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Gerontological Nursing I
Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP

 


 

 

 

Spring 2007 Reading List: Library Articles

Please note: The University of Massachusetts is contractually obligated to limit access to these library articles to current UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff

Alverzo, J.P. (2006).  A review of the literature on orientation as an indicator of level of consciousnessJournal of Nursing Scholarship, 38(2), 159-164. 

Anstey, K.J., Windsor, T.D., Luczcz, M.A. & Andres, G.R.(2006).  Predicting driving cessation over 5 years in older adults:  Psychological well-being and cognitive competence are stronger predictors than physical health.  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 54(1), 121-126.

Bergman-Evans, B. (2006).  Evidence-based guideline:  Improving medication management for older adult clients.  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(7), 6-14. 

Bourbonniere, M., & Evans, L.K. (2002).  Advanced practice nursing in the care of frail older adultsJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, 50(12), 2062-2076.

Brown, D.K. (2003).  Infusing public policy into the geriatric education curriculum Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 23(3), 65-76.

Brown, L.H. (2006).  The case presentation as argumentJournal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(9), 395-396.

Butcher, H.W. & McGonigal-Kenney, M. (2005).  Depression and dispiritedness in later life:  A ‘gray drizzle of horror’ isn’t inevitable.  American Journal of Nursing, 105(12), 52-61.

Cipher, D.J., Hooker, R.S., & Guerra, P. (2006).  Prescribing trends by nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the United StatesJournal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(6), 291-296. 

Colon-Emergic, C., Schenck, A., Gorospe, J., McArdle, J., Dobson, L., DePorter, C. & McConnell, E. (2006).  Translating evidence-based falls prevention into clinical practice in nursing facilities:  Results and lessons from a quality improvement collaborativeJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, 54(9), 1414-1418.

Eleazer, G. P., Laditka, S.B., Roberts, E., Hirth, V.A. & Wieland, D. (2005).  Geriatrics training and education for nongeriatrician faculty:  The Dean’s Faculty Scholars in Aging ProgramJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53(10), 1806-1810.

Ferrins, C.E. , Zerwic, J.J., Wilber, J.E., & Larson, J.L. (2005).  Conceptual model of health-related quality of lifeJournal of Nursing Scholarship, 37(4), 336-342.

Frazier, L., Calvin, A.O., Mudd, G.T. & Cohen, M.Z. (2006).  Understanding of genetics among older adultsJournal of Nursing Scholarship, 38(2), 126-132.

Fulton, M.M. & Allen, E.R. (2005).  Polypharmacy in the elderly:  A literature review Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 17(4), 123-132. 

Hansen, L., Archbold, P.G., Stewart, B., Westfall, B. & Ganzini, L. (2005).  Family caregivers making life-sustaining treatment decisions:  Factors associated with role strain and easeJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 31(11), 28-35.

Harvin, J.R. & Cotter, tV.T. (2006).  An evaluation of dementia screening in the primary care settingJournal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(8), 351-360.

Houde, S.C., Gautam, R., & Ichiro, K. (2007).  Long-term care insurance in Japan:  Implications for U.S. long-term care policy.  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(1), 7-13.

Howe, J.L., & Sherman, D.W. (2006).  Interdisciplinary educational approaches to promote team-based geriatrics and palliative careGerontology & Geriatrics Education, 26(3), 1-16. 

Inouye, S.K., Foreman, M.D., Mion, L.C., Katz, K.H. & Cooney, L.M. (2001).  Nurses’ recognition of delirium and its symptoms:  Comparison of nurse and researcher ratingsArchives of Internal Medicine, 161, 2467-2473.

Kleinschmidt, D. (2006).  New guidelines issued for atrial fibrillationThe Clinical Advisor, 9(11), 46-54.

Kovar, M., Jepson, T., & Jones, S. (2006).  Diagnosing and treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigoJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(12), 22-27.

Linton, A. (2005).  The benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors:  Managing the behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 31(12), 4-10.

Lyons, S.S. (2005).  Evidence-based protocol:  Fall prevention in older adultsJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 31(11), 9-14.

Maradiegue, A. & Edwards, Q.T. (2006).  An overview of ethnicity and assessment of family history in primary care settingsJournal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(10), 447-456.

Martin, V.C. & Roberto, K.A. (2006).  Assessing the stability of values and health care preferences of older adults:  A long-term comparison Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(11), 23-31.

McConnell, E.S., Lekan-Rutledge, D., Nevidjon, B., & Anderson, R. (2004).  Complexity theory:  A long-term care specialty practice exemplar for the education of advanced practice nurses Journal of Nursing Education, 43(2), 84-87.

McNeill, A.M., Katz, R., Girman, C.J., Rosamond, W.D., Wagenknecht, L.E., Barzilay, J.I., Tracy, R.P., Savage, P.J., & Jackson, S.A. (2006).  Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease in older people:  The Cardiovascular Health Study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 54(9), 1317-1324.

Mentes, J. (2006).  Oral hydration in older adults:  Greater awareness is needed in preventing, recognizing, and treating dehydration American Journal of Nursing, 106(6), 40-49.

Mezey, M., Burger, S.G., Bloom, H., Bonner, A., Bourbonniere, M., Bowers, B., Burl, J., Capezuti, E., Carter, D., Dimant, J., Jerro, S., Reinhard, S.C. & Maat, M.T. (2005).  Experts recommend strategies for strengthening the use of advanced practice nurses in nursing homesJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53(10), 1790-1797.

Miller, K. (2006).  Bipolar disorder:  Etiology, diagnosis, and managementJournal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(8), 368-373.

Miller, R.A. (2005).  Genetic approaches to the study of agingJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53(9), S284-S286. 

Moczygemba, L.R. (2006).  Medicare Part D:  Practical practice information for health care providers.  Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(10), 457-462.

