Models of care in geriatric oncology nursing

Objectives To review models of care for older adults with cancer, with a focus on the role of the oncology nurse in geriatric oncology care. International exemplars of geriatric oncology nursing care are discussed. Data source Published peer reviewed literature, web-based resources, professional society materials, and the authors' experience. Conclusion Nursing care for older patients with cancer is complex and requires integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines that blends the sciences of geriatrics, oncology, and nursing. and which recognizes the dimensions of quality of life. Implications for Nursing Practice: Oncology nurses can benefit from learning key skills of comprehensive geriatric screening and assessment to improve the care they provide for older adults with cancer.

Sculptures by Ellen Bernkopf nee Catzenstein in the home of her daughter Yael Arnold; Waldstetten.

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Sculpture by Ellen Bernkopf nee Catzenstein in the home of her daughter Yael Arnold; Waldstetten Artworks

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Malnutrition prevalence in aged care residents: A pilot study

Malnutrition is a significant clinical and public health problem. The prevalence of malnutrition was determined in a sample of older people living in 2 residential aged care facilities in Australia. The Subjective Global Assessment tool was used to determine the prevalence of malnutrition in 57 residents. The majority of residents were well nourished (67), 26 moderately malnourished, and 7 severely malnourished. Prevalence of malnutrition was higher for those receiving high-level care (42), but this was not statistically significant (P =.437). No relationship was found between malnutrition status and age (P =.529) or sex (P =.839).

Franz Matthiesen outdoors with his second wife Katherina Früh outside of Franz's Carton Hill home; London.

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Safe to crush? A pilot study into solid dosage form modification in aged care

Aims To observe medication solid dosage form modification in aged care facilities (ACFs), and assess staff levels of self-perceived knowledge of medication modification and the types of resources available to them. Method Observation of medication rounds in a convenience sample of Australian Capital Territory ACFs and assessment of staff knowledge of dosage form modification and available resources. Results From 160 observations across six medication rounds, 29 residents had a total of 75 medications modified by the nursing staff prior to administration, with 32% of these instances identified as inappropriate. The methods used for crushing and administration resulted in drug mixing, spillage and incomplete dosing. The staff reported adequate resources; however, a lack of knowledge on how to locate and use these resources was evident. Conclusions Improved staff training on how to use available resources is needed to reduce the observed high incidence of inappropriate medication crushing.

Gathering in the home of Dr. Alfred Stern and his wife Lotte nee Wallerstein; Paula Wallerstein nee Molling; Rheydt, Germany. Portraits Groups

Dr. Alfred Stern probably standing far left; Paula Wallerstein nee Molling seated in center

Albert and Elsa Einstein at the Shanghai home of Chinese painter and calligrapher Wang Yiting; with Shanghai University President Yu Youren, former Beijing University professor Zhang Junmai, the Einstein's Japanese hosts Mr. and Mrs. Inagaki, and Einstein's colleague Mr. Pfister and his wife (and daughter?) Portraits Groups

Dedication: Freundlichste Erinnerung an Herrn Prof. Einstein und seine Frau Gemahlin. I-Jing Wang, Shanghai, China

The Hindenburg Zeppelin flying over the home of Chancellor Hindenburg; Hannover.

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Alice Burlin nee Molling, Therese Gottschalk nee Molling, and Line Stern nee Wallerstein at Alice Burlins's home; Linton near Cambridge, England.

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Summer home of Bianca and Julius Rosenbaum; Glinicke, Berlin Portraits Men

Verso: handwritten correspondence

Fanny and Hugo Eichenwald with two of their three children, Fritz and Hanne outside of their home; Rheine Portraits; Family

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Elisabet Eliasberg writing in her first American home after fleeing Hitler's Austria; 73 Payson Avenue, New York City Portraits Women

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Exterior view of expressionist painter Emil Luethy's home; Gotthardstr. 41 (Basel?) Architecture Residences Exterior

Handwritten on verso: zu obest mein Atelier (My studio on the top floor)

Albert Einstein's Weekend Home; Caputh, near Berlin Architecture; Residences; Exterior

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