Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to M T Gould.
1. Independence, cohesion, and functional health are related to well-being in elderly nursing home residents. 2. Nursing home residents may not criticize staff due to fear of a withdrawal of support. 3. Social support provided by visitors outside the nursing home may decrease the need for social support from sources inside the nursing home.
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Nursing Diagnoses which commonly occur in patients with MS was the focus of this descriptive study. Using a functional health pattern assessment format, nine inpatients and six outpatients were assessed. Five frequently occurring dysfunctional patterns were: Self-Care Deficit, Self-Esteem Disturbance, Potential for Ineffective Family Coping: Compromised, Sleep Disturbance, and Social Isolation. The four most frequently identified Nursing Diagnoses (dysfunctional patterns plus etiology) were: Self-Esteem Disturbance related to Altered Body Image, Self-Care Deficit: I Bathing related to Generalized Weakness, Social Isolation related to Impaired Mobility, and Potential Ineffective Family Coping: Compromised.
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Many innovative management changes designed to promote clinical excellence and scholarship were undertaken by the nursing executive team at our 821-bed tertiary care teaching hospital. Included in these changes was the creation of the divisional clinical manager (DCM). The purpose of this article is to describe how these weekend managers employees contribute to the overall objectives of providing consistent supervision, clinical support and a rich continuing education program.