JAMDA
August 24, 2023
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JAMDA
August 24, 2023
The Role of Different Weakness Cut-Points for Future Cognitive Impairment in Older Americans
New absolute and normalized handgrip strength (HGS) cut-points may not yield similar predictive value for cognitive performance. We sought to determine the associations of (1) each absolute and normalized weakness cut-point, and (2) compounding weakness on future cognitive impairment in older Americans. ...
JAMDA
August 24, 2023
Outcomes and Readmissions after Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Octogenarians: A Contemporary Analysis
The outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman device in octogenarians are unknown as this population was underrepresented in major clinical trials. This study aims at examining the causes and outcomes of readmission after LAAO.
JAMDA
August 24, 2023
Prevalence, Severity and Impact of Visuospatial Neglect in Geriatric Stroke Rehabilitation, a Cross-Sectional Study
Visuospatial neglect (VSN) is a common cognitive deficit of lateralized attention after stroke and can have a negative influence on patients’ daily activities, community participation, and caregiver burden. VSN prevalence has been investigated in several mixed-age populations, but rarely in only an older p...
JAMDA
August 23, 2023
Strategies to Facilitate Early Oral Intake After Aspiration Pneumonia
JAMDA
August 23, 2023
In-Hospital Fall Risk Prediction by Objective Measurement of Lower Extremity Function in a High-Risk Population
Limited data exist regarding association between physical performance and in-hospital falls. This study was performed to investigate the association between physical performance and in-hospital falls in a high-risk population.
JAMDA
August 22, 2023
Incidence Morbidity and Mortality From Falls in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The primary objective of this study was to systematically review and meta-analyze the incidence and consequential morbidity and mortality from falls in skilled nursing facilities. Our secondary objective is to synthesize current evidence on risk factors for injurious falls.
JAMDA
August 16, 2023
Association Between Concerns About Falling and Risk of Injurious Falls in Older Adults: The Role of Balance Impairment
We aimed to examine the extent to which concerns about falling are associated with the risk of injurious falls in older adults, and to explore the role of balance impairment in this association.
JAMDA
August 15, 2023
Post-Hospital Falls Among the Older Population: The Temporal Pattern in Risk and Healthcare Burden
Older adults are prone to falls following hospital discharge, resulting in healthcare utilization and costs. The fall risk might change over time after discharge. To fill research gaps in this area, this study examined the temporal pattern in incidence and healthcare burden of post-hospital falls in older ...
JAMDA
August 15, 2023
