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A new study found that hospitals in Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) reduced readmissions faster than non-ACO hospitals, with ACO hospitals decreasing their rates by 14.9%, compared to a 13.1% decrease for non-ACO hospitals.
A study published in Neurology suggests that elevated levels of brain protein tau following a sport-related concussion are associated with a longer recovery period and delayed return to play. Tau levels measured in blood may serve as a marker to help physicians determine an athlete's readiness to return to the game.
UMass Amherst nursing students are trained in the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) technique to identify signs of substance abuse and provide early interventions. The program aims to equip healthcare workers with skills to address addictive behaviors and promote holistic approaches to patient care.
A study conducted by New York University researchers found that individuals with substance use disorders face significant challenges transitioning from long-term residential treatment to the community. Common barriers include unmet basic needs, strained relationships, and lack of support networks.
A recent study found significant increases in past-year alcohol use, binge drinking, and alcohol use disorders among older adults, particularly women. The researchers highlight the need for healthcare providers to screen for unhealthy alcohol use in this population.
A new NIH-funded study aims to test ways family members can maintain their health while caring for relatives with bipolar disorder. Researchers will match caregivers with tailored self-management techniques, including breathing exercises and training in self-help skills, to reduce stress and improve overall health.
A new study found that trauma patients define successful outcomes as returning to work, resuming family roles, achieving independence, recapturing normality, and achieving comfort. The study highlights the importance of understanding different perceptions of injury recovery among patients, family members, and clinicians.
A recent hospital discharge, and prepares them for successful transition back into community settings. Older black patients bear a disproportionate risk of readmissions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A recent NYU study found a 71% increase in marijuana use among adults aged 50 and older, with most users starting before age 18. The study's findings challenge the myth that older adults do not use recreational drugs, highlighting the need for further research on its effects in this population.
Dr. Sarah Szanton has received the GSA's Senior Scholar Award for her research on food assistance and its impact on nursing home admissions among low-income older adults. Her study found that SNAP recipients are significantly less likely to enter a nursing home and have shorter stays.
A hospital-based injury prevention program helps teens understand the dangers of texting, cell phone use, and other distractions while driving. The program increased teens' awareness of the risks and encouraged them to adopt healthy driving behaviors, such as not making phone calls or sending texts while driving.
Researchers at Binghamton University found that a 10-week walking program improved cardiovascular risk factors in women, including weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. The study suggested that incorporating challenges into exercise programs can increase motivation and success rates.
Researchers aim to design an outreach program promoting awareness and prevention options among at-risk women. The study will focus on Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas, surveying women's thoughts and obstacles surrounding PrEP usage.
A recent study by NYU researchers found that older adults with specific combinations of cardiopulmonary and cerebrovascular conditions are at higher risk for hospitalizations. The study's findings suggest the need for early identification and intervention strategies to prevent hospitalizations in chronically ill patients.
A new European study published in BMJ Quality and Safety found that hospitals employing more nurse assistants than professional nurses have higher mortality rates, lower patient satisfaction, and poorer quality of care. The study highlights the risks to patient safety and quality in these settings.
A new approach, SystemChange, focuses on manipulating environments to change habits without relying on individual motivation. This approach has proven effective in reducing screen time, improving sleep, and developing healthy eating and exercise habits.
A large European study reveals that replacing professionally qualified nurses with lower skilled nursing assistants is associated with a 21% rise in patient deaths and other indicators of poor quality care. The study found that higher proportions of professionally qualified nurses were linked to significantly lower risks of death, pati...
A recent study from Indiana University highlights the challenges of ensuring medical care is consistent with patient preferences. The authors propose practical recommendations to overcome barriers, including documenting specific treatment preferences and reviewing patient records regularly.
A new study led by Indiana University researcher Susan Pressler will examine the impact of computerized cognitive training exercises on heart failure patients with memory loss. The study aims to determine if brain training programs, such as BrainHQ, can improve memory and quality of life for these patients.
A new study published in The Diabetes Educator found that nearly 1 in 5 women with diabetes also suffer from depression. Younger age, poor health, not completing high school, and inactivity due to pain or poor health were identified as key predictors of comorbid depression among adult women.
The study found that economic and inequality variables significantly impact healthcare workforce production, with more schooling correlating to a better nurse-to-population ratio. Gender inequality is also a significant factor, with nurse/midwife production being more sensitive to broader gender issues than physician production.
A study by Brown University researchers found that hospital readmission history is a strong predictor of future readmissions after controlling for key confounding factors. The analysis showed that patients are going to skilled nursing facilities based on logistics-related preferences rather than the severity of their illness.
A new study highlights the importance of advance care planning in nursing homes, where most residents prefer less aggressive treatment and comfort care over life-extending measures. The study found that formal conversations facilitated by specially trained nurses resulted in changes to care plans about two-thirds of the time.
A cross-sectional study of nearly 107,000 Medicare patients found that older black adults have a 30% increased likelihood of readmission compared to white counterparts. Increasing nurse-to-patient staffing ratios may help reduce these disparities by improving health outcomes for all patients, particularly high-risk groups.
A new NIH-funded project aims to encourage young men at risk for HIV and other STIs to get tested using a personalized web app. The Get Connected app provides customized content based on users' risk profiles, values, and needs.
A recent study by NYU researchers found that nearly half of business managers in NYC reported encountering drug users in their bathrooms, with many calling 911 due to unresponsive users. The study suggests supervised injection facilities could help address the issue, reducing public injecting and overdose mortality.
New research highlights the need for nurses to receive more support when dealing with disrespectful behavior from colleagues. The study, led by Dr. Roberta Fida, found that self-efficacy plays a protective role in mitigating the negative effects of workplace incivility and burnout.
The UMass Nursing UManage Center aims to develop technologies to help people with chronic illness manage fatigue and impaired sleep. The center will test wearable devices to monitor fatigue or sleep pattern changes, enabling patients to make informed decisions about their health activities.
Research shows that trained nurses can significantly increase quit rates among hospital patients. The study found that patients who received coaching from a nurse had higher self-reported and lab-confirmed quit rates compared to those who did not receive similar training.
A new mobile app, TOLF, is being developed to assist breast cancer survivors in identifying and treating lymphedema through self-assessment tools, avatar videos for exercise guidance, and symptom management features. Researchers found that 90% of participants reported no problems using the system.
The NYU Holodeck is a well-integrated software/hardware instrument that combines visual, audio, and physical components to create an immersive research environment. It has the potential to create new insights into fundamental natural phenomena, offering unparalleled tools for intellectual and creative output across disciplines.
The OPTIMISTIC study aims to improve care and communication within nursing facilities and between them and acute-care institutions. The program focuses on early detection and prevention of problems such as medication errors and delayed recognition of changes in medical status, resulting in reduced health decline and hospitalization.
Researchers developed a non-wearable sensor system to measure walking patterns and predict falls in seniors. A gait speed decline of 5 cm/s was associated with an 86.3% probability of falling within three weeks.
A recent study published in Journal of General Internal Medicine found that hospitals with adequate staffing levels, particularly registered nurses, experience reduced restraint use. The research suggests that the type of nursing staff rather than just total staffing is a crucial factor in preventing restraints from being used.
A research team led by Rebecca Schnall is developing a mobile app using existing in-person intervention MyPEEPS to deliver HIV prevention information to diverse young men. The five-year clinical trial will test the effectiveness of the mobile version among 700 racially and ethnically diverse adolescent MSM.
A research team from Penn Nursing, University of Michigan School of Nursing and Emory's School of Public Health is awarded a $9 million grant to test an HIV prevention intervention for adolescent men who have sex with men. The iCON intervention offers life skills training and community-based resources through an online app.
The Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing at TTUHSC El Paso has received a $430,780 grant from the USDA to offer free health education services via live video conferencing to 10 underserved communities in rural West Texas. The project aims to improve health outcomes and inspire young students to pursue careers in healthcare.
A study found that using off-site monitoring for cardiac telemetry reduced the number of monitored patients without increasing cardiopulmonary arrest events. The system also improved alarm management by minimizing noise distraction from hospital activity and allowing standardized practices.
A new peer mentoring program, developed by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, aims to enhance early career gerontological nursing faculty. The program has shown promising results, with 64.7% of mentors and 72.7% of mentees finding value in it.
Researchers at Binghamton University are developing a smartwatch application to enhance communication systems in nursing homes. The proposed design integrates existing safety systems, providing alerts to users. Studies show that using this system can reduce staff response time to alarms and improve patient safety.
Marilyn Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN, receives the 2016 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Research Award for her pioneering work in quality measurement and research programs to improve care of older adults. Her extensive research funding exceeds $60 million.
Researchers at UCLA found opposite responses in the right front of the insular cortex between men and women, a critical area for emotions and blood pressure control. The study suggests differences in brain structure and function might contribute to varying clinical symptoms in medical disorders.
A NYU Meyers study found that changes in the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and global economic crisis led to a significant drop in internationally educated nurses (IENs) in the US. IEN pass rates on the exam have steadily declined from an average of 58% in 2004 to 32% in 2015.
A study published in International Journal of Nursing Studies found that first professional degree was a baccalaureate or higher, greater variety and autonomy, and better perceived RN-MD relations are positively associated with nurse retention. The internal turnover rate for new nurses was nearly 30%, significantly higher than previous...
A study published in Public Health Nursing highlights the cognitive factors that inhibit effective driving among older adults with dementia. The authors propose a three-pronged approach to testing for safety, including patient assessments and medication reviews, computerized simulations, and road tests. This evaluation program aims to ...
A new study by NYU researchers found that only 8.3% of high school seniors reported past-year nonmedical opioid use, but when accounting for discordant responses, the prevalence rate is estimated to be 11.1%. This underestimation highlights the need for better drug education and more accurate data to combat the opioid crisis.
Researchers at NYU and Penn State aim to increase engagement in HIV care for African American/Black and Hispanic Patients Living with HIV using a pioneering framework. The study will identify effective intervention components, mediators, and moderators to build the most cost-effective package.
Researchers found that reported lifetime use of ecstasy was significantly higher when 'Molly' was included in the definition. The study suggests that underreporting among infrequent users may be contributing to the perceived decrease in ecstasy use among adolescents and young adults. The researchers emphasize the need for better educat...
A study by Dr. Leslie Rideout found that language barriers were a significant hindrance to educating non-English speaking parents about shaken baby syndrome, with hospitals providing multilingual brochures being three times more likely to meet guidelines. Supportive leadership was also identified as a key facilitator of implementing th...
A study found that ICU noise levels significantly exceeded recommended limits, with average sound levels above 45 dBA and peaks exceeding 52 dBA. The authors recommend measures to reduce sound levels, including earplugs for patients and smart alarm systems.
Researchers aim to understand the root causes of coronary microvascular dysfunction, a condition that damages tiny coronary arteries in women. The study will test the hypothesis that impaired relaxation of the heart muscle contributes to progression of heart failure.
A study found that a better nurse work environment can increase VAP risk, while a closed physician staffing model is not significantly associated with lower VAP risk. The interaction between the two factors reveals a complex relationship where better work environments may minimize VAP in open ICUs but increase it in closed ICUs.
The BMJ OnExamination tool helps overseas nurses prepare for the NMC's Test of Competence, a mandatory computer-based test. After passing the test, they can register with the NMC and practice in the UK.
A new study from the University of Missouri reveals that the relationship between a child and stepgrandparent is influenced by cultural stereotypes, parental relationships, and family norms. In cases where parents facilitate bonding between stepgrands and children, kinship in the family is stronger.
Single parents living in urban low-income neighborhoods with high levels of community violence experience significant symptoms of stress and depression, affecting their children's emotional health. Research emphasizes the need for further study and programmatic interventions supporting the overall health of housing unstable families.
A University of Pennsylvania study examined intimate partner violence and relationship power among South African adolescents, finding that girls with lower power were more likely to have multiple partners. The research suggests that targeting gender-specific components in HIV prevention interventions could help reduce transmission rates.
A Penn Nursing study found that unmet nursing care is associated with higher rates of rehospitalization among black patients with acute myocardial infarction. The study suggests that ensuring adequate resources for nurses can help reduce health disparities.
A study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice reveals that children with type 1 diabetes are at risk of low vitamin D levels, affecting bone health, glucose metabolism, and immune function. The research emphasizes the importance of vitamin D screening for all children with type 1 diabetes.
Researchers found that Greek dancing improved jumping ability, muscular strength, and lower limb endurance in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Patients who participated in the study jumped higher and faster, had stronger legs, and could walk further, demonstrating more endurance.
A study found that unmet nursing care varies widely across US hospitals and is associated with a higher risk of repeat hospital admission for black patients after a heart attack. The strongest factor was not receiving medications in a timely manner, increasing the odds of readmission by 26 percent.