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The hospitalized elderly: a nursing perspective.

E M de Simone

    Recent Advances in Nursing
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Caring for hospitalized elderly patients is complex for acute care nurses. Improving their quality of life is possible through research, education, and professional values.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Science

    Background:

    • Hospitalized elderly patients present unique care challenges.
    • Acute care nurses have opportunities to enhance the quality of life for geriatric patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore strategies for improving the quality of life for hospitalized elderly patients.
    • To emphasize the role of acute care nurses in geriatric patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current nursing practices in acute care settings.
    • Analysis of the impact of nurse-patient interactions on elderly well-being.
    • Exploration of the role of research and education in geriatric nursing.

    Main Results:

    • Nurse-patient interactions are critical opportunities for improving elderly patient quality of life.

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  • Continuous education and professional values are essential for nurses to meet geriatric care challenges.

    • Conclusions:

    • Acute care nurses can significantly improve the quality of life for hospitalized elderly patients.
    • A commitment to research, education, and professional values empowers nurses to effectively manage geriatric care complexities.