“Chronic conditions” and “disability” are not just words. They can determine the funding and supports we can access, how we’re treated and how we feel about ourselves. For population data purposes, disability is defined as a limitation or impairment lasting at least six months that impacts everyday activities. Using this […]
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When is a condition ‘chronic’ and when is it a ‘disability?’ The definition can determine the support you get
by Elizabeth Kendall, Connie Allen, Kelsey Chapman and Maretta Mann, The Conversation “Chronic conditions” and “disability” are not just words. They can determine the funding and supports we can access, how we’re treated and how we feel about ourselves. For population data purposes, disability is defined as a limitation or […]
Study Helps Determine Light Sedation Levels Among ICU Patients
Newswise — The lack of consensus or accepted definition for light sedation presents challenges to critical care practitioners seeking to follow guidelines related to pain, agitation and delirium. Comfort and sedation are central components of patient care in an intensive care unit (ICU), and the most recent guidelines recommend avoiding […]