Publications by authors named "P J Logan"
Background: Studies among workers with a wide range of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances inform risk assessments. Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, was recently examined in relation to mortality and cancer incidence in an occupationally exposed population by Alexander et al. in 2024.
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- Patients post-hip fracture often experience fragmented care and poor discharge planning, highlighting the need for improved patient flow and transition support from hospital to home.* -
- A qualitative study involving interviews with patients, carers, and health professionals revealed challenges such as ineffective communication and disjointed services during discharge, along with the complexity of recovery beyond just the physical injury.* -
- Solutions suggested include better reassurance, collaborative planning, and personalized care to help patients and their supporters navigate the transition more effectively, ultimately aiming for a more coordinated approach in discharge planning.*
Exploring the feasibility of using a bedside device to help prevent nighttime falls.
Nurs Older People
October 2024
Background: Older people living in the community are at risk of preventable nighttime falls. Technology can support falls interventions but there is a lack of research into this area. A new bedside device called Bide senses movement and changes in light levels and plays a prerecorded message encouraging the user to follow falls prevention advice when trying to mobilise at night.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Deprescription of medications for older people in long-term care settings is crucial to enhance medication safety by reducing polypharmacy and minimizing related adverse events. Nurses as the member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team can support deprescription initiatives, but there is a gap in comprehensive knowledge about their roles.
Objectives: To investigate the role and contribution of nurses in deprescribing medications within the multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care context of long-term healthcare for older people.