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An effective, well-led health and social care system is dependent on having strong clinical leadership at board level. So says Christine McKenzie, lead of the RCN’s executive nurse network, in response to the latest findings of Nursing Standard’s annual survey of turnover among directors of nursing.
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Examining literature related to nursing turnover, retention and job embeddedness has implications applicable to employer and patients.
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Dysphagia is common in people living with dementia and associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, and death. Treatment options are limited and the use of texture-modified food and fluids (TMF) is a widespread clinical practice.
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The article presents the highlights of an online conference on dysphagia held by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2017. Presented by Jeanette Benigas, the online conference addressed topics such as spaced retrieval, careful hand feeding and restorative dining. Benigas discussed the importance of socialization to persons with dementia and diagnostic codes with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
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Accurate assessment of caregiver functioning is of great importance to gain better insight into daily caregiver functioning and to prevent high levels of burden. The experience sampling methodology (ESM) is an innovative approach to assess subjective experiences and behavior within daily life.
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It has been reported that something as simple as taking more walks in the park or more time for reading books could protect the physical health of caregivers. This editorial reviews possible mechanisms linking pleasant leisure activities with lower blood pressure in caregivers and discuss potential barriers that prevent caregivers from engaging in pleasant leisure activities.
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Elevated blood pressure is a significant public health concern, particularly given its association with cardiovascular disease risk, including stroke. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer disease has been associated with physical health morbidity, including higher blood pressure. Engagement in adaptive coping strategies may help prevent blood pressure elevation in this population.
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Occupational therapy practitioners play a significant role in supporting adults with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their caregivers, through all phases of the disease process. This editorial highlights the systematic reviews completed in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Project that summarize the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for this population.
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This article reviews the literature comparing depressed mood, anxiety and psychological distress in caregivers (CGs) of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with non-caregivers (NCGs) Caregivers of patients with AD experience poor mental health in comparison to the general population, with female caregivers being disproportionately affected. Further exploration of the psychosocial variables that contribute to these group differences is needed to inform effective support services and, in turn, help caregivers manage the emotional demands of AD.
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This article looks at the use of simulation in OSCE exams to educate cultural humility among nursing students.
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