CHN CU:7 Flashcards
a systematic
approach that uses existing research for clinical decision making-a process
evidence-based practice
relies on the syntehesis and analysis of available information
from research
Evidence-based practice
analyzing and compiling the results of published research studies on a specific topic this process combines the results of many small studies to allow more significant
conclusions to be made
Meta-Analysis
cost-related data are gathered on
outcomes to make comparisons
cost-analysis reporting
They specialize in the nursing care and health needs of older adults
SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE
Roles of the Gerontological Nurse
- Provider of care
- Teacher/Educator
- Manager
- Advocate
- Research Consumer
Standards of Clinical Gerontological Nursing Care
STANDARD I. Assessment
STANDARD II. Diagnosis
STANDARD III. Outcome Identification
STANDARD IV. Planning
STANDARD V. Implementation
STANDARD VI. Evaluation
Provide a foundation of added knowledge and skills necessary for the nurse to implement in daily practic
CORE COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies
Critical Thinking
Communication
Assessment
Technical skills
activities aimed at improving or enhancing health
Health promotion
activities designed to completely prevent a disease from
occurring, such as immunization against pneumonia or influenza.
Primary prevention
efforts directed toward early detection and management of
disease, such as the use of colonoscopy to detect small, cancerous polyps
Secondary prevention
desired, evidence-based expectations of care that serve as a model against which practice can be judged
Standard
efforts used to manage clinical diseases in order to prevent them
from progressing or to avoid complications of the disease
Tertiary prevention
nursing practice that promotes wellness and highest quality of
life for aging individuals
Gerontological nursing
