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Donna J Plonczynski

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PubMed2006

Ensuring a knowledgeable and committed gerontological nursing workforce.

There is a growing societal need for professional nurses who are knowledgeable and committed to working with older adults. In order to address this need, a small study that included self-evaluation and curriculum review was conducted by faculty at one Midwestern nursing program in the United States. A moderately positive attitude, moderately high knowledge, and moderate pursuit of knowledge of older adults were identified with the faculty in the presence of limited curricular content of gerontology. Implications for nursing education included continuing education for nursing faculty and program support in nursing curricula.

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PubMed2005

Wise use of perioperative antibiotics.

NOSOCOMIAL SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS (SSIs), especially those caused by antibiotic-resistant organisms, are a major concern for perioperative nurses. Administering the correct antibiotic at its effective dose within the optimal time frame can help prevent SSIs. THE SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP between microbial resistance and overuse of antibiotics justifies an examination of practices and a move away from widespread antibiotic administration. NEW ANTIBIOTIC GUIDELINES and research support recommendations for antibiotic administration for specific cardiac, colorectal, gynecologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, and urinary surgical procedures. Perioperative nurses can help protect their patients from nosocomial SSIs by using this clinical evidence.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed2005

Antibiotic resistance: the impact on care of hospitalized patients.

Incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections is increasing at an alarming rate. The concern about antibiotic resistance has been propelled by increasing questions over the effectiveness of current therapies in the treatment and prevention of severe infections in hospitalized patients. Nurses influence antibiotic resistance in the hospital through infection control procedures, knowledge of evidence-based antibiotic administration protocols, and surveillance of infection incidence and treatments.

Drug Resistance↗
PubMed2003

Physical activity determinants of older women: what influences activity?

The dramatic increase in the older adult population necessitates health promotion efforts to maintain and improve the health of this vulnerable population. The majority of older adults are women who experience unique social and personal factors that influence their health behaviors. Increased physical activity is associated with reduced cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality; however, few older adults participate in regular physical activity. This lack of participation is more prevalent in older women. The purpose of this literature review is to identify the determinants of physical activity of older women. Only after identifying the unique intrapersonal characteristics that influence women's physical activity can interventions be developed to meet their unique needs.

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