Mindfulness Meditation Versus Physical Exercise in the Management of Depression Among Nursing Students
Depression disorder is a disturbance of mood, leading to a state of sadness, low self-esteem, guilt, sleep disturbance, and change in appetite (Fry, 2016). Depression is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, including a higher rate of attempted and completed suicide (Peltzer, Yi,& Pengpid, 2017). The disorder is also associated with decreased quality of life (Kolovos et al., 2017) and increased health care and work-related cost (Hallgren et al., 2017). It is estimated that 15% of the total population of the world experiences various degrees of depression (Hallgren et al., (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Faris Abdelkarim Alsaraireh, PhD, RN Source Type: research
Inclusive Excellence in Nursing Education
Understanding a person's experiences, challenges, and thought processes is essential in expanding the dialogue on race and ethnicity in nursing education. Having firsthand experience of what it feels like to be a minority in the profession —starting as an undergraduate nursing student and moving through to positions of leadership—it was easy for me to detect environments where one was welcomed, tolerated, marginalized, or invisible. My journey encompassed many settings and spanned several institutions; some environments were welco ming, yet others not so much. Institutional work and learning (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Teri A. Murray, PhD, APHN-BC, RN, FAAN Source Type: research
Student Competency Perceptions From Associate Degree to Bachelor Degree Completion
The foundation for all nursing professionals is their prelicensure educational program. The quality of the curriculum affects the employer –employee relationship and client care, with broader effects on the larger nursing profession and health care systems. The Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE) curriculum, featuring a guiding set of competencies and benchmarks, was first formed more than 10 years ago to meet the developm ental needs of nursing students and the health care needs of Oregonians (Gaines& Spencer, 2013; Gubrud et al., 2003; Tanner& Herinckx, 2012). Assessment (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kathlynn Northrup-Snyder, PhD, RN, CNS Source Type: research
The Direct Anterior Approach Does Not Increase Return to Function Following Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral neck fractures are a devastating injury for patients and a substantial burden for the health care system.1 –7 Every year, approximately 250,000 individuals in the United States seek treatment for femoral neck fractures, with reported annual costs exceeding $4.4 billion.8,9 Most of these cases involve the elderly. Ambulation is critical for successful rehabilitation of this population following surgical treatment of femoral neck fracture.10,11 Hemiarthroplasty, which promotes early postoperative ambulation, is an attractive intervention for patients with femoral neck fractures.12 The (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Victor R. Carlson, BS Source Type: research
Topically Applied Epsilon-Aminocaproic Acid Reduces Blood Loss and Length of Hospital Stay After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with significant blood loss in the perioperative period.1 Blood loss may lead to swelling, hematoma formation, postoperative stiffness, and prolonged drainage, which can delay rehabilitation, functional recovery, and hospital discharge and increase health care costs.2 Postoperative stiffness with delayed rehabilitation can be caused by hidden blood loss. Hidden blood loss is caused by hyperfibrinolysis and accumulates in the anatomic third space.3 The peak of hyperfibrinolysis occurs 6 hours postoperatively and lasts for up to 18 hours.4 Systemic (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Robert A. Harper, MD Source Type: research
Arthroscopic Cortical Button Stabilization of Isolated Acute Neer Type II Fractures of the Distal Clavicle
Clavicle fractures are common injuries, representing 35% to 45% of fractures of the shoulder girdle.1 Fifteen percent to 25% involve the distal portion of the clavicle.2,3 Neer type II fractures occur proximal to the coracoclavicular ligaments or with disruption to the conoid ligament (Figure 1). These fractures are often significantly displaced due to the superior pull of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles on the medial fragment and the weight of the arm on this distal fragment. Because of these factors, type II fractures are likely to progress to non-union or malunion. Overall, (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Matthew H. Blake, MD Source Type: research
Fracture Severity Based on Classification Does Not Predict Outcome Following Proximal Humerus Fracture
Fractures of the proximal humerus represent 4% to 5% of all fractures in the general population.1 Although most are treated nonoperatively, many benefit from surgical fixation, and the decision to operate is based on functional status, medical comorbidities, and the severity of the fracture pattern.2 There are a number of surgical options, but the optimal management is controversial and randomized trials have not established a clear treatment algorithm,3 –9 possibly because of a lack of consensus regarding the optimal system for classifying proximal humerus fractures and the poor reliability (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nina D. Fisher, BS Source Type: research
Retrospective Analysis of 20 Patients With Schwannomas: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Characteristics, Pain, and Outcomes Following Excision
