JAMDA
February 28, 2019
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
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JAMDA
February 28, 2019
Access to Psychiatrist Services for Older Adults in Long-Term Care: A Population-Based Study
Although mental health disorders are common among older adults in long-term care (LTC), little is known about access to psychiatric services in LTC. We described the need for psychiatric services in LTC settings and identified variables associated with receipt of psychiatric services.
JAMDA
February 28, 2019
Rural-Urban Disparities in Access to Home- and Community-Based Services and Supports: Stakeholder Perspectives From 14 States
Trends over time in the United States show success in rebalancing long-term services and supports (LTSS) toward increased home- and community-based services (HCBS) relative to institutionalized care. However, the diffusion and utilization of HCBS may be inequitable across rural and urban residents. We soug...
JAMDA
February 27, 2019
Toward Common Data Elements for International Research in Long-term Care Homes: Advancing Person-Centered Care
To support person-centered, residential long-term care internationally, a consortium of researchers in medicine, nursing, behavioral, and social sciences from 21 geographically and economically diverse countries have launched the WE-THRIVE consortium to develop a common data infrastructure. WE-THRIVE aims ...
JAMDA
February 27, 2019
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Oldest Adults: Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality and Need for Post-acute Care
Older age is associated with higher risk of death during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD). Older patients hospitalized for AE-COPD often require post-acute care after acute phase. The aim of this study was to evaluate components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment ...
JAMDA
February 27, 2019
Conditional Permission to Not Resuscitate: A Middle Ground for Resuscitation
Every decision to perform or withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has ethical implications that are not always well understood. Value-based decisions with far-reaching consequences are made rapidly, based on incomplete or possibly inaccurate information. For some patients, skilled, timely CPR can r...
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Unpacking Communication About End-of-Life Care: Resulting Recommendations
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Is There an Opioid Crisis in Nursing Homes?
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
Four Potentially Practice-Changing Articles From 2018
Four key articles published in 2018 have been selected to represent clinical situations where recent evidence may prompt changes in practice relevant to the nursing home population. There is no evidence of benefit for levothyroxine replacement in mild subclinical hypothyroidism. Duloxetine may be considere...
JAMDA
February 26, 2019
