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Examining Factors Influencing Older Adult Engagement in Fall Prevention: A Comparative Analysis Among Stakeholders

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 73, Issue 4, Page 1135-1143, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Falls are a leading cause of fatal and non‐fatal injuries for older adults in the United States with significant consequences for health, mobility, and independence. Understanding what barriers influence older adult engagement is essential to facilitating uptake of evidence‐based interventions to prevent falls and fall‐related ...
Jessica M. Wiseman, Carmen E. Quatman, Catherine C. Quatman‐Yates   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design of an emergency medical information system for mass gatherings. [PDF]

Heliyon
Tian Y, Shen Z, Zhao Y, Zhou T, Li Q, Zhang M, Li J.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

“We Didn't Ask to Be Sick:” Equipping Residents and Care Partners for Transitions From Long‐Term Care to Hospital

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patient‐centered care is fundamental to high‐quality healthcare, emphasizing respect for individual needs and preferences. In long‐term care (LTC), this approach, known as resident‐centered care, necessitates accommodating diverse levels of resident autonomy, particularly for those with cognitive impairments.
Alixe Ménard, Yamini Singh, Michaela Adams, Jia Qi Adam Bai, Daniel Kobewka, Krystal Kehoe MacLeod   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occurrence and Phenotypic Characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Emergency Medical Service Ambulances as a Potential Threat to Medical Staff and Patients. [PDF]

J Clin Med
Leszczyński PK, Olędzka A, Wierzchowska K, Frankowska-Maciejewska A, Mitura KM, Celinski D.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Detection of Acute Deterioration in Care Home Residents: A Multicenter Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Enablers

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Delay in detecting acute deterioration in older adults in care homes is associated with avoidable hospitalizations and adverse outcomes, including premature death. Objective Underpinned by the Knowledge to Action Framework, this study aimed to understand the barriers and enablers to direct care staff detecting and responding to ...
Margaret MacAndrew, Deepa Sriram, Shirley Chambers, Amy Spooner, Linda Schnitker, Leanne Jack, Patsy Yates, Elizabeth Beattie, Christina Parker   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Concrete silo collapse: emergency medical services response to a mass casualty incident. [PDF]

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med
Hansen PM, Rehn M, Jakobsen RP, Byrdorf J, Lundorff SH, Mikkelsen S.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Experiences and Challenges of Rural Nurses in Botswana Handling Births Outside the Hospital Environment

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aims to explore the experiences and challenges faced by rural nurses in Botswana who manage births outside the hospital environment, providing insights into the impact of these experiences on maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Tebogo T. Mamalelala, William L. Holzemer, Esther S. Seloilwe, Emilia Iwu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prehospital Care Under Fire: Strategies for Evacuating Victims from the Mega Terrorist Attack in Israel on October 7, 2023. [PDF]

Prehosp Disaster Med
Jaffe E, Dadon Z, Alpert EA.
europepmc   +1 more source

The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance. [PDF]

Heliyon
Celiński D, Bęczkowska S, Grabarek I, Grzybowska K, Zysk Z, Miłowski T, Mitura KM, Szajda SD.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Exploring staff experiences and perceptions of patient‐perpetrated violence in hospital settings: A qualitative study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims To explore hospital staff experiences and perceptions of patient‐perpetrated violence. Design Descriptive qualitative study. Methods Twelve semi‐structured interviews (June–August 2022) were held with a diverse sample of hospital nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, security and a non‐clinical manager.
Dana Sammut, Liz Lees‐Deutsch, Luul Ali, Jennifer Imasogie, Lavinia Nkundo, Nutmeg Hallett   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source