Is the ICH score a valid predictor of mortality in intracerebral hemorrhage?

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：:Immediate administration of intramuscular epinephrine to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis is the first-line therapy for this life-threatening allergic reaction. Alhough anaphylaxis is generally a rare occurrence, it has dire consequences if left untreated. In infants, anaphylaxis is typically triggered by exposure t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Shroba JA

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Previous pharmacological management recommendations focused primarily on glucose lowering. However, new data demonstrate that select glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Battise DM,Olin JL

更新日期：2020-10-23 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Since development of the nurse practitioner (NP) role, NPs have been advocating for policy allowing them to practice to the full extent of their training. The aim of this research was to determine whether passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) had an impact on expansion of NPs' scope of practic...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Brom HM,Salsberry PJ,Graham MC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:This retrospective study compared nurse practitioners and physician assistants (NPs/PAs) with physicians on their assignment of Emergency Severity Index level 3 (ESI level 3) acute abdominal pain (AAP) in the emergency department (ED). METHODS:Data obtained from a large ED group staffing four ho...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hoyt KS,Ramirez E,Topp R,Nichols S,Agan D

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this article is to present the Arrow Framework for Research Design, an organizing framework that facilitates teaching and learning of research methods, providing logical organization of interrelationships between concepts, content, and context of research methods, and practice application. The Ar...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Pearce PF,Christian BJ,Smith SL,Vance DE

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：: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：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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Critical research topics were identified after nurse practitioner (NP) organization stakeholders participated in the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioner, 2015 Nurse Practitioner Research Agenda Roundtable. Strategies and recommendations were identified to support further wor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kostas-Polston EA,Rawlett K,Miedema J,Dickins K

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate if pharmacogenetic testing (PT) holds value for pain-management practitioners by identifying the potential applications of pharmacogenetic research as well as applications in practice. DATA SOURCES:A review of the literature was conducted utilizing the databases EBSCOhost, Biomedical Reference Coll...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： DeFeo K,Sykora K,Eley S,Vincent D

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Communication about risk factors for diabetes between nurse practitioners and college students may not be occurring as the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes increases. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to evaluate if college students are being told of their risk for diabetes based on known r...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Saylor JL,Calamaro CJ,Hardie T,Ness M,Selekman J

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advanced pediatric nurse practitioners (APNPs) working in acute settings are represented in pediatric hospitals, clinics, and wards around the world. They work independently and autonomously. The aim of this study was to compare the role of APNPs in four different countries to gain knowledge on the qualifi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Würtz GMF,Jensen CS,Egerod I

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The TeLL Dating Violence Project was created by three advanced practice nurses to mitigate the risk of dating violence on a college campus through establishment of an innovative program of education and policy change. DATA SOURCES:Literature regarding dating and domestic violence and the subsequent health effe...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Ames TL,Glenn LA,Simons LE

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To enhance outcomes of patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) treated with opioids in a primary care setting by implementing an evidence-based quality improvement project. DATA SOURCES:The project consisted of the implementation of a 6-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program. Twenty-two patients w...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Whitten SK,Stanik-Hutt J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide an overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), specifically the efficacy and tolerability of treatment options for diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D). DATA SOURCES:Research articles available via PubMed were reviewed. CONCLUSIONS:IBS is a chronic multifactorial disorder that has a negative impact on ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Lacy BE,Moreau JC

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：PURPOSE:Over 250,000 bariatric surgical procedures for the management of morbid obesity are performed in the United States annually. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is an effective bariatric procedure because of its efficacy in achieving significant weight loss, low complication rates, and outcomes in reducing card...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Sahebzamani FM,Berarducci A,Murr MM

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to assess hypertensive patients' self-care agency and any correlation with the patient's lifestyle changes and the nurse's degree of patient centeredness after counseling training. DATA SOURCES:Nurses in the intervention group (IG; n = 19) working at nurse-led clinics at health centers...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Drevenhorn E,Bengtson A,Nyberg P,Kjellgren KI

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：:Alcohol and substance-related disorders affect individuals throughout the global community. It is important that nurse practitioners understand the use of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in recognizing these disorders before development of chronic disease conditions. The SBIRT curricul...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Arends R,Anderson Elverson C,Pike Keefner T,Mylant M

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of new-onset seizure activity must raise a much broader differential than just epilepsy. This case study highlights that broad differential and identifies an important, but less common, cause of seizure activity in specific patient populations. Information is summarized from recent primary research, cas...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Gersch K,Spencer TR

更新日期：2020-12-01 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: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 was conducted to examine factors that influence mammography screening and use of cancer genetic services among younger African American women at increased risk for developing breast cancer. DATA SOURCES:Research articles were identified using PubMed, CINAHL, PsychINFO, and Cochrane libr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Jones TP,Katapodi MC,Lockhart JS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00