ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Marin Home Care has developed a simple surveillance system that quickly produces monthly statistics of incidence rates of infections acquired while the patient is on service. Supplemental orders and culture results are reviewed, and combined with computer reports each month. The tables generated give the rates of infection for symptomatic urinary tract infections in patients with indwelling Foley catheters, and bloodstream infections in patients receiving intravenous therapy.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The 11,424 cases of Lyme disease reported in 1994 represented a nearly 40% increase from the previous year. The dramatic increase of Lyme disease in the United States points to the need for home healthcare nurses to review their knowledge of the clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention measures for this emerging infection.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Methods of evaluating quality in home care are undergoing fundamental change. Accrediting bodies, such as JCAHO and NLN's CHAP have implemented new home care standards that address quality improvement rather than the familiar quality assurance. This article introduces the concept of continuous quality improvment and demonstrates its application in a home care setting.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In late life, depression is the most prevalent functional psychiatric disorder. Because the presentation may be multicausal and clinically complex, early assessment of biologic and psychosocial factors, diagnosis, and appropriate referral are important in ameliorating the associated morbidity and mortality. Nurses must have current knowledge and skills to assess mood states of elderly persons and to implement appropriate interventions. Successful management of depression in the elderly results in a reformulation of purpose and an enhanced quality of life.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article discusses the complexity of assessing depression in older persons in a home setting. The author describes using the Older Adults Resource Survey to determine functional status in five domains. Other components essential to assessment of depression include inventory of medications, the Short Portable Mental Status questionnaire, the Mini- Mental Status, the Geriatric Depression Scale, a suicide assessment, and a drinking history.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

“Power Pudding” is a natural laxative recipe for relieving and preventing constipation. Its ingredients are nutritious and inexpensive. A small study conducted at a home care agency in northern Virginia demonstrated the effectiveness of “Power Pudding” with several elderly clients who were homebound. As a nursing intervention, it has good potential for improving bowel function in the elderly home care population.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID