Mind –Body Therapies in Individuals With Dementia: An Integrative Review
The population of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias is projected to expand from 5.5 to 13.8 million by 2050 (Alzheimer's Association, 2017), increasing the annual costs of dementia care from $259 billion to $1.1 trillion. The majority of care for individuals with AD is provided by approximately 15.9 million family caregivers, saving the U.S. health care system more than $230 billion annually (Alzheimer's Association, 2017). The interest in and use of complementary and integrative health strategies continues to grow in the United States. In 2012, 34% of U.S. adults (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - November 22, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Joel G. Anderson, PhD, CHTP Source Type: research
Measuring Social Isolation in the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Social isolation in community-dwelling older adults can have life-altering outcomes that may profoundly influence individual health. Expanding knowledge regarding how social isolation affects older adult health is important because socially isolated older adults are at increased risk for multiple morbidities and mortality (Berkman& Syme, 1979; Saito, Kondo, Kondo, Ojima,& Hirai, 2012). However, research on this geriatric condition has been limited by a lack of conceptual clarity, resulting in numerous approaches to its measurement, difficulty in making comparisons across studies, (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - November 22, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janet S. Pohl, PhD, RN Source Type: research
Examining Exercise in Older Adults Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Temporal Discounting
Today, one in eight Americans is older than 65. These older adults can be expected to have, on average, an additional 19 years of life ahead of them (Administration on Aging, 2009). The average life expectancy is now approaching 84 years in the United States (Administration on Aging, 2009). In addition to living longer, older Americans are also living healthier than in previous generations (Stewart, Cutler,& Rosen, 2013). However, as the population ages, the rates of chronic illness and disability are expected to increase significantly; thus, demands on the health care system can be (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - November 22, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Linda M. Tate, PhD, ACNS-BC, APRN Source Type: research
Pilot Testing a Coaching Intervention to Improve Certified Nursing Assistants' Dressing of Nursing Home Residents
Adoption of evidence-based practice remains challenging in nursing homes (Rahman, Applebaum, Schnelle,& Simmons, 2012). Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) describe difficulties implementing evidence-based care (Davila et al., 2016). This finding is significant because CNAs provide 80% to 90% of resident care in nursing homes (Bishop, Squillace, Meagher, Anderson,& Wiener, 2009). Therefore, development of interventions that improve evidence-based practice use in nursing homes by CNAs is important. Staff coaching is one intervention that may address many barriers and facilitators to (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - November 22, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kerry Jean Jordan, PhD, RN, CNL Source Type: research
Dehydration of Older Patients in Institutional Care and the Home Environment
Dehydration in older adults is a common and significant clinical problem. It is associated with more comorbidities, longer hospital stays, re-hospitalizations, and higher mortality rates (Fortes et al., 2015). Adverse health outcomes associated with dehydration in older patients include falls, fractures, heart disease, confusion, delirium, heat stress, constipation, kidney failure, pressure ulcers, poor wound healing, suboptimal rehabilitation outcomes, infections, seizures, drug toxicity, and reduced quality of life (Chan, Knutsen, Blix, Lee,& Fraser, 2002). Decreased thirst response, (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - November 22, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Amadeus Le šnik, PhD, RN Source Type: research
Pediatric Psychopharmacology: Good Evidence But We Need New Treatments
We live in challenging and interesting times in which fictions are truth and truths are not to be trusted as such. Some government officials express a startling disbelief in science and evidence. In this context, the authors in this issue of Psychiatric Annals critically assess the extant evidence for treating psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, including the thoughtful and judicious use of medications. It was not that long ago that United States Senator Chuck Grassley and his staff from Iowa thought they saw conspiracies between the pharmaceutical industry and academics who (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD Source Type: research
Pediatric Internalizing Disorders
I am very excited to be the guest editor of this issue of Psychiatric Annals on pediatric internalizing disorders. Pediatric internalizing disorders are some of the most common disorders seen in various child and adolescent psychiatry settings. These conditions are associated with significant morbidity. The effect on the lives of children, adolescents, and families is significant. It's important that clinicians who treat these conditions are knowledgable so these disorders can be diagnosed and treated timely and effectively. The first article, “Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children and (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Muhammad Waqar Azeem, MD, DFAACAP, DFAPA Source Type: research
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Overview
