JAMDA
September 16, 2016
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JAMDA
September 16, 2016
Implementing Assessment of Cognitive Function and Frailty Into Primary Care: Data From Frailty and Alzheimer disease prevention into Primary care (FAP) Study Pilot
Aging can be affected by frailty and chronic diseases causing physical, cognitive, sensory, and functional decline evolving gradually to disability. The assessment of older patients is carried out in some geriatric day hospitals (GDHFs). However, it seems difficult to assess all patients in these GDHFs. In...
JAMDA
September 14, 2016
Investing in Post-Acute Care Transitions: Electronic Information Exchange Between Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities
Electronic health information exchange (HIE) is expected to help improve care transitions from hospitals to long-term care (LTC) facilities. We know little about the prevalence of hospital LTC HIE in the United States and what contextual factors may motivate or constrain this activity.
JAMDA
September 14, 2016
Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Dementia: Data From SveDem, the Swedish Dementia Registry
We aimed to (1) study factors that determine the use of invasive procedures in the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with dementia and (2) determine whether the use of invasive procedures was associated with their better survival.
JAMDA
September 10, 2016
Responsiveness and MCID Estimates for CAT, CCQ, and HADS in Patients With COPD Undergoing Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Prospective Analysis
Pulmonary rehabilitation enhances health status and mood status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim was to determine the responsiveness of St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), COPD Assessment Test (CAT), COPD Clinical Questionnaire (CCQ), and Hospital Anxie...
JAMDA
September 7, 2016
Linking Frailty Instruments to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health: A Systematic Review
To date, the major dilemma concerning frailty is the lack of a standardized language regarding its operationalization. Considering the demographic challenge that the world is facing, standardization of frailty identification is indeed the first step in tackling the burdensome consequences of frailty. To de...
JAMDA
September 3, 2016
How to Implement Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alzheimer Disease Prevention in Occidental Countries?
JAMDA
September 3, 2016
Comparing Public Quality Ratings for Accredited and Nonaccredited Nursing Homes
Compare quality ratings of accredited and nonaccredited nursing homes using the publicly available Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare data set.
JAMDA
September 3, 2016
Frailty as a Major Factor in the Increased Risk of Death and Disability in Older People With Diabetes
To assess the role of frailty in predicting death and incident disability in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
JAMDA
September 3, 2016
Predicting Delirium in Older Patients Hospitalized for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
