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Promoting Superior Nutrition in Geriatric Patients, 2002.
Discusses some of the methods and problems associated with the proper nutrition of geriatric patients.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 71.95
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Nutrition is an important aspect of gerontological nursing towards health promotion. This paper discusses various approaches to improving elders' nutrition in light of what can occur without adequate nutrition.
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Pressure Ulcers in Geriatric Patients, 2004.
An investigation of the perceptions of nurses in caring for geriatric patients suffering from pressure ulcers.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper presents the results of a literature review and survey on nurses' attitudes toward caring for geriatric patients with pressure ulcers. The paper opens with a discussion of the level of knowledge nurses possess with respect to preventing and/or treating pressure ulcers. Next the paper studies deficits in nursing skill or knowledge, and suggests ways to remedy this situation. The paper focuses its findings on one hospital in New York.
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Geriatric Nutrition, 1991.
This paper discusses geriatric nutrition, age-related changes and dietary needs: Adequate intake, proteins, carbohydrates, fats/lipids, vitamins/minerals, water/fiber and diabetics.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 18 sources, $ 135.95
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"There have been many researchers who have indicated that nutritional practices among the elderly both affect the aging process and are, in turn, affected by same. ... reports that nutrition may interact with the aging process in three important ways. Foremost is that most tissue functions tend to decrease during adult life, with nutrition and other intervening variables tending to somewhat ameliorate this age-related loss of tissue substance and function. Second, the frequency of many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer, increases with advancing age and evidences the highest frequency for those aged individuals falling between 50 and 90."
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Geriatric Depression, 2006.
This paper discusses the significance of geriatric depression to gerontology.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper explains the ramifications of geriatric depression as a disorder that is often not diagnosed or treated in elderly patients. Sources reveal that depression is on the rise in geriatric patients, that doctors continue to miss it, and that many patients end up in chronic care situations due to failed treatment, or failed primary diagnosis.
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"Clinical depression in geriatric patients was rarely known as a psychiatric as opposed to geriatric condition, till recently. Doctors may still see symptoms of depression as part of ageing, as in the patient's knowledge of impending death. Kurlowicz noted almost 5 million Americans above the age of 65 diagnosed with major depression of whom 13% lived in the community, 24% as medical outpatients, and 43% in acute care and nursing home situations. (1999, 8) Guerrero-Berroa & Phillips comment that, "geriatric depression has become a major concern {as} one of the most common and debilitating mental disorders in older people". (2001, 15) Elderly Canadians are..."
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Withdrawing Nutrition: Ethical or Unethical?, 2002.
An examination of whether a nurse or medical facility has the right to withdrawing nutrition from a patient to promote quality of life.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper examines the controversial issue of withholding medical care and nutrition from a patient with a terminal illness or on life support. There have been several cases which have reached the high courts recently in which this matter is being argued. This paper explores which body has the right to decide if this treatment should be stopped - the medical facility, the family members or the court.
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"What care is 'futile'? Throughout the years, the question of whether or not to withhold certain treatments to terminally ill patients has been addressed. Do we continue to treat people who are still alive, even if we know that there is no hope? This is a question that has been asked over and over again by various parties. This notion is an ethical dilemma because it involves the notion of ending a life by witholding medical attention. Some religious groups feel that patients should be treated at all costs up until the end, while other people disagree with the notion and say this is immoral; these people have such a low quality of life, they should be relieved of their pain and suffering as fast as possible. Much like abortion, another ethical dilemma, it is difficult to say which side is right or wrong. Hence, an analysis into the situation must be consiered."
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Nutrition and Arthritis, 2007.
A discussion of whether arthritis can be managed through proper nutrition.
1,934 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper addresses the question of whether the management of arthritis can be facilitated by nutrition instead of a reliance on conventional medication. The paper defines the various types of arthritic conditions and lists their associated symptoms. The paper then describes traditional methods of managing arthritis through medication, including the negative effects of medication. The author contrasts traditional management with management through nutrition as an alternative. Relevant literature is cited supporting the use of nutrition. The author concludes that while no cure exists for arthritis, there are numerous studies and experiential reports of that show the importance of diet and nutrition in combating the symptoms of this disease.