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions (intrusive, repetitive thoughts, images, or impulses) and compulsions (repetitive, overt, and covert behaviors/rituals performed to decrease distress) that can lead to significant impairments across different functional domains, and it constitutes a global burden according to the World Health Organization.1 Although historically perceived as a rare disorder among children and adolescents, more recent prevalence rates range between 0.5% and 4%.2,3 Pediatric OCD causes impairment in (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ammar Albanna, MD, FRCPC, IFAPA Source Type: research
Pediatric Somatic Symptom Disorder: An Overview
The definition of somatoform disorders in the psychiatric community has been debated for more than 40 years.1 Prior to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5),2 diagnostic criteria had extensive overlap that likely affected the ability to measure the incidence and prevalence of somatoform disorders, especially among children and adolescents.3DSM-5 includes somatic symptom disorder (SSD) and functional neurological symptom disorder (previously known as conversion disorder) with an emphasis on somatization as disruptive and recurrent physical distress (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Neha Sharma, DO Source Type: research
Pediatric Depression: The Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment
Depression in youth is a serious public health issue with substantial morbidity and mortality. Depression is a familial, recurrent illness that also effects psychosocial, family, and academic outcomes. Pediatric depression can continue into adulthood; therefore, early diagnosis and intervention is critical.1 The prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is estimated to be approximately 2% in children and 4% to 8% in adolescents.2 There is a male-to-female ratio of 1:1 during childhood and 1:2 during adolescence.2 It is also important to know that 5% to 10% of the youth with MDD will (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Salma Malik, MD, MS, DFAACAP, FAPA Source Type: research
Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Update
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is among the most common anxiety disorders in youth, with prevalence rates as high as 59% in child anxiety clinics,1 and 10% in child psychiatric clinics.2 GAD severely disrupts child functioning in various domains of life, including academic, peer and family relationships, and functioning at home.3 –5 GAD is also considered a “gateway” disorder because it often predicts adult mental health problems, including anxiety and depression along with impaired quality of life.5–7 Despite the huge public health burden associated with GAD in youth, it often goes (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nazish Imran, MBBS, FRCPsych, MRCPsych Source Type: research
A 26-Year-Old Man with Olfactory Delusions and Addiction to Gamma Hydroxybutyrate
A 26-year-old man reported that he had been addicted to the drug gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB, also known as the “date rape” drug) for approximately 4 years and was seeking treatment at a mentally ill and chemically addicted (MICA) program to end his addiction. He stated that he used GHB and alcohol because he had body odor and the drugs helped him to forget this. Approximately 4 years prior to his present ation, two of his friends once mentioned to him that he had some body odor, and since then he has believed people can smell his body odor all of the time. The patient stated that (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Manoj Puthiyathu, MD, FAPA Source Type: research
Measuring Social Isolation in the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Social isolation in community-dwelling older adults can have life-altering outcomes that may profoundly influence individual health. Expanding knowledge regarding how social isolation affects older adult health is important because socially isolated older adults are at increased risk for multiple morbidities and mortality (Berkman& Syme, 1979; Saito, Kondo, Kondo, Ojima,& Hirai, 2012). However, research on this geriatric condition has been limited by a lack of conceptual clarity, resulting in numerous approaches to its measurement, difficulty in making comparisons across studies, (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janet S. Pohl, PhD, RN Source Type: research
Mind –Body Therapies in Individuals With Dementia: An Integrative Review
The population of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias is projected to expand from 5.5 to 13.8 million by 2050 (Alzheimer's Association, 2017), increasing the annual costs of dementia care from $259 billion to $1.1 trillion. The majority of care for individuals with AD is provided by approximately 15.9 million family caregivers, saving the U.S. health care system more than $230 billion annually (Alzheimer's Association, 2017). The interest in and use of complementary and integrative health strategies continues to grow in the United States. In 2012, 34% of U.S. adults (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Joel G. Anderson, PhD, CHTP Source Type: research
Measuring Social Isolation in the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Social isolation in community-dwelling older adults can have life-altering outcomes that may profoundly influence individual health. Expanding knowledge regarding how social isolation affects older adult health is important because socially isolated older adults are at increased risk for multiple morbidities and mortality (Berkman& Syme, 1979; Saito, Kondo, Kondo, Ojima,& Hirai, 2012). However, research on this geriatric condition has been limited by a lack of conceptual clarity, resulting in numerous approaches to its measurement, difficulty in making comparisons across studies, (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 6, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janet S. Pohl, PhD, RN Source Type: research
