Perceptions of health and illness among older Hispanic adults.

Background: Understanding perceptions of health and illness among older Hispanic adults is vital for nurses when designing effective health promotion programs.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of health and illness and how health was maintained during times of illness.

Method: This inductive qualitative descriptive study used a single focus group with interviews over three sessions.

Perceptions of Mental Health Among Hispanic Older Adults: Findings Among Immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Guatemala.

Disparities exist in the recognition and treatment of mental health issues among Hispanic community-dwelling older adults. Previous researchers have focused on accessing mental health services, with limited attention to older Hispanic immigrants' perceptions of mental health issues. A qualitative descriptive research design was used to understand older Hispanic immigrants' perceptions of mental health issues, especially those related to stress, anxiety, and depression.

Coping with mental health issues among older Hispanic adults.

Access to mental health services for older Hispanic adults is limited and often older Hispanic adults must rely on their own resources in dealing with mental health issues. The aim of this study was to understand how older Hispanic immigrants cope mental health issues (e.g.

Ageing out of place: The meaning of home among hispanic older persons living in the United States.

Aim: To explore the meaning of home among older Hispanic immigrants who are "aging out of place."

Background: Emerging evidence supports the concept of older persons ageing in place. Nurse researchers have demonstrated that older person who age in place have better physical, psychological and cognitive outcomes.

Exploring the Use of Critical Reflective Inquiry With Nursing Students Participating in an International Service-Learning Experience.

Background: Increasing interest in providing international educational experiences for nursing students has led to a variety of short-term international service-learning experiences. However, the impact of these experiences has not been clearly articulated.

Method: In this qualitative descriptive research study, Kim's critical reflective inquiry model was used to help guide students in reflecting on and identifying the impact of an international service-learning program in the Dominican Republic.

A mixed methods evaluation of an international service learning program in the Dominican Republic.

Objective: To examine the impact of an international service learning experience (ISL) using a quantitative and qualitative approach.

Design And Sample: A descriptive study was used to explore the impact of an ISL experience on global awareness, professional and personal growth with 11 baccalaureate nursing students in the Dominican Republic.

Intervention: Students participated in a three credit ISL program in the Dominican Republic which included pre- and postexperience seminars and a 2-week, on-site immersion experience.

Development and evaluation of an international service learning program for nursing students.

Objectives: (1) Using Riner's framework, the development of an international service learning program in the Dominican Republic (DR) for Baccalaureate nursing students will be described, and (2) an initial impact of the students' experiences will be examined.

Design And Sample: A qualitative descriptive research design was used to examine its impact. The international service learning program included (1) didactic (five, 2 hr and one full day educational sessions) prior to (2) immersion (2 weeks in country), and (3) posttrip debriefing session.

Individualized skills training program for community-dwelling adults with mild Alzheimer's disease.

The increasing incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has created an enormous challenge to nurses. Nonpharmacological interventions that promote functional independence at home are vital to improving quality of life for individuals with AD and their caregivers. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a skills training program for individuals with mild AD in the home setting.

Clinician assessment of the driving competence of patients with dementia.

Objectives: To determine the validity and reliability of clinician ratings of the driving competence of patients with mild dementia.

Design: Observational study of a cross-section of drivers with mild dementia based on chart review by clinicians with varying types of expertise and experience.

Setting: Outpatient dementia clinic.

Changes in mental status.

Change in mental status is a common symptom in the older, hospitalized patient. Often referred to as delirium, it may be the first indication of a serious medical condition. If delirium is not identified and treated promptly, it may lead to severe complications.