scholarly journals The Strategy of Geriatric Nursing Personnel Training Based on the Demand of Geriatric Nursing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Lu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Personnel Training ◽  
Aging Trend ◽  
Training Plan ◽  
Nursing Quality

With the increasingly serious aging trend in China, the incidence of some chronic diseasesrelated to it is also increasing. In this regard, the demands of elderly care gradually show a trend of diversified development, and the requirements of nursing quality become more and more strict. In China, most nursing personnel training is accomplished through colleges and universities, many of which come from the nursing profession. However, there is no division of nursing disciplinesfor elderly patients at present, and the corresponding training plan, content and target for elderly care are not specific. Next, we focus on the implementation strategy of training elderly nursing talents based on the needs of elderly care.

scholarly journals Ventilatory defects and treatable traits in very elderly patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110131
Author(s):  
João Gaspar-Marques ◽  
Teresa Palmeiro ◽  
Iolanda Caires ◽  
Paula Leiria Pinto ◽  
Nuno Neuparth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Airflow Limitation ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Very Elderly ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Novel Association ◽  
Peripheral Pulse

Though the approach used to classify chronic respiratory diseases is changing to a treatable-traits (TT) approach, data regarding very elderly patients is lacking. The objectives of this study were to assess TT frequency in very elderly patients and to study the link between extrapulmonary TT and ventilatory defects. Individuals (≥75 years) residing in elderly care centres answered a standardised questionnaire, underwent spirometry, atopy and fractional exhaled nitric oxide assessments and had their blood pressure and peripheral pulse oximetry measured. Pulmonary, extrapulmonary and behavioural TT were evaluated. Outcome variables were an airflow limitation (post-bronchodilator z-score FEV1/FVC<−1.64) and a restrictive spirometry pattern (z-score FEV1/FVC ≥ +1.64 and z-score FVC<−1.64). Seventy-two percent of the individuals who took part in the study ( n = 234) were women, and the median age of participants was 86 (IQR: 7.4). At least one pulmonary TT was identified in 105 (44.9%) individuals. The most frequent extrapulmonary TTs were: persistent systemic inflammation (47.0%), anaemia (34.4%), depression (32.5%) and obesity (27.4). Airflow limitation was exclusively associated with smoking (OR 5.03; 95% CI 1.56–16.22). A restrictive spirometry pattern was associated with cognitive impairment (OR: 3.89; 95% CI: 1.55–9.79). A high frequency of various TTs was found. The novel association between a restrictive spirometry pattern and cognitive impairment highlights the urgency of clinical research on this vulnerable age group.

Healthy Ageing in the Geriatric Nursing Profession: A Salutogenic Intervention Program

2016 ◽  
pp. 299-310
Author(s):  
Anne-Katrin Haubold ◽  
Mary Kuntzsch ◽  
Wilhelm Beckmann ◽  
Ariunaa Ishig ◽  
Dany Kuntzsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Geriatric Nursing

Predicting Post-Discharge Outcome

1995 ◽  
Vol 58 (9) ◽  
pp. 370-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
J L Frankum ◽  
J Bray ◽  
M S Ell ◽  
I Philp
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Primary Nurse ◽  
High Level ◽  
Discharge From Hospital

The ability of members of the multidisciplinary team and of elderly patients themselves to predict how patients will cope at home influences the successful outcome of discharge from hospital. Following the introduction of structured assessment of the physical, psychological and social function of patients on an acute elderly care unit, a study was undertaken to compare the predictive ability of the primary nurse, the patient and the occupational therapist. Overall, results suggested a high level of accuracy of predictions. There was a trend for the occupational therapist to predict more accurately (83.6%) than the patient (80.7%) or the primary nurse (72.5%). Where the predictions were incorrect, the patients erred on the side of optimism (78% optimistic) whereas the nurses were more pessimistic (69% pessimistic). Further studies to look at the reliability of outcome predictions by health professionals and the patients themselves would be useful in the overall management of the discharge of elderly people from hospital.

scholarly journals Correlation between functionality, mobility and risk of falls in elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hudson Azevedo Pinheiro ◽  
Jaquelynne Dourado Mendes Brandão ◽  
Aline Laginestra e Silva
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Predictive Test ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Risk Of Falls

Abstract To evaluate functional capacity, mobility and balance in elderly patients with Alzheimer's Disease (AD), in its mild, moderate and severe forms, verifying the existence of correlation among these parameters. Eighty-eight elderly patients (81.79 ± 6.54 years) diagnosed with AD treated at an elderly care reference center in Taguatinga-DF were selected, and information was collected between November 2018 and March 2019. Data collection was initially made by filling in the evaluation form. Subsequently, two questionnaires were administered to caregivers (Clinical Dementia Rating-CDR and Disability Assessment for Dementia -DAD) and two tests to demented patients (Southampton Assessment of Mobility-SAM-Br and Timed Up and Go-TUG). Variables were correlated using the SPSS software version 22 using Pearson's correlation, with significance level p?0.05. The following results were obtained: 1. weak correlations between CDR and DAD (p = 0.04; r = -0.31) with significant difference; 2. strong correlation and significant difference between CDR and TUG (p = 0.02; r = 0.87); 3. weak and non-significant correlation between CDR and SAM-Br (p = 0.14; r = -0.24); 4. significant difference and highly strong correlation between SAM-Br and TUG (p = 0.01; r = 0.70). Older adults with Alzheimer's disease present decreased functional capacity, mobility and risk of falls associated with the disease progression. SAM-Br and TUG tools showed strong correlation and, although it is a generic measure, TUG showed strong correlation with AD progression, and may be a predictive test for the risk of falls in this population.

