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Hypodermic clysis: A viable rehydration option?
This article will provide an overview on what hypodermic clysis is, what it can be used for, and outline advantages and limitations of its use. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - March 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Samara Russell Tags: GAPNA Section Source Type: research
TeleWound technology enhances patient care
Excited by the successes of NICHE members presenting during the 2017 NICHE conference the NICHE team invited coordinators share their success stories further. This is the second in a series highlighting NICHE successes. NICHE members are using innovative, evidence based actions to improve care to the older adults. Subsequent articles will highlight success with holistic interdisciplinary education, managing medications to improve safety, implementing NICHE internationally, and a personal story on choosing a geriatric specialty. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - March 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Nancy DiRico, Kelly Ryan Tags: NICHE Section Source Type: research
The challenge of multiple complex chronic conditions
Multiple chronic conditions are a serious public health concern affecting approximately 3 in 4 adults 65 years of age and older and their family caregivers.1 –5 Multi-morbidity, has been defined as the coexistence of multiple chronic diseases or conditions, and is the “most common chronic condition experienced by older adults.”6 National estimates of the prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among older adults (over 65 years of age), range from 45–81% depending on the definition used.1–5 (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - March 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary Beth Happ, Lorraine C. Mion, Sonia Duffy Tags: Acute Care of the Elderly Column Source Type: research
Driving Geriatrics Innovation with a Dose of Disney Curiosity at #AGS18 (May 3-5, 2018)
Sometimes we need to step out of our daily routines to learn and grow. The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Annual Scientific Meeting is an opportunity to do that – in a large, diverse, and accomplished community dedicated to improving care for older adults. Inspiration, growth, learning, and fellowship will drive #AGS18, the AGS 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at the Walt Disney World Swan& Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL, May 3 –5 (pre-conference day May 2). (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - March 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Debra Saliba Tags: AGS Section Source Type: research
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Determinants of turnover among low wage earners in long term care: the role of manager-employee relationships
This study examines manager-subordinate relationship quality using Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX) as an antecedent to turnover among low-wage earners in the LTC environment. Survey data measuring LMX, job satisfaction, and demographic information was collected at time 1, and turnover data was collected 18 months later at time 2. (Source: Geriatric Nursing)
Source: Geriatric Nursing - February 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael Matthews, Melissa K. Carsten, Douglas J. Ayers, Nir Menachemi Source Type: research
Restorative activities among bereaved caregivers of nursing home patients
This prospective study examined predictors and correlates of restorative activities in recently bereaved caregivers and their relation to post-bereavement adjustment, namely complicated grief. Participants included 89 caregivers (CGs) age 32 –87 (M age – 63 years) whose care recipients recently died in a long-term care facility (M time since loss = 107 days). Our findings show that being prepared prior to death enables CGs the opportunity to engage in restorative activities post death. Restorative activities partially mediated t he relationship between preparedness prior to death and complicated grief, but this ass...
Source: Geriatric Nursing - February 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah T. Stahl, Richard Schulz Source Type: research