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Introduction
Nutrition and Arthritis
Nutrition versus Medication
Nutrition as an Alternative
Conclusion
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"Each of the above categories provides a slightly different set of symptoms. More importantly, each major form of this disease necessitates different treatment processes and management strategies; as well as a variable dependence on drugs and medication. However, in the overview of the place of nutrition in treatment and management in this paper, the role of nutrition will be dealt with in a genera sense to cover all the forms of arthritis and refer to the specific types where applicable. "
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Nutrition, Health and Adolescence, 2007.
This paper discusses nutrition and health concerns for adolescents and develops a proposal to improve nutritional health in this age group.
1,993 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper addresses specific areas of concern that relate to the adolescent age group with regard to nutrition and health. This includes micro-nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition and stunting, obesity and other nutrition-related chronic diseases and adolescents' eating patterns and lifestyles. The paper maintains that the solution to the problems of poor nutrition is an awareness of the problems. The paper contends that a multi-faceted and integrated program of nutrition awareness needs to be fostered in society.
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Introduction
Review of Nutritional and Health Concerns
Solutions
Conclusion
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"The nutritional requirements for adolescents and the concern that this has created in society, has prompted numerous studies and research articles on the topic. One of the many reason for the focus on nutrition and the adolescent is the increasing danger of obesity in contemporary society. America has reached what some critics claim to be a critical stage with obesity and obesity related health issues - especially with regards to the youth. Another reason for the focus on nutritional requirements is that it is this age group that is most affected by the quality of modern foodstuffs and mass produced products in society."
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Nutrition, 2002.
A discussion of nutrition and how vital it is to follow a good nutritional diet.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This is a paper describing the importance of nutrition. The paper explains that without proper nutrition, many people would be sick. In fact, many people with cancer who eat the right foods actually live longer than expected. Nutrition is vital to children and adults.
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Proper Nutrition, 2004.
An analysis of the importance of proper nutrition.
1,328 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses proper nutrition as a method of disease prevention and presents several organizational endeavors to educate the public about the benefits of proper nutrition. The paper claims that numerous statistics suggest that proper nutrition can improve the quality of life and life expectancy for people living in modern society. Despite this, a lack of adequate information and access to nutritional resources may exist for certain populations. The focus of this research is an exploration of health initiatives and the benefits of proper nutrition for populations throughout the United States.
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"There are many factors that can influence one's access to proper nutrition and education regarding proper nutrition. Studies suggest that poverty is a closely related theme to nutrition, and that many of the elementary aspects of being poor including inadequate health care and unhygienic living conditions may impair an individual's ability to maintain a proper nutrition status (Osmani, 1992). This notion is further supported by national studies of health trends which indicate that individuals living in areas with lower socio-economic status tend to have much poorer nutritional outcomes than those living in better areas (CDC, 2003). "
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Geriatric Depression, 2005.
This paper discusses the significance of geriatric depression.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper follows a fixed format that discusses a dozen articles about geriatric depression as a common disorder, which is often missed in patients. The paper explains the greater likelihood of detecting this problem through the nurses' special roles with regard to screening tools, support roles, greater proximity to patients. The paper includes treatment methods, community care vs. long-term institutional care and international comparisons.
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Geriatric Depression, 2005.
This paper discusses the high prevalence of geriatric depression.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper explains that the medical community including geriatric nursing, recently has become aware of the high prevalence of geriatric depression. The author reviews a dozen diverse articles, which are most salient for nurses who shoulder most of the burden in both gerontological and psychiatric nursing fields, about diagnostic screening tests, approaches to discerning geriatric depression in the community and in primary care and some discussion of treatment options. The paper is critical of the slow response of physicians who rarely provide optimal care to geriatric depressives.
