JAMDA
December 15, 2015
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JAMDA
December 15, 2015
Validation of a Delirium Risk Assessment Using Electronic Medical Record Information
Identifying patients at risk for delirium allows prompt application of prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies; but is rarely done. Once delirium develops, patients are more likely to need posthospitalization skilled care. This study developed an a priori electronic prediction rule using independe...
JAMDA
December 2, 2015
Slow Stream Rehabilitation: A New Model of Post-Acute Care
To identify characteristics and outcomes of elderly patients admitted to a slow stream, low-intensity, and long-duration inpatient rehabilitation (SSR) program after an acute hospitalization because they were unable to tolerate traditional inpatient rehabilitation.
JAMDA
December 2, 2015
Quality of Life in Older Adults Receiving Long-Term Services and Supports: Is It What We Think It Is?
JAMDA
November 25, 2015
Telemedicine: Coming to Nursing Homes in the Near Future
JAMDA
November 25, 2015
Comprehensive Geriatric Care: Effectiveness as Well as Efficacy
JAMDA
November 24, 2015
Rehabilitation Interventions for Older Individuals With Cognitive Impairment Post-Hip Fracture: A Systematic Review
Currently, most rehabilitation services for individuals who sustain a hip fracture are not designed to meet the complex needs of those who also have cognitive impairment. The goal of this review was to identify current best practices for rehabilitation in long-term care settings and approaches to optimize ...
JAMDA
November 24, 2015
Trajectories of Disability Among Older Persons Before and After a Hospitalization Leading to a Skilled Nursing Facility Admission
To identify distinct sets of disability trajectories in the year before and after a Medicare qualifying skilled nursing facility (Q-SNF) admission, evaluate the associations between the pre–and post–Q-SNF disability trajectories, and determine short-term outcomes (readmission, mortality).
JAMDA
November 24, 2015
Relationship Between Comorbidities in Patients With Cognitive Complaint and Caregiver Burden: A Cross-Sectional Study
Informal caregivers of patients with a cognitive impairment may face exhaustion while taking care of their relatives, and are themselves at higher risk of disease. The objective was to assess the relationship between patients' comorbidities evaluated with the Charlson index, and the caregiver burden, ...
JAMDA
November 21, 2015
Investigating the Challenges and Opportunities in Home Care to Facilitate Effective Information Technology Adoption
As home care utilization increases, information technology (IT) becomes a critical tool for providing quality home care. However, most home health agencies (HHAs) in the United States are in a position to adopt and leverage IT solutions in budget-constrained settings, where it is crucial to address importa...
