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Barriers To Colorectal Cancer Screening In Adults: An Integrative Review, Julie Sanger
Barriers To Colorectal Cancer Screening In Adults: An Integrative Review, Julie Sanger
Nursing Masters Papers
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death among American men and women. Colorectal cancer is a preventable cancer, with CRC screening recommended from the age of 50. The percentage of people who complete the recommended CRC screening is low. Individuals throughout the United States (US) are rarely offered the opportunity to discuss screening options with their provider and may never complete CRC screening due to multiple barriers. The purpose of this scholarly integrative review is to explore the reasons individuals are not completing CRC screening, including those related to different US populations, and discuss interventions that can …
A Case For Delirium Risk Prediction Models To Aid In Triaging Resources To Those Most At Risk An Integrative Literature Review, Tammy Perttula
A Case For Delirium Risk Prediction Models To Aid In Triaging Resources To Those Most At Risk An Integrative Literature Review, Tammy Perttula
Nursing Masters Papers
Abstract
Delirium is a complex syndrome resulting from compounding effects of acute illness, comorbidities, and the environment. It results in adverse outcomes: elevated mortality rates, length of stay, readmissions, institutionalization, long-term cognitive changes, and diminished quality of life. The rate of iatrogenic delirium is astounding, ranging from 10%-89%. There are no curative treatments; thus, primary prevention is the key. The purpose of this literature review is to identify and critique the research for the accuracy of risk stratification and feasibility in practice. Support for interventions that prevent delirium is mounting; however, interventions are resource-intensive and often not implemented. Researchers have …