Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Vol. 36 No. 5 May 2010
By Tracey Sherrod, MSN, RN, ANP-C, GNP-BC; Ann Quinlan-Colwell, MS, RNC, AHN-BC, FAAPM; Theresa B. Lattimore, MSN, NP-C; Mona M. Shattell, PhD, RN; Laurie Kennedy-Malone, PhD, GNP-BC
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this article is to present evidence-based guidelines to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of older adults with symptoms of bipolar disorder. Assessment criteria, diagnostic tools, and interventions to optimize care of older adults with bipolar disorder—with a focus on implications for primary care providers—are described.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Ms. Sherrod is Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Carolina Kidney Associates, Greensboro, Ms. Quinlan-Colwell is a Doctoral Candidate, Ms. Lattimore is an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Shattell is Associate Professor, and Dr. Kennedy-Malone is Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Nursing, Greensboro, North Carolina. Ms. Quinlan-Colwell is also Clinical Nurse Specialist-Pain Management, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, North Carolina.
The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Address correspondence to Ann Quinlan-Colwell, MS, RNC, AHN-BC, FAAPM, Clinical Nurse Specialist-Pain Management, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28402; e-mail: Ann.quinlan-colwell@nhrmc.org.
Received: May 12, 2009
Accepted: September 23, 2009
Posted: February 22, 2010
doi:10.3928/00989134-20100108-05
