Anticholinergics: Adverse effectsAnticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
The role of nursing in hospital-at-home programsHospitals aren’t always the best environment for care, especially among older frail adults at risk for hospital-associated complications. Acute nursing care in the home…
Caring for diverse patient populations in their homesCS/PC strategies enhance the three essential skills of home health nursing: building a caring-trusting relationship with the patient, holistic and advanced assessment and care…
Denture care promotes good healthOral secretions and dental plaque consist of many pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures may be harmful to…
Geriatric medication reconciliation in the home settingA patient-centered approach can improve outcomes. Strategies for improving medication reconciliation include creating multidisciplinary teams, keeping detailed records, and working with information technology to…
Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differencesAs the U.S. population ages, the risk for age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increases. According to Lang and…
Pain assessment and nonpharmacologic management in older adultsAccurately assessing and detecting acute or chronic pain in older adults (65 years and older) is challenging, especially if they have difficulty recognizing, interpreting,…
Meditation-based therapy may reduce occurrence of sleep paralysisA new study published in Frontiers in Neurology explores a new therapeutic technique to reduce the occurrence of sleep paralysis (SP) in patients with…
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 (BMAT 2.0) addresses immobility using a simple functional assessment and selection of appropriate equipment to safely mobilize the…
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold managementA common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should receive education…
Infusion therapy: A model for safe practice in the home settingCareful patient selection, provider and patient education, and well-planned and delivered patient care are critical to success. Takeaways: Home infusion therapy administration is associated…
Home care safetyHome care is unique, placing nurses and other healthcare professionals in patients’ homes and personal space, and doesn’t include typical healthcare organization requirements.
Anticholinergics: Adverse effectsAnticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking…
The role of nursing in hospital-at-home programsHospitals aren’t always the best environment for care, especially among older frail adults at risk for hospital-associated complications. Acute nursing care in…
Caring for diverse patient populations in their homesCS/PC strategies enhance the three essential skills of home health nursing: building a caring-trusting relationship with the patient, holistic and advanced assessment…
Denture care promotes good healthOral secretions and dental plaque consist of many pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures may be…
Geriatric medication reconciliation in the home settingA patient-centered approach can improve outcomes. Strategies for improving medication reconciliation include creating multidisciplinary teams, keeping detailed records, and working with information…
Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differencesAs the U.S. population ages, the risk for age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increases. According to…
Pain assessment and nonpharmacologic management in older adultsAccurately assessing and detecting acute or chronic pain in older adults (65 years and older) is challenging, especially if they have difficulty…
Meditation-based therapy may reduce occurrence of sleep paralysisA new study published in Frontiers in Neurology explores a new therapeutic technique to reduce the occurrence of sleep paralysis (SP) in…
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 (BMAT 2.0) addresses immobility using a simple functional assessment and selection of appropriate equipment to safely…
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold managementA common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should…
Infusion therapy: A model for safe practice in the home settingCareful patient selection, provider and patient education, and well-planned and delivered patient care are critical to success. Takeaways: Home infusion therapy administration…
Home care safetyHome care is unique, placing nurses and other healthcare professionals in patients’ homes and personal space, and doesn’t include typical healthcare organization…
The role of nursing in hospital-at-home programsBy: Xiomara M. Dorrejo, MS, AGPCNP-BC; LaToya Sealy, FNP-BC, ACHPN; Jennifer Shields, BSN, RN; Pamela Saenger, MD, MPH; Katherine A. Ornstein, PhD, MPH; Linda V. DeCherrie, MD
Caring for diverse patient populations in their homesBy: Mary Curry Narayan, PhD, RN, CNS, HHCNS-BC, CTN-A
Denture care promotes good healthBy: By Malissa Mulkey, PhD, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN, and Julia Aucoin, DNS, NPD-BC, CNE
Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differencesBy: By Lisa Kirk Wiese, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC, CNE; Jennifer Lingler, PhD, MA, CRNP, FAAN; and Allison Lindauer, PhD, NP
Pain assessment and nonpharmacologic management in older adultsBy: Staja Q. Booker, PhD, RN; Lynn Nakad, MSN, RN; and Keela A. Herr, PhD, RN, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN
Meditation-based therapy may reduce occurrence of sleep paralysisBy: Lydia L. Kim, Digital Content Editor
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0By: Teresa Boynton, MS, OTR, CSPHP; Dee Kumpar, BSN, RN, MBA; and Catherine VanGilder, MBA, BS, MT, CCRA
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold managementBy: Armi S. Earlam, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CWOCN, and Lisa Woods, MSN, RN, CWOCN
Infusion therapy: A model for safe practice in the home settingBy: Lisa A. Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN
