March 2020

I heard about a catheter used rectally to administer medication. What can you tell me about this?

Long-term care residents may not be receiving all of the prescriptions they need after a study found that a significant number of Medicare enrollees had inadequate or no drug coverage.

A newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients may help those patients and their care providers better communicate about the disease and risk of death, and...

Despite increasing acceptance of skin failure, more understanding is needed to address risk factors and advance more rigorous analysis, according to researchers.

A Cochrane review of 20 studies found that electrical stimulation probably increases the proportion of pressure injuries healed and the rate of healing, but researchers reported its abilities to speed...

Our wound care nurse unexpectedly went on medical leave, which left us struggling to fill her role. How can we prevent this from happening again?

Improving working conditions for nursing care aides may help cut down on missed and rushed tasks and improve overall quality of care for skilled nursing residents, finds a new study led by University of...

A report co-written by the American Nurses Association, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the Healthcare Financial Management Association calls for improved communication and collaboration...

Should the director of nursing be involved in reviewing potential new residents prior to admission?

Therapy using an interactive touchscreen system successfully engaged older adult community residents with dementia and improved functional outcomes, according to the results of a new study led by a Pennsylvania...