{"title":"How to undertake a holistic nutritional assessment with older people.","authors":"Sharon Waight, Michele Board","doi":"10.7748/nop.2024.e1481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.2024.e1481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Rationale and key points: </strong>Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of nursing care, however older people cared for in hospital, in a care home or in their own home do not always receive adequate support with their nutritional needs, which can leave them at risk of malnutrition. Using a holistic, biopsychosocial framework to support a comprehensive nutritional assessment that includes malnutrition screening can support the nurse to identify the older person's nutritional status and nutrition needs. Nurses undertaking this procedure must ensure they have the knowledge and skills to do so and work within the limits of their competence. • Malnutrition in older people can lead to a decline in functional ability, reduced muscle strength, fatigue, impaired immunity, suboptimal wound healing, increased risk of infection and increased risk of falls. • Screening for, and assessing the risk of, malnutrition is an important part of nursing assessments in any healthcare setting. • A holistic nutritional assessment should incorporate physiological, psychological, emotional, spiritual, social and cultural elements. REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY: ' How to' articles can help to update your practice and ensure it remains evidence based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: • How this article might improve your practice when undertaking a holistic nutritional assessment with an older person. • How you could use this information to educate nursing students or your colleagues on the appropriate techniques and evidence base for undertaking a holistic nutritional assessment with an older person.</p>","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141899289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing older peoplePub Date : 2024-07-29Epub Date: 2024-05-08DOI: 10.7748/nop.2024.e1463
Dionysios Giotas, Karen Harrison Dening
{"title":"Incorporating advance care planning in dementia care.","authors":"Dionysios Giotas, Karen Harrison Dening","doi":"10.7748/nop.2024.e1463","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nop.2024.e1463","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent policy focus in dementia care has been on living well with the condition; however, being able to die well with dementia is of equal importance. Advance care planning (ACP) enables people to consider, express and record their wishes and preferences for palliative and end of life care, however there is a low uptake of ACP in people with dementia. Although ACP discussions should be initiated as soon as possible after a diagnosis of dementia, there are other opportunities and transition points in the person's care during which health and social care professionals could promote, engage in and support ACP discussions. This article considers the importance of ACP in dementia care and uses a case study to explore opportunities for initiating and engaging in ACP with people with dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":" ","pages":"20-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140878250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing older peoplePub Date : 2024-07-29Epub Date: 2024-05-22DOI: 10.7748/nop.2024.e1469
Caroline Jane Davenport, Rachael Craven
{"title":"Supporting older adults who misuse alcohol.","authors":"Caroline Jane Davenport, Rachael Craven","doi":"10.7748/nop.2024.e1469","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nop.2024.e1469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Older adulthood is a unique time of transition often referred to as the 'golden years'. It is characterised by positive life experiences such as retirement but also by a loss of routine, identity and meaning. The literature identifies alcohol misuse as a growing issue in this population. However, the stigma, perceptions and patterns of drinking associated with alcohol misuse among older people can be a barrier to individuals seeking health advice. This article identifies that older adulthood is a period when nurses can offer health education and support using their unique relationships with patients to encourage healthy drinking behaviours.</p>","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":" ","pages":"33-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141077503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What are the components of healthy ageing?: Nurses' awareness of these components can help improve older people's well-being.","authors":"Vivian Zinyemba","doi":"10.7748/nop.36.4.18.s8","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nop.36.4.18.s8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Healthy ageing is defined as 'the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age' ( World Health Organization 2015 ). Key factors for healthy ageing are subdivided into intrinsic capacity such as motor, cognitive and sensory function, and extrinsic factors such as health and social care systems, and support from charities, volunteers and the private sector ( Ellis et al 2018 ).</p>","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":"36 4","pages":"18-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141790685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Promoting musculoskeletal health and preventing ill health.","authors":"Jennie Walker, Nicola Payne","doi":"10.7748/nop.2024.e1474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.2024.e1474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Musculoskeletal conditions are highly prevalent among older adults and can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Musculoskeletal health is an important component of maintaining well-being and independence. A proactive approach is required, with nurses implementing strategies such as healthy diets and physical exercise that will support optimal health. This article considers the importance of musculoskeletal health, examines the risk factors for a decline in musculoskeletal health, and explores approaches that can improve outcomes and promote healthy ageing.</p>","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141494657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Taking a positive risk can help improve people’s well-being","authors":"","doi":"10.7748/nop.36.3.5.s1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.36.3.5.s1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":"26 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141270629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are care homes too risk averse and in danger of curtailing residents’ freedoms?","authors":"Nick Evans","doi":"10.7748/nop.36.3.6.s2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.36.3.6.s2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":"24 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141271497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systemic issues lie at the root of many drug errors in care homes","authors":"Pavan Amara","doi":"10.7748/nop.36.3.8.s3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.36.3.8.s3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":"16 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141271380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing diabetes in older people with dementia","authors":"Lynne Pearce","doi":"10.7748/nop.36.3.10.s4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.36.3.10.s4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":"30 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141272739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How can nurses assess and manage delirium in older people?","authors":"Stacey Louise Finlay","doi":"10.7748/nop.36.3.19.s9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.36.3.19.s9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94162,"journal":{"name":"Nursing older people","volume":"57 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141269410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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