Reliability and validity of the Jefferson scale of attitudes toward physician-nurse collaboration for nurse practitioners.

Background: The Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration (JSATPNC) has been used to measure attitudes regarding nurse-physician collaboration. However, psychometric evaluation is lacking for the nurse practitioner (NP) population.

Purpose: This study details a confirmatory approach in testing the factor analytic structure of the JSATPNC against previously reported structures.

Examining the metabolic syndrome in Russia.

The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components among residents of a small town in Russia. A descriptive design was used to examine the metabolic syndrome and its components among a convenience sample of adults aged > or = 18 years. Health assessments and screenings were conducted in a rural health clinic in southern Russia.

An intergenerational group benefits both emotionally disturbed youth and older adults.

This qualitative descriptive study examined the perceived benefits of an intergenerational program for low-income older adults residing in subsidized housing and youth who were part of a support group for emotionally disturbed youth. The intergenerational group met bimonthly for 11 months at the independent living facility for the elderly. Activities consisted of group discussions, games, talent expressions, trips, picnics, and crafts.

Central obesity and the metabolic syndrome: implications for primary care providers.

Purpose: To describe screening measures that will determine which clients are at risk for the metabolic syndrome, common manifestations of the syndrome, preventive diagnostic considerations, and management and treatment options that primary care providers can implement.

Data Sources: Review of the clinical and research literature, supplemented with specific diagnostic criteria.

Conclusions: Central obesity is the cornerstone of the metabolic syndrome, which may lead to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Early detection of type 2 diabetes among older African Americans.

The purpose of this research was to determine whether a group of African Americans who had no diagnosis of type 2 diabetes had elevated blood glucose levels and other risk factors indicative of type 2 diabetes. A convenience sample of 20 African American adults 50 years and older participated in the pilot study. Participants were screened for elevated fasting capillary blood glucose levels and related risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol levels, and high body mass index.

Reminiscence therapy for older women with depression. Effects of nursing intervention classification in assisted-living long-term care.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 3-week, six-session Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) reminiscence intervention on the level of depression among elderly women residing in one assisted-living long-term care facility using a pre-test--post-test, quasi-experimental design. A convenience sample of 30 women (M = 81.7 years) participated in the study.

ENTER: a care guide for successfully educating patients.

The role of the nurse as teacher is assumed and preparation for the patient at discharge becomes the ultimate responsibility of the nurse. Furthermore, patient education continues to grow in importance. Because of increasing demands on time and full schedules, nurses are in need of a quick and practical solution to offering valuable patient education.

Onychomycosis: current treatment options.

Purpose: To describe current evidence regarding the treatment of clients with onychomycosis who have one or more chronic illnesses.

Data Sources: Current review of research articles, standard pharmaceutical texts, and case studies.

Conclusions: Onychomycosis is often considered only as a cosmetic diagnosis.

The use of reminiscence therapy for the treatment of depression in rural-dwelling older adults.

This article explores the potential for the use of reminiscence therapy as an effective means of reducing depression among institutionalized, rural-dwelling elders, especially elderly women. Reminiscence therapy is a nurse-initiated intervention that has the advantages of being cost-effective, therapeutic, social, and recreational for the institutionalized older adult. As a communicative psychosocial process, reminiscence therapy has proven to be a valuable intervention for the depressed elderly client (Cully, LaVoie, & Gfeller, 2001; Haight & Hendrix, 1998; Haight, Michel, & Hendrix, 1998, 2000).