Essays on Homebound

Across most of the globe, the percentage of elderly persons has increased radically. The elderly frequently have outlived a spouse, particularly women, and find themselves living alone on a pensioner’s income. This population is particularly at risk for malnutrition. This paper will discuss some of the sources of nutritional risk, how they can be assessed, interventions available to a gerontological nurse practitioner, and some community resources. 1. Causes of malnutrition among the elderly As individuals age, physiological changes in several systems take place that can impact nutrition, specifically perceptual, renal, gastrointestinal systems (Guigoz, Vellas, & Garry, 1996). Also, chronic ...

The research findings obtained from the implemented and evaluated interventions should be disseminated whether these findings are similar to the expected outcomes of the researchers. The dissemination of information and publication of research findings are considered as important steps in the research process because it allows not only replication but also application of the findings with positive results to other population groups (Forsyth, et al., 2010). According to Matchar, et al. (2005), the dissemination of research findings can be considered as the best method to maximize the use and benefits of these information since the obtained information can greatly ...

Homebound elderly patients are considered as one of the high-risk populations because of their medical inaccuracies and adverse health outcomes (Stanley, 2010). The health conditions commonly associated with homebound elderly patients include mental disorders, oral disease, food insecurity, and falls. To address these health concerns, interventions and outcome measures were implemented (Feeding America, 2015; Qiu, et al., 2010; Griffin, et al., 2012). The monitoring and evaluation of these health interventions is important especially when it comes to the determination of the effectivity and efficiency of the intervention along with the program delivery. These evaluations do not only provide feedback ...