Use of direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:More than one third of American adults are obese. Extreme obesity is rapidly rising. Nine medications are approved for weight loss yet they remain underutilized with the focus primarily on lifestyle modifications. The objective was to determine current prescribing patterns and attitudes of weight...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Granara B,Laurent J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is one of the most effective forms of contraception available. The utilization of LARC remains low despite being recommended by major health organizations such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecol...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Phillips J,Sandhu P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) score utilizes a 0- to 6-point scoring system to predict 30-day mortality in ICH patients. The purpose of this analysis was to (a) validate the ICH score in an international, heterogeneous population of ICH patients; and (b) assess the usefulness of a 72-h ICH score. DATA SOU...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Meyer DM,Begtrup K,Grotta JC,Recombinant Activated Factor VII Intracerebral Hemorrhage Trial Investigators.

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doctoral prepared nurse practitioners (NPs) are uniquely positioned for responsible leadership as essential members of the health care system and have a professional responsibility to contribute to research and clinical inquiry initiatives that advance health care delivery and improve outcomes. Academic preparation of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Falkenberg-Olson AC

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased use of prescription opioids has resulted in widespread misuse. As a result, more than 40,000 Americans lost their lives to opiate overdose in 2016 alone. These data have led to a national movement focused on appropriate opioid prescribing practices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) de...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Medina R,Sorrell T,Techau A,Weiss J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic and genomic information has the potential to improve patient care and outcomes by improving clinicians' ability to identify patients at increased risk of disease and, in some cases, personalize treatment and management. However, many clinicians report that they feel unprepared and lack confidence in talking ab...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Reed EK,Ingram T,Edelman EA

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:The purpose of this article is to describe this use of relative value units (RVUs) among nurse practitioners (NP), including the challenges NPs may experience. Relative value units were developed as a means to determine reimbursement for health care based on time spent with the patient and skills required to complete ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Sheppard KG,Duncan CG

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Vitamin D deficiency and asthma share risk factors. Epidemiologists suggest that the U.S. prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency has increased as a result of the Westernization of culture and less time spent outdoors. Numerous studies support a patient's Vitamin D deficiency as a contributing cause to increased ast...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Rance K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syphilis staging is important to determine treatment, post-treatment monitoring, and sexual partner follow-up. Many prescribers find syphilis staging to be challenging. Current guidelines for the management of patients diagnosed with syphilis provide little direction aside from an overview of some common sym...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Orser L,OʼByrne P,Bourgault A,Scherling N

更新日期：2020-02-20 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：:Homelessness has always existed worldwide and it presents challenges to society. Delivering health care can be challenging but relationships can be built by starting with wound care, a common problem. Often, the homeless and rough-sleepers need expert attention from caring individuals. However, this population does no...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kirkland-Kyhn H

更新日期：2020-04-01 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 AND PURPOSE:Accessibility to health care services remains a global challenge, and this has affected the quality of services delivered. This has affected the quality of health care services. Poor accessibility to health care services in Tanzania has hindered the achievements of health care system goals. The d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Mboineki JF,Chen C

更新日期：2019-09-01 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:The purpose of the article is to describe the scope of practice legislation in Taiwan, with some comparisons to the scope of practice legislation in the United States, as well as to identify the issues of nurse practitioner (NP) practice. DATA SOURCES:A literature review was conducted to determine the limitati...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chiu HJ,Tsay SL,Tung HH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity disproportionately affect minority adults, including African Americans. Engaging in lifestyle changes such as improving dietary habits and increasing physical activity can decrease the incidence and severity of these chronic dis...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Downes LS,Buchholz SW,Bruster B,Girimurugan SB,Fogg LF,Frock MS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A common barrier to implementation of precision medicine is the lack of use of published clinical practice guidelines. Consequently, a user-friendly mechanism to easily adopt these guidelines is imperative. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of a prototype of a clinical decisi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Dodson CH,Baker E

更新日期：2020-02-04 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：:Idiopathic anaphylaxis (IA), like immunologic and nonimmunologic anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening, sometimes fatal allergic disease. Although the priority is immediate recognition and initiation of treatment, long-term care planning is important to help reduce anxiety and promote healthy growth and development. Lear...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chan S,John RM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The growth of advanced practice nursing specialties requires additional expertise for practice that goes beyond entry-level competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. A practice standards model for specialty nurse practitioners (PSMSNPs) is introduced that differentiates entry-to-practice popula...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Ramirez E,Schumann L,Agan D,Hoyt KS,Wilbeck J,Tyler D,Evans DD

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore rural parents' behaviors and expectations regarding acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in children. DATA SOURCES:A random digit dial telephone survey administered to 655 rural adults; 176 answered questions regarding care of their children. CONCLUSIONS:Increasing fluid intake was the action most p...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hart AM,Morgan KM,Casper GM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Nurse practitioners (NPs) are in a prime position to educate women about initial signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer (OC) and perform appropriate screening tests. However, little is known about NPs knowledge regarding OC. This article's purpose is to present the outcomes of a focused OC awareness program for N...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Loerzel VW,Hunt D,Rash E

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

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：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：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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Overweight and obesity are sensitive issues to address with pediatric patients during any visit. Patients and families may not recognize that their child is overweight or obese and may not be ready to make change. The goals for this study were to collect overall statistics on the clinic in regard...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Reyes I,Higgins M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication resulting from total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA). In this study, patients with a PJI are compared with patients with an uncomplicated postoperative course to identify relevant risk factors for PJI. METHODS:A m...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kremers K,Leijtens B,Camps S,Tostmann A,Koëter S,Voss A

更新日期：2019-06-05 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：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