Polypharmacy 1. Introduce a clinical problem or quality improvement opportunity. Define the topic and discuss the importance of this concept as it relates to patient care and QSEN competencies (introductory paragraph). 2. Present a competent discussion of recent scholarly literature (within the last 5 years) regarding the chosen topic. Present clear and logical evidence and/or […]
Introduce a clinical problem or quality improvement opportunity. Define the topic and discuss the importance of this concept as it relates to patient care and QSEN competencies.
Research Paper: Polypharmacy 1. Introduce a clinical problem or quality improvement opportunity. Define the topic and discuss the importance of this concept as it relates to patient care and QSEN competencies (introductory paragraph). 2. Present a competent discussion of recent scholarly literature (within the last 5 years) regarding the chosen topic. Present clear and logical […]
What are specific geriatric risk factors that create an increase in fall risks? What can be done from a health promotion standpoint to decrease falls in the elderly?
Elder-Specific Discussion Choose one of the following topics and respond to the thread corresponding to the topic you select. Include at least three scholarly sources within your initial post. Note: As you are choosing a topic, try to make sure that all topics are chosen by at least by one person. You can see this […]
Describe polypharmacy and the elderly population. Discuss a medication in detail that could be safely substituted to treat insomnia in geriatric patients.
Hip Fracture- peers response The patient is a 71-year-old widowed man who is seen regularly in the clinic for health maintenance and follow-up of his chronic insomnia and anxiety. He has regular prescriptions for triazolam (Halcion) and clonazepam (Klonopin) for these problems. Recently he has been reporting frequent episodes of losing his balance and falling, […]
Create a pamphlet using any type of publisher software you choose to educate clients on a current patient safety issue. Include at least 5 tips for preventive care for the patient.
Patient Safety Issue Create a pamphlet using any type of publisher software you choose to educate clients on a current patient safety issue. For example, a currently aging adult and how to care for themselves at home, medication-polypharmacy and how a patient can not make a self medication error, or other appropriate safety issues. If […]
Identify at least one factor that may negatively influence adherence to the medications and how it can be overcome.
The three parts of this assignment are: Conduct an interview of a client who is taking multiple medications (polypharmacy). You must prepare the client before the interview by explaining why you are conducting the interview. There may be a family member or significant other present during the interview. That is fine. Be sure to identify […]
Do computer-aided decision support tools compared to standard care reduced polypharmacy?
Among adults aged 65+ years experiencing polypharmacy, do computer-aided decision support tools compared to standard care reduced polypharmacy?