Download or read book Restraints in Dementia Care written by Dr. Atul Sunny Luthra and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your best tool to optimize patient care by minimizing restraint use Frontline nurses face fraught decisions every day about whether and how to use restraints in dementia care. They need to consider many complicated issues: legislation governing the use of restraints, the policies of health-care facilities, the expectations of families, and—most importantly—the well-being, dignity, and safety of patients and care providers. Frontline nurses need the right support to navigate decisions about restraint use. Dr. Atul Sunny Luthra and his colleagues have developed an algorithm to provide that support. Their work comes from focus-group consultations with frontline staff, a review of current literature on restraint use, and a clear summary of key legislation. The algorithm’s systematic approach ensures restraints are a last-resort measure, and puts the right steps in place when restraints are necessary. This short guide includes: - A review of nurses’ perspectives on restraint use. - Alternatives to restraints in patient management and assessment of clinical indicators for restraint use. - Procedures to ensure informed consent when restraints are necessary. - A reference on appropriate and inappropriate restraint use in everyday clinical situations.
Download or read book Restraint Free Care written by Lois K. Evans, DNSc, FAAN, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998-09-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help clinicians, administrators, students, and families attain the goal of restraint-free care of the elderly. Written by leading experts in the field, the book contains specific strategies for understanding behavior, making constructive changes in the individualís environment, and managing the risk of falls and interference with necessary treatments. It is organized in outline form to highlight critical material and to be readily adaptable as a quick reference. The authors use individualized care as the bookís underlying philosophy. The goals of individualized care include promoting comfort and safety, optimizing function and independence, and achieving the greatest possible quality of life. Such care requires clinicians to make sense of behavior rather than to control responses of clients. Numerous case studies, tables, and figures illustrate this practical and information-packed manual. Lists of resources are also included.
Download or read book Restraint Minimization on Dementia Patients with Aggressive Behavior During Hospitalization written by Leelamma Varghese and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dementia, a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process caused by brain disease or injury, usually affects elderly people over 65 years and is characterized by memory loss and personality changes. Currently about 5.4 million Americans are affected by this condition. Dementia patients are often agitated, aggressive, wanderers and at high risk for falls. During hospitalization they get more agitated due to various reasons and in order to manage their behavior, they are often placed on restraints. Restraining has both physical and psychological impacts on patients. Fifteen evidence-based, peer-reviewed research articles from 2008-2013, which include quantitative, qualitative, longitudinal and cross-sectional articles were analyzed and appraised as part of this project and Kurt Lewin's change theory is incorporated. An implementation plan including identifying the problem, implementation logistics, and implementation resources are identified. As part of the evaluation plan, areas of improvement and variables are identified. Stakeholders as well as staff's current knowledge and attitude is evaluated by using organizational questionnaires. Educational pamphlet is developed to educate the participants, pre and post-tests are conducted. A dissemination strategy is developed as the final phase of the project to raise awareness, to educate the community, to get feedback and to promote and make sustainable results of the project. Based on evidence and documented studies, a patient-centered approach with meaningful interaction could minimize the use of restraints on dementia patients with aggressive behavior during their hospitalization. Staff education and skills development tools are important to implement this cost effective, patient-centered approach which could improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Download or read book Environmental Adaptation Versus Restraint Use in Elderly Dementia Patients written by Tammy Burke and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for a patient with dementia can pose certain challenges. Patients with dementia, which stem from conditions such as, Alzheimer's, have a disorder that is progressive and makes caring for the patient difficult. These patients have trouble remembering, thinking clearly, concentrating or completing activities of daily living (Family Caregiver Alliance, 2015). Restraints are a method used to control unsafe patient behavior, which could lead to patient falls. Examples of these behaviors include wandering, unsteady gait, and agitated or aggressive behaviors. Restraint use, however, remains controversial. There are also many adverse effects which patients suffer as a result of restraint use, up to and including death. Research regarding the use of environmental adaptations shows promise. The environment when defined should consist of the patients external and internal surroundings. This means that nurses should assess the patient for symptoms of pain, infection, reaction to medications and other imbalances which could affect their internal environment. The external environmental should be assessed and modified to suit patient's safety needs. Recommended for external environmental modification include increased lighting, non-slip floors, individual seating, locked wheelchairs, bed stabilizers, bedside commodes at night, room near the nursing station, and electronic warning devices (Tse, 2005).
Download or read book Aging Well written by JEAN. HASELTINE GALIANA (WILLIAM.) and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessible in all healthcare settings and the home, enabling aging-in-place, financing long-term care, improving care coordination and access to care, delivering hospital-level and emergency care in the home and retirement community settings, merging health and social care, supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers, creating communities and employment opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to those of all ages and abilities, and combating the stigma of aging. The innovative programs of support and care in Aging Well serve as models of excellence that, when put into action, move health spending toward a sustainable path and greatly contribute to the well-being of older adults."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Toward a Restraint free Environment written by Judith Venglarik Braun and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can health care facilities reduce the use of physical and chemical restraints without sacrificing the quality of care they provide? This creative, practical book presents innovative ideas for improving the quality of life of patients and residents as it details how to: create and implement a safe restraint reduction program; determine how to begin the restraint reduction process with each resident; allay the fears of staff, families, and residents about restraint removal; and develop effective alternatives to restraints. Written by nationally recognized leaders in the field, "Toward a Restraint-Free Environment" helps health-care providers transform their approach to care by laying the foundation for a successful restraint reduction program, and, more importantly, a restraint-free environment.
