JAMDA
November 28, 2020
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JAMDA
November 27, 2020
Medications in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Challenges and Controversies
JAMDA
November 26, 2020
Association Between Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and Incident Activities of Daily Living Disability: A Longitudinal Community-Based Cohort Study
A few studies of Western populations have found inconsistent results regarding the associations between vitamin D status and physical function. We explored the association between circulating vitamin D status [plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D] and incident activities of daily living (ADL) disability amo...
JAMDA
November 26, 2020
Social Connection in Long-Term Care Homes: A Scoping Review of Published Research on the Mental Health Impacts and Potential Strategies During COVID-19
Good social connection is associated with better health and wellbeing. However, social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) homes. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize research literature linking social connection to mental health outcomes, speci...
JAMDA
November 25, 2020
What is the Best Definition of Polypharmacy for Predicting Falls, Hospitalizations, and Mortality in Long-Term Care Facilities?
JAMDA
November 24, 2020
ABH Gel: Comforting Cure or Pricey Placebo?
Despite a lack of evidence of benefit, the compounded product ABH gel (lorazepam, diphenhydramine, and haloperidol) continues to be prescribed for individuals in hospice and palliative care settings for the treatment of nausea and vomiting and terminal delirium. More effective and reliable pharmacological ...
JAMDA
November 24, 2020
Mental Health Status of the Older Adults in Japan During the COVID-19 Pandemic
JAMDA
November 24, 2020
Front-line Nursing Home Staff Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for nursing homes, where staff have faced rapidly evolving circumstances to care for a vulnerable resident population. Our objective was to document the experiences of these front-line health care professionals during the pandem...
JAMDA
November 24, 2020
Use of a Computerized Algorithm to Evaluate the Proportion and Causes of Potentially Preventable Readmissions Among Patients Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities
Older patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for post-acute care are at high risk for hospital readmission. Yet, as in the community setting, some readmissions may be preventable with optimal transitional care. This study examined the proportion of 30-day hospital readmissions from SNFs t...
JAMDA
November 22, 2020
Incremental Effect of Aging on Obesity-Related Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in the Korean General Population
Obesity may increase the risk of kidney function decline. However, few studies have addressed how age modifies obesity-associated risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the Asian general population.
