July Issue Highlights: Health and the Microbiome, Poststroke Depression, Need for Diverse Blood Donors, More
The July issue of AJN is now live. Here are some articles we’d like to bring to your attention.
CE Feature: Health and the Human Microbiome: A Primer for Nurses
The profound impact of the human microbiome on health makes it imperative that nurses understand the basic structures and functions of the various microbial communities. This article provides an overview of the current state of knowledge about the human microbiome—with a focus on the microbiota in the GI tract and the vagina, the two most commonly studied body sites—and discusses implications for nursing practice.
CE Feature: Early Intervention in Patients with Poststroke Depression
Nearly one-third of stroke survivors experience depression. Poststroke depression is associated with longer hospital stays, poor physical and cognitive recovery, poor quality of life, high caregiver distress, increased risk of recurrent stroke, and higher rates of morbidity and mortality. However, it often goes unrecognized and untreated. The authors of this article explain how poststroke depression often manifests, describe associated risk factors, and discuss the screening tools and therapeutic interventions nurses can use to identify and help manage depression in patients following stroke.
Clinical Feature: The Growing Need for Diverse Blood Donors
The chief nurse of the American Red Cross discusses how […]
