Articles Tagged With: interventions
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Addressing Food Insecurity in the ED
Screening ED patients for food insecurity is not particularly difficult or time-consuming, but intervening to address the problem can be complicated by various factors.
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The Seeker: Infection Control Doctor Takes the Road Less Traveled
Meet Leighann Parkes, MD, FRCPC, medical officer for infection prevention and control at McGill University in Montreal, who took a decidedly circuitous route to understanding and preventing infections.
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Aerobic Exercise Effective for Erectile Dysfunction
Exercising for 30 minutes or more three times a week is effective for improving erectile function.
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Violence Continues to Threaten Hospital Workers and Patients
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities struggle daily with the threat of violence from patients and visitors, requiring more effort to identify potentially violent people and take steps to prevent injury.
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Case Management in the Pediatric Setting
Caring for patients in a pediatric setting looks different than serving the adult or geriatric populations. The role of the family often is more prominent in pediatrics, the interventions may be distinct, and case managers may need to engage in self-care. -
Nurses Note Needed Improvements in Care When They Are Patients or Caregivers
Nurses who were patients or caregivers overwhelmingly said they felt the need to intervene in care, a new study revealed. More than 82% of nurses surveyed said they had been either a patient or a caregiver to a patient with a serious medical condition. Ninety-six percent said they felt the need to intervene based on their medical knowledge. -
Case Managers Can Use 6 Interventions to Help Patients with Dementia
Recent research suggests new transitional care interventions are needed to improve physical and mental functioning after discharge for patients with dementia. Physical interventions target orthostatic tolerance, ambulation, and activities of daily living while cognitive interventions target sensory intervention, sleep, and communication. -
STI Intervention Tactics in Rural Areas Should Be Prioritized
Rural areas in the United States have limited access to screening and testing of sexually transmitted infections. Tailored interventions for these populations are important. -
Behavioral Change Techniques Are Needed to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies
Social and behavioral change are important factors to consider and incorporate into family planning, even before a woman enters a provider’s office. Some social and behavioral change tactics include shared decision-making, ideational models, multifaceted community campaigns, and value clarification exercises. -
Some Consults Specifically Address Moral Distress
A Virginia-based health system has learned much about moral distress and why it is important to recognize and intervene.