Geriatric palliative care: Meeting the needs of a growing population
The objective of these analyses was to characterize the nature and outcomes of PC services for older adults. A retrospective analysis of records of inpatient PC consultatio ns provided to patients ≥65 years at an academic hospital was performed (N = 743). (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca M. Saracino, Mei Bai, Leslie Blatt, Larry Solomon, Ruth McCorkle Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Mind over bladder: Women, aging, and bladder health
The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy and acceptability of an innovative, electronically delivered self-management intervention for urinary incontinence (UI) that included daily mindfulness practice, completion of sequential bladder diaries, and bladder health education to improve UI in older women living independently in a retirement community. A mixed methods pilot study was conducted over ten weeks using a custom website or CD. Ten women were recruited and 8 completed the study; 5 of those (71%) experienced fewer daily UI episodes post intervention (p = 0.055). (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Joanna E. Long, Saif Khairat, Elizabeth Chmelo, Mary H. Palmer Tags: Project Implementation Paper Source Type: research
Geriatric palliative care: Meeting the needs of a growing population
The objective of these analyses was to characterize the nature and outcomes of PC services for older adults. A retrospective analysis of records of inpatient PC consultatio ns provided to patients ≥65 years at an academic hospital was performed (N = 743). (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca M. Saracino, Mei Bai, Leslie Blatt, Larry Solomon, Ruth McCorkle Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Executive function: Responses to aerobic exercise in Alzheimer's disease
This study tested the ability of different measures for identifying changes in executive function and the effect of 6-months of aerobic exercise on executive function in older adults with mild to moderate AD, using a single-group, repeated-measures design (n = 28, age 78.1 ± 8.37). Factor analysis and linear mixed-effects model analyses showed that individually the Exit Interview-25 (EXIT-25), Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale (BDS), and Golden Stroop test were the preferred instruments for measuring changes in executive function in the sample. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Fang Yu, David M. Vock, Terry R. Barclay Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
eHomecare and safety: The experiences of older patients and their relatives
The study's aim was to extend descriptions of how older patients with granted eHomecare and their relatives understand safety, and further to describe how they experience safety in everyday life. The study was conducted in Sweden. The participants were 12 older patients who had been provided with eHomecare and 8 relatives. Data were collected by semi-structured individual interviews. A conceptual framework of safety was used and a qualitative content analysis was conducted in a deductive and an inductive phase. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Charlotta Åkerlind, Lene Martin, Christine Gustafsson Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Feasibility and Acceptability of an Adapted Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Home Care Patients
Home care clinicians have an opportunity to improve care for post-hospitalization patients with cardiovascular disease. This mixed methods study examined the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program for the home care setting. Surveys measuring patient self-care and knowledge were administered to patients (n = 46) at baseline and at 30-day follow-up. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients (n = 28) and home care clinicians (n = 11) at completion of the program. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jodi L. Feinberg, David Russell, Ana Mola, Melissa Trachtenberg, Irene Bick, Terri H. Lipman, Kathryn H. Bowles Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Predictive model for health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease
This study was conducted to develop and test a prediction model that explains health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Participants were 248 patients with PD enrolled in the neurology clinic of a university hospital in Seoul, Korea. The data were collected through structured questionnaires from March 1 to July 5, 2013. Motor fluctuations, depression, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and activities of daily living had significant direct effects on the quality of life of PD patients. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sook Ja Lee, Sung Reul Kim, Sun Ju Chung, Hyun Cheol Kang, Mi Sun Kim, Su-Jin Cho, Hye Kyung Kwon, Jungwon Kim, Sun Young Jung Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
INTERACT in VA Community Living Centers (CLCs): Training and Implementation Strategies
Studies have shown that hospitalizations of nursing home (NH) residents lead to complications and poorer quality of life. The Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers (INTERACT) Quality Improvement (QI) Program assists licensed NH staff in avoiding such hospitalizations. INTERACT aims to improve the management of acute changes in residents' conditions by providing tools to help staff recognize subtle changes in condition, improve communication, and implement QI strategies. INTERACT has been vetted by national clinical leaders and experts in long term care (LTC). (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy L. Mochel, Nancy D. Henry, Debra Saliba, Ciaran S. Phibbs, Joseph G. Ouslander, Vincent Mor Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Feasibility and Acceptability of an Adapted Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Home Care Patients
Home care clinicians have an opportunity to improve care for post-hospitalization patients with cardiovascular disease. This mixed methods study examined the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program for the home care setting. Surveys measuring patient self-care and knowledge were administered to patients (n = 46) at baseline and at 30-day follow-up. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients (n = 28) and home care clinicians (n = 11) at completion of the program. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jodi L. Feinberg, David Russell, Ana Mola, Melissa Trachtenberg, Irene Bick, Terri H. Lipman, Kathryn H. Bowles Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
eHomecare and safety: The experiences of older patients and their relatives
The study's aim was to extend descriptions of how older patients with granted eHomecare and their relatives understand safety, and further to describe how they experience safety in everyday life. The study was conducted in Sweden. The participants were 12 older patients who had been provided with eHomecare and 8 relatives. Data were collected by semi-structured individual interviews. A conceptual framework of safety was used and a qualitative content analysis was conducted in a deductive and an inductive phase. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Charlotta Åkerlind, Lene Martin, Christine Gustafsson Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Predictive model for health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease
This study was conducted to develop and test a prediction model that explains health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Participants were 248 patients with PD enrolled in the neurology clinic of a university hospital in Seoul, Korea. The data were collected through structured questionnaires from March 1 to July 5, 2013. Motor fluctuations, depression, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and activities of daily living had significant direct effects on the quality of life of PD patients. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sook Ja Lee, Sung Reul Kim, Sun Ju Chung, Hyun Cheol Kang, Mi Sun Kim, Su-Jin Cho, Hye Kyung Kwon, Jungwon Kim, Sun Young Jung Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
INTERACT in VA Community Living Centers (CLCs): Training and Implementation Strategies
Studies have shown that hospitalizations of nursing home (NH) residents lead to complications and poorer quality of life. The Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers (INTERACT) Quality Improvement (QI) Program assists licensed NH staff in avoiding such hospitalizations. INTERACT aims to improve the management of acute changes in residents' conditions by providing tools to help staff recognize subtle changes in condition, improve communication, and implement QI strategies. INTERACT has been vetted by national clinical leaders and experts in long term care (LTC). (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy L. Mochel, Nancy D. Henry, Debra Saliba, Ciaran S. Phibbs, Joseph G. Ouslander, Vincent Mor Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
Mitigating fall risk: A community fall reduction program
One fourth of all American ’s over 65 years of age fall each year. Falls are a common and often devastating event that can pose a serious health risk for older adults. Healthcare providers are often unable to spend the time required to assist older adults with fall risk issues. Without a team approach to fall prevention the system remains focused on fragmented levels of health promotion and risk prevention. The specific aim of this project was to engage older adults from the community in a fall risk assessment program, using the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths& Injuries (STEADI) program, and provide feedback on indivi...
Source: Geriatric Nursing - October 5, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Humberto Reinoso, Ruth G. McCaffrey, David W.M. Taylor Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research