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"Clinical depression in geriatric patients was rarely recognized, till recently, often mistaken for dementia or bereavement, and seen as a natural aspect of the life cycle, or of the patient's recognition of impending death. In contrast, Kurlowicz referred to almost 5 million Americans above the age of 65 of whom clinical depression was diagnosed in 13% living in the community, 24% among older medical outpatients, and a full 43% in acute care and nursing home situations. (1999:8) Guerrero-Berroa & Phillips comment that, "geriatric depression has become a major concern {as} one of the most common and debilitating mental disorders in older people" (2001:15)."
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Daily Nutrition, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of daily nutrition and its personal significance to the writer.
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer notes that one's daily nutrition is an important part of maintaining personal health and well being. Nutrition, the science of food, informs our understanding of how we can best achieve optimal health and ward off disease. The writer points out that numerous studies have confirmed that proper nutrition is paramount to achieving excellent health and therefore should be a basic part of all preventative medicine. Unfortunately, eating often has very little to do with dietary needs. The writer maintains that being self aware about one's nutritional needs and dietary habits is an important first step in improving one's overall health and long-term well being. The paper also discusses the writer's personal dietary intake.
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"My own feelings about my recorded dietary intake were overall positive. For breakfast I had oatmeal with raisins and coffee with creamer and Sweet 'n Low. Raisins comprised a midmorning snack, followed by a lunch of a grilled chicken salad. Dinner was carrots with a small serving of fish. In addition, I drank roughly 96 ounces of water during the course of the day. The day in question was a fairly ordinary day in my diet as of late, which I found to be especially positive since I exceeded or just barely missed the minimum requirements for all of the categories in the Food Pyramid except for one. Dairy was the only recommended minimum that I completely failed to achieve. Since this dietary intake represents a fairly typical day for me, the implication is that I need to increase my intake of healthy dairy in order to better meet my basic nutritional requirements."
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Geriatric Nursing, 2002.
A discussion of the role of the professional geriatric nurse in a long-term care facility working as a staff development coordinator.
951 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper looks at the profession of geriatric nursing and in particular, as a staff development coordinator. It examines how the need for geriatric nurses has increased due to the maturation of the American population as a whole and from the increased awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias which eventually require specialized care, sometimes on a continuous basis, in a long-term care facility. It looks at the necessity for continuing education and how the geriatric nurse is responsible for the functions within the long-term care facility that are most critical to the quality of care delivered to patients.
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"Despite the growth, geriatrics does not seem to be a popular specialty among nurses, a fact documented by studies (Milly & Mezey, p. 264; Fagerberg & Ekman, p. 177). Fagerberg and Ekman state that many research studies have found that nursing students are not "wholeheartedly" in favor of working with geriatric care patients although they have both positive and negative attitudes about working with elderly patients (Fagerberg and Ekman, p. 177). Of the 4,336 nurses who graduated from a master's program in all specialties in 1996, only 218 were prepared as geriatric/gerontological nurse practitioners (Milly & Mezey, p. 264). The researchers point out that as the population ages, recruiting quality nurses to care for these patients may become an issue (Fagerberg & Ekman, p. 177). In addition, locating faculty to educate graduating and practicing nurses becomes another challenge."
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Nutrition and Cognitive Learning, 2002.
A proposal to study the effects of nutrition and cognitive learning among elementary school students.
2,916 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper aims to address and analyze the links between nutrition and cognition, as well as the problems associated with poor nutrition. It examines how good nutrition can affect cognitive learning, as well as improve problem-solving skills, test scores and school attendance rates, in elementary school children. It is hoped that the suggestions provided by this paper will ease the transition to elementary school, improve progression through elementary grades and raise school performance, all of which are expected to increase lifetime achievements.
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"In the area of cognitive development, "when there isn't enough food (or poor nutrition), the body has to make a decision about how to invest the limited foodstuffs available. Survival comes first. Growth comes second. In this nutritional triage, the body seems obliged to rank learning last. Better to be stupid and alive than smart and dead (Sagan and Druyan, 1994). Poor nutrition is found in children of all socioeconomic conditions. Once believed to be mainly a problem for poor children, today poor nutrition has extended to all social and economic classes, due to the increase in fast food and hands-off parenting styles."
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