Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Aug 2008
ReviewCaregiver burden among dementia patient caregivers: a review of the literature.
To identify current evidence of factors influencing dementia-related caregiver burden (CB), describe patient and caregiver characteristics associated with CB, and describe evidence-based interventions designed to lessen the burden of caregiving. ⋯ The ability to properly assess the dementia patient-caregiver dyad related to CB is critical to decreasing its negative physical and psychological health outcomes. Appropriately tailored interventions can improve the health and well-being of both caregiver and patient.
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To replicate and update findings from an earlier study on the perceived incentives of physicians to work with nurse practitioners (NPs). ⋯ These findings imply that collaboration between physicians and NPs is maturing as NPs move into more arenas in health care.
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Aug 2008
ReviewTreatment of mild to moderate dehydration in children with oral rehydration therapy.
To review current literature on the effectiveness of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) in the treatment of mild to moderate dehydration in children. ⋯ Current practice in the treatment of mild to moderate dehydration in children does not match both AAP and WHO guidelines, which are based on evidence supporting ORT effectiveness. Treatment with ORT allows children more flexibility to be treated at home and thus decreases hospital stay. Evidence shows that the time required to initiate ORT is actually quicker than IV therapy and allows for a less stressful therapy that can be performed in the home.