Huang Lisa, Turner Jazmin, Brandt Nicole J
J Gerontol Nurs. 2018 Apr 1;44(4):11-15. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20180313-04.
The older adult population continues to steadily increase. Largely attributed to longer life spans and aging of the Baby Boomer generation, continued growth of this population is expected to affect a multitude of challenging public health concerns. Specifically, falls in older adults are prevalent but overlooked concerns. Health care providers are well-positioned to provide valuable interventions in this aspect. An interdisciplinary, team-based approach of health care providers is required to maximize falls prevention through patient-centered and collaborative care. The current article highlights the implications of inappropriate medication use and the need to improve care coordination to tackle this public health issue affecting older adults. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 44(4), 11-15.].
老年人口数量持续稳步增长。这主要归因于寿命延长以及婴儿潮一代的老龄化，预计这一人群的持续增长将影响众多具有挑战性的公共卫生问题。具体而言，老年人跌倒问题普遍存在但却被忽视。医疗保健提供者在这方面具备提供有价值干预措施的有利条件。需要医疗保健提供者采用跨学科、团队协作的方法，通过以患者为中心的协作护理来最大限度地预防跌倒。本文重点阐述了不适当用药的影响以及改善护理协调以解决这一影响老年人的公共卫生问题的必要性。[《老年护理杂志》，44(4)，11 - 15。]
