CE: Too Much Sitting A Newly Recognized Health Risk Eanes, Linda Eanes, Linda Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(9):26-34, September 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This integrative literature review examines compelling evidence that overall daily sitting time–regardless of whether a person engages in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity-may be an independent health risk for cardiometabolic health conditions, certain cancers, and all-cause mortality. It also reveals new insights into high-volume sitting (seven or more hours a day) and prolonged uninterrupted sitting (30 minutes or more) and their relationship to adverse health outcomes. Go to Full Text of this Article
CE: Managing Stable COPD An Evidence-Based Approach O'Dell, Amy; Diegel-Vacek, Lauren; Burt, Leah; More O'Dell, Amy; Diegel-Vacek, Lauren; Burt, Leah; Corbridge, Susan Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(9):36-47, September 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The authors describe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic testing, and discuss how to put the revised Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease recommendations into practice. Go to Full Text of this Article
Responding to Mass Shootings: Are Hospitals—and Nurses—Fully Prepared? Sofer, Dalia Sofer, Dalia Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(9):18-19, September 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The nurses and physicians who have experienced mass shootings firsthand–including the nurse supervisor of the trauma resuscitation unit that treated the victims of the Las Vegas shooting–discuss the importance of disaster planning. Go to Full Text of this Article
Antidepressant Medications Sabella, Donna Sabella, Donna Less AJN The American Journal of Nursing. 118(9):52-59, September 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article in a series on the medications used to treat mental health disorders provides a brief overview of the indications for use, adverse effects, and nursing considerations related to antidepressants, including issues such as treatment-resistant depression, mono- versus combination therapy, and the possible connection between antidepressant use and suicide. Go to Full Text of this Article
