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Geriatric rehabilitation of stroke patients in nursing homes: a study protocol

open access: yesBMC Geriatrics, 2010
Background Geriatric patients are typically underrepresented in studies on the functional outcome of rehabilitation after stroke. Moreover, most geriatric stroke patients do probably not participate in intensive rehabilitation programs as offered by ...
Geurts Alexander CH   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Need for National Training Standards and Guidelines for Privately Paid Geriatric Home Caregivers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Contrary to public opinion, America's institution-centered long-term care (LTC) system does not serve the majority of older adults. Currently, nursing homes serve less than 20% of older adults needing care, and thus do not provide a viable solution for ...
Larry D. Wright
core  

Gait speed characteristics and Its spatiotemporal determinants in nursing home residents: A cross-sectional study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Fien, S ORCiD: 0000-0003-0181-5458BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Low and slowing gait speeds among nursing home residents are linked to a higher risk of disability, cognitive impairment, falls, and mortality.
Climstein, Mike   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Prescribing variation across Europe: Insights into prescribing practices and educational needs

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Prescribing medication is a complex process, influenced by many factors that can be weighed differently. Four prescriber profiles have been identified: pragmatic‐contextual, guideline‐oriented, experience‐driven and vulnerability‐focused. However, the extent to which European prescribers identify with these profiles and the role of these profiles ...
Mariëlle G. Hartjes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Uncovering Methods and Outcomes of Palliative Care for Geriatric Patients: A Scoping Review

open access: yesJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2023
Hartiah Haroen,1 Hasniatisari Harun,2 Citra Windani Mambang Sari,1 Witdiawati Witdiawati1 1Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia; 2Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of ...
Haroen H   +3 more
doaj  

Clinician's attitudes & perspective on chemical adherence testing in hypertension (CATCH): A qualitative interview study

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Chemical Adherence Testing (CAT) is gaining prominence as a reliable and valid clinical method to detect whether antihypertensive agents are being taken as prescribed. This study aimed to explore clinicians' attitudes and perspectives on the clinical use of CAT.
Roshan Shahab   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Construction of geriatric nursing specialty curriculum in higher vocational education based on Delphi method

open access: yesHuli yanjiu, 2018
Objective:To construct a reasonable geriatric nursing specialty curriculum in higher vocational college scientifically.Methods:The standard experts’ consultation table and the Delphi method were used for the expert consultation.Results:Through two ...
张先庚   +6 more
doaj  

Multiresistant pathogens in geriatric nursing – infection control in residential facilities for geriatric nursing in Germany

open access: yesGMS Hygiene and Infection Control, 2014
[english] Background: The increase of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) causes problems in geriatric nursing homes. Older people are at increased a growing risk of infection due to multimorbidity and frequent stays in hospital.
Peters, Claudia   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experiences of geriatric nurses in nursing home settings across four countries in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, 2020
AIM To explore the emotional impact and experiences of geriatric nurses working in nursing homes and caring for patients with coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19).
C. Sarabia-Cobo   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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