Related Experiment Videos
Role of nursing in long-term care
1Division of Nursing, School of Education, New York University, NY, USA.
Health Care Management (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|May 7, 1997
Summary
This review examines nursing demands in long-term care, covering community, home, and facility settings. It details essential skills, resident needs, and staffing for effective nursing services.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Nursing services are fundamental to long-term care (LTC) across diverse settings.
- Understanding the unique demands of community, home-based, and facility-based LTC is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the multifaceted demands of various long-term care nursing services.
- To explore necessary nursing education, skills, resident characteristics, and staffing recommendations.
- To discuss innovative nursing models and future research directions in LTC.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on nursing in long-term care.
- Analysis of survey findings related to resident characteristics and staffing.
- Examination of current and proposed nursing models.
Main Results:
- Different LTC settings present distinct challenges for nursing education and skill requirements.
- Resident characteristics significantly influence care demands and staffing needs.
- Current survey data informs staffing recommendations for optimal resident outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Effective nursing in LTC requires tailored education, specific skills, and appropriate staffing levels.
- Innovative models are emerging to address evolving LTC needs.
- Further research is essential to advance nursing practice in long-term care.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Aims Of Nursing
Nursing involves independent, cooperative, person-centered care for people of all ages, families, groups, and communities. Nurses assist the sick or the well person in all settings. Nursing includes promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for ill, disabled, and dying people. Health promotion encourages people to take responsibility for their health. It focuses on the healthy behavior of individuals, families, and the community and the factors that impact their health. Examples of...
01:28Current Trends in Nursing I
Current trends in nursing include:
01:21Planning Nursing Care I
The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
01:15Nursing Implementation
Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
01:23Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II
Establishing a secure, collaborative nurse-patient relationship is crucial for delivering high-quality care. This relationship, founded on trust, respect, and honesty, enhances the patient's comfort and willingness to share vital health information. For example, a nurse who listens actively and without judgment provides clear information about health conditions and treatment options and respects patient decisions, which builds a trusting relationship.
Communication between nurses and patients...
Communication between nurses and patients...