New-onset seizure activity in a transplant patient on immunosuppressive therapy.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Weight loss is recommended as first-line therapy for many chronic illnesses, including obesity. Most patients who do successfully lose weight are unable to maintain their reduced weight. Recent research findings are reviewed and synthesized to explain the biology of obesity, adaptation to weight ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Rogge MM,Gautam B

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A multidisciplinary patient-centered approach using evidence-based care is recommended in recent atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines to achieve quality patient outcomes. Professional society guidelines are conflicting and vague in recommendations on timing of follow-up after AF ablation. PURPOSE:The aim of ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Wood KA,Barnes AH

更新日期：2020-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Female athletes struggle harder than male athletes to lose body fat and maintain a leaner physique. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an educational and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention on knowledge, body composition, anxiety, stress, and nutritional i...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Buffington BC,Melnyk BM,Morales S,Lords A,Zupan MR

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication reconciliation is a critical step in the health care process to prevent hospital readmission, adverse drug events, and fall prevention. The purpose of the study was to pilot test a medication reconciliation process, MedManage, informed by the Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Jarrett T,Cochran J,Baus A,Delmar K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This integrative review of the existing literature was conducted to identify dimensions related to nurse practitioner (NP) autonomy and to recommend future areas of research related to the important topic of NP autonomy in this era of cost-conscious healthcare reform. DATA SOURCES:Articles were identified from...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Choi M,De Gagne JC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Few nurse practitioner (NP) programs include an after-hours/on-call component in their clinical preparation of NP students. This role is expected in many primary and specialty care practices, and is one that students feel unprepared to competently navigate. METHODS:Utilizing simulated callers as...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kelly MM,Blunt E,Nestor K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a group visit model that improves A1C, blood pressure, lipids, depression, and satisfaction among patients with diabetes that can be used in primary care practice settings. DATA SOURCES:Using a pre/post-test descriptive design, data were collected from 22 adult patients of a private family practice ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Riley SB

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) have expanded roles in nephrology as both the patient load and acuity of care needed for this population have increased. PURPOSE:To evaluate workforce patterns of PAs and NPs working in nephrology over the past decade. METHODS:Using the biannual surv...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Davis J,Zuber K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expert nurse practitioners (NPs) grounded in clinical practice are needed to prepare the future NPs. This article discusses key considerations for moving from the role of expert clinician to nurse educator. The considerations for making the move to the educator role including reflection on rewards associated with teac...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Marfell J,Mc Mullen PC,Onieal ME,Scheibmeir M,Hawkins-Walsh E

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Assess the context of psychological distress, violence, and substance use among African- and Mexican-American adolescent women with a history of STI, violence, or high sexual risk behavior. These adolescents experience multiple health disparities, limited access to care, and are at particularly high risk of adv...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Champion JD,Young C,Rew L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To explore the experience of committing medical error from the perspective of nurse practitioners (NPs). Overall, the purpose of the study is to discern NPs' behaviors, perceptions, and coping mechanisms in response to having made a medical error. METHODS:Qualitative research based on two face-t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Delacroix R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a systemic autoinflammatory disease in which mast cells behave erratically. It is unknown whether MCAS recently evolved or if it has been an unrecognized entity for years. Clinically, the patient may present in a constant to near-constant state of allergic reaction. However, the...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Vacheron N,McClinton T,Lynch-Smith DJ,Umberger R

更新日期：2020-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) serve as independent or semiautonomous providers and as fundamental members of healthcare teams. PURPOSE:Differentiating roles of health professionals is needed for optimal employment utilization. Clinically practicing PAs and NPs were characterized. M...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hooker RS,Brock DM,Cook ML

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies are available in the literature considering effects of deployment on older school age and adolescent children, but less is known about the effects on younger children. The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of deployment/separation for military children aged 4-10 years from both the depl...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Agazio J,Cunningham CA,Amos-Mejia D

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Our health care landscape is rapidly changing. With the aging population and seemingly increasing outbreak of communicable diseases, it is expected that there will be a continued demand for inpatient/critical care providers. The current COVID-19 pandemic provides a glimpse of a health care system in severe provider sh...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chen LL

