The core of this optimization strategy is the geriatric assessment. At Mount Sinai, Jakubowski noted that patients aged 65 and older — and in some cases, those 60 and older — receive a comprehensive ...

Advanced health assessment is a cornerstone of effective nursing practice, enabling accurate diagnoses, informed care planning, and improved patient outcomes. New approaches—like simulation, ...

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Historically, the role of the nurse has been to record but not interpret observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate and consciousness level. David Watson, BA, SPQ, ...

People with a risk factor for developing pressure ulcers who are referred to community nursing services have a pressure ulcer risk assessment at the first face‑to‑face visit. People in community care ...

To develop and design a nursing performance evaluation model for community health service centers for nursing performance management. Preliminary evaluation indicators were constructed through ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

In our Clinical Skills and Assessment rooms, students from multiple disciplines hone their oral and physical assessment skills. They practice patient interviews, including data collection and history ...

Anyone with dementia is entitled to an assessment of their needs by the local authority. This is called a care needs assessment. It should identify what the person’s needs are, and what support would ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...