NURS-6002 Week 3 Discussion

Using the Walden Library

Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, initial postings to Discussions are due on or before Day 3, and response postings are due on or before Day 6. You are required to participate in the Discussion on at least three different days (a different day for main post and each response). It is important to adhere to the weekly time frame to allow others ample time to respond to your posting. In addition, you are expected to respond to questions directed toward your own initial posting in a timely manner.

Solution

Discussion Post: Older age Bipolar Disorder with Dementia

My practice area is the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) MSN Program. I selected the academic journal titled, Case series: Older age Bipolar with Dementia, because it explores psychiatric mental health in the elderly population. I want to learn from the different cases so that I may incorporate what I have learned into caring for my future clients. My goal is to explore the connection between bipolar disorder and dementia in the elderly population. After reviewing this article, it’s clear that the cases presented highlight potential side effects associated with psychoactive medication. While pharmacological treatments are often necessary, it is essential to carefully consider the side effects and psychophysiological changes that can occur in the elderly population.

APA Citation

Nagai,Y., Hirose, T., Natsume, S., Saida, T., Orimo, N., & Kirino, E. (2024). Case series: Older age bipolar disorder with dementia. Psychiatry Research Case Reports, 3(1).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psycr.2024.100217

 

Database

This article was located using the Walden Library’s advanced search feature. I entered the keyword’ Psychiatric conditions in older adults’ and selected the option full text, peer-reviewed articles to narrow the results. After applying the filters, the article database was PsycINFO. I was directed to get the full text at the publisher site, Science Direct open access titles.

 

Usefulness of Database for Colleagues

According to the research (Mohamed 2023), digital libraries offer numerous advantages, including 24/7 availability, quick access to resources, and a wide range of comprehensive materials. The Walden University Library fits this definition as a digital library. I recommend this database to my colleagues because it provides access to online resources, peer-reviewed journals, and other scholarly content. Additionally, it allows users to filter searches based on specific criteria, making the research process more efficient. Walden Library serves as a valuable tool for those pursuing higher education.

Recommendation

I highly recommend using the Walden University library as it greatly benefits students. It’s free and accessible to all enrolled students. Once you become familiar with how it works, it’s user-friendly and provides access to reliable information, including peer-reviewed scholarly articles.

 

 

 

 

References

Mohammed, A. (2023, April 3). Digital Libraries and Their Benefits. Researchgate.net.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373865014_Digital_Libraries_and_Its_Benefits

Nagai,Y., Hirose, T., Natsume, S., Saida, T., Orimo, N., & Kirino, E. (2024). Case series: Older age bipolar disorder with dementia. Psychiatry  Research Case Reports, 3(1).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psycr.2024.100217Links to an external site.

WaldenUniversity.(n.d.). a-z databases. Academic Guides. Retrieved April 22, 2025,

from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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