JAMDA
October 14, 2020
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JAMDA
October 14, 2020
Outcomes of Nursing Home COVID-19 Patients by Initial Symptoms and Comorbidity: Results of Universal Testing of 1970 Residents
Clinical implications of asymptomatic cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in nursing homes remain poorly understood. We assessed the association of symptom status and medical comorbidities on mortality and hospitalization risk associated with COVID-19 in residents across 15 nursing homes...
JAMDA
October 14, 2020
A Novel Fortified Dairy Product and Sarcopenia Measures in Sarcopenic Older Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
To evaluate the efficacy of daily consumption of fortified yogurt with beta-Hydroxy beta-Methyl Butyrate (HMB) and vitamins D and C on measures of sarcopenia, inflammation, and quality of life in sarcopenic older adults.
JAMDA
October 9, 2020
Sedatives and Sedation at the End of Life in Nursing Homes: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study
There is scarce information about sedation in nursing homes at the end of life. We aimed to assess (1) the use of sedatives generally and “sedatives with continuous effect,” based on objective operational criteria, within the last week of life in nursing homes and (2) factors associated with this treatment...
JAMDA
October 9, 2020
Association of Social Behaviors With Community Discharge in Patients with Total Hip and Knee Replacement
Understand the association between social determinants of health and community discharge after elective total joint arthroplasty.
JAMDA
October 9, 2020
Prevalence of Vision Loss and Associations With Age-Related Eye Diseases Among Nursing Home Residents Aged ≥65 Years
To examine data from Delaware nursing homes to determine prevalence of age-related eye diseases (AREDs), vision impairment, and blindness and to compare the findings with the results of 11 US investigations of vision and eye health in nursing homes.
JAMDA
October 8, 2020
Rapid Assessment at Hospital Admission of Mortality Risk From COVID-19: The Role of Functional Status
To evaluate the role of functional status along with other used clinical factors on the occurrence of death in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
JAMDA
October 7, 2020
Recommendations for Welcoming Back Nursing Home Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Delphi Panel
Nursing homes became epicenters of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. Due to the substantial case fatality rates within congregate settings, federal agencies recommended restrictions to family visits. Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, these largely remain in place. The objective of this study was to gene...
JAMDA
October 7, 2020
Factors Associated With 30-Day Rehospitalization and Mortality in Older Patients After a Pneumonia Admission
Short-term rehospitalization and mortality are common events in older patients after a pneumonia admission, yet little knowledge exists on how to identify the patients at risk of these events. This knowledge is needed to ensure that health care attention is given to those with the highest needs. We therefo...
JAMDA
October 5, 2020
Burnout and Associated Factors Among Health Care Workers in Singapore During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The strain on health care systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased psychological distress among health care workers (HCWs). As this global crisis continues with little signs of abatement, we examine burnout and associated factors among HCWs.
