JAMDA
July 14, 2020
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JAMDA
July 12, 2020
Comparison of Three Screening Methods for Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Persons
The 2019 Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (AWGS 2019) recommends using either calf circumference or the strength, assistance in walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls (SARC-F) or SARC-F combined with calf circumference (SARC-CalF) questionnaires for sarcopenia screening. ...
JAMDA
July 12, 2020
Healthcare Utilization After Stroke: A 1-Year Prospective Study
This study was undertaken to investigate the predictive value of disease-related factors, contextual factors, and functioning on the use of healthcare for 1 year after stroke.
JAMDA
July 12, 2020
Medication Management in Frail Older People: Consensus Principles for Clinical Practice, Research, and Education
Frailty is a geriatric condition associated with increased vulnerability to adverse drug events and medication-related harm. Existing clinical practice guidelines rarely provide medication management recommendations specific to frail older people. This report presents international consensus principles, ge...
JAMDA
July 12, 2020
Readmissions of Elder Patients Presenting to Hospital for a Fall (RELIEF): A Systematic Review
Falls are an important issue in older adults as they are frequent, deleterious, and often lead to repeated consultations at the emergency department (ED) and unplanned hospitalizations. Our principal objective was to provide an inventory of interventions designed to prevent unplanned readmissions or ED vis...
JAMDA
July 11, 2020
Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis Use During Influenza Outbreaks in Rhode Island Long-Term Care Facilities
JAMDA
July 10, 2020
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program and Post-Acute Care: Implications for Service Delivery and 30-Day Hospital Readmission
Examine whether the introduction of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) is associated with changes in post-acute care (PAC) use and 30-day readmission.
JAMDA
July 10, 2020
Nursing Home Residents’ Functional Trajectories and Mortality After a Transfer to the Emergency Department
To describe nursing home residents’ (NHRs) functional trajectories and mortality after a transfer to the emergency department (ED).
JAMDA
July 10, 2020
Medicaid Nursing Home Policies and Risk-Adjusted Rates of Emergency Department Visits: Does Rural Location Matter?
Medicaid nursing home (NH) reimbursement rates and bed-hold policies have been shown to be associated with hospitalization of urban NH residents, but their relationships with emergency department (ED) visits, especially in rural NHs, remain unknown. This study explores the relationships of Medicaid NH poli...
JAMDA
July 7, 2020
Effects of Exergaming on Cognitive and Social Functioning of People with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Physical activity in people with dementia (PwD) may enhance physical and mental functioning. Exergaming, which combines physical exercise with cognitive stimulation in a gaming environment, was developed to overcome barriers in performing physical activities. We evaluated the effects of exergaming in day c...
