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September 16, 2020
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JAMDA
September 16, 2020
Grip Strength and Demographic Variables Estimate Appendicular Muscle Mass Better Than Bioelectrical Impedance in Taiwanese Older Persons
This study aimed to develop an equation model combining physical fitness and anthropometric parameters and compare its results with those of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)-measured lean mass (LM) using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-measured appendicular muscle mass (AMM) as reference. ...
JAMDA
September 16, 2020
Improvements in Antibiotic Appropriateness for Cystitis in Older Nursing Home Residents: A Quality Improvement Study With Randomized Assignment
To determine the impact of an educational quality improvement initiative on the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing restricted to uncomplicated cystitis in older noncatheterized nursing home residents.
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Care Is Needed to Apply Hypertension Guidelines to Community-Living Older Adults Aged 60 Years and Over
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Older Patients With COVID-19: The COVIDAge Study
To determine predictors of in-hospital mortality related to COVID-19 in older patients.
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Observation of Hand Hygiene Practices in Home Health Care
To describe nurse hand hygiene practices in the home health care (HHC) setting, nurse adherence to hand hygiene guidelines, and factors associated with hand hygiene opportunities during home care visits.
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Care Transitions to the Community From Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes: Experiences of Social Connection and Disconnection
This study aimed to further knowledge of older Veterans’ experiences with transitioning to the community from Veterans Affairs nursing homes (Community Living Centers or CLCs) with emphasis on social functioning.
JAMDA
September 14, 2020
How Context Influences Hospital Readmissions from Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Rapid Ethnographic Study
Improving hospital discharge processes and reducing adverse outcomes after hospital discharge to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are gaining national recognition. However, little is known about how the social-contextual factors of hospitals and their affiliated SNFs may influence the discharge process an...
JAMDA
September 14, 2020
A Case-Control Study of the Sub-Acute Care for Frail Elderly (SAFE) Unit on Hospital Readmission, Emergency Department Visits and Continuity of Post-Discharge Care
In Canada, alternate-level-of-care (ALC) beds in hospitals may be used when patients who do not require the intensity of services provided in an acute care setting are waiting to be discharged to a more appropriate care setting. However, when there is a lack of care options for patients waiting to be disch...
JAMDA
September 12, 2020
A Comparison of COVID-19 Mortality Rates Among Long-Term Care Residents in 12 OECD Countries
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
