Geriatric Activities
Publications and Position Statements
Presentations, Workshops, and Seminars
Special Interest Groups
Education Modules, Programs, and Learning Tools
Awards
Publications and Position Statements
- Published articles on geriatric related topics in MEDSURG Nursing Journal publications, including:
- Smith, S. & Andrews, M. (2000). "Artificial Nutrition and Hydration At the End Of Life."
- Pugh, L. (2001). "Case Management For Elderly Persons With Heart Failure: The Quality Of Life And Cost Outcomes".
- Dellasega, C., et al. (2001). "The Impact Of A Geriatric Assessment Team On Patient Problems And Outcomes'
- Walton, J., et al (2001). "Elder Oral Assessment And Care"
- "Try This: Best Practices in Nursing Care of the Older Adult" series from the Hartford Institute.
- Souder, E., et al. (2002). "Dementia In The New Millennium"
- Roman, M. (2002). AMSN President's Message: "Care Of The Geriatric Patient".
- Published six articles on continuing education in geriatric care in MEDSURG Nursing from 2003-2004, including:
- Physical Activity Determinants of Older Women: What Influences Activity
- Sleep Promotion in Hospitalized Elders
- Exploring Older Women's Lifestyle Changes After Myocardial Infection
- Older Adults Using Cellular Telephones for Diabetes Management: A Pilot Study
- Delirium: Elders Tell Their Stories and Guide Nursing Practice
- Exploring Measures of Functional Dependence in the Elderly Person with Cancer
- The Older Woman and Breast Cancer
- Cancer in the Elderly: An Overview
- Published reports from the association's geriatric SIG and articles on geriatric nursing implications in MedSurgMatters , the association's quarterly newsletter. Titles include:
- Urinary Incontinence in the Older Adult
- Building Knowledge in Geriatric Nursing
- Falls in Older Adults
- Top 10 List of Geriatric Best-Practice Resources
- Legislative Update about the Medicare Reform/Prescription Drug Legislation and on the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2003
- Geriatric Websites for Aging Associations and Societies
- Older Americans Month Celebrated: What We Do Makes a Difference
- Recognize one author annually with the MEDSURG Nursing/NCA Geriatric Writer's Award to demonstrate the association's dedication to providing resources for nurses caring for the elderly.
- Published a position statement on "Care of the Geriatric Patient in the Acute Care Setting."
- Other Publications:
- Rietfort, J. (1999). "Care For the Elderly Medical-Surgical patient". In Brozenec, S. & Russell, S. (Eds.). Core Curriculum for Medical-Surgical Nursing (2nd Ed.).
Presentations, Workshops, and Seminars
- Held a preconvention workshop at the 2004 annual AMSN convention.
- Hold geriatric concurrent sessions at each of the AMSN annual conventions on topics including:
- Care of the Elderly Patient with a Hip Fracture (2003)
- Urinary Incontinence Assessment and Management (2003)
- Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly (2003)
- Transcultural Aging (2004)
- Pharmacology: Why Drugs Won't Work [in Aging] (2004)
- Pain Management in the Elderly and in the End of Life (2004)
- Genetic Components to Diseases in Adults (2004)
- Delirium and Dementia (2004)
Special Interest Groups
- Held geriatric special interest group meetings at the annual AMSN conventions.
- Utilized the geriatric special interest group to write AMSN position statements promoting the need for competent care of the gerontologic client.
- Highlight the geriatric special interest group by having them present on geriatric issues at a general session.
Education Modules, Programs, and Learning Tools
- Develop Web-based modules with geriatric content.
- Developed a Web-based geriatric course for medical-surgical nurses to be online by early 2005.
Awards
- AMSN offers an annual Nurse Competence in Aging Award to honor a member that displays excellence in providing care to older adults and serves as a role model and mentor to other healthcare providers.
For more information about AMSN Geriatric Activities please contact: Sally Russell, MN, CMSRN Email: [email protected] |