CONCORD, NH – Concord Hospital Health System (CHHS) is proud to announce that a research publication led by Nurse Scientist Dana E. Bisson, MSN, has ranked among the top 10% most-viewed papers published in 2024 by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), one of the nation’s leading peer-reviewed journals focused on geriatric medicine and aging care.

 

The article, titled “Innovation in delirium care: A standardized intervention to reverse inattention using touch and movement,” highlights an innovative approach to improving delirium care for hospitalized older adults. The paper was authored collaboratively by Dana E. Bisson, MSN; Shannon C. Clancy Burgess, MSN; Michelle E. Gamache, BSN; Maureen P. Dunn, MLIS; Aimee B. Valeras, PhD, LICSW; and Lyn S. Lindpaintner, BSN, MD.

 

The recognition reflects the growing national interest in evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes and quality of care for vulnerable patient populations.

 

“This achievement speaks to the expertise, innovation, and dedication of our clinical teams,” said CHHS Vice President of Nursing Professional Practice and Development, Erin Collins, RN. “To have this work recognized nationally by one of the leading geriatrics journals demonstrates that the care innovations happening within our health system are contributing meaningfully to the broader healthcare community.”

 

Delirium is a serious and often preventable condition that can affect hospitalized patients, particularly older adults. It can lead to confusion, inattention, prolonged hospital stays, and increased risk of complications. The published study explored a standardized intervention using touch and movement techniques to help reverse inattention associated with delirium, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and enhancing compassionate, patient-centered care.

 

The study’s strong readership within the medical community underscores the importance of advancing innovative approaches to geriatric care and sharing practical solutions that can be implemented in healthcare settings nationwide.

 

“For patients and families, this recognition reinforces that they are receiving care from teams deeply engaged in improving healthcare practices through research and evidence-based medicine,” said Bisson. “Our clinicians are not only delivering exceptional care locally, but also helping shape conversations and best practices across the healthcare field.”

 

The JAGS is widely regarded as a leading source of clinical research and innovation related to aging, elder care, and hospital medicine. The published article can be viewed online at: