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Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - February 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - February 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Limb loss: The unspoken psychological aspect
In the United States, health care providers have diagnosed 29.1 million people with diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes is the main reason for limb loss. This review addresses the lack of psychological support after limb loss. Few scholarly sources analyze the psychological aspects of limb loss before and after amputation. These sources report that patients do not have a clear understanding of their disease process and that patients often report a lack of empathy and communication from health care providers. (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jasmiry Bennett Tags: Article Source Type: research
Quality of life of people with chronic ulcers
Patients with chronic ulcers have physical, social, and psychological changes that directly affect their quality of life. (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Karina de F átima Rodrigues dos Santos, Paula Rogéria da Silva, Valéria Tristão Ferreira, Elaine Aparecida Rocha Domingues, Ivandira Ribeiro Anselmo Simões, Rogério Silva Lima, Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre Tags: Article Source Type: research
Nursing interventions in stroke care delivery: An evidence-based clinical review
Generally, nursing interventions during the acute stages following a stroke aim at preventing secondary brain injury (intracranial hypertension), maintaining the airways (due to paralysis of the pharynx muscles), providing general body support (vital signs, fluid and electrolyte balance), and anticipating the occurrence of complications (atelectasis and pneumonia). (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dimitrios Theofanidis, Bernard Gibbon Tags: Article Source Type: research
Quality of life in elder adults one-year after coronary bypass
Survival rates in the elderly after cardiac surgery have improved over the last decades and therewith more attention is directed toward Quality of Life (QoL) as a patient reported outcome measure. (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Fredrike Blokzijl, Iwan C.C. van der Horst, Eric Keus, Tjalling W. Waterbolk, Massimo A. Mariani, Willem Dieperink Tags: Article Source Type: research
Identifying beliefs about smoking in patients with peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a chronic disabling illness that frequently results in the occlusion of arteries in lower limbs and may cause ischemia, gangrene, or infection. The single most significant factor contributing to both the onset and progression of PVD is smoking, which has addictive properties. Once smoking becomes a habitual behavior, combined with the atherosclerotic process, a disastrous pathway ensues. The aim of this project was to gain an understanding of the beliefs of patients with PVD who smoked. (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Lopes-Costa, Elaine Amato-Vealey Tags: Article Source Type: research
From the Editor's Perspective …
How are you maintaining a safe work –life–wellness balance? As nurses, we take wellness seriously for our patients. It is time that we take wellness seriously for ourselves. Quality of work life is so important for all of us. This includes reducing stress, having a safe work environment, a manageable workload, and balancing our pr ofessional and personal lives. (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research
Utility of the hand-held continuous wave Doppler in the vascular examination: A review
A hand-held Doppler is a bedside tool for vascular clinicians that provides valuable information about arterial stiffness and arterial stenosis and is an adjunct to the history and physical examination. Arterial stiffness is an important factor in the pathophysiology of arterial disease, but it is also a marker for cardiovascular diseases. Increased arterial stiffness occurs in the elderly and in patients who have atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.1 (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Debra Kohlman-Trigoboff Tags: Clinical Column Source Type: research
Research article review: Clinical comparison of automatic, noninvasive measurements of blood pressure in the forearm and upper arm
Obtaining a noninvasive blood pressure (BP) measurement is one of the first skills taught to nursing students. The brachial artery in the upper arm is the standard location for a blood pressure measurement.1 The American Heart Association has published recommendations for subject preparation, cuff size selection, and patient positioning to obtain the most accurate blood pressure.1 A noninvasive blood pressure is typically taken by two methods: auscultatory (via a stethoscope) or oscillometric (automatic using a machine). (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen Rich Tags: Research Column Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Hypertension management in patients with vascular disease: An update
This article will define HTN and its consequences. Diagnostic evaluation and evidence-based treatment guidelines for HTN to include lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy will be discussed. (Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - August 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Debra Kohlman-Trigoboff Tags: Special Issue: Vascular Disease Risk Factors Source Type: research
Smoking: A risk factor for vascular disease
Smoking in the United States includes at least 16% of the adults, 24% of high school students, nearly 8% of middle school students and is more prevalent in men than women; however, a decline in smoking has been documented in recent years. Cardiovascular disease continues to be a leading cause of death. Smoking is identified as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, carotid disease, and peripheral artery disease with peripheral artery disease documented in 5% –10% of all Americans. Smoking is also a significant risk factor in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm in 7% of men aged 65–75 years with ...
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - August 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Phyllis Gordon, Patty Flanagan Tags: Special Issue: Vascular Disease Risk Factors Source Type: research
