ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Hip fractures are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, and they greatly impact health care costs. Most hip fractures in the elderly are due to osteoporosis. This paper reports the incidence of hip fracture, describes osteoporosis, and discusses the role of bone mass in the development of this disorder. Risk factors for osteoporosis and, specifically osteoporotic hip fracture, are identified. Preventive strategies for osteoporotic hip fracture, including fall prevention, are discussed in detail, and pharmacologic interventions are described. Research evidence indicates that the prevention of hip fracture is realistic, and most of the intervention strategies fall directly in the realm of nursing

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

For all teens, the process of moving from childhood to adulthood is challenging. For young people with disabilities, transitioning to independence presents even more challenges. Barriers to successful transition for young people with disabilities include low expectations by parents and other significant people in the community, lack of knowledge of existing career and vocational education services, and lack of self-advocacy skills. This article provides an overview of issues related to transitioning to adult independence and offers suggestions for assessment, planning, and intervention that can help nurses be effective partners with families and other caregivers in transition efforts. Nurses caring for children with disabilities can help families see strengths in their children and develop realistic, developmentally-appropriate expectations for skill development, attitudes, and behaviors that will promote self-sufficiency in adulthood. Nurses can help families think about possibilities for independence and refer families to community resources that can help young people with disabilities pursue postsecondary education, obtain and maintain jobs, and live independently.The national CHOICES Project (Children's Healthcare Options Improved through Collaborative Efforts and Services) promotes collaboration among Shriners Hospitals, state Children with Special Health Care Needs (Title V), Early Intervention, and Vocational Rehabilitation programs with the goal of creating a seamless system of tertiary medical care and community health and social services for young people with disabilities. People in Shriners Hospitals and state agencies across the country have contributed ideas to this manuscript, and the authors sincerely thank them. Funding for the CHOICES Project comes from Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The Colles' fracture is probably the most common fracture seen in the Emergency Department. Although there are several different methods of reduction and fixation, the goal of any treatment plan is to return the patient to normal function. Depending on the complexity, the Colles' fracture can be successfully treated open or closed. This article reviews the mechanism of injury, assessment, conservative or operative treatment, and rehabilitation of these fractures.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

As nurses increasingly turn to teamwork as a viable option for accomplishing a myriad of duties and responsibilities, they are discovering that teamwork can also be a source of conflict. This article suggests that conflict is both inevitable and necessary within a team. A model is presented that aims not at reducing conflict but at making it more effective. The author traces the influence of preconflict conditions and perspective-taking on conflict and ultimately team effectiveness. Finally, to aid in applying the model to practice, two examples are presented, demonstrating both an ineffective and an effective use of conflict.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Each year almost 400,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. An additional 500,000 young riders are treated in other settings (private pediatrician's office, urgent care centers) (American Academy of Pediatrics, 1991). An awareness has been raised this past decade toward programs that target injury prevention and promote safety and health in children. The implementation of bicycle safety workshops and “bicycle rodeos” are just one of many programs that educate young children on the techniques of safe, yet fun, bicycling.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Low back pain, more recently defined as “failed back surgery syndrome” is a common, yet devastating, pain complaint. Although physical therapy and systemic analgesics provide relief in most patients, intraspinal opioids delivered via implanted pumps may be indicated in those individuals who cannot tolerate oral medications. Orthopaedic nurses are essential in the identification and care of patients who might benefit from this therapy.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID