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N I Bergstrom

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PubMed1997

Strategies for preventing pressure ulcers.

The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research supported the development of guidelines for the prediction and prevention of pressure ulcers. Based on the best available scientific evidence, the guidelines recommend that individuals who are bed- or chair-bound should be assessed further for risk and receive care according to the risk factors. Appropriate actions include managing tissue loads, reducing exposure to moisture, managing incontinence, and assuring adequate nutrition. The guidelines are presented, research supporting the guidelines is summarized, and relevant articles published since the release of the guidelines are reviewed.

Activities of Daily Living↗
PubMed1996

Advanced practice roles for nurses in tomorrow's healthcare systems.

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) have traditionally been a diverse group in terms of titles, education, credentials, and roles. The classification of APN usually encompasses the nurse practitioner (NP), certified nurse midwife (CNM), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS). NP, CRNA, and CNM roles have been more clearly delineated than the CNS roles. In light of healthcare reform, the CNS roles have been critically reviewed and analyzed. Attempts have been made to clarify responsibilities and outcomes, and to quantify the financial impact of this role. In this article, seven APN roles clearly defined in terms of minimal qualifications and competencies critical to accomplishment of the duties, responsibilities, and expected outcomes are presented. Comparison of competency requirements are also presented. The roles presented are designed to facilitate healthcare institutions in meeting the demands for serving patients with increasingly complex needs, as well as cost-containment goals.

Certification↗