Molony, S.L. (2003).  Beers’ criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in the elderly Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(11), 6-7.

Olenek, K., Skowronski, T., & Schmaltz, D. (2003).  Geriatric nursing assessment:  A holistic approach to patient care incorporating the “giants of geriatric nursing” and patient psychosocial issues can improve nursing assessment.  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(8), 5-9.

Ouellet, N., & Morris, D.L. (2006).  Sleep satisfaction of older adults living in the community: Identifying associated behavioral and health factorsJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(10), 5-11.

Pedone, C., Corsonello, A., Incalzi, R.A. for the GIFA Investigators (2006).  Estimating renal function in older people:  A comparison of three formulasAge and Ageing, 35(2), 121-126.

Rabig, J., Thomas, W., Kane, R.A., Cutler, L.J. & McAlilly, S. (2006).  Radical redesign of nursing homes:  Applying the Green House concept in Tupelo, MississippiThe Gerontologist, 46(4), 533-539.

Resnick, B. (2006).  Outcomes research: You do have the time!  Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(11), 505-509.

Romanoff, M.R. (2006).  Assessing military veterans for posttraumatic stress disorder:  A guide for primary care clinicians. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18(9), 409-413.

Schutte, D.L., & Holston, E.C. (2006).  Chronic dementing conditions, genomics, and new opportunities for nursing interventions.  Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 38(4), 328-334.

Sikma, S.K. (2006).  Staff perceptions of caring:  The importance of a supportive environmentJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(6), 22-29.

Simon, S., Chan, K.A., Soumerai, S.B. et al. (2005).  Potentially inappropriate medication use by elderly persons in U.S. health maintenance organizations 2000-2001Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53, 227-232.

Stevenson, J.S., & Masters, J.A. (2005).  Predictors of alcohol misuse and abuse in older women.  Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 37(4), 329-335.

Stolee, P., Hillier, L.M., Esbaugh, J., Griffiths, N., & Borrie, M.J. (2006).  Examining the nurse Practitioner role in long-term careJournal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(10), 28-36.

Van Herk, R., van Dijk, M., Baar, F.P.M., Tibboel, D., & de Wit, R. (2007).  Observation scales for pain assessment in older adults with cognitive impairments or communication difficulties.  Nursing Research, 56(1), 34-43.

Wadenstern, B. (2005).  Introducing older people to the theory of gerotranscendence Journal of Advanced Nursing, 52(4), 381-388. 

Wong, S.S.-L., Wilczynski, N.L., & Haynes, R.B. (2006).  Optimal CINAHL search strategies for identifying therapy studies and review articles Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 38(2), 194-199.

Wyman, J.F., Bliss, D.Z., Dougherty, M.C., Gray, M., Kaas, M., Newman, D.K., Palmer, M.H. & Wells, T.J. (2004).  Shaping future directions for incontinence research in aging adults Nursing Research, 53(6S), S1-S10.

Zecevic, A. A., Salmoni, A.W., Speechley, M. & Vandervoort, A.A. (2006).  Defining a fall and reasons for falling:  Comparisons among the views of seniors, health care providers, and the research literatureThe Gerontologist, 46(3), 367-376.


The following articles are not available in electronic format without individual subscription.  For more information about on-campus library access, click the journal name.

Journal of Gerontology

Blazer, D.G. (2003).  Depression in late life:  Review and commentary.  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES, 58A(3), 249-265.

Bortz, W. (2002).  A conceptual framework of frailty:  A review.  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES, 51A(5), M283-M288. 

Cappeliez, P. & O’Rourke, N. (2006).  Empirical validation of a model of reminiscence and health in later life.  Journal of Gerontology:  PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 61B(4), P237-P244.

Ferrucci, L. & Simonsick, E.M. (2006).  Exercise:  An active route to healthy aging.  A little exercise (Editorial).  Journal of Gerontology: MEDICAL SCIENCES, 61A(11), 1154-1156.

Hanlon, J.T., Pieper, C.F., Hajjar, E.R., Sloane, R.J., Lindblad, C.I., Ruby, C.M. & Schmader, K.E. (2006).  Incidence and predictors of all and preventable adverse drug reactions in frail elderly persons after hospital stay.  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES, 61A(5), 511-515.

Heflin, M.T., Pollak, K.I., Kuchibhatla, M.N., Branch, L.G. & Oddone, E.Z. (2006).  The impact of health status on physicians’ intentions to offer cancer screening to older women.  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES,  61A(8),844-850.

Martin, C.T, Kayser-Jones, J., Stotts, C.P. & Froelicher, E.S. (2006).  Review article: Nutritional risk and low weight in community-living older adults:  A review of the literature (1995-2005).  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES, 61A(9), 927-934.

Prohaska, T., Belansky, E., Belza, B., Buchner, D., Marshall, V., McTigue, K., Satariano, W. & Wilcox, S. (2006).  Physical activity, public health, and aging:  Critical issues and research priorities.  Journal of Gerontology:  SOCIAL SCIENCES, 61B(5),S267-S273.

Russell, M.A., Hill, K.D., Blackberry, I., Day, L.L. & Dharmage, S.C. (2006).  Falls risk and functional decline in older fallers discharged directly from emergency departments.  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES, 61A(10), 1090-1095.

Singh, M.A.F. (2002).  Exercise comes of age:  Rationale and recommendations for a geriatric exercise prescription.  Journal of Gerontology:  MEDICAL SCIENCES, 57A(5), M262-M282.

The LIFE Study Investigators (2006).  Effects of a physical activity intervention on measures of physical performance:  Results of the lifestyle interventions and independence for elders pilot (LIFE-P) Study.  Journal of Gerontology: MEDICAL SCIENCES, 61A(11), 1157-1165.

 

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