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Management of the Older Adult in Primary Care (APRN) (release in progress)

Management of the Older Adult in Primary Care (APRN) (release in progress)

By Stephen Holt, MD, MS, Amy Howells, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC, Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

As the population ages, primary care providers increasingly face complex challenges in caring for older patients. This course equips providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to this vulnerable population. Building upon foundational knowledge in adult primary care, the course focuses on the specific physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Participants will learn to navigate the intricacies of managing multiple chronic diseases, recognize and address frailty, and implement strategies for comprehensive geriatric assessment.

Key areas of focus include advanced care planning, cognitive impairments, often overlooked aspects of elder care such as sleep disorders and sexuality, and conducting thorough physical examinations tailored to the older adult. By the end of this course, AGNPs will be better prepared to provide holistic, compassionate care that promotes the dignity, independence, and quality of life of older adults in primary care settings. This course serves as a crucial link between general adult primary care and specialized geriatric medicine, equipping providers with the skills to manage the majority of older adult health issues while recognizing when specialist referral is necessary.

Content

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (release in progress)

lecture locked Physical Exam of the Older Adult: History Taking with a Female Patient 		25:14
lecture locked Physical Exam of the Older Adult 		30:05
lecture locked Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult 		08:37
lecture locked Patient Perspective on Caring for Older Adults 		02:46
Quiz for course „Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (release in progress)“

Common Geriatric Syndromes (APRN) (release in progress)

lecture locked Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult 		06:17
lecture locked Frailty in the Older Adult: Management 		09:34
lecture locked Sleep and the Older Adult: Assessment 		15:50
lecture locked Sleep and the Older Adult: Treatment 		10:36
lecture locked Geriatric Failure to Thrive 		04:34
Quiz for course „Common Geriatric Syndromes (APRN) (release in progress)“

Crucial Conversations in Gerontology

play symbol Talking to the Older Adult and Caregivers about Driving 		13:02
lecture locked Talking to the Older Adult about Sexuality: Initial Conversation 		08:15
lecture locked Talking to the Older Adult about Sexuality: Treatment Plan 		09:27
lecture locked Talking to the Older Adult about Sexuality: Practice and Patient Perspectives 		05:10
Quiz for course „Crucial Conversations in Gerontology“

Differential Diagnosis in the Older Adult (APRN)

play symbol Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions 		09:25
lecture locked Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions: Case Scenario 		08:13
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding 		08:29
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Low Back Pain 		13:25
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Headache 		14:28
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Hearing Loss 		09:48
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with a Rash 		10:00
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Vertigo 		12:36
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Chest Pain 		14:40
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Shortness of Breath 		13:47
lecture locked Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Persistent Diarrhea 		13:52
Quiz for course „Differential Diagnosis in the Older Adult (APRN)“

Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress)

play symbol Dementia: Risk Factors 		09:05
lecture locked Dementia: Clinical Presentations 		11:45
lecture locked Dementia: Diagnosis and Clinical Reasoning 		05:31
lecture locked Behavioral and Psychotic Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Overview 		10:27
lecture locked Interventions and Assessment for BPSD: Practical Guide 		06:35
lecture locked BPSD: Overview of Pharmacological Treatments 		07:22
lecture locked BPSD: Practical Insights on Specific Medications 		04:57
lecture locked BPSD: Pharmacologic Treatment Options 		05:29
lecture locked BPSD Case: Pharmacological Treatment for 86-year-old Male with Dementia 		05:33
Quiz for course „Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress)“

End-of-Life Care

lecture locked Advance Care Planning with Older Adults: Advance Directives 		05:27
lecture locked Advance Care Planning with Older Adults: Clinical Reasoning and Use Cases 		11:43
lecture locked Hospice Conversations and Referrals 		07:44
lecture locked Cultural Sensitivity and Communication Models in Hospice Conversations 		06:09
Quiz for course „End-of-Life Care“
Quiz for course „Management of the Older Adult in Primary Care (APRN) (release in progress)“

Details

  • Included lectures: 37
  • Duration: 6:15 h
  • Included quiz questions: 174
  • Available documents: 39

Authors of course Management of the Older Adult in Primary Care (APRN) (release in progress)

Stephen Holt, MD, MS

Stephen Holt, MD, MS

Dr. Stephen Holt is the Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Education in the Primary Care Program at the Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut, USA.

He obtained his MD from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2004. Currently, he is Director of the Addiction Recovery Clinic and Codirector of Clinician Educator Distinctions Pathway at Yale School of Medicine. Because of his achievements, he earned the Faculty Teacher of the Year award from the Yale Primary Care Residency Program in 2009 and 2017.

Within Lecturio, Dr. Holt teaches courses on Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Dermatology, and Rheumatology.

Amy Howells, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC

Amy Howells, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC

Dr. Amy Howells is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle, Washington.

She graduated as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) from the University of Texas, Houston in 2005, and practised as an instructor, later as an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed two post-master’s certificates in nursing education and acute care PNP, and finally obtained her PhD in Nursing from the same university in 2014. In 2016, she joined the University of Washington to facilitate the creation of the acute care PNP track.

Within Lecturio, Dr. Howells teaches courses on Pediatric Nursing.
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.

She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.

At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.

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Very good lecture. I would include central vs peripheral approach.
By Vera K. on 31. August 2024 for Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Vertigo

This is a very important lecture. “Dizziness” is one of the main presenting complaint in the stroke clinics. I think it would be useful a central vs peripheral approach, and to explain in more detail the physical examination findings that suggest central causes vs peripheral. If this was included in the lecture, I would have rated as 5 stars, as it has been very useful lecture and well presented lecture. Thank you very much.

 
Great lecture
By Rana H. on 15. July 2024 for Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Headache

I like the thorough exam and the relation between the exam and our VINDICATE PM DD. I like the FU with the SOAP note

 
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By Khashayar R. on 03. July 2024 for Differential Diagnosis: Approach to a Patient with Hearing Loss

The desciptiveness of the approach is absoloutely helpful for med students to set a certain diagnosis probability cascade

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