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Do-Not-Hospitalize Orders in Assisted Living Facilities: Direct Care Workers' Perspectives 生活辅助设施中的禁止入院令：直接护理工作者的观点

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240311-02

Alanna Dancis, DNP, AGPCNP

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IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240313-01

Jonelle Bofao, MPH, Marissa Bergh, BSN, RN, Amy Zheng, Tina Sadarangani, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC

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Prevalence of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 社区老年人中运动性认知风险综合征的患病率：系统回顾与元分析

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240312-01

Shan Jiang, MM, RN, Ruitong Guan, MPH, RN, Caixia Guo, MSN, RN, Chunyan Wei, MSN, RN

{"title":"Prevalence of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Shan Jiang, MM, RN, Ruitong Guan, MPH, RN, Caixia Guo, MSN, RN, Chunyan Wei, MSN, RN","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20240312-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20240312-01","url":null,"abstract":"<section><h3>Purpose:</h3><p>To systematically review the prevalence of motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) among community-dwelling older adults and provide evidence-based support for policymakers planning health and social care policies.</p></section><section><h3>Method:</h3><p>Web of Science, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for cross-sectional, prospective cohort, or population-based longitudinal studies of community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years with MCR from inception of the database through December 18, 2021.</p></section><section><h3>Results:</h3><p>Seventeen studies were included. Pooled prevalence of MCR was found to be 10% (95% confidence interval [8%, 12%], I<sup>2</sup> = 98.4%). Results of a subgroup analysis revealed a combined prevalence of MCR of 8.2% in males and 9.2% in females. Pooled prevalence of MCR was 9.7% in Asia and 10.2% in other regions.</p></section><section><h3>Conclusion:</h3><p>Prevalence of MCR in community-dwelling older adults is high. Our research may improve the epidemiological understanding of MCR, draw attention to older adults with MCR, and thus promote research of MCR and the formulation of relevant public health policies. With early identification and intervention of MCR, cognitive function can be improved, and the onset of dementia can be delayed or prevented. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50</i>(4), 16–24.]</p></section>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140588491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Virtual Staff Training to Support Communication for Older Adults With Untreated Hearing Loss in Care Settings 虚拟员工培训，为护理机构中听力损失未获治疗的老年人提供交流支持

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240313-02

Sara K. Mamo, AuD, PhD, Kara A. Wheeler, AuD, Katherine Garrity, BS

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Health Trajectories of Skilled Nursing Facility Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Evidence for Practicing Nurses 老年痴呆症及相关痴呆症患者的健康轨迹：为执业护士提供证据

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240312-03

Mark Toles, PhD, RN, Cameron Ulmer, BSN, RN, Jennifer Leeman, DrPH, MPH, MDiv

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Understanding the Experience of Social Isolation Among Chinese American Older Adults Through a Constructivist Lens. 通过建构主义视角了解美国华裔老年人的社会隔离体验。

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240207-01

Yanjing Liang, Basia Belza, Sarah Iribarren

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AGS' Response to the World Falls Guidelines. AGS 对《世界瀑布指南》的回应。

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240208-04

Donna M Fick

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Housing and Health in Older Adults With Low Income in the United States: An Integrative Review. 美国低收入老年人的住房与健康：综合评论》。

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240208-01

Mary E Kantz, Comfort Enah, Lisa M Abdallah, Ainat Koren

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination in Older Adults: Considerations for Use and Shared Clinical Decision-Making. 老年人接种呼吸道合胞病毒疫苗：使用和共同临床决策的注意事项。

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240207-02

Morgan A Gerber, Michael K Burke, Michael R Brodeur

{"title":"Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination in Older Adults: Considerations for Use and Shared Clinical Decision-Making.","authors":"Morgan A Gerber, Michael K Burke, Michael R Brodeur","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20240207-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20240207-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the impact of two newly U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, RSVpreF3 (Arexvy™, GSK) and RSVpreF (Abrysvo™, Pfizer), on morbidity in older adults. RSV is known to cause significant health issues in this demographic.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The current article reviews Phases 1 and 2 and Phase 3 published clinical trials, the recommendations for immunization practices outlined in the <i>Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report</i>, and other relevant literature on RSV infection and vaccine coadministration. A case vignette is also included to illustrate an example of the shared clinical decision-making process for vaccination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings suggest that RSVpreF3 and RSVpreF vaccines effectively reduce health complications of RSV in older adults. Successful integration of these vaccines with other immunizations is also highlighted, emphasizing the role of an interprofessional team in this process.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The introduction of RSVpreF3 and RSVpreF vaccines represents a significant advancement in the management of RSV in older adults. This article underscores the importance of shared clinical decision-making in vaccine administration and the effective coordination of an interprofessional team for coadministration with other vaccines. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50</i>(3), 7-12.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"50 3","pages":"7-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139990204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Meditation, Compassionate Love, and Mental Health in Later Life. 冥想、慈爱与晚年心理健康。

IF 1.3 4区医学

Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240208-03

Nirmala Lekhak, Tirth Bhatta, Eva Kahana, Cecilia Fernandes, Joel S Snyder

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