scholarly journals Theoretical Perspectives of Hospitalized Older Patients and Their Health-Related Problems and Quality of Care: Systematic Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atef Hasan Khatib ◽  
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour ◽  
Manar Ali Bani Hani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing

Introduction:The proportion of aged people is growing worldwide. Older persons are affected by a number of physical, psychological and social factors that influence their health and quality of life. These factors are usually multiple and are often masked by sensory and cognitive impairments.Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the available literature emphasizing older persons’ care, care-related problems, and older persons’ quality of healthcare. Also, the paper aimed at exploring the future direction of research needs.Results:Good quality older patients’ care involves safety, professional interventions, recognition and management of physical and emotional wellbeing. Care of older patients requires addressing the aging process itself, the expected decrease in functionality, and diminished cognitive ability. Little statistical data were found to address the quality of hospitalized elderly patients in particular as well as study on healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Literature does not provide much guidance to the effectiveness of care strategies.Conclusion:The results assert that elderly health care is a priority. However, health care systems are not specific about elderly patients’ needs, leading to low quality of elderly care. There is a need to use an integrated model of care to improve the quality of life and quality of care provided to hospitalized older patients.

scholarly journals Development of the nursing profession: From nursing angel to patient advocate

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Reinaldo Antonio Silva-Sobrinho ◽  
Adriana Zilly ◽  
Franz Porzsolt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Patient Advocate ◽  
The World ◽  
Scientific Technical

This reflection article deals with the nursing profession and its skills. The discussion begins with the birth of nursing and how it has advanced from the angel of nursing to scientific technical nursing in some parts of the world. The aim of this paper is to present a new kind of nurse, the patient advocate and its relation with clinical economics. The work of the “Patient Advocate” is based in the best health care, observing lower costs of resources, particularly those which affect the patient’s quality of life, and identifying and questioning the team’s decisions which are not supported by the principles of clinical economics. As a result, “Patient Advocate” is a proposal that encourages social actors to invest in the academic training of nursing personnel as well as in improving nurses’ clinical and methodological competency, proactivity, and leadership in relation to health care.

The Need for Occupational Therapists in Geriatric Nursing Homes

1984 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 185-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Rodger
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Geriatric Care ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Comprehensive Geriatric Care ◽  
Health And Well Being

This article aims to highlight the contribution occupational therapists can make to comprehensive geriatric care. It emphasizes how the philosophy of the profession, as well as the training graduates receive, equip occupational therapists to aid in the maintenance of health and well-being in elderly patients. The specific skills occupational therapists possess which enable them to make a unique contribution to geriatric treatment teams are detailed.

scholarly journals Discussion on the Construction of Plant Protection Curriculum System under School-Enterprise Cooperation Mode

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Guoqiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Personnel Training ◽  
Teaching Mode ◽  
Shared Resource ◽  
Training Plan ◽  
Agricultural Colleges ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
School Enterprise

<p>In agricultural colleges and agricultural sciences, plant protection has been a very traditional major with great advantages. University-enterprise cooperation between teaching has also been a shared resource, complementary advantages and the advantages of the same demand mechanism, the results of this education brings to the enterprises, universities and students the good development at the same time, also for the integration of teachers in colleges and universities, the personnel training plan reform, mutual between colleges cultivation of interdisciplinary talents, and adjustment of the teaching mode has made the important contribution. This paper will discuss and study the direction of plant protection curriculum system construction under the school-enterprise cooperation mode.</p>

scholarly journals Nursing personnel training: a pilot study on attitude change, through a workshop on ethics and humanities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-210
Author(s):  
Guillermo Cantú-Quintanilla ◽  
Nuria Aguiñaga Chiñas ◽  
Anneke Farías-Yapur
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Personnel Training

Nursing has emerged as one of the main professions with a humanistic sense specialized in health care. The accent on personal development favored by training in humanities allows for questioning whether a training specifically focused on the workplace abilities enhances personal fulfilment at work. A pilot workshop on Ethics and Humanities at Work was offered in tertiary hospital to assess the influence of ethics and humanities in attitude toward work. Nineteen nurses completed the workshop; attitude towards change and attitude towards teamwork increased significantly. In this pilot study we found that the workshop influenced attitude towards change at work and teamwork. Since an attitude is made up of the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components, the change in one of these has the capacity to modify part of the others.

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