International Journal of Geriatric Nursing
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2023)
Published
Table of contents
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Information, Roles and Responsibilities of Geriatric Nursing
Abstract: Geriatric nursing is a specialized branch of nursing that specializes in offering care for elderly sufferers. Geriatric nurses are skilled to satisfy the specific health care desires of older adults, inclusive of dealing with persistent ailments, promoting health and well-being, and offering stop-of-life care. They work in a diffusion of settings which include hospitals, lengthy-term care facilities, domestic health care businesses, and community clinics. Geriatric nursing includes not handiest providing …
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Comprehensive Assessment in Hypertension Management for Older Adults: Exploring Fitness Records, Common Conditions, and Blood Pressure Evaluation
Abstract: This study explores the importance of comprehensive assessment in the management of hypertension among older adults. The assessment process involves evaluating fitness records, assessing common conditions, and measuring blood pressure. By understanding the patient's medical history, including familial predispositions, healthcare providers can better tailor interventions and treatment plans. Common conditions associated with hypertension, such as target organ damage, are also assessed to identify potential complications. Accurate blood pressure measurements serve …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Effectiveness of Intradialytic Exercise on Biochemical Variables and Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was done among hemodialysis individuals with an objective to assess the effectiveness of intradialytic exercise on biochemical variables and quality of life. Total of 134 (control group 68 and experimental group 66) samples were selected using convenience sampling technique. The experimental group had intradialytic physical activity of the extremities for 15 min duration for 2 to 3 days in a week for 6 months. The result shows …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Telecare and Palliative Care
Abstract: Digital technologies offer new opportunities for the transformation of the health care system, including new approaches to personalized prevention, treatment and care, independent living, integrated health and social care, accelerated scientific advances in early diagnosis and disease prevention. Home health care, which involves a complex and responsible service, is provided by nurses licensed to work independently. The goals of home health care are to enable patients to take care of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Behavioral Psychological Symptoms in Older People: Understanding, Therapies, and Implications
Abstract: Behavioral psychological symptoms in older people pose significant challenges in geriatric care. This study aims to explore the prevalence, causes, and impact of these symptoms on the well-being of older individuals. The review of literature provides an overview of common behavioral psychological symptoms, including agitation, aggression, depression, anxiety, and psychosis, and their potential underlying factors. Various therapeutic approaches, such as pharmacological interventions, non-pharmacological strategies, and psychosocial interventions, are discussed. The …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–10 Read article