Download or read book Staff Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Physical Restraints in a Dementia Special Care Unit written by Stephanie E. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dementia in Nursing Homes written by Sandra Schüssler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-19 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading international experts, this book discusses the latest advances in the field of dementia in nursing homes. The topics and findings covered are based on their survey and on a scientific literature review. Dementia is spreading worldwide, placing a growing burden on healthcare systems and caregivers, as well as those affected. With increasing and complex care needs, nursing home admission is often necessary. Globally, over half of nursing home residents suffer from dementia. The book provides essential information on the most important issues in dementia in nursing homes today, including meaningful activities, patient-/person-centered care, psychosocial interventions, challenging behavior, inclusion and support of family members, pain, staff training and education, communication, polypharmacy, quality of life, end-of-life care and advanced care planning, depression, delirium, multidisciplinary approaches, physical restraints and care dependency. Each topic is covered by an international expert in dementia. As such, the book will appeal to professional nurses, nursing scientists, nursing students, other healthcare professionals, and to a broad readership, and will provide a valuable resource for those working in nursing homes, as well as researchers in the field.
Download or read book Decision Making Tool written by Australia. Department of Health and Ageing and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This tool replaces the "Decision-making tool: responding to issues of restraint in aged care" published by the Department of health and Ageing in 2004. The tool includes posters and information sheets which can be photocopied to provide in-house staff development and an information sheet that has been designed to be photocopied and handed to relatives. The purpose of the Information sheet is to stimulate discussion between clients, relatives and friends with staff about: a restraint free envirionment, why restraint is not appropriate, restraint free options to be considered, details of community organisations and government support."--page iii.
Download or read book Meeting the Challenge of Caring for Persons Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners and Caregivers written by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Home Care Across Europe written by Nadine Genet and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every person over the age of 65 in today's European Union there are four people of working age but by 2050 there will only be two. Demand for long-term care of which home care forms a significant part will inevitably increase in the decades to come. Despite the importance of the issue however up-to-date and comparative information on home care in Europe is lacking. This book attempts to fill some of that gap by examining current European policy on home care services and strategies. Home care in Europe probes a wide range of topics including the links between social services and health-care.
Download or read book Living with Dementia written by Dementia Alliance and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many resources available about the cognitive changes and impairments associated with dementia, including Alzheimer's. Little has been written, however, about LIVING with, what for many will be, a long-term condition. This handbook provides information and insights provided bypeople living with dementia and their care partners to help family and friends better understand living with early and moderate symptoms of dementia, and how to best support someone you care about.
Download or read book Fast Facts for Dementia Care written by Carol A. Miller, MSN, RN-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newest addition to the Fast Facts series is a succinct guide for nurses in adult health clinical settings on how to provide person-centered care for patients who have dementia as a concurrent condition. With an easy-access format, it offers the most up-to-date information on dementia and provides strategies for clinical management that facilitate the nurse's work while improving care for patients. The book presents specific care strategies for all stages of dementia and emphasizes relatively simple interventions that nurses can incorporate into their care plans to prevent problems or address them before they escalate. The guide distinguishes between dementia and conditions that mimic dementia, discusses issues related to specific care settings, presents person-centered strategies for families and care partners, and covers the assessment and management of pain, safety concerns, communication strategies, and ethical and legal issues. It additionally provides numerous resources that nurses can offer to caregivers. Fast Facts for Dementia Care will serve as a daily companion for all clinical nurses who work with older patients in any setting, including the emergency room, medical-surgical unit, medical office, and community mental health settings. Key Features: Easy to use and carry in all patient settings Provides communication techniques for different stages of dementia Describes numerous interventions for addressing issues such as pain, safety, behaviours, and ADLs Includes the ìFast Facts in a Nutshellî feature for quick reference Illustrates content with case vignettes
Download or read book Special Care Units in Nursing Homes written by Marc P. Freiman and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Individualized Dementia Care written by Joanne Rader and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a guide to understanding, preventing and redirecting difficult behaviors associated with dementia. It presents a framework for assessing behaviors and creating successful individualized approaches, which are designed to reduce or eliminate the use of physical restraints and inappropriate psychoactive medications. The authors emphasize the importance of examining the environment to see how it may be creating difficult behaviors and how it can be altered to reduce or eliminate them. The book is designed to meet the new federal practice standards mandated by OBRA. Nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, activities directors, and students of gerontology will find this a valuable resource.
Download or read book Reducing the Use of Chemical Restraints in Nursing Homes written by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decision Making Tool written by Department of Health and Ageing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
