Rethinking geriatric nursing.
Geriatric nursing has radically progressed in the past 2 decades, moving from a custodial approach, to one that is anticipatory, evidenced-based, and proactive. This article provides a brief overview on the new thinking that is shaping geriatric nursing practice. Active interventions are discussed within the interdisciplinary mandate.
Division of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York 10012- 1165, USA.
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