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preceptors are essential in advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and physician assistant (PA) fellowships; however, no tools exist for fellows to evaluate their preceptor. PURPOSE:The study's purpose was to examine the use of a modified preceptor evaluation tool (PET) in a new population APRNs and PAs ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Klein CJ,Chan GK,Pierce L,Van Keuren-Parent K,Cooling M

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of two national studies was to identify characteristics of nurse practitioners (NPs) who precept and the benefits, incentives, and barriers associated with the NP preceptor role. METHODS:Stratified randomized sampling was used to invite a representative number of NPs from each state to participate in a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Roberts ME,Wheeler KJ,Tyler DO,Padden DL

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although wound care guidelines are available for primary care providers, barriers to assessment and treatment remain. This article examines current evidence supporting wound management, wound guidelines, and provider comfort with wound management in primary care and discusses the need for improve...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kulikov PS,Sandhu PK,Van Leuven KA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report and interpret findings from national pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) job analysis surveys reflecting the changes in the knowledge and skills required for advanced practice. DATA SOURCES:National role delineation studies (RDS) conducted by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2003, 2008, ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Aruda MM,Griffin VJ,Schartz K,Geist M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide an overview of the current feeding tubes in use in the pediatric population including feeding tube complications, and specific guidance for patients at the initiation, throughout the use of, and at the discontinuation of tube feeding. DATA SOURCES:A review of the literature was performed using multi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hannah E,John RM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Caring for frail older adults is a significant healthcare concern as the frailest 10% of the population account for over 70% of healthcare expenditures. Research reveals the use of comprehensive models, such as Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), leads to improved functional out...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Meunier MJ,Brant JM,Audet S,Dickerson D,Gransbery K,Ciemins EL

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary care practitioners (PCPs) are playing an increasingly important role in the management and care of psoriasis. Thus, it is important for PCPs to be knowledgeable about the disease and to be able to differentiate between common myths and facts related to diagnosis and treatment. By building relationships with th...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Young M,Aldredge L,Parker P

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the influence of a mental health training module on the therapeutic optimism of advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) students in primary care (family practice). DATA SOURCES:Three cohorts of ANPs who undertook a Mental Health Problems in Primary Care Module as part of their MSc ANP (primary care) run ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hemingway S,Rogers M,Elsom S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The past two decades brought changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines. Frequent modifications and earlier lack of agreement about recommendations created confusion. The purpose of this study was to explore to what extent advanced practice nurses (APNs) adopted cervical cancer screening gui...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Cappiello JD,Boardman M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have recently changed. Goals of these guidelines have shifted to the promotion of health and control of risk rather than solely on treatment of CVD. This article summarizes the six new cardiovascular screening, prevention, and treatment...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Lefler LL,Hadley M,Tackett J,Thomason AP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine body mass index (BMI) of college freshmen and compare with BMI in senior or graduate year of school. DATA SOURCES:A convenience sample was drawn from health records of students at a small private university in the northeast United States. BMIs were calculated for those ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Nicoteri JA,Miskovsky MJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) have begun to demonstrate themselves as useful tools in enhancing safe and responsible prescription of controlled substances. The purpose of this project was to describe current practice, beliefs, and barriers of Alaska nurse practitioners (NPs) regar...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Christianson H,Driscoll E,Hull A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few opportunities for nurse practitioner (NP) students to develop relationships and exchange ideas with international counterparts. In addition, discovering differences in instructional pedagogy between programs is beneficial for every student. PURPOSE:To facilitate an international understanding ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Steinke MK,Rogers M

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe an intervention among overweight and obese hypertensive patients, encouraging Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and lifestyle changes, designed and led by a primary care nurse practitioner (NP). DATA SOURCES:A pre- and postintervention quasi-experimental time-series design was imp...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Jarl J,Tolentino JC,James K,Clark MJ,Ryan M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postgraduate programs, specialized academic programs, and national health organizations such as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified and begun addressing the gap in knowledge, skills, and factors for successful transition into practice. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to examine the relation...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Soco C,Simonovich SD,Dillon D,Bishop-Royse J,Lattner C

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00