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Practical Research
12/18/2015

Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, A-GNP-C, FAANP, FGSA1; Ruth Remington, PhD, AGPCNP-BC2; Lisa Abdallah, PhD, RN, CNE1; Ramraj Gautam, PhD1; A. James Lee, PhD1; Deborah Van Etten, MS, APRN, GNP/PMHCNS-BC1;Rebecca J. Gore, PhD1

Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, A-GNP-C...
The inclusion of NPs in LTC nursing teams potentially increases resident quality of life and reduces the cost of care by minimizing the use of costly treatments.
The inclusion of NPs in LTC nursing teams potentially increases resident quality of life and reduces the cost of care by minimizing the use of costly treatments.
The inclusion of NPs in LTC...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
10/28/2015

Melinda R. Steis, Phd, RN1; Liza Behrens, MSN, RN, CCR2; Elise M. Colancecco, MSN, RN3; Jacqueline Mogle, PhD2; Paula M. Mulhall, RPN, RGN, RN2; Nikki L. Hill, PhD, RN2; Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, FAAN2; Ann M. Kolankowski, PhD, RN, FAAN2

Melinda R. Steis, Phd, RN1; Liza Behr...
Many nursing home residents experience delirium, a state of confusion characterized by an acute and fluctuating decline in cognitive functioning.
Many nursing home residents experience delirium, a state of confusion characterized by an acute and fluctuating decline in cognitive functioning.
Many nursing home residents...
10/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Practical Research
07/20/2015

Hilary D. Lum, MD, PhD1; Adit A. Ginde, MD, MPH2; Marian E. Betz, MD, MPH2

Affiliation: 1Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 2Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO

Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial relationships. AAG and MEB were supported by the National Institute on Aging. The sponsors had no role in the design, methods, analysis, or preparation of the manuscript.

Address Correspondence to: Hilary D. Lum, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045. 303-724-191, hillary.lum@ucdenver.edu

 

Hilary D. Lum, MD, PhD1; Adit A. Gind...
Many individuals experience changes in health, functioning, and mobility as they age that can adversely affect their driving ability.
Many individuals experience changes in health, functioning, and mobility as they age that can adversely affect their driving ability.
Many individuals experience...
07/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/15/2015

Kate Ducak, MA, CPG1; Heather Keller, BASc, MSc, PhD2; Grace Sweatman3

Kate Ducak, MA, CPG1; Heather Keller,...
A culture change is occurring as providers move from care philosophies based on reductionist, biomedical models towards person-centered practices.
A culture change is occurring as providers move from care philosophies based on reductionist, biomedical models towards person-centered practices.
A culture change is occurring as...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/15/2015

Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVTv1; Renee Dugger, DNP, RN, GCNS-BC2; Katie Ehlman, PhD, CHES, HFA3; Brandon Eggleston, PhD, MPH, CHES, RYT4

Affiliation: 1Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2Associate Professor of Nursing, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Bluffton, SC 3Associate Professor of Gerontology and Director, Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

Disclosures: Funding for the research reported in this article was provided by the Indiana State Department of Health. Much of the data for this manuscript is included in the final report to the Indiana State Department of Health: October, 2009.

Address Correspondence to: Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVTv College of Nursing & Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-461-5212, Fax: 812-461-5356 Email: alwilson2@usi.edu

Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank Mary Scheller for her review of this manuscript. Many urinary incontinence resources mentioned in this paper are available by the project team at no cost at: http://www.usi.edu/health/healthyaging/bladder-buzz/.

 

 

Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVTv1; R...
Bladder ultrasound scanners can accurately detect urinary volume and retention with lower risk of infection and less discomfort compared with catheterization.
Bladder ultrasound scanners can accurately detect urinary volume and retention with lower risk of infection and less discomfort compared with catheterization.
Bladder ultrasound scanners can...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Practical Research
03/12/2015

Brent E. Salvig, PharmD, BCPS 1; Jennifer L. Easterling, PharmD 1; Michelle V. Moseley, PharmD, BCPS 1,2 Erin L. Patel, PsyD, ABPP 3; Heather M. Joppich, PhD 3,4; Jennifer R. Bean, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP 1

Brent E. Salvig, PharmD, BCPS 1; Jenn...
Quality improvement efforts resulted in an increase in percentage of as-needed antipsychotics with documented behavioral symptoms.
Quality improvement efforts resulted in an increase in percentage of as-needed antipsychotics with documented behavioral symptoms.
Quality improvement efforts...
03/12/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
02/11/2015

Neva L. Crogan, PhD, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, FNGNA, FAAN

Neva L. Crogan, PhD, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC,...
Offering 2 ounces of sorbet prior to meals can help ameliorate drug-induced xerostomia and improve food intake among elderly LTC residents, without changing their medication profiles.
Offering 2 ounces of sorbet prior to meals can help ameliorate drug-induced xerostomia and improve food intake among elderly LTC residents, without changing their medication profiles.
Offering 2 ounces of sorbet...
02/11/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
08/07/2014

Sweta Tewary, PhD, MSW 1,2; Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP 1,2; Nicole Cook, PhD, MPA 3

Sweta Tewary, PhD, MSW 1,2; Naushira ...
As diabetes continues to rise, it is imperative to provide healthcare professionals with the training they need to manage the disease and to prevent complications.
As diabetes continues to rise, it is imperative to provide healthcare professionals with the training they need to manage the disease and to prevent complications.
As diabetes continues to rise,...
08/07/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Practical Research
06/13/2014

Robert M. Gibson, PhD, JD; Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD

Robert M. Gibson, PhD, JD; Rebecca Fe...
Increasingly, individuals with criminal or correctional histories are aging or becoming impaired, requiring long-term care (LTC) services.
Increasingly, individuals with criminal or correctional histories are aging or becoming impaired, requiring long-term care (LTC) services.
Increasingly, individuals with...
06/13/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
03/14/2014

Bill Buron, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC, FNP-BC 1; Timothy S. Killian, PhD 2

Bill Buron, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC, FNP-BC...
Personhood, shown through social interactions, implies recognition, respect, and trust, making it an essential factor in maintaining identity in late life.
Personhood, shown through social interactions, implies recognition, respect, and trust, making it an essential factor in maintaining identity in late life.
Personhood, shown through social...
03/14/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care