Ch 6 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Importance of evidence based practice
To prevent trial and error method.
To ensure treatment is based in scientific research.
Is used for Meta Analysis, cost analysis, and benchmarking
Standards used in gerontological nursing
Evidence based practice
Principles of geron. Nursing
Aging is natural
Various things impact aging
Older adults have similar self care needs as older population
Major roles of geron nurses
Healer-treating patient hollistically
Caregiver- caring for patients
Educator- sharing knowledge
Advocate- advocate for individual client is most important then population of elderly.
Innovator- new technologies and methods of care.
Future challenges for geron nurses
Performing advanced research
Using evidence based practice
Promoting integrative care
Educating caregivers
Self care for nurses
Following best practices for health
Relationships
Meditating
Competency
Skill or knowledge to effectively do something
Evidence based practice
Practice based on scientific research
Geriatric nursing
Nursing for sick elderly
Gerontological nursing
Nursing that involves the promotion of the highest quality of living for the elderly
Standard
Care which practice can be judged against
Principle one
Proven facts or widely accepted theories guide nursing actions
Foundation of nursing
Principle 2
Aging is a natural process
Various factors influence aging
Older adults share similar self care needs as everyone else
When does aging begin
At conception
Cells will constantly agr
Factors influencing aging
Heredity, nutrition, health status, etc
Can inherited factors determine rate of aging
Yes
What may speed up aging process
Malnourishment, toxins, disease, and stress
What can reduce rate and degree of aging
Mental, physical, and social activity
Common needs
Physiological balance: respiration, circulation, etc.
Connection: family, relational
Gratification: purpose
What can self care promote
Independence
How to promote optimal health
Nursing actions:
-Improve self care capacity
-eliminate or minimize self care limitations
-provide direct services as needed
Promote maximum independence for good outcomes.
Measures RN can take to help prevent burnout and occupation change
-creative staffing patterns
-use lay care givers
-get rid of unnecessary practices
-ensure safe care
-advocate for older adults
Meta analysis
Compiling and analyzing the data from smaller research on one topic
Cost analysis
Cost related data regarding outcome is compiled and compared