Schwannomas are benign, slow-growing nerve sheath tumors composed of differentiated neoplastic Schwann cells that are of neuroectodermal origin.1,2 They are the most common peripheral nerve tumors and rarely transform into malignant tumors.2 –4 Schwannomas are encapsulated by epineurium and grow eccentrically, causing the nerve to be peripherally displaced.5,6 The most common locations for schwannoma development are the spinal and sympathetic nerve roots of the head and neck as well as nerves in the flexor surfaces of the upper and lower extremities.7 The clinical presentation of a schwannoma (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jette Hooper, BS Source Type: research
Biceps Tenodesis: Biomechanical Assessment of 3 Arthroscopic Suprapectoral Techniques
The long head of the biceps tendon can be a common cause of shoulder pain. Isolated lesions can develop from overuse activity, trauma, and the inherent bony anatomy of the intertubercular sulcus, leading to instability.1,2 Secondary tendinitis can develop in association with impingement syndrome or rotator cuff disease.2 –4 Surgical options for the treatment of biceps pathology include debridement, tenotomy, and tenodesis. Tenotomy offers a quick, well-tolerated procedure with minimal rehabilitation that results in faster postoperative recovery compared with other techniques.5 –7 Despite the (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: George Vestermark, MD Source Type: research
Effect of Pedicle Fill on Axial Pullout Strength in Spinal Fixation After Rod Reduction
Pedicle screws are widely used in a variety of spinal fixation procedures and surgical procedures to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Inherent in any fixation procedure is the risk of slippage or failure of fixation devices. Pedicle screws fail by loosening or breakage. Failure of these screws and fixation can be problematic and may lead to complications, such as pain, neurologic injury, or loss of deformity correction.1,2 The possibility of screw failure and the associated complications led the authors to search for parameters to optimize the integrity of the fixation system and (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kevin Albanese, MD Source Type: research
Increasing Use of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures in Elderly Patients
Proximal humerus fractures are among the most common injuries among elderly patients and those with osteoporosis.1 –3 Recent epidemiologic studies showed an increase in the incidence of proximal humerus fractures that may be associated with the aging population.3–5 As of 2005, proximal humerus fractures were the third most common osteoporotic fracture in the United States.6 The ideal management of proximal humerus fractures remains controversial. For most minimally displaced fractures and for patients who cannot tolerate surgery, nonoperative treatment is recommended. Surgical intervention is (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sean S. Rajaee, MD Source Type: research
Effect of a Health Literacy –Considered Diabetes Self-Management Program for Older Adults in South Korea
<p>The current randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of a health literacy –considered diabetes self-management program on diabetes-related parameters: diabetes self-management knowledge (DSK), diabetes health beliefs (DHB), diabetes self-efficacy (DSE), diabetes self-management behavior (DSMB), and diabetes biomarkers. Fifty-one Korean older adults with diabetes complet ed 12 weekly sessions that were developed based on their health literacy and health-related characteristics. The results indicate significant posttest differences between groups in DSK (<i>p</i> = 0.046), DSE (<i>p</...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Everyday Decision Making in Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease: An Integrative Review of the Literature
<p>Individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) demonstrate fluctuation in cognitive abilities that can affect their ability to make decisions. Everyday decision making encompasses the types of decisions about typical daily activities, such as what to eat, what to do, and what to wear. Everyday decisions are encountered many times per day by individuals with AD/dementia and their caregivers. However, not much is known about the ability of individuals with AD/dementia to make these types of decisions. The purpose of the current literature review was to synthesize the evidence regarding everyday decision making in individ...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Effect of an Age Simulation Suit on Younger Adults' Gait Performance Compared to Older Adults' Normal Gait
<p>Age simulation suits are used to demonstrate typical physical impairments of older age (e.g., strength and sensory losses) in younger individuals. The purpose of the current study was to describe gait performance in different age groups while wearing an age simulation suit. A total of 178 participants ages 18 to 85 (mean age = 50.4 years,<i>SD</i> = 16.4 years) were assigned according to their age decade to four groups with (ages 18 to 59) and two groups without (ages 60 to 85) the aging suit. Gait performance was measured with a gait analysis system (GAITRite<sup> ®</sup>) while walking a...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Examining Life Goals of Community-Dwelling, Low-Income Older Adults
<p>Self-care and self-management programs are touted as a means to age successfully. Yet, these programs pay little regard to a critical first step —the personal goals of older adults. The capacity to self-identify goals and pursue actions toward goal achievement transcends age. An examination of life goals identified by community-dwelling, low-income older adults indicates that functional performance mechanisms are valued. Maintenance of hea lth and increased physical activity were the two most commonly identified personal goals within a sample of 161 community-dwelling older adults residing in subsidized housing....
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
