A Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults During COVID-19
To minimize COVID-19 transmission, the University of Iowa suspended all in-person fall injury prevention programs in March 2020. However, falls continued to be the leading cause of injury-related mortality in Iowa; therefore, the university converted its in-person Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (TCAFP) program to a virtual program. Here, the authors describe the virtual TCAFP program and participants' overall experience. Among 83 older adults who participated in the first three virtual programs, 61 (73.5%) completed the programs. Of the 31 (37.3%) participants who filled out the postprogram satisfaction surveys,...
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Cultivating Quality Source Type: research
CE: Original Research: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Symptom Management in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
Conclusions:
CBT can be a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for patients with this illness. We recommend that nurses who work in psychiatric settings, EDs, and home health or community care settings obtain training in CBT. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Accidents
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Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Art of Nursing Source Type: research
New Second-Line Treatment for B-Cell Lymphoma
Axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) has been approved for use as a second-line drug in patients with large B-cell lymphoma who are resistant to, or who relapse within 12 months of, first-line chemoimmunotherapy.Confirming the patient's identity and matching it to the drug are critical as this is an autologous infusion. Nurses should premedicate patients to minimize the risk of hypersensitivity reactions. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
New Drug Treats Rare Genetic Overgrowth Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved alpelisib (Vijoice) to treat a rare noninherited genetic disorder called PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
OTC Products Promoted for Joint, Bone, and Muscle Conditions May Contain Potentially Dangerous Active Drug Ingredients
Over-the-counter products sold under the names Artri or Ortiga may contain active drugs that are not listed on the products' labeling. Adverse effects from these hidden ingredients are possible. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
AJN On the Web
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Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: AJN On the Web Source Type: research
AJN On the Cover
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Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: AJN On the Cover Source Type: research
Medicare Advantage Plans: Popular but Controversial
Are they gaming the system or providing value for enrollees? (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: AJN Reports Source Type: research
NewsCAP: The NINR releases its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
Study Finds ‘Retransitions’ Among Transgender Children to Be Uncommon
Most still identify the same way five years after socially transitioning. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
NewsCAP: Global measles cases increased by 79% in the first two months of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
NewsCAP: Gun deaths surged during the pandemic's first year, according to the CDC.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
Rotating Night Shifts Erode Long-Term Health of Nurses
Ten years or more of such shift work decreased the odds of healthy aging by 20%. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
Unionized Nursing Homes Had Fewer Infections and Deaths from COVID-19
Factors associated with worse outcomes include staff shortages, insufficient PPE. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - July 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
