical experiences in nursing homes with faculty who are knowledgeable about the nursing home environment and the professional nursing care needs of its residents. Four factors identified as keys to success in developing exemplary clinical experiences for students in nursing homes include... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428618 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428617&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21261239%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhang Y, Flum M, Nobrega S, Blais L, Qamili S, Punnett L This qualitative study explored common and divergent perceptions of caregivers and managers regarding occupational health and safety, work organization, and psychosocial concerns in long-term care centers. Both common and differing issues were identified. Both groups agreed on the importance of ergonomic concerns, the high prevalence of stress, and receptiveness to participatory health promotion programs. However, numerous work organization issues and physical and psychosocial workplace hazards were identified by certified nursing assistants but were not mentioned by managers. The results suggest that different perceptions naturally arise from people's varying positions in the occupational hierarchy and their consequent ... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428617 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4369735&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21229944%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hall GR PMID: 21229944 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4369735 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4369735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4369734&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21229945%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21229945 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4369734 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4369734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4369733&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21229946%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21229946 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4369733 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4369733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4369732&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21229947%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21229947 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4369732 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4369732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288256&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21175109%26dopt%3DAbstract This article focuses on the role of vitamin D in maintaining health, current evidence linking vitamin D deficiency with chronic illness, and the importance of vitamin D supplementation. PMID: 21175109 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288256 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4288256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288255&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21175110%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vance DE, Eagerton G, Harnish B, McKie P, Fazeli PL Nonpathological cognitive declines occur with aging and negatively affect everyday functioning and reduce quality of life. Many older adults, aware of such cognitive changes, seek ways to bolster their cognitive functioning. Evidence based on the cognitive aging literature supports a number of factors associated with cognitive functioning. These factors include physical exercise, intellectual exercise, nutrition, sleep hygiene, social interaction, and mood and emotional state. These factors can be manipulated and woven together by nurses and other health professionals to develop an easy-to-use, non-invasive cognitive prescription for improving the cognitive health of older adults. An example and directions for developing and ... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288255 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4288255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288254&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21175111%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Skemp LE, Ko JW, Missen C, Peterson D Nursing, gerontology, and information communications technologies (ICT) are well positioned to influence gerontological health system development by promoting global access to evidence-based best practices that facilitate local access to knowledge. Gerontological nurses, as members of the global community, are encouraged to become partners in promoting active and healthy aging. One mechanism is by participating in the development of a Gerontology Healthy Ageing Portal in the eGranary Digital Library, an "Internet in a Box"™ that provides offline digital resources to institutions and individuals where Internet access is lacking or undependable. PMID: 21175111 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursi... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288254 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4288254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288253&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21175112%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aaron CS Nearly 100,000 nursing positions in long-term care (LTC) are vacant on any given day, and the nurse turnover rate exceeds 50%. In addition, recruitment of and orientation programs for new nurses are costly for facilities. Preceptor programs have been successful in recruitment and retention of acute care nurses, but no recent literature addresses preceptor programs in LTC. The Expanding the Teaching-Nursing Home Culture in the State of Illinois project explored the development of a preceptor program to fit the LTC environment in which an RN was chosen to serve as the preceptor and mentor and orient all new nurses. Although the LTC environment presents social and economic challenges, a structured preceptor program allows nurses new to LTC to meet these challenges. By re... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288253 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4288253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233163&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21117526%26dopt%3DAbstract This article addresses how The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 will affect the solvency of Medicare, what older adults will gain, effects on quality and effectiveness of care, cost reduction, changes in taxes, and the key provisions of special interest to nurses. PMID: 21117526 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233163 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233161&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21117527%26dopt%3DAbstract This article discusses the "rest of the story" about CPR, namely the existing evidence about CPR survival and potential complications of CPR. The article also highlights how nurses can help promote informed decision making about CPR to older adults and their families. PMID: 21117527 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233161 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233156&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21117550%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fitzwater EL, Puchta C PMID: 21117550 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233156 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233148&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21117551%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21117551 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233148 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233145&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21117552%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21117552 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233145 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233143&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21117553%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21117553 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233143 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160674&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053814%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kagan SH, Stricker CT PMID: 21053814 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160674 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160673&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053815%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21053815 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160673 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160672&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053816%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21053816 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160672 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160671&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053817%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21053817 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160671 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160670&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053818%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jitramontree N PMID: 21053818 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160670 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160669&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053819%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21053819 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160669 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160681&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053805%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tobón J Chronic pain management is an important, and often underaddressed, component in the care of older adults with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Clinicians caring for older adults with VLUs must consider and address both the physiological and psychosocial aspects of chronic pain. Traditional pharmacological approaches to pain management are only part of the solution. One strategy is to adopt a more holistic approach to chronic pain management that includes complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of CAM research that focuses on the pain management of older adults with VLUs. Despite these limitations, pain management that includes discussion of relevant CAM modalities must be a priority for clinicians caring for older adults livi... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160681 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160680&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053806%26dopt%3DAbstract This article reports on the use of Simple Pleasures interventions to minimize agitation in hospitalized patients with late-stage dementia. The pilot project was not able to demonstrate statistical significance; however, the positive response to the education and provision of interventions has led to a hospital-wide dissemination of the interventions in the form of an activity box. No adverse effects of the interventions were found, and some patients experienced a significant decrease in agitation and use of sedative medications after exposure to the interventions. Hospital lengths of stay were shorter than expected and may also have been influenced by the intervention. PMID: 21053806 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing) Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160680 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4160679&cid=s_37691_27_f&fid=37691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21053807%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jurgens CY, Shurpin KM, Gumersell KA Heart failure (HF), predominant in adults older than 65, is a chronic and progressive syndrome frequently associated with the burden of distressing symptoms. HF symptom management is directed at treating the underlying causes of acute decompensation, which commonly relate to lack of medication adherence or dietary restriction. Therefore, for older adults capable of managing their health care needs, promotion of self-care is essential for symptom management. Using the Model of Heart Failure Self-Care as a guide, the purpose of this article is to discuss the relationship between self-care and HF symptom management and to provide nursing strategies for assessment and promotion of self-care in older adults with HF. PMID: 21053807 [PubMed - ... Journal of Gerontological Nursing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4160679 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4160679