JAMDA
November 16, 2018
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JAMDA
November 16, 2018
Impact of Environmental Modifications to Enhance Day-Night Orientation on Behavior of Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
To determine whether environmental rearrangements of the long-term care nursing home can affect disruptive behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in residents with dementia.
JAMDA
November 16, 2018
Development of the Decannulation Prediction Tool in Patients With Dysphagia After Acquired Brain Injury
Patients with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) often need tracheostomy because of dysphagia. However, many of them may recover over time and be eventually decannulated during post-acute rehabilitation. We developed the Decannulation Prediction Tool (DecaPreT) to identify, early in the post-acute course, pati...
JAMDA
November 15, 2018
Measurement Properties of the Barthel Index in Geriatric Rehabilitation
The Barthel index (BI) is a widely used observer-based instrument to measure physical function. Our objective is to assess the structural validity, reliability, and interpretability of the BI in the geriatric rehabilitation setting.
JAMDA
November 15, 2018
The Incidence of Recorded Delirium Episodes Before and After Dementia Diagnosis: Differences Between Dementia With Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer's Disease
To describe the incidence of delirium recording before and after a diagnosis of dementia is established in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and compare findings to a matched cohort of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
JAMDA
November 15, 2018
Examining Black-White Disparities Among Medicare Beneficiaries in Assisted Living Settings in 2014
Assisted living (AL) provides housing and personal care to residents who need assistance with daily activities. Few studies have examined black-white disparities in larger (25 + beds) ALs; therefore, little is known about black residents, their prior residential settings, and how they compare to whites in ...
JAMDA
November 14, 2018
Bingo Candies in Long-term Care: A Quality Improvement Project
JAMDA
November 14, 2018
Patient Characteristics as Indicator for Care Dependence after Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Health Insurance Claims Data From Germany
Hip fractures are common consequences of falls in older adults and, among other negative health outcomes, often lead to care dependence in the long term. Until 2016, the German long-term care insurance classified care recipients according to a standardized classification system consisting of 3 care levels....
JAMDA
November 13, 2018
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Peer Mentoring Program for Older Adults Following Hospitalization for Hip Fracture
JAMDA
November 10, 2018
Healthcare Costs of Frailty: Implications for Long-term Care
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
