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Nursing Home Environments [PDF]
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2002 Nursing homes! What horrible images those words conjure up for most Americans. Those of us who work in long-term care encounter the public beliefs that taking up residence in a nursing home is an irreversible road to suffering and death. People picture institutions that are cold and sterile environments with hospital-like rooms and long, uncarpeted ...
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BMC Health Services Research, 2015 BackgroundInternationally, there are concerns about the quality of care in nursing homes. The concept of ‘corporate culture’ as an internal variable could be seen as the means to improve quality of care and quality of life for the residents.
S. Nakrem
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Amino AcidsPressure ulcers (PU) are a major and serious problem affecting millions of people. Malnutrition, frequently co-occurring with PU, is considered modifiable risk factor, and dietary supplements currently recommended for supporting PU healing contain a high
Maciej Świątkiewicz +3 more
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Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Higher doses of anthracyclines and heart‐relevant radiotherapy increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study assessed CVD and CVD risk factors among adult childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) across cardiotoxic treatment risk groups and examined associations between lifestyle behaviors and treatment risks.
Ruijie Li +6 more
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Reducing hospital admissions from nursing homes: a systematic review
BMC Health Services Research, 2014 BackgroundThe geriatric nursing home population is vulnerable to acute and deteriorating illness due to advanced age, multiple chronic illnesses and high levels of dependency.
Birgitte Graverholt +2 more
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The Importance of Digital Technology for Eldery Care in Nursing Homes [PDF]
SEA: Practical Application of ScienceThis article explores the importance of digital technology for the care of elderly in nursing homes. The integration of digital technology in nursing homes has become increasingly pertinent.
Jaudat KHALAILY
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BMC Health Services Research, 2022 Background Nursing home residents have high medical care needs. Their medical care utilization is, however, lower compared to community-dwelling elderly and varies widely among nursing homes. This study quantified the utilization of general practitioners
Jonas Czwikla +9 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Despite their increased risk for functional impairment resulting from cancer and its treatments, few adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a hematological malignancy receive the recommended or therapeutic dose of exercise per week during inpatient hospitalizations.
Jennifer A. Kelleher +8 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.The cancer problem is increasing globally with projections up to the year 2050 showing unfavourable outcomes in terms of incidence and cancer‐related deaths. The main challenges are prevention, improved therapeutics resulting in increased cure rates and enhanced health‐related quality of life.
Ulrik Ringborg +43 more
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BMC Palliative CareBackground Advance care planning is a way of facilitating conversations with patients about future health care, values, and preferences at end of life. Nursing home physicians have the medical responsibility and the main obligation to facilitate planned ...
Liv Ødbehr +5 more
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