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Pathophysiology Of Osteoarthritis, Lara Stover
Pathophysiology Of Osteoarthritis, Lara Stover
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint diseases worldwide, and especially in the United States. This disease can cause chronic pain and disability, and can impair a patient’s quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living. There are many different factors that can contribute to the development, progression, and severity of OA. Chronic inflammation and the inflammatory response is the primary pathological process that contributes to the development of OA. With the number of cases of OA expected to increase in the United States, it is important that primary care providers have an understanding of …
Advanced Practice Nurses Knowledge And Use Of Fall Prevention Guidelines, Katherine Hays
Advanced Practice Nurses Knowledge And Use Of Fall Prevention Guidelines, Katherine Hays
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects
Falls are a significant public health issue resulting in a significant economic and social burden on society. Specific strategies are available that can reduce the risk of falling for older adults age 65 and older; however, providers have failed to integrate these guidelines into clinical practice (Rubenstein, Solomon & Roth, 2004; Chou, Tinetti, King, Irwin, & Fortinsky, 2006; Jones, Ghosh, Horn, Smith, & Vogt, 2011). The CDC has published the STEADI toolkit, a healthcare resource for integrating fall prevention guidelines into clinical practice; but little information is available on the knowledge and use of the STEADI toolkit by Advance Practice …