Understanding the most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care: Generalized musculoskeletal pain
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal pain is a common chief complaint in primary care and contributes to disability and a loss of independence. Musculoskeletal pain can be a diagnostic challenge for NPs. A thorough understanding of the pathophysiologic processes involved can help clinicians link the clinical manifestations and treatment for musculoskeletal injury causing pain. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: MOST BILLED DIAGNOSES SERIES: GENERALIZED MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN Source Type: research
Best practices in benzodiazepine prescribing and management in primary care
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Best practices in benzodiazepine prescribing and management in primary care
This article reviews best practices regarding primary care benzodiazepine prescriptions and how providers can best prevent and treat benzodiazepine use disorder and other harmful effects. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: BENZODIAZEPINES: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Helping persons with multiple chronic conditions overcome barriers to self-management
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Helping persons with multiple chronic conditions overcome barriers to self-management
This article describes the features of multiple chronic conditions, an updated chronic care model, barriers to self-management, and strategies NPs can use to reduce or eliminate barriers to self-management in adults with multiple chronic conditions. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: PATIENT SELF-MANAGEMENT: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
COVID-19 and telehealth: Issues facing healthcare in a pandemic
This article, the first of a three-part series, will overview telehealth and telemedicine and provide a brief history of the two. The benefits, challenges, and temporary changes due to COVID-19 will also be addressed. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NEW SERIES! COVID-19 AND TELEHEALTH Source Type: research
Cannabis use disorder: Implications and best practices
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Mental Health Matters Source Type: research
2020 Supreme Court challenge to the Affordable Care Act and potential implications
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Advocacy in Practice Source Type: research
We stand on the shoulders of women past
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - February 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editor's Memo Source Type: research
Medication Update
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Medication Update Source Type: research
Reducing the wait: When time is priceless
This article summarizes current evidence to determine best practices for managing outpatient wait times and improve outcomes, satisfaction, quality, and continuity of care. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: SCHEDULING Source Type: research
Risk of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis with COVID-19: A Syndemic Approach
Abstract:
Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are common problems in healthcare and are typically related to patient, provider, and socioeconomic factors. A syndemics model of COVID-19 is used to analyze the synergistic relationship between diseases and influences that impact patients' living conditions and health. NPs can use this approach to promote patient safety and equitable healthcare. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: COVID-19 MISDIAGNOSIS Source Type: research
Understanding the most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care: General medical exam
Abstract:
This is the ninth article in a 12-part series on the most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care. The purpose of the adult general medical exam is health promotion, disease prevention, early disease detection, and management of chronic disease processes. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: MOST BILLED DIAGNOSES SERIES: MEDICAL EXAM Source Type: research
Clinical strategies for addressing obesity in infants and toddlers
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research
Clinical strategies for addressing obesity in infants and toddlers
Abstract:
Babies' earliest food experiences have a lifelong impact on eating preferences and dietary habits, laying the foundation for obesity risk. NPs have the opportunity to provide education about healthy infant feeding practices before the growth trajectory becomes abnormal and focus intensive education on at-risk families. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - January 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CHILDHOOD OBESITY: CE Connection Source Type: research
