CE: Acute Care for Patients with Dementia.
Am J Nurs
; 120(4): 34-42, 2020 04.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32218045
ABSTRACT
Among adults ages 65 and older, dementia doubles the risk of hospitalization. Roughly one in four hospitalized patients has dementia, and the prevalence of dementia in the United States is rising rapidly. Patients with dementia have significantly higher rates of hospital-acquired complications, including urinary tract infections, pressure injuries, pneumonia, and delirium, which when unrecognized and untreated can accelerate physical and cognitive decline, precipitating nursing home placement and death. The authors discuss the unique needs of patients with dementia who require acute care, highlighting evidence-based strategies for nurses to incorporate into practice.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Patient-Centered Care
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Dementia
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Nurs
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article