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This paper describes the development of an interdisciplinary, interinstitutional seminar in palliative care for South Dakota students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, chaplaincy, and social work. Student outcomes from six seminars conducted during 2001-2004 are reported, and recommendations for future educational efforts are outlined.
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Curriculum , Palliative Care , Patient Care Team , Students, Health Occupations , Terminal Care , House Calls , Humans , Program Development , Program Evaluation , Schools, Medical , South DakotaABSTRACT
Approximately 30% of persons over age 65 who are independent and living on their own will fall each year. Falls in this age group result in a bone fracture 5% of the time and account for 250,000 hip fractures each year. Risk factors for falls involve both environmental hazards and host issues. Evaluation of the patient, his or her living conditions, and any personal unsafe behaviors can identify those at risk for falling. Efforts to prevent falls in the elderly have involved education, strengthening exercises, medication evaluation, and environmental improvements. Patients in preventive programs have shown a tendency to fall less often and improved confidence in performing normal daily activities.
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Accidental Falls/prevention & control , Accidental Falls/statistics & numerical data , Geriatric Assessment , Activities of Daily Living , Aged , Exercise Therapy , Housing , Humans , Medical History Taking , Patient Education as Topic , Physical Examination , Predictive Value of Tests , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
What are the three main types of disease presentation in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and how do they relate to prognosis? Does infection or heredity play a role in causing the illness? Should aggressive therapy with multiple drugs be instituted early? Which therapeutic agents have the best chance of inducing remission? Dr Tibbitts addresses these and other questions in this overview of a disease that is a significant cause of chronic illness and disability in children.
