Biomedical subjects

G L Goss

Publications and source records attributed to G L Goss.

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PubMed1998

Focus group interviews: a methodology for socially sensitive research.

Conducting nursing research is becoming an increasingly important part of the advanced practice nursing role. Avenues of inquiry include research methods from both the quantitative and qualitative paradigms. The focus group interview is an ideal venue to combine the two methods and generate new knowledge. This article presents the unique suitability of the method for socially sensitive issues that challenge advanced practice nurses and their clients.

Data Interpretation, Statistical↗

PubMed1998

Osteoporosis in women.

Osteoporosis affects over 40 million women each year. This insidious disease is most common to women, especially over the age of 50. Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of fracture, subsequently impacting morbidity and mortality and the quality of life in affected women. The nurse is an integral partner by helping women confront this condition through risk identification, preventive techniques, new treatment modalities, education, and follow-up.

Female↗

PubMed1998

Rheumatoid arthritis: a case study.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, progressively deteriorating, connective tissue disease characterized by inflammation of the synovial membrane of the joints, pain, immobility, and fatigue. Exacerbations of RA are frequently associated with periods of physical and/or emotional stress. It is estimated that 1 in every 100 persons throughout the world suffers from RA. In the United States, women have 2 to 3 times the incidence rate of men, with no significant radical differences noted between Caucasians and African-Americans. In this article a case study format is used to provide information pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of the adult RA patient.

Adult↗

PubMed1997

More does not mean better: prenatal visits and pregnancy outcome in the Hispanic population.

Early and consistent prenatal care (PNC) is thought to play an important role in the reduction of low birthweight (LBW) in the United States. It has been reported that LBW and delayed PNC are common to the Hispanic woman. In California, this cultural group comprises approximately 26% of the population, and much debate concerning health care reform has been targeted at this problem. A comparative study was conducted in California to examine the number of prenatal visits and the outcomes of Mexico-born Hispanics and U.S.-born Hispanics. Obstetric and medical record review for 783 women was done. The results show that more prenatal visits did not improve the outcome during pregnancy, labor, or the postpartum period. Because a large portion of PNC is now delivered by the advanced practice nurse, implications for practice include exploring alternatives for the delivery of culturally relevant care, addressing the barriers to caring for this population, and finding alternative models of care that have the potential to produce positive outcomes.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1997

Women who return to abusive relationships: a frustration for the critical care nurse.

Nurses caring for abused women become frustrated and concerned when their patients return to the violent relationship. This disconcerted feeling can hinder the care nurses render to these women, subsequently leaving the victim powerless. Understanding this phenomenon can improve patient care, increase the image of women and, ultimately, help banish violence against women.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