title: Managing the care of patients with irreversible dementia during hospitalization for comorbidities.
abstract: Caring for the patient with AD hospitalized with comorbidities is a nursing challenge. By educating staff, using the PLST model, working with families, and implementing patient-focused care, positive outcomes are not only possible but probable. It is important for staff to work with caregivers in all aspects of care of the patient incorporating the patient's personal and medical historical knowledge into the care plan. Nursing facilities and families can provide a wealth of information, and communication before and after hospitalization maximizes positive outcomes for all concerned.
authors.affiliation: Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stolley
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bleuer
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Adrian
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Buckwalter
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010343:Patient Admission; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D012449:Safety; D012944:Social Support