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The American Journal of Emergency... Nov 2021
Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; COVID-19; Child; Child, Preschool; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Israel; Male; Pandemics; Pediatric Emergency Medicine
PubMed: 33736922
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.02.042 -
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine Nov 1998The loss of independent self-care by older patients during hospitalization for an acute illness can be modified by specific interventions. Acute care geriatric units... (Review)
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The loss of independent self-care by older patients during hospitalization for an acute illness can be modified by specific interventions. Acute care geriatric units appear to be the most effective intervention, but geriatric consultation on specific units, comprehensive discharge planning, and nutritional support also appear to have beneficial effects on clinical outcomes of hospitalization. These studies highlight the potential of geriatricians, in the setting of interdisciplinary care, to improve the process of patient care and to serve as directors of medical units that focus on management of acutely ill older patients.
Topics: Acute Disease; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Clinical Trials as Topic; Health Services for the Aged; Humans; Intensive Care Units; United States
PubMed: 9799482
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CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association... Feb 2011
Topics: Acute Disease; Canada; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Humans; Positive-Pressure Respiration
PubMed: 21324867
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.100071 -
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2013Depression is by its very nature a heterogeneous disorder; 2 patients with the same diagnosis (ie, major depressive disorder) may have few symptoms in common. This... (Review)
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Depression is by its very nature a heterogeneous disorder; 2 patients with the same diagnosis (ie, major depressive disorder) may have few symptoms in common. This heterogeneity is evidenced by the fact that depression presents in a wide variety forms related to polarity (unipolar vs bipolar), symptoms (melancholic, atypical, psychotic, or anxious), onset (specific events, seasons, or age), recurrence, and severity. These diagnostic specifiers and subgroups can guide treatment decisions in several ways. For example, recognizing a specific depressive subtype in a patient can help the clinician select an appropriate treatment based on that patient's particular presentation. These subtypes can also guide treatment by helping the clinician and patient to identify and discuss factors that help or hinder the achievement of remission and recovery. Although depression specifiers and subtypes are subject to revision and change, many of them provide helpful information about recognition and treatment.
Topics: Acute Disease; Depressive Disorder; Humans
PubMed: 24191971
DOI: 10.4088/JCP.12084su1c.01 -
European Journal of Internal Medicine Nov 2017
Topics: Acute Disease; Age Factors; Emergency Medicine; Emergency Service, Hospital; Humans; Needs Assessment; Quality Improvement; Survival Rate
PubMed: 29128236
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2017.10.021 -
Nursing Standard (Royal College of...This literature review examines best practice in caring for those who have been bereaved suddenly in acute care settings. Theories of bereavement are outlined in... (Review)
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AIM
This literature review examines best practice in caring for those who have been bereaved suddenly in acute care settings. Theories of bereavement are outlined in relation to sudden death. The evidence base for best practice is presented and the role of the nurse in this situation is examined.
CONCLUSION
There are common psychological, physical and behavioural manifestations of grief, but people experiencing the sudden death of a loved one are at risk of more pronounced and prolonged grief reactions than those who had been expecting death. Nurses have an important role in facilitating bereavement in acute care settings. Preparation for bereavement care begins before an individual has died and continues through to identifying the appropriate person to provide follow-up care. Those who are unexpectedly and suddenly bereaved should receive practical and considerate evidence-based care.
Topics: Acute Disease; Adaptation, Psychological; Aftercare; Benchmarking; Bereavement; Death, Sudden; Evidence-Based Medicine; Family; Friends; Funeral Rites; Humans; Nurse's Role; Professional-Family Relations; Psychological Theory; Social Support
PubMed: 15544190
DOI: 10.7748/ns2004.10.19.6.38.c3732 -
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Mar 1994
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Topics: Acute Disease; Animals; Chronic Disease; Food Preferences; Humans; Learning; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Surgical Procedures, Operative
PubMed: 8029221
DOI: 10.1079/pns19940016 -
Academic Emergency Medicine : Official... Jan 2004Many people die in emergency departments (EDs) across the United States from sudden illnesses or injuries, an exacerbation of a chronic disease, or a terminal illness.... (Review)
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Many people die in emergency departments (EDs) across the United States from sudden illnesses or injuries, an exacerbation of a chronic disease, or a terminal illness. Frequently, patients and families come to the ED seeking lifesaving or life-prolonging treatment. In addition, the ED is a place of transition-patients usually are transferred to an inpatient unit, transferred to another hospital, or discharged home. Rarely are patients supposed to remain in the ED. Currently, there is an increasing amount of literature related to end-of-life care. However, these end-of-life care models are based on chronic disease trajectories and have difficulty accommodating sudden-death trajectories common in the ED. There is very little information about end-of-life care in the ED. This article explores ED culture and characteristics, and examines the applicability of current end-of-life care models.
Topics: Acute Disease; Attitude to Death; Emergency Medicine; Emergency Service, Hospital; Hospice Care; Humans; Life Support Care; Models, Organizational; Organizational Culture; Palliative Care; Terminal Care
PubMed: 14709435
DOI: 10.1197/j.aem.2003.07.019 -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Dec 2007Leadership, culture change, education, support, and regular auditing are key
Leadership, culture change, education, support, and regular auditing are key
Topics: Acute Disease; Hospitalization; Humans
PubMed: 18048503
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39395.497928.80 -
Clinical Medicine (London, England) 2005
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Topics: Acute Disease; Critical Pathways; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Humans; Time Factors
PubMed: 15847012
DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.5-2-173