摘要:

Elder abuse is a complex problem that has received increasing attention in the social science literature and the media during the past 10 years. This descriptive study addresses the relationship between the type of abuse experienced and the demographic and health characteristics of elderly, abused individuals living in the community. Demographic data from this retrospective case review identify the most common victim of abuse as an elderly, widowed woman with some degree of chronic illness. The results also indicate that dependency needs of the individuals, including such health problems as mental confusion, immobility, and need for assistance with hygiene, are most often associated with neglect, a common form of maltreatment of the elderly. The recognition of risk factors for elder abuse or neglect can assist nurse practitioners in developing appropriate interventions for this serious health problem.

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00806.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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The rate of infertility is increasing in this country. Primary and secondary infertility affect almost 25% of all couples of childbearing age. Because of the large number of couples affected by infertility, primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) should expect to encounter this problem within their practice. Initial assessment, diagnosis, and management, as well as education, consultation, and support, are well within NPs' scope of practice. This article details the initial history, physical examination, and tests that might precede referral to an infertility specialist. The psychosocial aspect of infertility is also addressed.

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00807.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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This article describes and discusses differences in responses to a 60‐item survey instrument, the Carolina Self‐Regulation Inventory (CSRI) from a selected sample of university faculty and staff. The CSRI was designed to measure the types of self‐regulation strategies (SRS) individuals use to facilitate their recovery from illness episodes. When the CSRI was developed, 1,306 university employees participated in the survey. Four hundred eighty (36%) employees classified themselves as faculty; 346 (26%), staff; 418 (32%), midlevel administrators; and 62 (6%), blue‐collar workers. This report focuses on the differences between the faculty and staff groups in the survey. Analysis revealed that the staff used a variety of strategies and had higher statistically significant means on the following CSRI subscales: visualization (t= 2.53,P>.01), self‐talk (t= 6.801,P>.001), and external attention deployment strategies (t= 4.08,P>.001). No significant differences were found between faculty and staff in the use of exercise and physical activity or interactive self‐regulation strategies. Higher‐educated faculty women tended to use fewer SRS when compared with female staff (F= 4.70;df= 8,819;P= .0009). Faculty women were similar to faculty men in their use of SRS. Female staff used significantly more SRS when compared with faculty of both genders and male staff (t= 2.81,P= .05). Nursing implications of self‐regulation nursing assessments are discussed in terms of nursing interventions and need fo

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00808.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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Pressure ulcers are a costly health concern. Many can be prevented by conscientious, vigorous nursing care. The nurse practitioner (NP) is an ideal professional to direct preventive care and to manage the treatment of ulcers. This article reviews the multiple risk factors and dynamics involved in the development of pressure ulcers, and preventive measures that can be implemented. The role of an NP related to pressure ulcer prevention and specific NP interventions are discussed.

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00809.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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This article reports findings from a national random sample of nurse practitioners (NPs) who were actively practicing in adult primary care settings during 1986. An analysis of their demographic and practice characteristics revealed a statistically significant association between certain characteristics and the NPs' prescribing status. Nurse practitioners with prescriptive authority had more years of experience and were more likely to practice in rural or suburban areas and work in nongroup settings than NPs without prescriptive authority. These findings suggest that giving NPs' prescriptive authority may be an enabling factor that supports NP practice in medically underserved locations.

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00810.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00811.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00812.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00813.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1041-2972    

DOI:10.1111/j.1745-7599.1992.tb00814.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY