List of Possible Health Concerns for Adults and Older Adults
The following topics have all been pre-searched in CINAHL. You may use the hyperlinks as a starting point for your searching.* Modify the searches as needed, removing/adding keywords/subjects and filters/limiters. Most searches use the following limiters, which can be removed or changed:
Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals; Published Date: 2016-2021; English Language; Journal Subset: Core Nursing, Nursing; Age Groups: Middle Aged: 45-64 years, Aged: 65+ years
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Pre-searched Topics
- Social Isolation
- Sensory Perception concerns
- Cognition concerns
- Rest/sleep concerns
- Immobility
- Falls
- Stress/Coping
- Urinary/Fecal elimination concerns
- Fluid & Electrolytes concerns (dehydration)
- Nutrition concerns
- Medication Use (polypharmacy)/Compliance
- Self-care deficits
- Skin concerns
- Alterations in Respiratory Function
- Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
- Loss/Grieving
- Activity/Exercise
If you have questions, feel free to contact your librarian Linda Neyer or any librarian through Ask Us.