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View article: The impact of pharmacy‐led ward‐based education on pharmaceutical waste over a seven‐year timeframe
The impact of pharmacy‐led ward‐based education on pharmaceutical waste over a seven‐year timeframe Open
What was the reason for the practice innovation? Medicines are essential for providing care to hospital inpatients, but when they are no longer required, the inappropriate or incorrect disposal of medicines can lead to unnecessary wastage,…
View article: Rural dyadic collaboration in heart failure
Rural dyadic collaboration in heart failure Open
Background Dyads (patient/care partner) living with heart failure have shared responsibility for patient care. While theoretical and empirical literature regarding heart failure dyadic care is evolving rapidly, sociocultural contexts are u…
View article: The role of caregiving in cognitive function and change: The REGARDS study.
The role of caregiving in cognitive function and change: The REGARDS study. Open
Chronic stress is associated with negative health outcomes, including poorer cognition. Some studies found stress from caregiving associated with worse cognitive functioning; however, findings are mixed. The present study examined the rela…
View article: Psychosocial predictors of adverse outcomes in rural heart failure caregivers
Psychosocial predictors of adverse outcomes in rural heart failure caregivers Open
Both social support and problem solving have significant effects on depressive symptoms in rural HF caregivers, while social support and family function influences self-care. Problem solving and family function also affect caregiver burden…
View article: Fatalism, Social Support and Self-Management Perceptions among Rural African Americans Living with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Fatalism, Social Support and Self-Management Perceptions among Rural African Americans Living with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Open
Diabetes is a public health problem and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is prevalent among underserved rural populations. The purposes of this study were to perform …
View article: Problems Experienced in the Second and Third Months After Discharge From a Heart Failure-Related Hospitalization
Problems Experienced in the Second and Third Months After Discharge From a Heart Failure-Related Hospitalization Open
The purpose of this study was to identify high-priority problems experienced by individuals during the second and third month after discharge from an acute care facility for heart failure. This descriptive, exploratory study, an extension …
View article: Problems Experienced in the First Month After Discharge From a Heart Failure-Related Hospitalization
Problems Experienced in the First Month After Discharge From a Heart Failure-Related Hospitalization Open
Individuals with heart failure experience complex problems in the home that impact all aspects of their lives. Incorporating strategies to address these problems could assist in the development of interventions to reduce negative heart fai…
View article: Progressing From Metformin to Sulfonylureas or Meglitinides
Progressing From Metformin to Sulfonylureas or Meglitinides Open
The article provides an overview of sulfonylureas and meglitinides as second-line agents for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Implications for occupational health clinicians who work with these individuals when they take either of…
View article: Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management Among Rural Individuals in the Workplace
Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management Among Rural Individuals in the Workplace Open
Higher rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are found in rural populations and barriers lessen the ability of these individuals to effectively manage diabetes. By lessening potential barriers to self-care management, health professiona…
View article: Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure
Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure Open
Background. Symptoms of heart failure (HF) and coping resources, such as social support and social problem-solving, may influence self-care behaviors. Research regarding the influence of HF symptomatology characteristics and components of …