Differences in resident characteristics and prevalence of urinary incontinence in nursing homes in the Southeastern United States

Article Abstract:

The differences in the resident characteristics as well as the prevalence of the urinary incontinence (UI) in various nursing homes in the Southeastern United States are analyzed. The results clearly indicate the high prevalence of UI in the region, with UI found to be much higher in the African Americans because of the existence of strong racial disparity that need to be eliminated to ensure a better quality care to the population.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Health aspects, Reports, Statistics, Demographic aspects, Urinary incontinence, Nursing home patients, Prevalence studies (Epidemiology), Clinical report

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The minimum data set bedfast quality indicator: differences in nursing homes

Article Abstract:

Excessive time in bed has negative effects on both physical conditioning and functioning. Minimum Data Set bedfast quality indicator identified nursing homes in which residents spent more time in bed, but did not reflect differences in activity and mobility care, and also suggested that nurses need to note the amount of time nursing home residents spend in bed.

Bed rest

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Trier Social Stress Test: a method for use in nursing research

Article Abstract:

Trier Social Stress Test, a research protocol is described that can be used to induce psychosocial stress and capture the integrated aspects of an individual's biologic and psychological responses. The test involved 15 minutes of psychological stress induced by a mock job interview and a mental arithmetic challenge before a panel of three judges

Evaluation, Psychological tests

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