Associations among fluid intake, cognitive function, and length of stay in psychogeriatric inpatients.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences, interactions, and associations among cognition, fluid intake, and demographic variables that may affect length of stay (LOS) for psychogeriatric inpatients aged 65 years or older.

Design And Methods: Descriptive, comparative, correlational secondary analysis of data from a primary study of 202 inpatients.

Findings: Older adults with and without cognitive impairment had different fluid intake over time (F = 3.

Use of genomic assessments and interventions in psychiatric nursing practice.

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a genomic educational session by measuring participants' application of the class content to their nursing care. A sample of 65 psychiatric nurses participated in a staff development activity and completed a survey. Every respondent reported use of a genomic assessment or intervention with a patient from their clinical practice.

Hydration status of geriatric patients in a psychiatric hospital.

Dehydration negatively impacts geriatric hospitalization outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hydration status of psychogeriatric inpatients and explore possible factors for dehydration. A descriptive, retrospective chart review of patients discharged from a psychogeriatric unit was completed.